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state sscrsts.-Ths nlear.su. and Mosquito Ones

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In our last we alluded TO the inmaton made in some
quarters that the administration, alarmed at the nantes
ations OF public indignation for their abandonment. in
the very Of the discussion OF these important ques-
tons, OF the Monroe and Polk declaration. now intended
il they have not too far committed themselves, submit
the entire subject to Congress Although such course
would be an effort to evade their proper and legitimate
responsibility yet from the absence in this administration
OF everything calculated to inspire confidence in their sa
gacity or principles. fidelity. we stated that we even
preferred such disposition OF the subject its remaining
in their hands for satisfactory adjustment" Nay, we
trust it they do not suggested. Congress will At an
early period of the session by call for all the docu-
ments and correspondence. take the whole matter from
their control and Indicate authoratively its will in the
premises
The recent course Of Of the wing presses induces
the belief that the suggestion we have referred
idle conjecture We find Of the leading wing prints
again assang the principle and policy Of the Monroe
and Polk declaration in long and abored editorials.
These articles. quite evident are intended create
public opinion. to aecihe action OF Congress il possible.
and to produce union of the whig party in Congress-
in hostility that declaration, and an abandonment Of
it; thereby sustaining MI. Clayton in his avowa Of hos
ty to it, in the memorable conversation yet undenied
reported by the New York Tribune, stating
We have the authority Of gentleman high in office for
stating that Mr. Clayton, In conversation with him,
expressed the opinion that Mr.. Mon
ROE AGAINST EuRoPEAs COLONIZATION WAS uNrEsAEE, AND
xxPRxssLr STATED THAT SHOULD NEWER ATTEMPT
rAHLisH on DEPEND SUCH POSITION"
In the discussion OF the Nicaragua and Mosquito ques
tons before Congress. may be anticipated that re-
newal Of the system Of wing tactics displayed by the
newspapers Of that party since these questions have at
taced public attention, will be witnessed Some wings
will openly avow their hostility to the principle and
policy OF the Monroe and Polk declaration, and will de-
nounce It as having been unnecessary and mprudent
Some equally hostile to its principles with more nsdi-
Gus art will strive to explain away its force and meaning
by asserting that il made by Mr. Monroe with refer
ence solely TO the condition Of political affairs in 1922 and
1923, and 1924. and has performed its Office" The
plain, explicit. and unambguous language Of that men,
orabe declaration, supported by the expostions of and
the understanding Of il by all parties contemporaneousy
with s first annunciaon disproves all the ingenousIy
manufactured bubbles 10 its object and its having full.
ned its ONCE and 80 FORTH Mr. Rushs adroit diploma
hcrePiy to Mr. Canning in 1929 when inquired OF as 10
the extent to which il intended to apply its prnc
pies, and whether it would be considered that new
colony founded by Great Britain Russia in lands that
might De discovered in the Arctic regions attached 10
TINS Continent, was within them-to wit that such oues
on could be best answered ohen the case should arise-s
conciuaive refutaon OF the allegation that il was only
intended BY Colonel Monroe to apply to the interference
by the Holy Alliance in the contest between Spain and
her revolted South American provinces While Mr..
Monroe inendedto announce principle of the Amer.
fcdn idw Of nations, thereafter be maintained in all
cases. Great Britain and Russia both tacy conceded the
right OF the United States to maintain such principle, by
informing us that If il held to extend to colonies in
such new discovered ands the contemplated voyages of
exploration In those regions by the order OF those govern
ments uoud be abandoned and by seeking the assurance
OF this government that should not be held to extend to
such colonies II known that Mr. Rushs important me-
moranda OF the facts just stated not in entire harmony
with some accounts heretofore given OF the causes and
influences that occasoned that memorable declaration
BY persons that ought to know Its origin but the entire
accuracy of Mr. Rushs is not doubted and is
coroboated and indeed fully verified by evidence Of the
most penary and conclusive character that can be ad
duced from the best authority that erist on The subject
We allude to President Monroe himself, who has, we
are infoned, left full testimony (now in the State De-
partment amongst his MSS purchased by Congress) OF
its origin and objects.
Some wings will, doubt not affect TO be ardent in
favor and support of the Monroe and Polk declaration
in proper but will contend that is principles are
not applicable to the Nicaragua and Mosquito questions
that the declaration s moi involved in the adjustment of
these question: or in other words that the encroach
ments and usurpatons Of the British on the Mosquito
coast and at the mouth Of the river San Juan de Mica.
ragua. and their attempts establish colony there un
der the Sambo king OF their invention. and in outrage 81
the rights Of Nicaragua, violation OF the prin-
cpes Of that declaration demanding our interference 10
maintain them.
Some will contend that the interest of the United States
in the controversy is too riHng 10 call for the enforce
men Of the principles OF the declaration at the hazard Of
war with Great Britain.
Some will assa Mr.. Hises treaty in liz details con-
tend negotiated without authority and that il com.
ms the United States to extent not called for by the
importance Of the Oceanic canal TO u.s. and not warranted
BY sound policy; and matters little how totally unsup.
ported by facts such assertions arethe less reason
there exists for such objections the louder will be the
railing and the more fierce the of the treaty
the real reason being that Mr. Hise is democrat. and
was appointed BY President Polk
Some wings will sex TO have the difficulty settled by
suading and avoiding the Monroe and Polk declaration,
and by restricting the points in issue between Great
Britain and the United States to The ease of the Oesanie
canal. leaving the question OF her ususiions on the
Mosquito coast and the sovereignty claimed by her for
her Sambo king, and her whole dispute with Nicarnsua