The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-04-16

The NICARAGUA NEGOTIATION AND TIE TRIBUNE.
Ever since the present administration came into
power, and the present imbece cabine, were Sc
lected as constitutional advisers by General Tay-
lor, the New York Tribune Of this city has mysti-
fed and misled the American people on the subject
OF our negotiations with Great Britain, in connec-
ton with the Nicaragua question, so much 80 that
| we have no doubt many persons suppose il was
| done on purpose 10 subserve the views OF some
| interested persons behind the curtain. At one
/ time, il says treaty has been made between the
cabinet and Sir Henry Bulwer, which is perfectly
satisfactory in every respect, and that Is sent 10
| England for the purpose Of receiving the sanction
| of the British government. AT another time, 1t
virtually denies this by saying that negotiations on
the subject have been opened by the cabinet and Sir
Henry Bulwer and that there ID every prospect OF
settlement of all difficulties. And again, II will re-
terate its former statement, and almost exclaim,
"You lie villain, you lie" when any one dares to
DENY the correctness Of its statements. The laet
report of this kind was published in that journal
Yesterday, in VIII CHI il was said that treaty was
completed that its stpulations were all agreed
upon, that il was 10 be signed in the beginning Of
this week, and would be at once transmitted to the
Senate for ratification Sir Henry Bulwer being
armed with plenary powers TO conduct the nego-
tiation to conclusion; and finally, that there has
been very little modification in the terms proposed
by Mr. Clayton, whatever those terms may be.
This is the last report Of the kind and, usual, we
suppose il will be contradicted tomorrow OF the
next day, in the same journal.
We have very good reason for believing that
there has not been any treaty concluded between
~ C;r in IN
this matter; and equally good grounds for knowing
that the British government, through its minister
at Washington, has no idea Of quietly retreating
from the position which Lord Palmerston assumed
openly in the Brtish Parliament, year or two
since He stated on that occasion, in the strongest
language, that he would not surrender British
rights ~ in Nicaragua, and that if necessary, the
whole force of the government would be applied to
maintain them. Is il likely thcn that at this pc
riod, with such an accomplished diplomatst as Sir
Henry Bulwer, and with such an imbecle and
wi.hy-washy cabinet az General Taylor has around
him, that Lord Pamerston would abandon the
ground thus laid down, and surrender everything
TO Mr. Clayton Certainly not But we think we
understand the diff Of all these rumors Of settle
mont-of treaty being concluded-of the govern
ment Of Great Britain having surrendered W all its
pretensons. II is pretty well known that certain
parties arc in the market with the stock Of the COM
pany that have got the right TO construc, a canal
through the territory Of Nicaragua for the purpose
Of connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Such reports calculated TO have an influence on
sales, and 10 induce capitalists TO embark in the
enterprise, who would not advance a dollar or
touch the stock. even with pair Of tongs, unless
ell matters Of controversy between England and
the United States, in connection with the Ncara-
qua question, were settled and disposed Of and put
at rest for eveI, one way or the other.
The present cabinet had noble opportunity Of
taking firm and patriotic stand on that question,
and indicating the nights and interests Of the
United States in connection with it, They could
have done this very easily, by merely sustaining
Mr.. Ilise in the course which he pursued while
Minister Of the United States, and UNFOLDING the
treaty which he negotiated with the government Of
Nicaragua. Thst treaty conferred on the United
States exclusive rights and advantages, which
would be Of the most essential importance TO us,
and disposed at once Of the assumptions and pro-
tensions set up by England. Instead, however, OF
submitting TO the Senate for ratification, he throw
il under the table, and nothing was heard Of it
until the Nor York Herald. through it, coreePon-
dent in Nicaragua. made it known to the world.
Ty sustaining Mr. IIsc and his treaty, the matter
would have been brought TO a crisis at once. We
do rot lcok for any settlement Of the Nicaragua
question. e an honorable or advantageous charac-
ter TO the United States, while Mr.. Clayton is in
office; end If any treaty should be concluded by
the present cabinet, there il every reason TO fear
that it c-ill barter away nights and privileges Of
great importance to our interests in California.