The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-09-02
The nation which in

rique, partly by conquest. The nation which in
1888 was confined on the north by British America,
IN the east by the Atlantic, on the west by the
Mississippi, and on the south by Florida, has now
30 extended it's southern boundary as 10 have
reached the Gulf of Mexico, and so stretched ITS |
western limit as TO have the Pacific Ocean wash
ing the whole length of its western boundary Inc
people, who, when they declared themselves inde-
pendent, did not exceed 100000 souls, now
amount 10 above 25, 0O0, 600; and this powerful
people coo)ly informs the nations OF Europe that
its safety is incompatible with any acquisition OF
territory by any European State on the American
continent Indeed we have strong reason to be-
ieve that the inquiry lately made by the cabinet
of Washington respecting he treaty supposed 10
have been concluded between England and the
States of Yucatan and Costa Rica, was suggested
by The feeling hich first gave birth TO this exciu-
siye maxim, and was intended 10 convey to Eng
land hint that the United States meant to resent
any such Interference in American affairs as the
one supposed. That peace should be maintained
between England and the United States must be
the wish of every rational man on both sides of the
Atlaniic; but peace can only be maintained by
just conduct on the part of both nations, and any
att mpt the part Of the United States TO possess
herself OF further territory would render matter
OF absolute necessity on the part of England to in
erfere and prevent such aggression. Mexico at pre-
sent lies helpless, and if England should stand idly
by and not insist on the maintenance of the Mexican
republic in its existing integrity, one campaign
would suffice to add the chief State of Cen
trail America TO the already formidable confede-
Grafton Of the United States. England has her
self no desire 10 acquire territory in Central
Americas; but if there be any symptom OF an IN
tention to encroach upon Mexico exhibited by the
cabinet Of Washington, We should do wisely TO ex-
tend our prote ction to the independent republics
which at present hold, as rigbiful possessors, the
whole OF Central America. And the United states
could have no rational ground OF complaint 1t
England were TO enter into an alliance OF friendship
and protection, not only with Yucaian and Costa
Rca, but with every OF the remaining republics,
Mexico included. This is subject which for
many reasons must continue TO occupy the serious
ate ntion of English statesmen. Ii is evident that
shortly communication will be completed between
the two oceans, and We have seen that very
wholesome jealousy on the part of England has
been exhibited with respect to this. which is about
10 be the great highway OF nations. So far as
nation can he bound by treaties, we aware that
the United States are at this moment, by the late
treaty, under a strict obligation to permit to all
nations full permission to use, without hindrance,
the intended canal and railway. But this subject
is 10 us OF so vast an importance as respects our
possessions in Asia and Austra- Asia, that We are
bound 10 take every possible precaution against In
terrupton at the Isthmus of Panama. The United
States has admitted the Justice of this assertion
by the late treaty, in negotiating which Sir Henry
Bulwer has shown great judgment and prudence.
But a wise policy suggests The necessity of Some
further precaufion by means of an immediate ar
raDgement with the States of Central America,
with reference to this great channel of commune
cation, through which must pass immense
portion of the commerce of the world. II any
nation has right to be jealous with respect to
this subject, it is England; the United States is
without any pretext for fear upon the OCCASION and
must not be allowed to lay down and maintain
maxims OF International policy, the only object of
which must be TO prepare for herself universal
dominion upon the continent Of America.
Spain and the lSIand OF Cuba
Letters from Spain notice French proposal
brought before the delegates of the fotsign bond
holders, by the President ofthe Public Debts Com
mittee. The principle involves the creation of
per cent stock, with recognition of the common
arrears, on which gradual rise 10 maximum OF
one and half per cent interest is 10 take place.
Nothing, however, was decided. The govern
mtDt, was reported, contemplated reforms and
modifcations more favorable TO free trade in the
customs tamil.
Accounts from Madrid, of the 18th ultimo, state
that the government is actively employed in the
ganization of corps of 1900 men TO reinforce the
garrison of Cuba.
II is said that the government of Spain intend
opening direct line of communication by steam
between Madrid and the Island of Cuba; and that
negotiations are on foot for the speedy carrying out
OF the project Count Mirasol was daily expected
on his return from Cuba, his mission to reconcile
the progressive and reform party vii the advocates
OF the existing system Of the colony having not only
failed, but embttered both against the home 90
veynment. According TO the Clamor Pubiico, the
negotiation with the Pope for concordat had fall
ed but the report is contradicted. Lord Howden,
daily becoming more popular.
From the London Times Aug lsil
The relations between the government of Spain
and its Cuban subj cts, are Just now assuming an
aspect OF which the interest is by no means con-
tined 10 the parties most Immediately concerned.
From time imme mortal the affairs of this magniii-
G. nj colony have been administered after fashion
which, in other quarters, hss been for many gene
ratoEs extinct. AT Havana the traditions oil the
10th century have survived in full force aud vIgor
up TO the present moment, and the legends related
of old Spanish viceroyships acquire abundant pro-
liability from incidents actually Transporting under
cur own eyes The island of Cuba, containing
nearly 10000 inhabitants, is governed by a Cap
tain.Gt neral holding flee directly from the crown
of Spain His authority is virtually absolute, the
people Of Cuba having no parcipationsn the rights
OF their Spanish fellow subjects, but being the
mercy OF customs and ordinances peculiar
10 the colony. That this exceptional prac-
tice should have been perIetuated by the
Spannh government is less remarkable fact than
that II should have been tolerated by dependency
under circumstances which were yearly augment
inc its relative importance and power. Such, how
ever, IL actually the In this 10Th century the
Capinin-Genemship OF Cuba has been VIGOROUSLY
sough, and bestowed as the means of acquiring or
restoring fortune, and in 30 short space
OF time was the result secured. that four or
five years OF Office reputed 10 be tensre which
no governor, however pove stricken or covetous
ne cd desire TO exceed. IL il naturul 10 view with
some distrust The reports which recent exposures
have brought INTO circulation, but IL is currently
alleged that The annual perquises Of the place fell
little short Of Il000O0 seTling and that Captain
General Of Cuba, after five years ABSENCE might
expect 10 return 10 Spain with his half
million OF realized gains Il is probable that recent
events have only rrecipitated disclosures which
had been for some time impending The reader
may perhaps rscollect that when the Count de Nj
raso DEPARTED for the command in question: a short
time before the American invasion. he was accom-
Ianies ~ commission which was understood 10
be charged with an inquiry into the general work.
ing Of The colonial administration and the notori.
Gus disconients of the people. This commission.
i appears, is now 10 be withdrawn, but only Ia he
sue ceeded by some more effective instruments of
pachcstion These rumored resolutions on the
part 1.-THE Spanish government have certainly not
been decided upon before their time The colo
lis's have entitled themselves TO respectful consi-
grafton by their behavior a, the late conjuncturc
They have evinced plain indisposion 10 rcnounce
her old allegiance for republican conn cNion,
ND have shown great rromptitude in supporting the
government against overt or irsidious aREressions
N rte RIGHTS On the other hand a euirif of ppifi.