The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-11-24

cues which surround the subject of my prospects, and
esng subject feel highly atlered in having contded
10 trust in whose successful execution should con-
meet my with of the most important events in
i our diplomatic history.
i am sir. most respectfully, your obedent servant.
i H. M. SAUNDERS.
4 JAMES BUCHANAN, esq,
Il Secretary OF State.
Mr. Saunders TO Mr. buchanan.
LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES,
Madrid, August Is, 1913.
SIR reached here this morning from La Grana, and
was somewhat surprised to find The gentleman who had
engaged carry my despatch 10 Liverpool had not yet
lett but expects 10 do tongh, II Is perhaps well
as il enables me TO add information the subject OF
more definite character On the 18th instant had an
interview with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in which
was more explicit in my communication, and he more
candid in his reply. repeated the interest which the
United States felt in the present and future condition OF
Cuba, and the belief OF the President that possibly the
existing of things might render il desirable for her
Majesty 10 enter into negotiations the subject He
said he had been informed by General Narvaez of the
nature of my communication to him. and of my authority
!hat If wished to press the matter further at this tme
he should like to hear whether proposed 10 treat for
the cession OF Cuba to the United States, for its
security 10 Spaia and in the event Of a difficulty with
Eng land, whether Spain could rely for any aid from
/ answered that il was from the fear OF a difficulty
with England and the threat her part seize Gu.
la. which had in part, induced the President to give
the special authority he had done at present that,
his excellency would see open rupture between Spain
and Ensland-the allies OF the United States-mixht
greatly embarass her the part which she, neu-
tIa might ud it necessary 10 take that, whilst self
and the interest OF her might pre-
vent her from remaining passive in the event Of any
pressing danger, she would greatly prefer direct pur
chase OF Cuba to involving herself in with Eng
land on that account He said he fully understood our
difficulty; that, from the present stale OF things, he did
not anticipate anything OF the kind that it but
did in him TO say he could not hold out any prospect
present OF q cesson that possibly time might bring II
about Cuba reported 10 them being secure, but
m fol hnku ~ lIa
was pleased to receive my communication should treat
il as entirely confidential; and if anything should
to produce different state OF things, he should not fail
TO inform me OF il.
The above u.s. in substance, what transpred. did not
deem It prudent to urge the matter further al this time,
but shall not fail keep my self fully informed of every
thing which may occur, and should the least pros
pect OF success, shall oil course, avail myself of it.
You may possibly see in the English papers refer
TO the relations with Spain, aud the anxiety the
par, OF the latter 10 have these matters accommodated.
doub, if this be so. AT least certain Gen. Narvaez
has manifested no anxiety on the subject Senior Mon
has just come into the cabinet Minister OF Finance
He - the brothernaw OF the Minister of State; the
peculiar friend and partisan OF Christina is reported
honest man. and. from his character is likely improve
the moneyed matters OF the country The calculation
that he and Narvaez may not continue to act very long
10 much harmony. | doubt if he is likely 10 contribute
ceved IRON The Minister OF State the note, copy OF
which enclose inviting you will see be pres
eni at the accouehmento OF the Duchess Monpense As
found most Of The diplomatic corps intended going
deemed ii proper for 10 accept and shall 90 of within
lew days. This may rather ridiculous matter to
US, but as you know, is considered necessary cere-
mony among the regal families OF Europe. have been
given TO understand my promp, acceptance was quite
gratifying, both 10 the Queen and her mother. trust
therefore, ~ The absence OF any direct instructions, the
PRESIDENT VIII approve oil my course.
am, sir, very respectfully,
R ii. SAUNDERS.
JAMES BUCHANAN, esq sc. Sc
Mr.. Saunders 10 Mr.. Buchanan
mo. AL LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES,
Madrid, Nov. IL lS4S
SIR There appeared in the New York Herald of the
2Olh October letter purportng TO be from Madrid cor
respondent, and 10 have been written By an American
II reflects in very polite this legation and re.
ers to negotiations which the writer pending
Tor The cesslon OF Cuba q the United States These
aemens, with the editorial OF TIE Herald have been
COPIED INTO the English and French papers, aud as you
wa see rom Inc enclosed articles, have been noticed by
The press here ldeened proper 10 call the Minister
OF Foreign Affairs, and TO him the matter had
iound It's way into the press without any authority from
done OF SAID on The part OF myself or the
tary oil this legation lie said he hal no susI icon OF
anything OF that kind but supposed il a trek OF IL
newspaper editors, or OF some one for the purpose OF
mlschef that 1t what snnoyng as il was call
culated TO produce bad effect in their colon es as.
suted him had taken steps 10 have the matter set right
at home and TO find out, II could, the author of the
letter lie expressed himself satisfied, and the matter
dropped You will see, from the articles enclosed the
spn 10 which the question al the cesson received and
he feeling OF the public on the subject II is certain they
regard Cuba as Their most precious gen. and nothing short
OF extreme necessity will ever induce them to part with IT.
There are some statements in The publication which feel
called upon TO notice II suttey untrue that have ever
found u necessary 10 consult any one unconnected with
me legation, In my intercourse with the government
On the contrary most OF the secretaries OF foreign affairs
since my being here have spoken English, and have at
no ne been embarrassed that account the under
| Secretary y good Rnglish scholar. So the state.
men does great injustice to Mr. Sawyer he is good
French scholar, speaks it WE'LL and is fully qualified TO
converse IN aud TO translate the spanish regret 10
these references with other illusions in the letter have
excited my suspicious 10 TIE author Ia this may be
mistaken deem u proper TO inform you, the letter
refers 10 negotiations which the writer says took place
during the mission oil my predecessor felt at liberty 10
write TO Mr.. Irving, requesting him to say to M Bennett
he statements IN the letter were false and TO endeayo
u practicable to find out lis author You can therefore
VI you should see IT. communicate direct with Mr. Irving
or await his answer to my letter II my suspicious as 10
the author OF the letter shall prove to be we'll founded
he certainly deserves to be exposed il unfounded then
/ u wall give me pleasure TO have them removed :
have la no encouragement Ia renew The subject in
regard 10 Cuba so tar as have been able 10 collect the
opinion OF the public, IL against cesion and do not
TANK the present ministry could or would venture on
such steps both Pda and Mon are against it, and Mar
vaez says nothing ! am, sir, very respectfully,
/ Il. NJ. SAUNDERS.
| JAMEs BUCHANAN, esq, Secretary OF State.
Mr. Saunders 10 Mr.. Buchanan.