The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-25

the equally explicit declaration which yen make m. that
the United States will not suffer far less take part
afford their assistance to any plan which by Of
petitions ornaments other mode il intended
TO foment ntens dscod in said islands to disturb their
tranquility attempt their separation from the Spanish
empire been in the highest degree grateful to the
hing my master. Wherefore his Majesty doubts not
that Jour government duly appeciatng the just obser
vsens which had the honor Of mskag to verbally
will particularly apply with respect to the said posses
ons all the amplitude to the a.d
guarantees which you ion and that in faith.
full Observance II the strctsst neutrality will be pleased
TO take the most prompt and ecscous TO
vent the rebeious subjects his Nsjesty in America
from a,asg Themselves OF ortuous aud secret nsans In
having the ports and the the United States
srnaDest intended to hsrass the com Of Spain in
the American to attack said islands 10 introdscs
into them revolution or promote their separation from
the msther country. His Majesty is stil further per-
eusded that yom government will imme diaely direct the
proper means for uproctng these evils cannot be
ignorant that there have been and many
in which by euoins the laws Of the country there have
been built armed and equipped account Of BY the
iHftgson and With the flags of the seltstyled govern
nents Of Mexico Colombia, and Buenos Ayres in the
ports Of the United States ships OF and pvateers OF
Individuals that frequently converted into pirates they
EMPLOYED in Insulting and harassing not only tho said
Islands and their bat also the and
navigation Of other nations
when therefore by these and other sesurities which
the American may judge ct and proper for
their dignity and istersss give to Spain the minds Of
the inhabitants Of Cuba and Porto Rico trsnquized
respecting the injuries which they have suffered and the
evils which they dread then his Majesty will hasten to
take into nderaton the proposition which you have
been pleased 10 make about the admission into them
Of the fidelity with which his Majesty will invariably
fpspd the tseu Of friendshp which he receives
from the Unted States cheeuy eoneurring his part
to consolidate the harmony and good understanding BE-
tween the tso nations.
avail nyself OF this occasion TO express 10 you SIR
the value and which The King my has for
you personally for the frsnhness and good faith with
which you have endeavored during at this
ecurt eoBeate the interests OF both powers; and
wishing you the most return to your country
pray you cir to receive the my siReere
good win snd very distinguish.d ocs'dera,ion
God preserve you nspy years, Your moet obedient,
FRANCISCO DE IRA BH9HUsEZ.
HUGH NELSON 70 u. c. N FIRST SECRETARY OF
STATE.
M.pniD, June %, 1895
The undersigned Minister plcnipotentiery Of the
United States has the honor 70 submit TO his Exceoncy
proposition in behalf OF The government Of the United
States the admission OF consuls into biz Catholic
Majesty islands Of Cuba and Porto Rico. The under
signed having retened his Exeeenoy this proposal
In converati by the request OF his Excellency
eers ii III writing Ills Exceency b. wing suggested in
the conference this subject the propricy the part
Of Spain unssr existing ercumstincss OF asking some
asurancss pledges TO guard against the hazard OF
injury which might result from this measure vss In
formed BY the undersigned that he was not si-
thorizpd 10 give any pledges but tha.
vbep 10 wa hppoYeA ~''i' ths rpls.'on 70 3ifEh
there then being In cncnlssion rumois that Soma
EorpsaH power pegoaing With spain for tas .rsss