The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-02-23

Thirdly That the United States and Great Britain,
without formally San Juan del Norle should
be ready in concert TO defend the Independence OF
The free city OF port from whatever quarter II may be
attacked
The British government deem il essential that the city
and port OF San juan del Norte, or Greylown, should
be established either ia Stale OF unqualified lndepend
ence with an engagement 10 defend Mosquito or OF
qualified independence, owing allegiance and support to
Mosquito.
In lieu OF an indemnity in money to Mosquito for re-
inqulshng her claim 10 san Juan del Norte il is sug-
gesed by the British government that greater security
Tor certain liked territory should be the consideration
Tor that object
For these purposes, they propose despatch some per
sons qualified 10 treat with the authorities of this city
and IN case the United States in these views the
blnsh government would recommend that new conven
uon IN the place OF the unaecepted agreement OF the 30h
OF April, 1882 should be proposed and concluded and
that person well qualified Tor the purpose should be
sent by this government 10 ACT conoihty with the com
missioner OF her Britannia Majesty.
The British government is not unaware OF the difficult
arising from The fact that certain neghbong States
deny altogether the Independence OF Mosquito and that
the Mosquito tribe of Indians liable every day 10 new
ncursions upon their territory They do not expect TO
make a complete provision against this danger They
consider IL, however, their duty TO do what IS required
BY honor and humanity in behalf OF the Mosquito nation
declaring, at the lme that they "nend TO adhere
strictly TO the treaty OF Washington OF the 18Th April.
1900 and not to assume any sovereignty dect or INDIRECT
| in Central America"
Such is the substance OF the communications which
within few days have been made 10 this department
by the British minister, under the directions OF his gov
eminent; from which il will be perceived
First. That in consideration OF the altered state OF
things under which grew up, that government is dis
posed to relieve itself from the potectorate OF The Mos
quito Indians provided that security can be obtained
Tor them against hostile ncursons from the neighborng
! States.
Secondly That the British government regards the
erection oil San Juan del Norte into free and ndepend
ent city, whose political condition would resemble that
OF The free cities OF Germany the best TO be pur-
sued Tor settling the controversies relative to the soye-
lrai.v ant
nsurng protection 10 the Mosquito Indians.
Thirdly. That, though a formal guarantee OF the free
city is not proposed to be entered into by the two pow
ers Great Britain desires the concurrence OF the United
States in efectlng these objects.
An opinion from this department on the merit OF these
Suggestions, mode Of settling the questions at issue
in this part OF Central America, would under existing
circumstances, be OF little weight They are given only
the views of the British government ltmay be proper
it would be advisable that The two governments
should their influence with Nicaragua TO induce her 10
accept the propositions of Both April, 1884, than that
they should resort to terms OF settlement less advantage
Gus TO that government, is the case with those now
suggested by Great Britain Recent events are believed
TO encourage the expectation that effort OF this kind
would be successful. ...#
! However this may be- the communications OF the Brit
sh minister, made by order OF his government will no
doubt be regarded satisfactory indication OF adeee
the part OF Great Britain by resgning the pToectorae
OF Mosquito TO remove OF the serious embar-
easements OF the case They seem TO this department
also TO suggest the expediency OF new effort 10 induce
conflicting claims and interests Such an effort might ad-
vaniageousy begin by putting the diplomatic relations OF
the United States with Central America on better foot
ing OF the five States included under that name Costa
Rca and Nicaragua have appointed ministers plenipoen'
tay 10 this government and the Costa kican minister Is
also minister plenipoientary at Guatemala The United
States have present charge daaes at the capital OF
/ Nicaragua, and charge datiaires TO Guatemala was
appointed last August who for causes beyond the con-
troll OF the department, has not proceeded 10 his post
10 the other States of Central America we have rep
| resentaive
The Secretary is of opinion taking into view these cir.
cumslances with the great magnitude OF the interests OF
the United States 10 be promoted by the construction OF
The canahe importance, delcacy, and complication OF
the territorial and political relations above referred to,
with the for friendly concurrence made by
The British government-that much benefit might attend
the appointment of full minister to Central America, TO
be accredited 10 each OF the governments inc uded IN that
name, reside successfully al such OF their capitals
he should deem expedient. with full powers 10 with
any all OF them, and with instructions to use the In
fuence which his rank would give him TO promote the
great work OF Cancellation. II distinguished citizen
OF the United States, possessing the high qualifications
required for the trust, should be despatched upon this
friendly mission, there is TO hope tina, he would be
able to convince the governments concerned that nothing
can be gained among uas by adhering hts
and preens however strong the conviction on which
they founded when opposite conviction is enter
tanned by the other party that their true interest lies in
compromise OF their conflicting claims that the media
on OF The United States and Great Britain be homer
ably and safely accepted and that It's only alternative is
too probable succession OF border wars and domestic
WILSON'S, which have other effect than that of
defeating the great work of ineroceanc communication,
and in other respects INJECTING the most deplorable
amties upon countries which, IN pursuit OF the arts OF
peace, might attain high degree OF prosperity.
In addition to these considerations in favor OF the pro-
posed measure, II may be mentioned that there are i'm
poant private interests OF American citizens at and
San Juan del Norte, which merit the protection OF in
huential representative OF the government.
Nothing would be added TO the expense OF our dipo-
matte relations with Central America, beyond the outfit,
by substituting full minister for OF the lower rank
II may be stated that our charge dafaues to Nicaragua
has already been directed a contingency OF not i'm
probable to return 10 the United Staes and
that the appointment OF a charge dafares TO Guatemala
has been revoked.
The action Of Congress being required for the appro-
praons to carry the proposed measure into e
fecl il ia respectfully recommended that this report should
be communicated to the two houses.
Respectfully submitted. -
EDWARD EVERETT
Supreme Court of the United states.