The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-03-20


land and throughout Europe, Mr.. Rush says
The s dssaaoG was probably expected By Eng
il referred 10 the hostile plans OF the allied soverelgus
against the late Spanish provinces The second decara-
ton (as 10 colonzaon) unexpected, and not acqu
esced in, as after negotiations will show"
Here. then, is distinct iaon that declaration,
having reference 10 Spain and her colonies, acqu
eseed ini whilst the other, IN relation to wholly dsinc
aud separate matter, unconneced with Spanish afalrs
Great Britain would oppose. Mr.. Rush further says
that when the message arrived IN London, the Whole
document excited the greatest attention; u was upon an
tongues and the press was full Of It Now, IS II no'
morally certain, that the statement oil Mr. Calhoun re-
lied upon by Mr.. Baer, had reference 10 the nfs oecs
ration in Mr. Monroe's and not 10 the seeoad
Indeed as early as The I'd January 1874 aleais ~,
Rush had an interview with MI Canning, al ms request
upon the subject Of the northwest coast AS tue rie,
dents message had arrived since the last conference MI
Canning referred TO- MAJ par ou Would T ha0reorh Object
TO the powers OF Europe establishing colonies on elmer
OF the continents Of America" lie inquired OF MIR
Rush il he had any information OF The nature and extent
of this pncple-Deve having before been aware OF IT,
The reply of Mr. Rush that he had had no instruction
upon the principle since II was proclaimed IN tue mes
sage but he would be prepared TO support II when the
nesost;on came on Mr. Canning said he would adj
dress an official note TO Mr. r prior writing their
ambassador at ST Peersbursh, or else decline joining The
United States in their negotiation with Russia as 10 the
northwest coast He did not wish to bring this part OF
Mr. Monroe's message into discussion al present, az
England would necessarily object TO it.
Again: on the 3h Of January, Mr.. Rush had another
interview with MIR. Canning, sghen MIR e. said he was
still embarrassedin the pepaIau Of instructions to their
ambassador. in consequence OF this non-coonzaon
principle the Presdents message and hoped the nego
iiation would proceed separately, without Englands join
ing the Uhied States. Accordingly, on the 9Th OF jan
uaty, Mr.. Rush communicated TO Mr. Adams Mr. Can
nngs desire that the negotiation with Russia should pro-
coed separately aAd he then adds that whatever force
Of argument he might be able give the claim OF non
colonization, laid down in the PTesldeTGe message,
his opinion was, that II would still remain shbJect OF
contest between the United States and England and
thu, a. by all he could learn the message had
II had ais n
go,ation relative to the northwest coast, TO which the
three nations parties might place Russia on the side
OF England and against the United States, and this he
wished avoided that preliminary and detached dis
cusson OF great principle, against which Eng land
had protested IN timins, brought on by him when The
Foreign Secretary disposed to waive II, might have
an unpropous influence other parts OF the negotia
ton OF immediate and practical interest; and that,
by abstaning from discussing present. nothing would
be lost that the principle, as promulgated IN The Pfes
idenrs message. would remain undmnished as notice to
other nations, and guide TO him in the general nesoa
tiaon with the British government However, 10 show
conclusyey the hostility of Great Britain 10 this clam
Of power the part OF the United States to nteTdct all
further colonization by European powers the American
continents will refer the official protocol OF the 20th
conference OF the American and British plenipotentarie
held the 29h OF june 1924 In London In the course
OF that conference the American penlpoenary stated
that he instructed to insist on the principle that no
part OF the American continent was henceiorWard TO
be considered as open to colonization from Europe
The British plenipotentares asserted, In utter dehia
OF that principle, that they considered the unoccuped
parts OF America just much open heretofore
10 colonization by Great Britain, well other Eu-
ropean powers, and that the United States had no
right whatever TO take umbrage at the establishment
OF colonies from Europe m any such parts OF the
American continents The British plenlpotentiares added
that they felt themselves particularly called to ex
press their denial OF the principle and claims thus sci
forth by the American plenipoienllaTy as the clam re-
specng the territory waered by the nvcr Columbia and
lis tributary besides being essentially objection
able in It's general bearing, had the effect of interfering
directly with the actual rights OF Great Britain, derived
from use, occupation and settlement Here was distinct
assertion by minister OF this great principle announced
in the message. and unequlvocal denial oil II by the
British government The inquiry then arises, how IL is
possible TO reconcile all this with the statement OF Mr.
Calhoun and others, who ma nain that this declaration
OF Mr.. Monroe grew out OF the OF spain and her
colonies, and 10 be confined 10 them alone have
shown that England and the United States entirely
in accord in resisting all attempts the part OF the allies
TO aid SPAN 70 regalnng her colonies The FIRST decara
ton in the message, that the United States would OPP
pose any such attempt even al the rick OF war, have
shown from Mr. Rushs declaration, had been anticipated
and hailed with pleasure by England. Why, then. shou
abe object and protest the second declaration If II was
TO be regarded ss restricted and applicable alone to South
American affairs. as commended forl The reason
was obvious. Great Britain and her gacous states.
knew that the second declaration bold avowal
oil great principle OF action on the part OF the Amer.
government, which struck al al the policy OF all
future European colonization on The American conf.
nens and she therefore protested against II and any
doubt existed To the real character OF that decaaion
was al dsspated by the avowal oil our minister
that he specially instructed TO maintain the right OF
The United States TO prevent all future colonization BY the
powers OF Europe. Upon other rational grounds can
The whole course OF the British government be Ieconced
and itIsin TO attempt 10 dow and destroy
the effect OF this OF Mr.. Monroe-wbich is possibly
to influence in high degree the desnies OF our coun
uy-by combining II alone 10 Spain aud her colonies.
And this view strongly fortified by the light IN which
the whole subject viewed by the press OF England
and Europe. will refer to few only OF The leading
journals
In the London Times OF January, 1894, the message
was highly commended Ii says, relation an ALI.
between Great Bnlan and The United States in sup
port OF the independence OF the South American colonies
That the Russians at Paris expressed great surprise at the
Presidents message-they unprepared for it that
England and Amenca would be found on the same side
And II then adds, IN relation 10 colonization lie, them
look at the young republican government the At
lantc, and its policy The whole New World ia too
limited for its movements already. To Europe ii says.
Here you shall colonize more--here you must in.
tsrtere not"
In Liverpool journal OF the same date it was de-
ear,d, THAT the reconquest OF South America had be-
dle visa cast, and the game ended; that the resolute
determination and decision OF the United States to
admit the continental system (coloDzaon) either OF
TIE American continents, presented obstacle TO
mount which went beyond The strength Of the Holy Al
lance" &c.
The Morning Chronicle OF January 1874 also declared
That the speech OF the President Of the United States
guard and guarantee for the maintenance OF the free
dom Of the American contnents-eyIdeny in au.ion 10
the subject OF non colonization.
And in Bella Weekly Messenger there il long article
IRON which the following extracts are taken;
"The main object OF interest is the late speech OF the
President OF the United States IL is document OF the
nrst interest and MISUNDERSTANDING because the
bef SIMPLE, and direct expose OF republican
always true, plain dealing, and orecmportant because
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