The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-04-17


La CeSied the Spanish organ in this city, confirms The
opinion We expressed come days since. that Mi Soule
will not be received BY The Spanish government the
American minister al Madrid That government, we are
Tree 10 say, wosld sho lamentabe lack OF self respect
If II were TO receive him IN that capacity His public po
sion upon the Cuban invasion-an act, whatever may
be our opinion OF IT'S Intrinsic merits IN The highest de-
gree hostile 10 Spainis such 10 render impossible
cordial relations between himself and the Spanish
government He would inevitably be known aad re-
garded The Spanish enemy OF the govern
ment to which he accredited and feeling but
OF fear could tolerate his Official residence al the capital
under such circumstances Whether the government of
Spain thoroughly alarmed at the prospect OF Difficult
ties with the United States TO receive enemy, be-
he goes our minister, remains 10 be seen. We
do not believe it,
Ii idle TO suppose that their refusal 10 receive him
could be considered hostile act towards US, be
treated by government a matter OF complaint No
rig perfect less questioned than that OF every
nation to ac It's pleasure IN regard TO receiving particular
individuals into official intimacy. Spain dismissed Tue
English minister--Sir Henry Buiwer-for advising her
TO adopt liberal policy in her political system and
even Lord Pamerston could not make the act subject
of complaint, although Sir Henry had only obeyed The
in stTucions he bad given him, Mr. Webster dismissed
Mr. Marcoeta, the Nicaraguan minister, simply because
he did not consider him an agreeable person TO ransac,
business with Our government has repeatedly refused
receive particular persons sent h,her as representatives
from foreign powers yet even dreamed that any
,use of national sfence bad thus been given.
We should consider the chances oil collision with SPAN
much greater if Mr. Soue should be received than u he
not for he expect 10 place himself IN
confidential relations with The Spanish government,
nor can we expect that he will have any influence
with members, that the United States, as repre-.
scented by him. will be regarded otherwise than
with dstrust and aversion. He will be deemed spy
and enemy Disguise protected possibly IRON insult
by bis official character but the less suspected and
summed How long would il be before negotiations +
deraken under such circumstances, by SO lmpnslve,
rash. and theatrical politician Mr. Sonle would
into exchange OF cIimnaons and end IN distinct and
determined hostility between the Two countries I! II
would be far better that attempt al friendly negoa
lions should be de than that they should thus be
deTtak under circumstances which would render fall
ure and alienation certain
We ird il quite impossible to fathom the motives OF
President Pierce in the appointment of Mr. Souls this
him and his political associates service, he could have
done by giving him other mission equally honorable
and less enbaEa ssng Ii is not necessary order 10
show respect for Laciier match, exhibit its qualities
in the pow WIDER magazine II the President intended
inaugua,e proceedings with Spain for obtaining Cuba
peacefully, with her full consent and by convincing her
that her interest less than requires the
fer he ought 10 have sent negotaor 10 whom
she will al least listen with respect Her confidence must
be gained before convince her judgment. And
If his object TO provoke rupture with Spain,
to have fair pretext for obtaining Cuba by conquest in
open war, he ought to have sent agent who
OF gaining sufficient foothod at least lay the
foundation Tor misunderstanding As things stand now
the appointment is quite inexplicabe. Only point
about 1t clear and that il the fact that II de-
signed the Presidents part unfrendly act towards
Spain. IL is impossible 10 put upon the act itself any
other construction It's results cannot readily be
ectured