The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-04-27
The central American question.

IN what we have before said OF the relations OF the
limited States 10 Cuba aud to Central America we have
expressed The opinion that upon general principles, and
independent OF existing diplomatic arrangements. neither
Of those questions would appear to present for
European interference between the United States The
ons hand and the real parties in interest on the other.
We have also remarked upon the treaty sipulatons by
which the government of Great Britain during the late
administration became associated with our own for
lain purposes, and to limited extent. in Central Amer-
can affairs Not regarding such association for
wise or fortunate policy, we have yet assumed the
observance of absolute good faith by our govern
men in the fuldment OF our obligations under
the Clayton-Bulwer treaty. long Great Britain
acts in the same spirit and while recognising what
ever indications have OF late appeared OF purpose
in that government to execute the first article OF the
treaty as understood by US. have expressed the op
ion that the annumen OF The whole treaty, whenever
may occur by OF refusal OF that government
10 execute it, will free the United States from
obligations and restore relations with Central America
10 more natural and expedent footing.
Very grave considerations of public policy at this time,
as we conceive, urge upon our government the cutva
lion Of the most friendly relations with the Central
American republics Feeble, distracted unprosperous
as they are-wth their resources undeveloped and
hsir experiment OF self-govenment not their
geographical position brings them into close and
stan, connection with great and urgent material inter-
ss Of the United States II peace and union, and sta
Bile government and consequent national prosperity are
to appear among them hereafter these results must come
to them in all probability from the light oil example,
The force of encouraging and protecting influence,
and perhaps, aso from the infusion OF population
Since their revolution they have had, TO say the least
Of il no reason to be thankful for European interer
,nce in their affairs and we nothing to war
ran, the conclusion that any such interference will
in the future be more suspicious, either to them or
10 us, than il has been in the past. The mediation
10 which unfortunate disputes between their seve.
raj governments have given occasion, is an instance
ofhis We in the facts of the case, and the prnc
pies Of public policy naturally belonging to it, no reason
why such mediation should be sought by their govern
menls elsewhere than at Washington. In this vew we
regard the establishment Of the new mission of our high
est grade to be accredited at the discretion OF The Pes
dent to any or all Of these powers a step in the right
declIoa--as a measure alike significant and important.
and full OF good promise. The full Remuneration by Great
Britain Tin the first article of the Clayton Buwe treaty.
Of a claim TO authority in Central America, we'll
founded and apparently by her to be neither
fruitful useful gives, trust, warrant TO believe
thatresponding TO the spirit OF Cancellation and good
faith which actuates government, and content with
her secured rights in the OF the proposed hp-cana
Eugand will take action and exert no influence un-
friendly the of our mission in its efforts TO ad-
Just the whole Central American question upon basis
BETTING lis character question belonging CT right ex.
eusvely to American republics.
Upon other basis, we conceive, can a per-
manent adjustment be made In view OF the devotion.
of the power of The United States on the Pacific
side Of this continent the long duration and the practical
exercise OF European dominion in Central America sp.
pear unfit and improbable the independent SOW.
.reignty of the Mosquito King With these disturbing
elements eliminated from the ques,ion--and both of
them now plainly appear TO be the wane-neher the
settlement OF the boundary dispute between Costa Rca
and Nicaragua the restoration of peaceful if no
confederate relations between the Central Amencan gov
enmen,s appears 10 present difficulties which wise and
vigorous craftsmanship may not overcome. In such 8
state of things in Central America, the necessities OF
would soon devise the method and supply The
OF efecng that nterocesnic communication upon
which the attention OF the great maritime nations has SC
long been Rxed and which the preensions and the d.
pomacy Of European powers have done much TO de.
lay and embarrass
state OF Parties.