The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-12-08
H. Dropya de rHuys 10 Mr.. Mason.
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PARIS, November /, 1854.
SIR; have received the letter you did the honor to
write me- under date of the 9th of the last mouth in
which you ask for explanations the motives
of the determination taken with regard TO Mr. Soule.
must in the first place state the manner in which things
have occurred.
The Minister the Interior had give directions that
Mr. Soue should not be allowed to penetrate into France
without the knowledge of the Of the Emperor
The instructions of Mr. Blant strictly followed, and
carried with the utmost proprey by the commssary
of police at Calais Accordingly that unconary did not
invite Mr.. Soul6 to embark again for England he left
him perfectly free TO remain Calais until he should
ceve orders from Paris, which he about TO request
1t simply question of waiting patiently for day
at the utmost but Mr. Soue after saying that he did
expect any regard the part Of the French government
and that besides he did not for it, preferred to go
back to England Immediately Inc Minister Of the Int
Calais by telegraph, and do nothing better than
transcribc them here!
Mr. oule presents himself for the purpose of enter
ing France you will give him to understand that the En-
perors government does authorize him to sOjourn
there but that 1t makes opposition to his passing
through in order to Spain and you will offer him to
rise his passport for that destination"
You perceive sir that the government of the Emperor
has not sought as YOU seem to believe to prevent an
voy the United States from raversng French territory
in order repair to his post and acqut himself of the
commission of which he charged by his government
between that simple passage and the stay of foreigner
whose antecedents regret to say i have awakened the
attention of the authorities whose duty it is to preserve
public order among there is difference which the Min
lister of the Interior bound To appreciate II Mr. Soul6
had been going directly Madrid the by France
was open him. If it his intention to to Paris
with view of remaining here that privilege not
corded him. Ii was therefore, necessary to consult him
his intentions and it was himself who would not at
| low time to do
| Our laws strict with respect foreigners. The
Minister of the Interior their rigorous provisions TO
be executed when il Is shown him that there any
cessty for such action and then he makes Of dis
cretonary power which the government of the Emperor
I bay, IN In nsxn1 rhs Ify nf
egner the part of Mr. Soule placed him within the
scope of the of which he was the object All
that remained to reconcile this with the pub
lie character with which he was invested. You will
knowledge sir that this is what have DONE and that
the government of the United States, with which govern
ment his Majesty the Emperor has cultivate the
relations of friendship and esteem has in nowise been
sailed in the person of one Of its representatives.
The minister of the United States in Spain Free repeat
it, pass through France. Mr. Soul6 who has mission
fulfil the Emperor, and who, conformaby with the
doctrine sanctioned by the law of nations would need
account of his origin special agreement 70 enable him TO
represent in his native land the country of his adoption
Mr. Sou6 simple private individual, within the
pale OF the common law which has been applied to him.
and he cannot lay claim to any privileges.
Accept sir the OF high consideration with
which have the honor TO remain your very humble and
obedent seryant, DRoUYN DE LHUYS.
/ Mr.. MASON, United States Minister
Mr. Ma,oa 10 Secretary Marcy.
! mo All LEGATION UNITED STATES
! PARIS, November IL 1854.
4 SIN; In my despatch No 81 informed you of occur
rences Calais by which Mr. Sou6 interrupted in the
prosecution Of his journey Spain and with that de
spatch sent you copy of my letter to NJ nrouyn de
Iuys Minister of Foreign Affairs of 27th of October last
On the LIST of November received from his exceency
note in reply to mine of that date send the original
tanning a copy for the files OF the legation Until the
cept of this note bad understood the prohibition of Mr.
So1es entering France to be unqualified and SUCH too,
was the understanding of that gentleman for by OF
its execution he had to return to England.
On the 9th instant addressed to the Minister of For
eign Affairs communication Of which send you here
with copy have received reply and presume that it
will conclude correspondence which :. felt it to be my
duty open without waiting for special instructions from
the President The result am happy to say, is that no