The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-08

versons and as regards anything that has besn dana
here. the question is A. tar from sd is M
letters you My information this head positive
sppers that after this had agreed to return
the 900 fine M Ssrtorins Mr. Soue and expressed
strong wish that could be found auicaby and an
ally 70 settle the dste between tbs two countries This
being seid in the of nonocal Conversation and
private wish Of Sartorius, the American minister
taking in the light Of appeal to him to lend his good
Offices the Termination Of the difcuty did point out
manner in which he thought il might be concluded to
the satisfaction OF both parties AT the very Tune
that this occurred, and with that double asanng
which Is q characteristic OF Spanish inhntries
the government here had decided TO sena spe-
cal messenger to the United states 70 y 20 ses.e
inay within forty eight hours after the conversation
M Galiano started Washington the bearer OF written
and oral instructions from NJ Calder0n de la
parca Agsirs of state, however are not long secret
in country ruled by woman so indscreet OF speech
of spain and It appears that before the departure
OF the special envoy, Mr.; soule was acquainted with
The Ministers then tried to persuade him that NJ
Galian0's papers and instructions had reference
70 the setoment Of old affairs pending between the two
rior but Mr. Soule iappears too well informed to
DO put off with such Idle tales and doubtless considering
that well intended attempt on his part to facilitate the
friendly arrangement Of troublesome affair had been
met with duplicty and underhand dealing he referred
NJ Calderon's note TO the United States goyernm ent
from which he awaits instructions before proceeding
thor In the business This chain of circumstances and
the actual position Of the case are not generally known
must say that / have heard some OF those whose
gard to fair play and straightforward conduct is superior
the proceedings of Ministers in this last phase Of the
affair, in which Mr. soue, upon the other hand, appears
to have acted In manner tending to efute the charges
brought against him Of sharp practice and hostile dis
position In the earlier stages of the question The Span
ln government whose representatives at the havana
fno trouble by their too abrupt departure from usage
which, although IL may have been illegal, bad long
been tolerated by their predecessors in ofce, no
Dooner makes small concession and intimates with
leemng cordially and sincerity wish that the Ameri
BAN Minister would point out to them how the affair
might be amicaby Terminated, than he putting aside
ihe feelings of antagonsm and displeasure that may
Aaye grown up OF the discussion to
their aid in a concliatory spirit / have Of
knowing what the terms we're in which Mr. Sou thought
SJan and the States might concur without humiliation to
she former and yet the satisfaction Of the latter But
chat Is not the question While NJ Sartorus consult
sng Mr. seule almost friend. he and his colleagues
preparing direct negotiation with the American
government, which Is tantamount to saying that
they and X impossible to arrange matters with that
governments representative here, and to hint
that they think Mr.. Soue may be contendng for
terms than those whose delegate he Is would be
inH that this affair might have long since been settled
with any country but Spain, whose statesmen have
1ounatey an unconquerable addiction to procrastina
ton and to circuous routes and are rule to which
there are rare EXCEPTIONS the very oposites to straight
forward men of business.
Even not well assured that this is the present
state OF the negotiations pretty strong inference that
4he spute had not Gas stated in Paris) been completely
settled eleven days ago. might be drawn from the facts
that naval and military preparations for reinforcing Gu
ba are continued here with as much activity AZ Spanish
administrations are capable Of and that 1000 900 reals
have just been decreed for strengthening the forfca
lions Of Cadiz.
The Finances or Spain.
IFrom the Madrid siay 20th) Correspondence Of the
. London Times
appears that the decree for the forced loan was
actually sgned and In print the day before yesterday
and would have appeared In the Gazette OF the 18TH had
stopped Yesterday was day Of agitation and anxiety
for Mnisters This morning the decree ia published;
but am assured that they are still uneasy notwith-
standing that this important point has been carried 1t
Is rumored that the Queens opposition to the
merely way she took Of testying her i'll will
wards her Ministry and that there Is intrigue in pro
gress which may yet result in their dismissal This may
prove true especially at the present moment when the
Illness Of the Queen Mother prevents her coming to their
support My opinion that they will either very shortly go
out or that surmountng the pers that at present
surround them and fortified in their finances BY this
forced contribution, they likely to retain occfor
some time longer. The finances always the great
difficulty in this country and minister who pay his
way has pretty strong hold upon power especially In
the present lukewarm temper Of the nation. The
amount OF tha loan is anticipated, $50 600 900
ing the estimate Of six months direct taxes levied
on Lands and houses, trade and manufactures.
ais to subscribe for such amount, which is to be
repaid in eight dividends, the 30th OF June
and 3lst Of December OF the years 1855 to 1858
Those who thus willingly subscribe within thirty days
of the publication of the decree ene to six per
cent discount In addition to the six per cent interest
that is to be paid upon the loan Provisional receipts
viii DO given for the amounts paid and will be subse
9uently exchanged for series Of Treasury bills. The
thirty days expired, the amount still wanting to make
mp the $50 millions will be compulsory levied taxes
due Indyiduals DESTROYS OF becoming government Gre
ditors at the rate OF six per cent per annum, with
bonus Of six per cent discount, may pay the whole
amount that might be exacted from any province
provinces town towns, the preference being
given to the provincial municipal corporations
Half the amount of the loan is to be paid into the
Treasury within ten days after the expra ion Of the
thirty DAYS allowed for voluntary subscriptions and the
other half before the end Of next July The Maister Of
Finance is charged with the carrying out Of this decree
which he preludes with long Exposition" Of the
lives for submitting it, the chief of these being the
oessty OF meeting tine claims of holders of the floating
debt who Of late have called in their capital says the
government document 'doubtless because they found
more lucrative modes Of Investment out Of fear Of the
complications existing in Europe" Misrust of the
government and opposition to its policy may also be
included among the upon the treasury
and of the refusal ts bills. 1t IL yet too
TO judge Of the effect upon the public mind Of
this arbitrary measure but there be no doubt Of its
unpopularity.