Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1854-11-18
Congress Of American Diplomats at Brussels.
From tho New Yolk Daily Times, Nov 10.

From tho New Yolk Daily Times Nov. 10.
We have received intelligence through private
| European channels, Of considerable interest, con-
cening the result OF the recent Congress Of Ameri-
| : an Diplomstsis. al Brussels Our informant
| comes from quarter where large expectations
| were originally enierlaned d concerning he nhueu.
Of lhi- meeting; but they have evldentaly not been
| justified ty the issue
| The project OF HE uselln9 was due mainly to
he outbreak Of he 5, spanish Revolution. The hopes
cileri-hed in consequence Of that event led TO The
dispatch of Mr.. SIcELEs 10 Washington. Tor inslruc.
tons TO the line OF policy to be pursued on be.
half OF American interests a. likely TO be affected
| by il. The Administration had meantime been
watching lhe progress Of European politics, and
sent The Assistant Secretary OF Sale abroad tor
more accurate nio.marion. Mr. ScKLEs followed
! hum soon and both 'he>e gentlemen instruct.
! ed 10 make inquiries upon The following points
! |. Whether Cuba could be purchased from any
| Cabinet which the RevoluiJn was likely TO bring
| INTO power
| 2 Whe her if he purchase of Cuba should be
ionnd Impracicab.e, The diplomatic independence
OF the Governor General OF hal Island might not be
| secured
| 3. What was the general state cf feeling among
! he people, and what were the strength and pros
| Iects OF The Democratic element IN The several
| S'a'es OF Continental Europe
To detray the expenses of his m ission, credit
ui $50 600 was opened wlh banking house in
L0ndon,-d sum 100 large for mere inquiry, and
nol large enough for the more important movement
which was probably in contemplation.
II was soon found impossible to effect any ar.
rangeueuI with the new Spanish Government -
E,PARTERo gave a very distlct refusal 10 ihe over-
lures for the ufchase Of Cuba The diplomatic in
! dependence OF The Captain General hal no bener
chances. II was vel understood in Madrid that
such an Independence would, under present cir
cursiances only offer opportunities Tor comfortable
quaIrels 10 Cablne tha! lives upon preexls As
long as | am al the head OF ihe Queens Govern
ment," E>PARTEao is said 10 have replied 10 Mr.
SoULE, shortly before he lef, Madrid, ''there shall
be no unwngness nor any delay to settle Difficult
! lies with and even 10 offer due apologies and sal
| stacIOn for unforeseen grievances 10 the Unied
| Sla'es Government. The Cabinet Of Madrid can,
therefore, not be required abdicale It's authority
| in favor OF a local Administration, which from
being under The excitement OF events passing in its
immediate proximity, would compiicae rather Than
settle such International difficulties as LAY arise
| individual actions nol being always conttollable
between any two countries"
| Having failed on the first two points of the spe-
cial mission, the Congress Of ambassadors was
called together Tor the purpose OF preparing re-
port on The conlltion OF popular sentiment in
Europe We have received what we believe will
be found 10 embody all accurate summary Of The
report on that sutjec which TO have been for.
warded 10 Washington by the last steamer.
The Ambassa lors agree in reporting The utter
absence OF Democratic feeling in Europe. In Spain
there are no republicans. M SCKLEs went Dur.
posey 10 Madrid and reports This as the result oI
his observation france is lost in admiration OF lis
prudent and practical Government Revolution in
Paris is out the question. Austria has succeeded
III gaming the hears OF her subjects. Even Kos
sUTH himself is quite forgotten by The people, The
Magyar aTistocracy being his only adherens Pc
land has no chances, except in the suite of Mnnar
chic mbnaIions, and laly is completely tired OF
the madness OF Mazzinism. so of the rest En-
rope is satisfied The peop OF the old continent
not ripe for freedom.
Such, we are lod will be the spirit hat will per-
wade the intelligence sent TO be sent home by
our Ministers in Europe and these opinions are
given as The explanation OF the be- har our Gov
eminent wonld meet no supper! hom any pau Of
Europe IN the attempt To gam possession OF Cuba
Spain Will not sell The Island and there is no feel.
ing of democrac sympathy with This country which
woull support Va III seeking 10 effect its couques,
by any other means.
The Herald, 4 few days since professed 10 give a
statement Of The result Of lhrs conference quite the
opposite OF those reported above. Tie following is
lis version:
I'VE not surprised 10 learn that Aessrs
BUCHANAN Mason, and SULE agreed to recommend
that the Government fine United Sa'es should de
clare, in effect, that our safely demanded and cur
Interests required, We should puclase or take Cuba
al once.
I" AIessrs Buchanan, Mason. and SoULE have
also expressed their conviction that France and
England are Favorable TO the sale OF Cuba TO the
United S!ates-a marked change having recently
taken place in the policy ofthose countries in this
respect The lone OF The English and French press
wond lead 10 supposiIion lha, this was the case
bui this is rendered more important by The official
character of The information now in possession of
our government"
Knowing the source from which our information
is derived, we are quite willing that time should
test the respective accuracy OF the Two s,alem ens