The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-05-10


rtsuala showing himself IN every emergency equal to
NJ nositou both as general aud Statesman lie has
yed the deficiencies OF his early life BY close applc-
- making himself familiar with every branch Of gem
81 knowledge and acquiring all the polished Of
d society which in Guatemala is less refined than in
nv other country Finally, under his administration,
Guatemala has attained very iiourishing condition.
t the Americans who have lately visited that country
- whether its government presided by General
r.nra deserves to be called military despotisnl
hber that government does not compare very ayoraby
b many ether governments and whether il is not the
lat educated and most intelligent class which exercises
b as Il ought TO exercise the whole political power
Further on the ar 81 asserts that 'the reaotionary
nary aided By the priests the Indians, and The English
daily gaining strength the federal compact between the
four "a States dissolved and with the exception OF the
State Of Honduras they apparently the direct road
10 an AFFECT dependency the great protector Of ASIA
Africa and America meaning no doubt England.
This sounds indeed very patriotic, and reads admira
hly but am happy be able to assure the r. 81 that
NJ need not make himself uneasy with such appreensions,
!, tbere Is not the least danger OF their consummation
The republics Of Guatemala and Costa Rica of the latter
f which the R 81 has been pleased to take only pass
inc notice in order brand her being virtually
deuendeucy OF England )-those republics, say,
more ouder the influence Of England than that Of Hondu
r,s ,They in common with this latter and in common
with Salvador and Nicaragua animated by The same
national feeling and the same spirit Of Independence They
t(,uatemaa and Costa Rca) have treaty connexions
Win Great Britain closer than the treaty connexions they
have with the United States Their relations with the
American government upon the satisfactory foot
ing as anybody ascertain by nquring at the Depart
men Of State. Nothing has TRANSFERRED or is likely to
anspr to alter our regard and goodwill for those re-
pubics In addition to these evidences any statesman
however retired may be- provided he is not blind pro-
yided he is really in search Of TRUTH and merely work
ing for buncombe, cannot fail to perceive that England
stands in Central America in attitude of retreat for the
simple that there is object worth her while to
achieve there just as Americans will to care for
that country from the moment that national jealousy
satisfied We give il importance because we fancy Eng
land wants get it Dispel the charm and all the delu
sion originating therefrom will likewise vanish
AS to the native governments in Central America it is
very desirable that the people of each State should be left
entirely free TO follow their Judgment and impulses
and that agents from abroad American well British
French Belgian, &c, &C. should take not to play
there the part of agators dctaors encourage
party feuds, and to interfere in domestic politics
Thus alone peace may be firmly established in of those
republics and between themselves respectively and every
to apprehend the exercise of European influence in
that quarter will disappear.
Assuming that is predestned 10 expand in the
tme all the territory of Central America
docs not follow that have interest in increasing the
suerings Of the present inhabitants by mixing directly
indirectly in their wretched quarrels and countenancng
perhaps the most worthless of their party organizations
is not interest withdraw our sympathes from the
superior with which Americans can only amaga-
mate when arrive there and which we find in larger
numbers in Costa Rca and Guatemala than In the other
States.
Let our representatives in Central America maintain
that perfectly impartial bearing that neutrality in regard
and tich
bound to observe let them show that do not wish
take advantage Of their eobeness under the disguise of
protectors let them show that contemplate observing
towards those small States the strict justice let
them finally show that it Is only our own interests
we intent pursuing, but that really take friend
H interest in their welfare and then may assured
that influence in those countries win be unlimited and
without competitors 1t is ncalculable what amount of
good American minister might accomplish there if he
only endeayored TO prevent through his friendly advice
and mediation, The continuation of contests
among those States If he made exertons to promote
their general good understanding BY such acts of dsn
srested kindness we might win confidence which it
would beimpossible il our representatives devil
ate from the straight path of mpartality and show sym
pathies one way or another
With regard to the support that the reae,onary
ment may receive from Indians and priests this must
ura be the case since those classes integral porto
saluary genuine development emnently national every
class must necessarily associate in the movement whilst
the direction of it will always belong the most enlgh
ened Central America is not wanting in experienced
statesmen wins less sincere in their patriotism than
the Retired Statesman is Jealous for the Interest Of
confederation and il would be advisable that future wr
tiers the subject should look deeply into it, and
Judge of every thing from their point Of view
In conclusion beg leave offer the subjoned extract
from the Gua,emaa Gazette which contains outline of
the continents generally prevailing in that country to
the preservation Of It's independence:
What Because we happen to think the monarchical
form Of government feasible and convenient for Mexico
does II follow that we believe il TO be equally eligible and
beneficial for us? Certainly not We arc now going to
express opinion in this respect and think have
given IN this paper too many proofs Of sincerity when dis
cussing political questions setting Forth what
CONVICTIONS without kind Of fear, TO be under the
oessty Of giving any particular assurance that in what
we shall say make mental reservation. What we
have said with regard 10 Mexico do extend to
country 1t is not because the obstacles to the establish
ment OF government truly republican wanting here
any than there Is it because inclined
pay any tbuteto the vugarites that usually written
when this matter h commented upon under preence that
only in the socscd republics liberty and individual rights
can exist No We know perfectly well that In
tries republican Institutions not understood-that
monarchica would be better suited the four-hs
Of our population We not ignorant that political aud
civil liberty personal security and certain equal-
~, can he r~conccd with monarchical organization
nay that IL preferable anybody will perceive 20 be
subject win not say OF such monsrchs Leopold Of
Belgium, Louis Philippe 6c &C. but Of the Russian
tzarnstead Of being citizen OF some Of the South Amer
lean republics Tins when say that do not advo-
cate the adoption Of monachca system for our country
purely and simply because do think IL possible
IN our encss and want OF elements To become an in
dependent monarchy would be quite ridiculous and NJ re-
CARDS forming province yice-royalty in future Mex
can empire or Kingdom We possess sufficient share Of p-