The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-04-07

in these European powers especially the two great
maritime powers of Europe interfering ana CT ntef
re Ia matters purely of American and domestic policy
and they have done il In both seas well Ia the Pacific
AS in the Atlantic Having been kindly informed by the
honorable senator from Michigan To What would be ~
general scope Of his remarks have taken pains 10
collect information on this subject and bring together
for the information of the Senate far they may con-
slider il OF value and especially for the information
az The American people wish 10 point out 10 them those
clouds that have the horizon and increasing
every day must be permitted however, before gong
into il say that remarked doubtless the country
did with very great pleasure that the present Executive
the PRECEDENT Of the United States in his annual message
at this session. exhibited what he considered 10 be the
Of American policy the subject Of foreign nterfe
renee. In that message he says;
and steadily pursued, Of avoiding all entAnglng alliances
hitherto exempted 1t from complications which
this clearly defined and we'll sustained Of action
and geographical position remote from Europe In
creasng disposition has been manifested by some OF Its
and In certain respects to direct
foreign policy In plans for adjusting the balance Of power
and would constran conform conduct TO their
views one another Of the OF Europe has from
contrary many respects established principles OF inter
That Law the United States have, in their for
egn intercourse uniformly respected ana ana ne
recognise such interpretations therein as the tem
porary Interests of others suggest They do not admit
that tn soseregns Of one eonnent or Of particular com
munity II States, can legislate for all others. -
Leasing the transatlantic nations to adjust their political
system in the way they may think best for their common
welfare the independent powers OF this continent may well
the right be exempt from all annoying interference
their part Systematic abstinence FROM intimate political
with distant foreign nations does not conflict WITH
giving the widest range TO foreign commerce This dis
incton clearly marked in history to have been
overlooked disegarded BY leading foreign States
refusal be brought within and subjected to- their
cular system has ear created jealous dstrust Of our
conduct induced their part occasional acts OF disturb
effect upon foreign relations Our present attitude
and past give which should not be ques
toned that purposes not aggressive nor threatening
safety and welfare other nations Our military
adjustment in time Of peace is adapted to maintain exterior
deences and order among the aboriginal tribes
within the limits OF the Union Our naval force is intended
only for the protection of citizens abroad and OF
merce diiused it is all the of the globe. The
United States being essentially pacific in
policy stands prepared repe invasion by the voluntary
service of patriotic people and provides
Of foreign aggression These aay all
apprehension that disposed to encroach the rights
endanger the security of other States.
Some European powers have regarded with disgusting
the territorial expansion OF the United States This
rapid growth has resulted from the legitimate exercise
sovereign rights belonging alike nations and by many
literally exercised Under such circumstances it could
hardly have been expected that those among which
have within period subdued and alb
orbed ancient kingdoms planted their standards
continent and now posses or claim the control o. the
unendy sentiments the acquisitions OF this country
instance honoraby obtained or would feel them
selves justified in mputing advancement to spirit OF
aggression to passion for political predominance
Tie first instance to which shall advert is of which
not aware until went to the Department Of State
obtain information and here will that having
contained in the depar upon my
responsibility certainly with the knowledge of the head
the department caused such extracts 10 be made from
the foreign correspondence considered would enghten
country this subject and here is of them and
very striking Mr. Savage American citizen who
been for many years residing in Guatemala private
gentleman but who, in the absence of diplomatic unc-
onary has been in correspondence with the Department
Of State, has furnished them much valuable information
and his Information is regarded correct and reliable
In letter the State Department dated the Goth OF
March, 1885, he gives this information:
Herewith send enclosed copy Of a treaty unauthor-
zedy signed in Brussels the l4th April, 1852 by Mr.
'sya' consul general q una'smaa, resang IN brns-
M sa d s s. Of s
has declared the contract forfeited
and now refuses to ratify tho treaty"
Great efforts however. being made to place the col
ony Of ST. Thomas which in the vicinity of Belize. British
Honduras, under powerful nfucnces and am in
formed from reliable quarter that the British consul has,
RI @ r. o n - S ns @
notes hare been nterchanged between the Minister
State and the British consulate on this subject"
would thus appear that the consul of Guatemala al
Brussels had without authority, undertaken COMM,
his government in reference proposed Belgian col
ony be planted a. Santo Thomas in Guatemala Santo
Thomas is the important if not the only important
port Guatemala the bay Of Honduras The govern
ment Of Guatemala it had undoubted right do
repudiaed the act Of its consul and refused acknowl-
edge the rights under this colonial grant The British
consul nterposcd alleged here the influence
his office to obtain the ratification Of that grant by the
government of Guatemala This is not ALL The
nicntion which have read made in March, 1853 and
the LIST of April following Mr. Savage sent despatch
TO the Secretary Of State recurring that subject in
which be says
g have the honor to submit for perusa copy
Of from the original addressed to the Minister of the
Interior by the British consul general in which he empha
caly asserts that his instructions positive,
only to support but that her Maeys govern
ment might itself compelled insist the ratification
Of the convention Of the l4h Of April 1884, founded
the memorandum OF the 29h OF November 1851
which, he thinks is sufficient proof of the Importance at
tached TO that document.
Now the ratification Of this would imply right
to the permanent establishment of European colony, by
which also would be brought under powerful
influences than the Belgian could in its
favor and it would be in direct opposition the principles
advanced by Mr. Monroe, which it is the duty every
American % sustain have judged proper bring under
your immediate notice" ase'at
The British government acknowledging themselves un-
der treaty tpulaons themselves where COLOMBO
in Central America but seeking avail themselves of
erposed with the Central American government of Guae
maa and declared that her Britannia Majesty might
slider incumbent her insist the execution of that
convention and the confirmation of the grant That
incident
Sir we have heardthrongh newspapers and OCCASION
ally by the publication of official paper which finds
its 10 the pressof the open avowed continued and
last successful Intervention both French and Eng
sh authorities in the Sandwich islands Illustrate nego-
ations on the part OF this with the authori
ties Of those islands Whether il will be the policy
the American people the American government
mex the Sandwich islands this confederacy know
For far as present advised should depre-
cate such annexation Our government is intended
for colonization IL colonize Our government has
power to hold distant and dependent provinces and
such attempt would have the corrnptiDR and de-
basing tendency. But II the day has shall
when the necessities OF this require that the
United States should with the Of the sovereignty at
haS pJx-,.h uAa uLat