The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-24
The Insr,eues or the Al,,.s I'm Spain.

Toleon Ill. at Biarritz and discussed with him
the leading features OF policy to be pursued
by both countries. 1t is also certain that Ia
vala, on behalf of his government, agreed to
ma Ike Spain party to the Western alliance,
and to send contingent of $4,000 men to the
Crimea; in return for which the Emperor pro-
missed, on his own behalf and thet of the Bril-
tish government, first, to guarantee the terri
torial possessions of Spain against any and
all assailants; second, to use his influence with
the Pope to induce him to consent to the fair
| execution of the concordat, and the sale OF
the property of the Spanish church; and shird,
to endorse the securities by means of which
| Spain expects to raise loan for the mainte-
nance Of the war contingent and other State
necessities. OF these facts, there can be no
reasonable doubt whatever.
The international convention is not yet an
accomplished fact, though at first blush, it
appeared from the news that it was. On the
one side, though Zavala, after great exertion,
has succeeded in winning over O'Donnell, Es-
partero and the Queen to his views the tenn
per Of the Cortes is by no means certain. Some
anticipate that there will be found bigotry
enough in that body to repudiate any arrange
ment involving a sacrifice of the Pope's dgni-
| ty and of the churchs estate. On the other
hand, it is positive that thus far the scheme
has not received the sanction Of the British
government. 1t is doubtful whether it has even
| been proposed to them. To become reality
therefore, it must in the first place be ratified
by the Cortes of Spain, and, secondly, meet
hn al of tho pr;< oh
1t may readily suit the Cortes. Of the tenn
per and character Of that body the world
knows little and cares less. OF late years it
has been chiefly remarkable for displaying all
the pride and impracticable obstinacy Of the
Castilian grandee, with very little of the com
mon sense or high-souled loyalty which were
also his characteristics But it hardly seems
likely that such men as Espartero, O'Donnell
and Olazaga would conclude bargain Of the
kind without very fair prospect Of its conIir
nation by the popular assembly; and notwith
standing the obstacles wt&ch may be raised by
| the adherents Of the church on the one SIDE
| and the followers Of Senior Martinez on the
other, the chances of its ratification seem very
| considerable.
Whether it will be as fortunate in England
is another matter. If the British government
have at heart any one principle more than ano
Their, at the present time it is that peace must
be preserved with this country. Nor is
this unnatural The analogy which ex-
lists between the United States and
Great Britain, the general and growing adm
ration Of our institutions by the British peo-
pie, the strong conviction that if matters cam
to the worst, England could call upon this
country for help, and would not call in vain
in fine, the alleged sympathy of the American
people for Russia-all render it matter OF
vital Importance that Great Britain should not
| by any act of hers disturb the friendly rela-
tons which now exist, nor offer an opportunity
or pretext for qaarrel. Perhaps these con-
siderations are more influential that those
growing out of the fact that we happen to pos
sess the very resource which Russia lacks-open
| seaports--and that Russia and America united
might defy the world. At all events, whatever
be the origin of the feeling, we know that it
exists. We know that the English are deter
mined to remain at peace with us at all costs
We have seen how Palmerston instantly coun
fernandez the recruiting operations in Ameri-
ca, and almost apologized for them. We see
how very friendly is the tone of all the British
periodicals, without exception We read how
desperately uneasy Parliament becomes when
measures are taken which may DC expected to
alarm this country with regard to its rights a
a neutral.
At the same time, it is perfectly obviou
that Great Britain, the people as well rs tn
| ministry, are aware of the situation occupied
| by this country in reference to Cuba and RIA.
| they know also how promptly we should reseI
any revival Of the Tripartitc alliance sch n
Indeed, there are few leading organs Of Brit'-4
| opinion in which we have not SEEN daring III
last few months, a candid condemnation OF tAr
policy avowed by Lord John Russell il his cor
| respondence and an ayowal, under greater D
| less restrictions, OF a readiness on the part .
neland to see Cuba annexed TO the Untro
States. 1t has plainly bssa argued IN the lead
ing organs fthe predominant school Of posica
economists that the annexation OF Cuba wou.t
be a gain to England. inasmuch IS the lber,
tariff that would be established there by Am ri.
can legislators would double the British trad
with the island.
me lucotioH -, HUWs dIc liesS opiu OlS W
prevail over the obligations resulting from Ia
French alliance?
Napoleon let US say, writes to En- tland t.
say that he has secured a new member for "a
alliance, with twenty-five thousand fresh
troops; all that is necessary to ratfy tie bar
gain is to give an cndorsat,on, bully the Pope
and guarantee the Spanish title to Cuba. Caa
Great Britain for the first time refuse to follow
the ,ead Of its ally? Not easily. As it is Ma
poleon is carrying on war; which in one
point OF view il wholly for the advantage o.
England; yet he furnishes four men to Eng
lands one he risks campaign on the Rhine.
with the possibility of a second march 20 Paris,
England Of most, risks the loss of a few men aal