The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-04-21

slcay and mentally combined Alexander will be greater
thing about him which dra rs every TO him, and
fall appreciation Of the true way to aggrandze his
provtmens are on the tapis and that great civizer
steam VIII be called upon largely; and the endless
sources Of this immense country now Dormant viii be-
without mmene expense and delay in obtaining pass
ports ard will return with enlarged ideas and greater
1--we for AlexsI der II. and their country
Curious Political Revelations.
PROJECT FOR SPANISH AMERICAN LEAGUE AGAINST
THE UNITED STATES.
Our correspondent st Madrid has forwarded TO rs the
following extract from work printed, and probably cir
eulatec, in that city, by Don BuenAventurA vivo late
Minister Plenipo,eaary from the government of Santa
Anna to Spain. deveiopes the project Of grand Span
h American confederation counterfeit the hlibuster
ing propenes OF the United States and to the
crown Of Spain he perpetual possession Of the Island Of
Ooba There is simplicity an naivete about these
sessions of the Mexican Minister wh:h render them
csecingly piqusnt. We regret thss correspondent
had not time to complete ala translation before the mail
seft Madrid, but he premises further ntslment of
this curious chapter Of diplomatic history
CHAPTER III.
distractions Of tie Government Of the Repubc-A Project
for Alliance Of Spain and Aerico- The Cordia, Re
eeion whtch IL Meets the Part If The Spanish Ca5i
-Enetopors OF the Minister Carry it Into Effect
CtpmunicatioS Btt,cee The Mercan Representatives. in
Spain, Prcnce and England and lcih their Governments
on tie Same SrJect-Basis for the Treaty Of Aliance-
Missions Confded to Messrs Eteua ant Pastor to the
Mexican legations in France and EnoLand-rheir Re-
sails Order from the Gorernnen of the Republic TO StS-
pend these LGtoys.
Summer of 1885,
IN the Instructions which the supreme government con-
erred upon mel appointing me its representative in
Madrid it said to asf oows One Of the chief objects
he of
eonfding your Excellency the diplomatic mission
which has been entrusted to your Ecelsncy the
gcvsrnment Of Her Catholic Majesty to have person
here of acknowledged abilities and undoubted patriotism
He your Excelency, al conjuncture when subject Of
ne highest importance to the Mexican repubc dis
sasaed among the great Powers of Europe.
Here We have data tolsraby that the above Pow
entertain actually project TO maintain in America
fhe political equilibrium balance of power chiefly in
order to maintain Spain in possession Of the Island OF
Cuba against the attempts at usurpaton of the United
eAtss, which your Exoelency knows perfectly we'll.
His E1ceency the President wishes, then, that your
Exeelsney may get private audience this subject
With the Secretary of State of Der Catholic Majesty and
hint to him that the above information having to
fhe knowledge of the present supreme government the
manifess him that it win be ready operate
IN the realization OF such project in AL that which,
without compromising its friendly relations with the Uni
I'D States and consistent with its possibility and
ses may give the wished for result of securing the
Spanish the possession Of the Island of Cuba
II mos. sincere wishes not to omit any that
may tend to carry into effect the friendly and benevolent
relations of the nations by obtaining recprocaiy
the guarantees for the integrity of this republic
md the free navigation of the Gulf of Mexico.
The question Of the Isthus of Tehuan epec which,
Nr. vvo knows has brought the republic the brink of
. rupture with the United States has been satisfactorily
arranged by the contract entered into with the mixed
company, ard whereof copy is annexed treaty
which nsures neutrality being sso concluded between
this republic that Of North AmsroA the government
vh that Like agreement be entered into with the
oher nations that have interest in having inter
sourse with this country. Mr. Vvo will find herewith
the COPY Of the treaty. and will endeavor to induce the
Spanish to authorize and give the requisite
to its minister here enter into such treaty
Your Ex:elency will sdroity Ell deavor to get all the
Information possible respecting the projects relating to
he chief business To which this instruction reerss its
present state part whch each of the
Powers interested in the takes of part which they
With that Mexico should take and of whatever else sy be
convenient well in order that by such knowledge you
may be able TO ampify your conference with the Secre
faTy for Foreign Affairs for the information of this
Ministry. Your ExceLency will enter into communica
tion about this difficult business with Messrs Joaquin
who have been appointed ENJOYS Extraordinary her
Britannia Majesty and his Majesty the Emperor of the
French and who win depart for their destinations
correspon which you may keep with these
gentlemen well as that which you will have TO ad
this Ministry shall be in cipher because OF ti
importance and great secrecy which IL deserves
In observance of what the preceding instructions pre-
scribed me- and although considered tina. the Cabinet
Iersundi. Egana was one Of mere transition cid not
hesitate to ascertain, in inoirect manner
what was the opinion entertained about the America
nF tbo NJ
Minister'S and charged with the portfolio Of state My
researches did not correspond to my purpose nor TO
the expectations which had entertained at the begin
ming. General Lersundi engaged in internal ques
tons, ard Mr. whoee talents shone in that Minis
Spain by the unfolding OF the balance Of power
m America could not afford them the assiduous study
which their importance required Il was then neces-
sary on my part to pcstpone al further steps TN the
atmosphere Spanish politics. then cloudy, should be
clear and would show me the plainest and safest
way attain the chief object OF my mission. Unortu-
nately or happily the Spanish Ministries succeed
other without interruption, and hence It was that few
anys a'ss 9sme the ts;n conSs s 300 hes
formation of ministry composed Of segnores Don Angel
Caderon de ca Bsrca Secretary Of state Don Agusin
Fel,o Domenech, OF Finance Don Mariana Rosa de 70.
gsres Marquis Of Mons Of Marine General ion Anselm
Gerons of Justice and Of the Interior self same
Count Of Lrvis, President OF the Council.
For time ana having que regard 70 me situation In
the new ministry left little to desire, the majority
being composed of men belonging 20 the soderGdo
party. There figured, however, among them an
eminent prosressiaa -sgnor DoneEeeh = who,
representave OF the people the preoedio
Iesistures had constantly been enlisted under the ban
ner OF advanced ideas Count San Louis promised mat
Ter OF fact politics and decisive march inzhe affairs OF
State and the generality OF thinking men, and OF
his enemies did not deny to him talents for government
OF which his predecessor were devoid His hrst acts
justified this opinion. The convocaton Of the Cme'
ordsnarios the recalling General Narvaez from his ban
khn emit the appointment Of CONSPICUOUS persons
for the military governments of Cuba, Fipne Puerto
Rco and other important stations showed the radical
reforms which the cabinet proposed TO adopt ~ s
political march As is to be supposed such preliminary
tpdicat lions were generally praised and appsuded.
RUnder proceedings fAtering thought that the OPP
perfume moment already when should hint 70
His Majesty government the wish Of His Royal High
the President OF the republic andIof his govern
nDent concerning the realization Of treaty Of alliance
espsive and offensive between Spain and Mexico, which
Ght ant bounds 10 the tchings Of annexation, not to-