The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-16


degraded class on account OF that very virtue and
dignity OF dustTy wni should enable them TO hold
their heads high am dist The mot advanced cviiiza-
ton. IL such doctrine aa we have quoted could
ever become prevalent the United States, their
ruin would be near at hand. Meantime, TILL it is
alphabetically dscaimed there, worthy emigrlnt5
had better go, IL aot to our owl colonies, to Rio
Janeiro, Buenos Ayres or anywhere else anywhere
rather than q land where industry Is degradation.
Confederation or the spanish american Re-
pubilsr-ssenewrd Fihbastero Career OF
fFrom the London News, gal
IL was only the other day that news came from
Chill OF somewhat extraordn mary suggestion having
been seriously made in toe Chambers of that repub
lie II vas nothing shot of proposition for con-
ftderacy Of the Spanish American States to protect
themselves and each other against the spirit of ag
gression 80 openly avowcd ana encouraged in the
United States OF North America. Now, Chilli OF all
the South American States has certainly the least TO
fear or apprehend from the ambition so strangely
fostered In the United States It is at the greatest
distance Of any OF them from the States II Is by tar
the most settled fourshing and capable OF defence;
ali It's energies ano capabilities devoted to its
own internal Improvement and progress in it
the European element most largely prevails, and it
has very little Intercourse OF any kind with the
cospaie republics OF Spanish origin. Yet SO clearly
does Chill from distance gee the dangers to the
general continent, OF which 1t Is q member, from
the CONNIE scement Of conquest which General
Walker has actually inaugurated in Central Anne.
RIGA, from the intrigues which United STAGES dip0-
macy has begun in New Granada, Eucador, and
Venezuela from the pretensions as to internal navi
CATION which have been started in Peru during the
Presidency of General Pierce, that contederacy to
resist these designs and to defend South America
generally against the great republic Of North Ane-
RIGA is gravely proposed in the Gillian Congress.
This surely is noticeable fact.
The present value OF the proposition consists, not
in the probability of any such confederacy being
formed, or in the military strength of the coniede-
Facy il 1t were formed, but ia the sense of danger
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advanced Of the Spanish American republics, in
the love of nationality and independence which it
displays, and in the hope it encourages that
at last these South American republics may rise to
position to influence and to settle a stable
foundation the balance of power in the New World
These are feelings which it is the interest of Europe
encourage. For were it possible that the United
States should be successful in those lawess adven-
lures which are undertaken, not by their authority,
but in their natne-should they sooner or later OBJ
tain among the South American republics that SUI
premacy which it has VIGOROUSLY been an aim OF
the policy OF the present Cabinet OF Washington to
obtan-American interference in the affairs OF Eu-
rope would inevitably follow at no distant time, and
then the embarassrnents Of European politics would
be very dangerously enlarged.
Already indeed may be seen some approach to
such interference in the refusal of the United States
TO continue to recognise the validity Of the Sound
dues, on the ground That the public law which pre-
walls in Europe Is not binding the United States.
Europe is, il would appear, aoout to escape from
Stttlenent OF LnaJ question Dy purchasing up and
extnguishng those dnes. But ere that is done, the
United States raise similar objections to the reduced
and modified Stade dues, a. arranged at Dresden in
lsl4. And large party IN the states make no
secret of their wish to conclude very close alliance
with Russia an alliance which, il once made, might
completely disturb the existing balance Of psser in
Europe.
Men, as rational beings, must look little ahead,
and try to provide against ossiblc future contingent
ces Of an adverse character by present arrangements
and conduct; and in the presence OF the avowed
policy of great party in the American Union as to
ton Of the English and french Cabinets should be
carefully given to South America. There is much
in that continent amongst the Spanish States TO dis
gust and TO ALLEVIATE public opinion. But there Is
also future to care tor aud look to, and nowhere
could able, intelligent, sagacous and prudent rep
resentatives be more usefniy placed than in these
countries; nowhere could England and France more
fruitiuly have . united policy of temperance,
moderation, and regard and encouragement to
nationality and independence; nowhere would a
little cautious, disinterested, wellnformed advice
be more welcome under existing circumstances
than in several of these States. The Ambitious ten
denotes Of the SLAYER driver oligarchy which has
NO long governed the United States have alarmed
others Of them besides Chill. Now, therefore,
is the time to support them. Not by attempting
the formation Of either English or French parties;
not by seeking TO stimulate any combination
against the United States, but by fostering and en-
couraging that love Of Independence which is the
foundation Of nationality, and that love OF order
nently secured; by having there competent and &C
compished resident ministers, men who can take
u large and comprehensive view Of the value Of
these republics, and who can perceive that In ad-
yancing their fortunes they are aiding in preserv-
ing that balance and equipose OF International in
terests on which the peace and progress Of the
world mainly rest
Much will, Of course, depend on the result Of the
present presidential election in the United States.
The questions Mt issue in that contest ayely affect
the South American republics for, on the one side
the principle and practice OF brutality at home and
abroad are arrsyed against the principles Of HUMANE
ty and Law at home and abstinence from all
improper and aggressive interference abroad.
Under the Presidency Of Mr.. buchanan we must
be prepared for a continuance Of those attempts
which We have referred to. for the purpose Of es-
tabhshing exclusive influences in these States in
a more aggydrated form, too, for Mr.. Buchanan
riA be compelled ~ TIE pressure o. circumstances
tron, domestic difficulties. The presidency OF
Mr. Fillmore would ic little better. Under the pre-.
sidency Of Mr.. Fremont we may expect policy
which viii, ON the contrary, dminish the cxternai
attention TO domestic aiars. In either alternative,
increased attention 10 South American politics IL
most desirable; In the two former cases Il win be
imperative 20 avert grave mis- ortunes in the latter
II will be useful to confirm good dispositions.
And here, in reference 70 thar contest, let MS
do justice 20 the temperate calm, and prudent way
in which the present Cabinet met and dealt with
the Champion dismissal and the Central American
question. Without the assistance which the modera-
ton Of the English government gave 10 the rcpub-
iican Northern party In this struggle, small in
deed would have been its chances of success- war
with England would have teen, We cannot say
godsend but rather Gevilscnd 70 their opponents.
But, disappointed in that dreadful calamity, from
the moment II was ayerted the republicans took
heart, their cause began TO RISE and II In few
weeks they are successful not little Of that oess
will be traceablc TO the admirable temper and true
provision which, in the course Of the summer,
characterized the dgsiiicd and useful policy Of our
Cabinet.
And most deeply arc we interested In this con.
test. Csnada IL ours still, and Canada has yet
large and useful part to play In The politics Of Anne
rica-larger, in all probability, with hs now free
and settled institutions, its rapid prosperity,
and above all its confirmed monerchicai dis
Her Majesty will, IL il said, at no very die
tant day ray visit In person, accompanied by
some of her family, to this, the greatest and most
populous Of her tansmarine possessions. The Queen
could do no more useful patriotic acts and richly
does Canada merit the compliment OF royal visit.