The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-19
The CENTRAL AMERICAN QUESTION.



LONDON July 4, 1855.
TAe Debate American A6airs-The Exploration Of the
Tc-PGmersons Position--Settlensera. Of tie Central
American Dt5cuAy-The Proposition Of Honduras
ErxrytMng 70 Be Seaed-lKonetary AGaIs--Fourh Of
July Dinner, &C., de- r
The anticipated discussion the recruitment question
ia the Commons has finally of, kind Of hybrid
motion, by Mr. Moore obscure member fro n Ire
land The mslon after two nights discussion, was me-
gatved by vote Of ia to S0-most OF the speakers
against the government and amongst them Dir. Glad
s,one voting against the motion. The discussion not
outstanding the apparent majority in favor OF the go
vernment has been most damaging 1t has strengthened
and confirmed the conviction in the public mind that
both the government and its agents deeply and
crimnaly implicated in the violation of tho Law and
sovereignty Of the United States. doubt if there be
dozen members m the House of Commons who do not
share in this conviction.
How then, may BIO asked, we to account for the
vote on Mr.. Moores notion The answer is easy. 10
the first place, the question thus brought up
was longer living one it had no
vitality Il was concerning q matter which had
been settled, and had become a fact Of history
when Mr. Champion dismissed on the hand, and
Mr.. Dallas retained the other and as in the case Of
the Kars inquiry, the Commons only felt that dis
agreeable, not dangerous question had been disposed
Of and good could result from its extenuaon and dis
cussion.
There was furthermore, large party perfectly salts
fed Of the guilt Of the government, who at the
time approved Of its in retaining Mr.. Dallas; who
II The question could have been divided and put in the
shape OF a censure the act of recruiting and Of ap
prevail OF that OF settling the dificulyor such
derstood TO be the effect Of Mr. Dallas reenton-woud
have voted for both When the question regards Mr.
Dallas under deiberaton letter sign by not less
than thirty members Of the Houst generally supporters
of the government sent to Lord Palmerston, distinct
y avowing the purpose Of joining in vote of
the government in case Of the dismissal OF the Amer
can Minister Every of these gentlemen voted against
the motion of Mr. Moore on Wednesday night The ma
jority obtained by the government therefore, not
a vindcation OF its conduct in recruiting, but an ap
prevail Of its keeping up good relations with the
United States at any cost. 1t was distinct htimation
the part Of large section Of the House, to the govern
ment, to pursue a moderate policy, under penalty Of
being hurled from power. This condition is the eaur.
under which Pamerston holds Office he feels that he is
shedged about" and must, if not entirely change al
least greatly modify his characteristic policy. You may
be sure the vehement cheers which greeted his
nouncement of the determination of the government Ia
reference to Mr.. Dallas far from being music in his
ears cannot believe that he will TO hold Office
much longer at the expense Of his traditions and in
pulses.
AS an evidence ofPalmsrsons restrained IL altered
temper may mention that the despatch Of the 3oh OF
April signed by Lord Clarendon, not the one orgi
nay prepared by the Foreign Minister. II entirely
e-wren by Lord Palmerston himself, and went in
the form last approved by him. But, after all, " tn
leopard change his spos and however much the
force Of circumstances may compel his crdshp to ror
you gently his will out in the end and unless
he has right very obviously his side, when the Il.
comes he will be driven ANONYMOUSLY from power.
Fortunately for him, Parliament Is very much disor
ganized and there party strong enough % form
the present should be overhrows
Mr. Gladstone openly regretted this state OF things in hi
speech evidently wishing to intimate that the opposition
were properly organized and prepared TO take power,
would be easy to change the administration. think he
is not for from right
The Champion difficulty, is now disposed of-de4d
Mr.. Champion and his associates, who here
expecting ovation and that their outraged honor wouc
be avenged by a blockade of the Chesapeake, IL not
des cent on the Capitol have the coolest shoulder
to which marble would be soft and warm. The English
public pretty distinctly say, "servcd em right" a.
they are now all the highway TO obscurty Farewell
appreciable Minister Adicu martyrcd Consuls
The Central American complication, 1t Is believed ii
certain circles approaches solution. Mr. Dallas has
,ubt eivcd instructions 10 sanction any proposo
which shall terminate the questions involved, In
ner derogatory the honor, In CONFIRMATION Of
the interests OF the United states. And further
that Honduras has accredited here Minister Sr. Hcrrau
10 urge the claims OF Ruatan the sB,
Islands" His proposition, II am correctly informed
substantially thai indicated some time ago by tie
Herald, and approved by the Times good and per
adjustment Of the difficulty That is TO say re
demands the restitution Of the sanes TO Honduras,
nl-xuA
perry interest which have sprung up IN them undcf
English occupation and 10 receive such OF the nhahtant
citizens who may thus elect the rema nder 10 reside
their property British subjects on Tue same foong
with foreigners IN general
To make this yroposition more acceptable Honduras
r,orss from Psero csbaos 10 Tho Bay Of Fonseca free
Al open the whole world, 20 constitute the port
at both extre mites free ports The articles 10 this effect
terms TO all treaties which Honduras may make
are understood To hnve been approved by tn.
and will without doubt, be adopted 10 the treaty
progress between that state and Great Britain i y as
that the interest in the railway allotted u
England, viz Ono third third also being re .eryef
for FraDce) has already been taken w, subject only g.
the completion Of this treaty.
Don leon Avarado, appointed Minister from ilondura.
10 the United states, Is in london, son his way ~
Washington lie will probably wait the signature OF the
treaty Of Senior errau IN order 10 propose ono similar "
terms the American government. he b most ntoi-
gent gentleman and will form quite coutrait % II"
average of what Mr.. Marcy accustomed 70 eau ~ os
ON the other hand Mr.. hsrcoleta, the somewhat COZ
spcuous ex Fnvoy ~ Nicaragua has returned % Enrop
with settled determination 10 put his foot again On
American soil.
The course that Lord Palmerston will take Ccn,gal
America clear. He n well known, was the or
grna0r OF that un@crupuloas policy which has brought
about the existing state Of things He no doubt AVOID.
the agitation OF the question: any discussion must eun
IN xing the responsibility upon him individually, vixen
his defeat would inevitably follow He knows this, ant
that the tangible stake for which he
played his game in Central America i lost he may sex
TO hush up and settle all dinerenceshush the storm
which he has raised But should he prove ractious
sooner or later he will be beaten therefore look upo
this Central American business likely 70 be speedily
adjusted II no, adjusted, likely 10 result even
uuay In the fall Of the Palncrstonan government. ~
II s evident from the tone ana language of the prcss
that the country wishes 10 get rid ~ all questions
OF difference with America, 70 balance accounts, and
open clean books and IL President Pierce II
be will avail himself Of this circumstance W settle
questions between the two countries aud retire 70 prs
life with the applause OF all peaccable the satsao
ton Of having performed high public duty, aud OF hay
ing len a barren held for his successor.
Monetary affairs are getting very easy. II i an,c
psted tina, the rate will come down 70 three per cent