The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-04


survives in the frothy speeches Of prosy poll
ticians.
News from, Mcxico-Thc Spanish and Trencl.
War with that Republic.
We received later news from Mexico by last
evenings mail from New Orleans The question
of war between Spain and Mexico had not been
settled since former advices. Whether it will b.
settled amicably is for Spain to decide. If any
one can predict what either Spain or Mexico will
do, on given statement Of facts, lie must have q
gift OF prophecy falling to few mortals. II is
certain that Mexico will not yield an inch in this
controversy; and being on the defensive, no step
need be taken of positive character. Spain, on
the contrary, has been aggressive in displaying a
feet before Vera Cruz as a menace, while her
Spanish subjects were permitted to boast in Ha-
yana that the feet would compel the Mexicans to
settlement. Besides this, treaty exists which
Mexico refuses to fulfil, and which duty, If not
dignity, on the part Of Spain requires compliance
with. We must see what French mediation
will do.
Yet we see the Spanish Minister in Mexico
spending precious weeks in the Aztec capital
that as long as the menace of feet is held over
the Mexican nation there will be no negotiations
Of any kind. Ii Ia evident that the Spanish gov
ernment are cautious in proceeding to hostilitics.
although there is tempting prize held out In
the prospect Of a Spanish prince upon the throne
Of Montezuma. This might be ridiculous sup
position, were it not proven by the recent expose
- ia l,.(
PEELED the production of some documents, in
which il appeared that in 1854 large sum of mo-
ney had been expended by the ministry for that
object.
On the other hand, Spain well knows that
war with Mexico would once more
arouse the Cuban patriots to action end
give life TO the Cuban Junta in this
city; that Adventures of all kinds would
take part in war promising the realization of
dreams for long time dormant. II is idle to
suppose that the Spanish authorities are not
aware Of this. But at the same time IL must be
borne in mind that ignorance in the Spanish
court has engendered supercillous contempt for
all flibustering enterprises and patriotic move
ments on the island Of Cuba.
France, too, is counted on az favorable 70 the
aggressive policy Of the Spanish court; for
France has also her views in regard TO Central
America and Mexico IL must not be forgotten
that Louis Napoleon, in regard to the Isthmus of
Panama, has left his opinions on its commercial
and political importance on record by pub
lishing them. At this moment French en-
gneers are engaged in the vicinity Of
the magnificent bay Of Fonscca, which In
all probability II il the intention Of Napoleon
soon to appropriate with the aid Of railroad
from thence across Honduras TO the Caribbean
Sea. Count Gabriac the French Minister in
Mexico. il no less industrious In his pursuit Of
knowledge of all that pertains to the country
round abou, Acapulco with its unrivalled har
Dor. II Is known that he is apparently much In
terested in schemes having for their object the
advancement Of that important point on the Pa
cifc The unfortunate enterprise Of the French
in sonora under Count Boulbon brought to light
the important fact that the unlucky Count was
acting with the full appreciation Of his imperial
master. Had the enterprise been successful
Sonora would be now, beyond all doubt, aou-
rishing French colony. But France must act
cautiously in n scheme so daring with England
on ono side and the United States on the other.
The Mexican government seem to leave Eng
and out of view in contemplating the dangers
hat threaten at this time. Formerly, the British
government would have been appealed TO in OPP
position 10 the lbustering designs Of The Spanish
and French courts. But IL is there supposed that
nc British nation has descended TO a second rate
Power and dare not interfere with the designs OF
France. The policy Of Mr.. Gaming, while Pre-
mier in 1928, may still be good English policy;
but Mexico Is afraid TO trust 10 the British Cabi-
net practically enforcing it. When the French
eos,Irment, in lsz2, sent an army into Spain to
urrort ferdinand upon bis throne in opposition
t. Tho liberals. the British Cabinet would not
interfere beyond protesting against the
piocecdings;~ for they were apprehensive
tlst an armed Intervention would bring
on a general war. But as tie French pro-
presscd until they ipread their troops over all
the peninsula, it wa publicly stated that France
vas eager 10 suljugate, on behalf If Spain. tn.
iusuigent American colonies. ..l. Ss..ni,y tnea