The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-24

American government expected that the answer which
TO receive from london would place. il in the
sity Cf Diminishing the Br fish Minister.
According to what's reported OF TIE Impressions not
the Opinions expressed by Minister, NJ de Sartiges
(whose prudence and excellent attitude to have con-
ibued at least to pr0ong the ndecson OF the Cabinet
Of Washington in the path in which IL engaged sim
by our government.
Official remarks in relation to the sanction given 70
Walkers attempt would be the extreme limit OF French
action, il we employ that term. In word the I'm
peral government would but lend moral support and
does not appear to expect to act other part but that
Of mediator events should neceesatc its taking one
Circumstances may, however, alter this peaceabe pro-
gramme, and now without srbutng any importance TO
the fact believe correct in stating that Rear
Admiral Hernoux commander OF the Mexican station, has
sent steamer to the waters Of Costa Rca TO remain
there IN observation.
From the Assemble Rationale June 81
For some days past we have limited ourselves 10 men
toning the incidents Of the diplomatic conflict which has
arisen between Great Britain and the United States The
last adyces do not leave the least doubt but that the
terpon of the relations between the two countries Il
accomplished fact 1t is indeed, asserted that,
in its to the last despatch Of Lord Clarendon the
American Cabinet will declare the measure taken In
regard TO Mr. Champion 70 be quite personal one and
that win express its hope that the English government
viii give him successor. 1t Is, furthermore, said
that the British Cabinet will have recourse realia
tory measures and that Mr. Dallas will not be obliged 70
leave London in the same manner that the British
eonjectures and worthless rumors. The English
Cabinet, by. refusing 70 recall Mr. Champion,
has placed under the shelter Of its responsibility the
whole conduct Of this agent The orders which have just
been issued against him 10 leave the territory Of the
us an by Of
courtesy it should leave TO the American Minister TO de-
eide upon and to regulate the of his own depar
ture Is clear that after what has passed ut Washing
ton, Mr. Dallas cannot remain any longer in London IN
diplomatic character, entertain official relations with
the English government
What is more important and what we state with plea
sure the opinion unanimously expressed by the Eng
may be- need not Immediately and necessarily bring
war between the two countries The government not
having yet received an eical communication OF the
decision arrived at in Washington, IS not in position
to offer opinion but when all the newspapers are
unanimous in recommending moderation and tcmporiza
tion is difficult to suppose that it will follow another
policy 1t will accept the treatment inflicted on Mr.
CHAMPION, without any idea of retaliation Withdrawing
however, within the sentiments Of its own rights ana di
nifty
On the other hand the press of the United States,
the enlistment affair is concerned seems not to be
animated by decidedly hostile intentions. AS we men
toned yesterday portion Of its organs seemed to be
very much disposed to accept the last despatch OF Lord
this affair terminated But there is another question
which intensely preoccupes the Americans and on which
almost all are unanimous Of not admitting any compro
mise-namely that of Central America
BY treaty which has been often referred 10 OF Late the
United States bound themselves to England, in 1850 not
to form any establishment to pursue any conquest
acquisition of territory within the countries situated
the sthmus which unites the two American continents.
Al present il is evident that this engagement weighs
heavily upon them that they look for any means for get
ting rid Of it, and the importance given to the enlistment
affair was perhaps, but consequence Of this disposition
The American Cabinet has, at the same time protested
against the manner which the convention of 1850 has
been understood and executed by the British govern
ment II demanded Of the Queen of England TO give up
certain islands in the bay Of Honduras and TO renounce
the honor of extending her protection to the kingdom OF
the Mosquitoes.
But in reality there grounds for believing that at
this moment the policy Of the United States Is less bent
on removing the English from Central America than on
finding opportunity Of forming there establishments
In 1850. when the Clayton Buwer treaty was concud
Cd tho tOf al
no latitude abandons the AnglOSaxon race, was the
part of the Americans chiefly directed towards Mexico
their eyes importance. But the extension which the
commerce with California has suddenly acquired has
become the highway. of communication between the
eastern coast and the port Of San Francisco 1t
is an American 9ss n route and
particular interest in securing its free USE
The treaty of 1850 weighs therefore upon them not
much in consequence Of the Interpretation given by
England but of the engagements laid by it on them.
The departure Of Mr.. Champion, even if followed on
both sides by the resolution to leave alone the enlistment
affair till be forgotten terminates nothing In order to
be able 10 form any serious conjecture IT would be ne
cessary to know what is about to occur in Central
America. II is evident that the American government
has attention directed towards this point and waits
only for fit occasion TO interfere there 1t Is perhaps,
not merely iortutous coincidence, which, according TO
The remark of the London Times places at the date
he cordial aid hearty reception given TO the envoy Of
General Walker ond the harsh dismissal OF the Minister
Of her Majesty the Queen OF Great Britain.
1t is known that the question Of Central America the
English government has not adopted detnitiye resou.
on has declared itself ready to refer the question at
ssue the decision of any power that might be desg
mated by the United States themselves arbitrator.
There is no doubt that this would be very acceptable
proposition If the American government had no other
object in view than that Of obtaining the exact definition
of the obligations imposed by the treaty on England But
If their real object is as there are some reasons TO sup
pose it. that of getting rid Of their own engagements
bitration Is not what wanted by them has there
FORE avoided giving to this proposition Of Lord
Clarendon. And who knowsS 1t has, perhaps sent
back Mr. Champion, and thus provoked the rupture of
the diplomatic relations between the two countries only
for the purpose Of delaying the explanations ON this
point.
1t is ncontcstable that in the United States a cons
derable party the popular party par scce if not the
whole nation is reused by the spirit Of extension and az
grandizement. 1t is possible that at the approaching Pre-
sdental election the President having again become
candidate his government will assmate itself more open
ly TO this general disposition of the public mind but
people imagine that this ambition will stop and this poll
cy will change the day when the polls are closed 1t Is
in our opinion great The last elections for Pres
dents have all taken place less or MORE under the i'm
preston Of this sentiment and the government has never
completely ignored II.
To-day all these projects of ACKNOWLEDGEMENT and
conquest directed to the old Spanish possessions
Central America Once in possession OF one portion OF
the Isthmus, the Ango-Saxon race would rapidly
spread again towards Mexico which, enclosed on all
sides would ultimately be compelled TO allow tsef to be
annexed in its turn Thus the dream Of those who for
quarter Of century, beheld in North America u vast
continent obeyng in its whole extent the laws Of great
confederation of which Washington would be the political
centre, would be realized. How must those ideas OF az
grandsement and conquest be regarded in Europe ami
more especially IN England! ms Is 100 serious qes
ton be treated incidentally But it is impossible " be
deceived to the United States engaging themselves
and in this path and henceforh we calcu
late that temporzng policy will not suffice 70 arrest them
The English, in the interest of their supremacy
on the sea, and of the colonies which they still
possess in America must than any other European
nation be attentive to this movement. They seem to
have presentment that, one day or another it will be
come necessary to oppose them, not with diplomatic
gumens or treaties but by war; and they clearly
derstand that this struggle will be terrible one they
postpone it far possible. We are far from blaming
thar Uiv fhnpn Tradu p,
for years past has with each event been developing ie
in more precise and distinct shape.
AS regards the United States, we have again to repeat
that nothing but great catastrophe will stop their pro-
gress. They resemble those men, gamblers or adventu
rcrs who fortunate during their whole career and
nding in their success give way before obstacle Go
ahead is their device They will hardly brave both God
and and carry their projects of annexation TO their
last lmits Those who will not let themselves be annexed
they will drive away. In the face Of such rrupon
policy Of prudence and temporzon excellent bat