The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-19
The News from Europe-The Central Anne
r1can QuestiOn.

The Asia brings the confirmation of the an
nouncement recently made by US that sorcja had
been agreed upon between Mr.. Dallas and Lord
Clarendon for the settlement Of the two branches
Of the Central American question which had
been left untouched by the British convention
with Honduras. This document is based on the
proposals originally made by our government,
and from the tenor Of an article in the Lon
don Globe, which will be found in another
column, it is probable that it viii be ratified by
our Cabinet without modification. As we have
before stated, it places the Mosquito territory
under the sovereignty of Nicaragua, with the
condition that the natives are to be guaranteed
certain rights and to be treated in all respects
like our own Indians. San Juan is also to be
constituted free port, under the guarantees Of
the contracting Powers This convention was
sent out by the Cambria, and is now in the hands
Of Mr.. Marcy. Although the ratification of our
government win remove any remaining appre-
tension that may exist as to the ultimate settle
ment Of the important question which it en-
braces this instrument will not be complete
until il receives the assent and concurrence Of
the Central American States. No doubt need
be entertained as TO their willingness
y give effect to an arrangement which
1consolidates their interests and removes from
their soil all pretext for foreign interference
in their affairs. The only question that remains
TO be considered in the final conclusion of this
matter is as to which Of the two governments of
Nicaragua is TO be treated with for its compile
ton. From the statements which have reached
Us through our London correspondent IL would
appear that the decision Of the English Cabinet
il already taken on this point When it IL as
certaned that the convention has received the
approval Of our Executive, General Walkers
government viii be formally recognized by Eng
land that is TO say If he succeeds in sustaining
himself and demolishing Rivas, bis opponent
In this Lord Palmerston only consults a neccs-
sity. Whatever may be his dislike Of Walker
personally. he cannot, in joint treaty with this
country. raise an issue az to the authority OF one
Of the contracting parties whom our government
has seen Fit 10 acknowledge.
As frequently happens in political arrange
ments involving transfers Of territory, We find
objections raised to the British convention with
Honduras in a quarter where none we're antci-
which We published yesterday, il would appear
that the inhabitants Of Ruatan are exceedingly
indignant at being placed under the sovereignty
Of Honduras naturally enough feeling that
change from Anglo-Saxon to Spanish rule i not
likely to prove beneficial to their interests. AT
ros.fiurr galla1 Iv tha Dra0iIapf af he Infvf -
lative Assembly, to serve a. demonstration in
favor Of the measures Of the government, fierce
opposition was got up by the residents. and an
appeal to arms talked OF. Amongst the hume
rous suggestions made by the malcontents was
one to the effect that In the event Of the colo
ny being evacuated by the British, delegation
should be sent TO President Walker soliciting his
alliance, and requesting him to despatch body
Of his troops to garrison the island. Much as
Walkers inclinations may chime in with this
tempting offer, there are two reasons why he
cannot very conveniently accept It. In the first
place he cannot spare the men and IN the
second, he would hardly venture to disturb an
arrangement guaranteed by Great Britain and
sanctioned by this country. SO the people Of
Ruatan, notwithstanding the very natural con-
tempt which they feel for the power Of Uondu.
ras and the wisdom Of it, rule, must resign them
selves TO the destiny carved ont for them by the
necessities of their late protectors. Great Bri.
tain held on TO them as long as she decently
could and she now let's them 90, when il Il no
Ion ger in her power TO retain them.
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