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taken in upposng that the admisson 20 the city Of Cam
ton had ythng whatever 10 do with the of HOSTILE
ties The noble earl had said great Deal about mono
mania OF Sir John Bewring. he lord Claiendon) fully
admitted that Sir John Bowrng did attach the greatest i'm
nqrance 10 admission 10 Canton but hs also felt
sured that under the instructions sent py u . Govern
ment Sir John Bowrng would have committed any
act which the country could regret in pursuing the policy
MIA The question Of admission to Canton would never
have been heard of If the demands Of Mr. Consul Paes
had been complied with but they not Sir John
Bowrng simply requested interview with Commissioner
feh in Canton, the best of settling this dispute
Hear, hear The noble earl then defended the general
policy Of the govsrnment in Gbna and oontended that
had undergone alteration since Lord Palmetson was
Foreign Secretary in S4s, He concluded by stating that
the resolution OF the noble earl Derby agreed TO-
every British resilient in China for the safety OF his life
aud property would be compelled 10 enounce bis nation
atty and claim The protection of other flag disgrace
would be brought upon our name and ruin upon our com
merce fCbeers.]
efs upon this subject and he had been compelled TO come
10 the painful conclusion that the proceedings Of the Brit
ish authorities in China could not be justified on any prn-
cp either of law equity The foundation OF the whole
question was whether the Arrow English vessel
Now, he laid down that she in respect whatever
an English ship It was principle Of law that we could u.
own country II was the same with ship. We might al
low the vessel TO the English flag but could
change its character the Chinese
from exercising authority it, The vessel not made
British ship by the laws of this country for vessel
could be deemed British ship unless Engsh-owned
unless the had been natnrzed taken the oath
allegiance No of any colonial legislature could
ride an act Of the Imperial Parliament The register Of
the Arrow had expired and application had been made
for its renewal its legal character had ceased
But Sir Bowrng wished conceal this fact from the
Chinese and be asserted that this part of the question
false and fraudulent defence had never been at
tempted by any English authority. The Arrow having
right to the English flag how could the English flag be in
suited by the Chinese having seized the orcha2 There was
not the slightest intention on the part Of the Chinese su
horities to insult the British flag and continuing his
view of the facts he commended that the proceedings of the
British authorities had been unjusti6abe
After remarks from the Lord Chancellor, Earl
Grey and others the debate was finally postponed to
i Thursday, the 26th of February
i PREPARATIONS AGAINST MEXICO
The Madrid correspondent of the London Times writes
4 under date Of the 18th instant
The newspapers contain further details of the outrages
committed in Mexico upon the Spanish residents, and cite
numerous murders houses sacked and barbarous cruees
of which the troops OF Alvarez have rendered themselves
guilty Instances mentioned in which these atrocities
took place within shot Of the troops Of President
Comonfor without their interfering to check them The
Dairio Epanot estimates the Spanards established in Mex
leo at than 10000 representing capital of nearly
dustal undertakings of the counryn mining, agriul-
i ture, trade and banking.
The Espana announces that the ships be
got ready body of troops will be embarked for Cuba to
replace those which are to be sent from that island
against Mexico Several generals TO accompany them
II [Cores, ondence OF the London TimesI
I PARIS, February 90
letter from Cadiz announces that according to the
latest intelligence received there from South America the
difference between the Mexican and Spanish governments
had entered phase. After having exhausted all
of Cancellation M de Sorella minister Of Spain had
demanded his passports quilted the city of Mexico en-
barked on bosd Of the Pera rgae aud anchored ii The
bay of Vera Cruz which had been placed bis orders by
General Conchs captan-general of Cuba The Pays
a. L.
had acquired the sympathy of the entire corps dponague
at Mexico. The governor Comonort appeared much
oerned at his departure Everybody admits that Spain is
1t said that several French officers have asked peris
sion to serve with the Spanish expedition against Mexico
Il From The London Times (ciiy anicle> Of Feb "a.
The following is from the committee Of Mexican bond
4 holders:
i The committee have received advces from Mr. White
head dated Mexico 10th utmo from which they learn
with great regret that Mr. Lerdos resignation had the
Sd umo been definitely accepted by the President and
the 5h had been made public No one has been named
to succeed him. The President had however SIGHTED to
Mr. Whitehead that effect would be given to The arrange
expect to bear further by the direct packet due next week
With the exception of some small amounts received in Ma
and Coiima and $4593 which Mr. Whitehead him
self had in hand he feared that remittances likely
to forward just at present in consequence of several
aggravaons of the political condition Of the
! try.
The Independence Beige states that the Spanish Minister
of Foreign Affairs NJ Pida has addressed circular al
the diplomatic of Spain foreign
setting forth the offences which have been
med against Spain by the republic of Mexico and direct
ing them to inform the respective courts 10 which they
accredited that the Spanish charge daaires at Mexico
has been instructed to demand signal repaTaton and
pecuniary indemnity for the injuries and arons which
Spanish subjects have had to endure in Mexico The note
adds thai sufficient forces have already been out
ect those Spanards who cannot present leave the Mex
lean territory, and energetic will be taken
II If necessary, to enforce the demands.
The Centruyenfe of Cadiz of the l6h ult, under the
[, head of important news says
ave positively affirm that government have sent
orders to the squadron lying at Mahon to proceed me
diaey to Cadz and join the expedition resolved upon
against Mexico The instructions pressing that the
Isabel H. corvette which leave for Mahon has re-
ceived counter orders and the pilots who go with
the squadron have already named will probably
be here in the of the week. II is also stated that
orders have been received to get in readiness without de-
lay the lne-ofbattle ship Francisco the
fgae Berenguea and the soops Santa Teresa
and Isabel Francisco Ferre for the purpose
II is asserted that the reinorcements which be
> to the army in Cuba will amount TO 5000 men,"
THE NEWS FROM NICARAGUA BY THE STEAMER
u EMPIRE CITY.
The New York papers of this morning contain full par
culars of the alleged successful operations of COL Lock
ridge the San Juan river The special correspondent
the New York Times San Juan writes under date Of
! February "a as follows;
II Since wrote you before the movements in Central
America have been very interesting and not unmportant
in their probable effect upon the spirits of the
thusastic friends of General Walker BY the last
you account of General Walkers position of his
retiring from before Obrse and San Jorge and of his dec