Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-06-04
British View Of q. -. Negotiations with New
Granada.


British View Of q. - Negotiations win New
G.ramada.
From the London Post (MnisteraD May 49,
The short but important statement which Lord
Pamerston made on Tuesday night respecting the
unfortunate difference which prevails between the
United States and the Republic of New Granada will
we believe be received with equnl satisfaction on
both sides of the Atlantic II shows first, that the
Government OF the Noble Lord sfully alive 10 the
cessty Of protecting British interests in Central ~
mcrica and secondly th the policy of Mr.. Buchanan
and Gen Cassishot ofe aggressire ydcftr rhch has
ben 50 generally imputed 10 BON goeriaa Of le 1ma
len ner,pdpcrs Instead OF hostility to Englnnd, the
recent rc-establishment Of diplomatic relations be-
tween the Two nations appears to have tored those
cordial feelings of friendship the interruption Of
which always amatter OF deep regret to the peo
pie of this country.
The Government and citizens Of the United States
have gvca goncrons response 10 the sentiments Of
nniiy, which were well expressed by Lord Napier
n recent occasion, and Lord Palmcrston has now
adopted and confirmed the views OF the British Min
lister at Washington, by assuring the House OF Com
mons that Ia reference to the New Granada difficult
", the United States Government profess the most
just and honorable Intentions and that they dscaim
any desire to occupy take possession OF any por-
ton of the Territory OF New Granada; Of tho
Panama Railway. The history of the dispute, wheth-
cr nrising from insignificant cause, or from
gross and long continued ,proyocaon, is mat
ter which II Is now useless to discuss II Is quito
clear that the outrage which was pcrpetraed III April
1886, on the line of the railway, ended IN the muir
der of several American citizens, and that the eN-
dencc being conflicting TO the real authors Of the
quarrel the Government OF New Granadn have not
only failed TO show TINT their subjects were in the
right hut they have also refused 10 give to the United
States that Icdrcsstof the past and security for the
future which in this ense they have claimed first by
negotiation, and now arc about demand by IL per
fectly justiiiahe exhibition of naval force.
Another inference may be drawn from the pro-
ceedings connected with this dispute. The Panama
Railway is the great means of communication be-
tween the Atlantic and Pacific oeeaus-tho readiest
and cheapest route by which the journey to and from
California be accomplished. Every country IN
the world has interest in this important line, not
only with regard TO its neutrality but with regard to
tho safety of those who avail themselves OF its nc
commodation. The State Of New -tr0nadn with II
weak and disorganizad Government and with IL pop
ulation partly OF Spanish and Indian origin, not very
tractnbc very orderly has not tho powcreccn II II
had the inclination To establish those measures OF po-
lice along the railway which the necessities OF this
vast passenger traffic require. In say ing this we do
not for n moment doubt that Californian adventures
and American hllihusters with rerolvcrs and bowie
knives in their pockets would he rather
customers even in country where the law IA entor-
eed with stern and vigorous hand But II Is unortu-
nate that the weakness of New Granada should De
brought in direct contact with the lawloss propensl
ties and practices of II horde of men who carry with
them wherever they go disrcspect aud contempt for
constituted authority.
The United States Government has therefore acted
with moderation and Justice in having sought FIRST
by the peaceful means ofnegotiation and remonsrancc
TO that system of high police which In New
Granada is an absolute necessity, and secondly, upon
the failure of diplomacy in using force 10 compd IN
attainment Of the Sd8r object. The public in this conn
try will readily agree with Lord almerston that Ia,
United States Gov eminent ia entitled to expect seen
rity for their citizens in passing and o-passing h
lsthmns by railway and also require redress for grie
injuries. The presence Of a British fleet Mt tn
scene ofposshties will not be unattended with salu
tary effects. Lord Palmerston states that Thu
! British Government have stationed or ar
| about to station, on both sides of the 18th
mus naval forces which they think will be sullcen
for the protection of British interests, 1t therefore
| not improbable that the Commander of the Unite
States squadron will be instructed al once and with
out further psrley aud negotiation, 10 initiate tn
| proceeding of Captain HolLrsr of the CYAN
IA proceeding which not only ended in the dcstruc
struction ofGreytown, ut in the destruction of niue
| property belonging 10 English and French subjects
for which we may and no compensation has yet bee
| given
The English fleet will be on the spot TO watch tn
proceedings of the United States squadron, and t
exercise that moral influence which is TO be the du
| ty OF the United States Commissioner md naya
, force now about to be dispatched to the Chimes
seas II is in every deeply TO be regretted tina
the Isthmus of Panama. perhaps the most importau
geogra phica and commercial position in the world
should be the seat OF II number of weak and dsor
ganized Governments, which contain within them
selves no germ of future pcrmanency or power, I'll
United States Government by adopting moderat
and temperate course, have in the present instanc
placed themselves entirely in the right and shout
the exhibition of force be attended with the desire
result, ramey, security to life and property alon
this great neroc eanic communication the CONNER
cial nations of the world will have reason to com
plain of policy in the success ofwhich they have
! common interest, and in the results of which the
must participate.