The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-31

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Later this treaty was replaced by another, TO which
II served az basis, and which Is known ~ the
Clarendon Dallas treaty, which has not been ratified
by the American Congress. For what reason? We
believe we can answer and we think that there Lies
the difficulty OF the matter.
In the negotiations into which the representative
OF Honduras at London charged to enter, he, In
accordance with the Chief Secretary of the Foreign
Office, Lord Clarendon, took his starting point
the Clayton Buwer treaty and particularly insisting
upon the possession Of the Bay Islands, demanded
and obtained the restitution Of the said islands to
the republic of Honduras not as an integral part OF
the territory OF the republic which acknowledged its
own nsufciency to defend it, but as neutral terri
tory placed under its patronage with independent
municipal, civil and Judicial administration. Eng
land, as well as the United States, and all the great
continental powers called upon to sanction the trea
ty, only engaged to respect and make respected"
the neutrality of those territories.
Here, we repeat it, lies the difficulty OF the ques-
ton. This stipulation introduced in the Clarendon
Dallas treaty concluded weeks later, was the
reason Of its being rejected by the Senate of the
United States
Was there then on the part of the American Con-
gress any mental reservation 1t ia easy to suppose
1t; and this refusal to sanction q treaty which
pledged the United States not only to respect, but
TO make respected" the integraty and neutrality
of the Central American Territories, authorized 1t
may be said in very natural way the lawless enter
prses of Walker and his accompices.
To-day Central America, once delivered, is again
invaded by band Of filibusters, and the Clayton.
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strength, is according to the one violated accord
ing to the other wrongly Interpreted and is conse
quently put aside like dead letter.
Under these circumstances Central America is
again open to all Kinds of covetousness and aggres
sOns, the prevention of which was the object OF the
treaty of 1850. The explanations of President Blu
chanan in his message, certainly very courteous and
more less frank suggest the idea that the Chief
Magistrate of the United States found himself very
much embarrassed in putting forward the question
clearly and resolutely.
We have not the least doubt that his official con-
domination of the expeditions Of the libusters is in
good faith; but there is visible throughout this
whole part of his message certain bitterness Of
tone and articles resorted to which show
plete insufhciency in the government to resist the
force of public opinion. Mr.. Buchanan certainly de-
clares that he condemns the fbusters but does not
answer for the efficiency of his measures to prevent
private arnsments or the clandestine sending forth
OF arms and soldiers.
As to the chief point, Mr.. Buchanan is right. The
American constitution in his hand he can only con-
denim IN advance, and disavow afterwards, any such
lawess enterprise. But his rights and constitutional
powers do not extend farther. This is not the time
for examining whether this be an evil or good. We
are here face to face not with question of princi
pie, but with question of fact, and we confne
selves TO stating it.
As things now are it seems to us urgent to place
the question on another ground and to enlarge it.
The difficulty concerning Central America must not be
left to be settled only between England and the United
States. The Clayton Bulwer treaty is hencefOrth
imperfect safeguard for the interests of the COM
mercal world on that strategical point, exposed as
it is to the lawless aggressons of flibusterism.
France, Russia, the Netherlands Austria, Spain,
as well Great Britain and the United States. have
day direct interest IN settling the question of
Central America on the basis of strict and full
neutrality as road from one ocean to the other
We are well aware that the United States will in
woke against this general Intervention the doctrine
of Jefferson and Monroe which rejects the nterfe-
renee Of Europe with the affairs of America; but
may we be allowed 10 declare that the principles Of
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world, have progressed; and we shall not do wrong
TO the illustrious jefferson by affirming that to-day,
after 30 many new facts accomplished, he would
have been amongst the first to recognize that the
policy of the United States cannot remain immove-
able without danger of becoming sterile.
Opening Of the Spanish Cortes-Queen Isabel
las Speech.
The following is the speech delivered by the Queen
Of Spain at the opening Of the Cortes on the 10th
inst.:-
Senator's and Depues-I feel the more pleasure in pre-
siding here to day on this solemn occasion because am
able TO congratulate you and myself the additional blcs
sing which God has vouchsaed 10 prayers aud those
Of the nation al large. The birth OF Prince OF the Astu
rss, while Ii additional guarantee for the stability Of
the throne dspes the shadow OF vain illusions and
marks new era of repose and prosperity Tor the king
doms by opening immense field for the atterng
hopes. Ny son will find In bis heart love for his PEG
@ sy his ~ pm. 0S' 70 INV s % pa
cate in his mind the most nviolable respect for the
constitution and the laws The Joy with which the ma
Foreign sovereigns have at the same time taken
this opportunity Of giving me the most spontaneous
and most friendly of the interest which they
take in the happiness OF my family, and 10 all that
contributes a. the tranquility OF Spain-a tranquility
lice in most especial manner the signal marks Of ps,er
nal kindness which have received from the sovereign
Pontn, who in acqucscence with my wishes has design
ed N sand godfather 70 the born prince and has de
puted his Nunco here 70 represent him in that capacity
Thus VIC have symboised the baptismai font
two sentiments which deeply engraven in the hearts
their ancestors, and devotion 10 their kings Animated
by these sentiments the nation will certainly carn with
the utmost pleasure that his Hor oss has shown himself
disposed TO come 10 understanding with the sub
ec Of guarantee for the sales Of church property which
have been lately effected, and TO assure the per
petuai possession of that property TO the persons
who have purchased u, hoping that just com,
TO the church by these sales. My government
will propose 10 you bill for carrying out this important
restoring 10 the church the estates OF which possessed
the ownership and the administration, conformaby 10 the
laws which have always been IN force IN this kingdom,
and 10 the conditions specially stipulated In tho last
cordat My relations with foreign governments continue
be friendly The only thing to be depored Ia that the
republic Of Mexico, forgetting the ancient ties which
sied between the countries and their ater
has hitherto refused 10 give satisfaction 70 the Just
demands OF my government Ny august allies the Em.
peror Of the French and the Queen of England moved by
noble sentiments, have offered their medston, which
fhaus rlinqly dooeeed uribinq b rs proof Of the
SPIRIT ofconctiidton NTH ohich Avn dnimats You may,
however be quite that under all circumstances the
honor and reputation Of Spanish people will be preserved
intact lhaNe uf
Of my Transatlantic provinces u nourshng
possible that they prosper under the protection OF my
government and that the improvements recently intro
duccd into their administrative rfgs have materially
contributed 10 the increase Of their wealth and happiness
Tue necessity Of protecting these remote provinces would
alone suffice recommend the navy your special atten
ton, " reasons still cogont did not exist IN
gard 10 country grit all sides by the sea, aud having
possessions OF the highest importance in oil parts Of the
globe Accordingly, the nation with great satisfac
ton the gradual augmentation OF op royal navy for the
defence and protection Of merchant shipping which IL
also increasing with marvellous rapidly and you win give
favorable rcceron 10 the bills which will be presented
10 for the purpose Of urtherng the OF such
important department the STATE. The army by fts
loyalty and discipline, daily acquires claims 20 NV
royal favor, and quite confident that Il will
show itself faithful to It's glorious traditions. The
armed force destined especially the protection of
property and persons admirably funls It's duties and
ceves its best reward IN my royal gratitude and the bles
sings Of my people. Tho tranquility which, thanks TO
the ssutary influence OF the laws prevails throughout
the length and breadth Of the kingdom has allowed TO