Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1858-12-25

ing and filling of the Nicaragua government and
its Minister, Senior Jerez, upon the subject of the
! Cass-Yrisarri treaty, part Of the general
policy adopted for the purpose of giving time to
/ perfect the understanding with the English and
French governments, the announcement of which
is now made. What the organs Of those govern
ments chose to designate as the aggrandizing
spirit of the United States is to be checked, and
henceforth we are to be called upon to plav Sc
condary part in shaping the destinies of the con-
tiguous States, the dominant power being CEN
tered in the hands of that European alliance
which we were warned, three years ago, had in
view not only the regulation of the affairs of the
Old World, but also of the New. This Anglo
French alliance, having carried out the first por
ton of its programme is now, according to our
information, prepared to enter upon the second
act and whilst the Cabinet at Washington is ad-
vised of the utimatum arrived at the fleets of the
combined Powers are on their way to give ply
steal effect to the fat which has gone forth.
We have every confidence in the courage and
capacity of the President to meet the occasion as
it deserves. The presence of the combined fleets
in the waters Of Central America can have no eff
feet in coercing the United States into position
other than that she might see r Voluntarily to as
sumo Whatever rights citizens may have
must be protected at all hazards nor can we per-
NIT England and France to go one step beyond
that point which affects our safety or our honor
But it cannot be concealed that the time has
rived when practical solution must be had of the
delicate subjects which surround this Central
American question. That solution may force the
United States to the adoption of that aggrandizing
policy which they are now falsely accused Of
w hen upon so slight an excuse as the carrying
out of contract between NJ. Belly and other ad-
venturers and a petty State Of Central America
the combined fleets of France and England
crowded forward to menance u.s. it becomes grave
consideration whether our safety does not compel
us at once to place our political and geographical
borders in a state of defence. Menaced from
abroad, the United States may be forced to see
that should at once be possessed of the key to
the Gulf-Cuba and that protectorate, or even
the annexation of Mexico, is necessary for
more perfect security. Up to this day the United
States do not own a foot of ground they did not
purchase but a combination Of the despotic Pow
ers of Europe against US may compel us to hasten
our destiny, so as to present on the continent of
North America an unbroken front to the attacks
of our foes
We have no doubt that it is true, as stated,
that Sir Gore 0useley hastened his departure 30
as to leave Lord Napier the difficult task Of ex-
planning why it has been deemed necessary on the
part Of his government To notify us OF their views
and send at the same moment combined feet to
force a compliance. The moment for action has
arrived, and we trust the first step the President
will take will be 20 strengthen our naval forces
in the Nicaraguan waters by sending every gun
which can be spared to protect our citizens there
If there must be protectOrate over the Spanish
American countries, the right of the United States
to administer upon the estates Of those Of its neigh
bors who have become socially as well as polit-
calIy bankrupt can not be doubted What would
England, what would France say to the interfer-
ance Of the United States with their right to ad-
Just their own accounts with Portugal, Naples or
Greece, or the European balance of power gener-
ally!,
The Rupture between France and Portu.
gal.
The Paris Pdtrie, in an article on the Portu-
guese difficulty, explains that the article in the
treaty of Paris recommending that, in case Of
serious difference between States, they should,
before resOrting to arms, seek the good Offices OF
a friendly Power, is governed by the words - so
far as circumstances may admit" and therefore
is not all applicable to the present French quar-
rel with Portugal. That, it says, relates to a
question OF dignity and honor requiring reparation
end not leaving any door open for concliation
1t is instructed TO say that the French ultimatum
comprises three points the immediate restitution
of the Charles Georges; the liberation OF the cap
tain sentenced to two years Imprisonment in irons
by the Court of Mozambique, and indemnity,
the amount Of which is to be ultimately settled.
As to the first two points, the French government
will neither heap of legal trial, delay, or good
Offices 1t will accept of nothing but satisfaction.
As to the third, it is quite willing to accept the
good offices of a friendly Power.
1t is stated that the French government des-
matches from Lisbon, which have hitherto been
sent through England by way Of southampton,
will hereafter come by French packets to st. Mia
ire.
The Opiniano and FL Journal Mercanta of Lisbon,
the former a government organ, are the only jour
nails of that city when occupy themselves with
the arrival of the DOnaworth and the Austerlitz
French vessels of wary in the Tagus. They
slider that incident as of little Importance. The
Opiniano suggests that they have probably gone
there only to winter, laughs at those persons who
saw that the object Of their visit is the affair OF the
Sisters of Charity and the Charles Georges, and
praises the fine appearance Of the officers and men.
The Journal MercdnM manifests still greater con-
fdence, and says :-' What is the use of making
military demons stratiOns against us, when every
thing can be obtained by simple note! We are
so insignificant! A display of force on the part
of France would do US too much honor"
The London Morning Posi- understands that
the Channel feet had been ordered to Lisbon"
1t had been finally agreed, with the consent of
four-ths of the shareholders of the Great Eastern,
that the original company should be dissolved,
and that the cost of building and launching the
shin. 964O 900, should in the new company be
reduced One-half.
A new company has been organized for the pur-
chase and completion of the steamship Great East
ern.
The Spanish feet, with all the transports and
,roons intended 10 act against Mexico, had sailed