The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-17

Mex, follows confidential letter from Mr. Cas- 70 Mr.
nodgc Minister Spain, dated October 81 1885, In which
he says
siE-IAe arrivals from Europe bring reports that
naval and military armament II about 70 leave Spain des
tined 10 attack Mexico, with view, rumored 10
aure political ascendency there by taking advantage of
the distracted condition Of that unfortunate republic.
Tnccr thesc circumstances have thought proper 10
ask your attention this subject You &C the
POSITION taken by the United States that they will
consent to the subugaicn cf any o. the Independent
States ~ this continent European Powers the
exercise q proectotaie them, 70 any other
direct political Influence 70 control their policy nsu
tons. kecent circumstances have given 10 this de.
termination add onA strength, and II will be In.
neyibly adhered to, whatever may be the
needs no illustration ! do not desire you 10
the attention o. the Spanish ministry by any
formal communication; but Il would be well TO embrace
such favorable opportunities may present themselves
bring the matter incidentally to the attention OF the
Minister ~ Foreign Affairs and 10 make known tina in
which this attaches 70 tina subject
reminding him same time of the policy concerning
a. which has been repeatedly declared by the United
Etatfs and which w IN all human probability be
departed from With respect 10 tho of be-
Spain and Mexico the United States have
oern, and do not undertake to Judge them, do
they claim 10 interfere any hostities which
may take place. Their policy Of observation aad
interference Limited " the permanent snbjunatan
American State, 70 any European Power whatever II
vuIy desirable tat tbs government should know whether
span u about 70 send force 70 Mexico, and II 80, what
g. strength, aud also What the alleged aud
avowcd gns. viii therefore thank you 10 communi.
cato all the information you procure upon there points
and uI0n any Others connected with this subject which
you may deem mpsrtant am, sir, your obi servant,
LEWIS CASs
An extract from a despatch from Minister Dodge 10
Secretary cass, dated Madrid, November i5, says
had The honor. 90 the 18th met 10 receive your
number SIXTY six dated the cath urno asking Cor in
formation respecting the threatened hostiltee between
spain and Mexico and expressing the well known deter
mnaion o the United States 10 resist the subugaton by
European Powers of any OF the independent States
continent with view 10 exercise proectovate, any
other political influence the policy and institutions OF
such states. On the same day sought and obtained
Interview With Scpor Calderon Coilantes, her Catholic
hS1esvs Minister Of State, causing your de-
sr~rh 10 he read and translated 70 him,
ans, nj hs request. have since furnished him with
copy q The lie took exception Whatever 70
any q The yews determinations therein expressed. He
assured mesi earnestly that 10 the movement which
duty honor and self respect had constrained his govern
ment " make against Mexico Spain had NOT the most re-
r,cnton a interfering with the well known policy
q Tie United SAtes, expounded by Mr.. Monroe ani
reiterated by yderse of attempting anything Tor IL
prvett more than 70 sfbrd protection 70 her citizens m
obtain rsrc~ for The injuries done them, be ayerrne thai
uey hsd bcen robbss ana nAnrcted IN the mot inhu.
n~n pAppql, bs "a '.4' paey would n0 receive back