The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-06

maintain position. The treaty prospective,
and no, retroactive provided for the security Of
a gres, international work. II did not disturb any
Such the understanding on both sides, aud the
engagement undertook 10 observe But the agi
tators Of America thought differently. The United
dton occurred. Centra America became held for
strife and the United States government yielding TO pub
lie outcry made demands incompatible with our dignity
and Inconsistent with treaty rights We We're called
upon TO give up our protecorate OF Mosquito We we're
called upon 10 resign the Bay Islands Our right to lion.
duras Was mpugned A fresh construction was placed
on the Clayton Bulwer treaty, new idea, unwarranted
oy us american author Was imporea py ms successors
into that instrument, and Great Britain was summoned on
the CT poyte decision of America, - yield up rights
under a treaty the chief tendency OF wnich
was To preserve them. Meanwhile for other
causes, our Minister at Washington was dismissed,
and Lord Clarendon became his his own negocistor
Henoeforward il becomes question peculiarly his own
He attempted a compromise based on principle totally
opposed 10 that simplicity essential to political success
The compromise dependent fortunate contingen-
cics The contingencies did not Lord Carenions
expectations and the whole scheme utterly broke down.
The first step taken was with reference to the h.y
Islands These disposed OF in manner dorogaory 10
neither party, was evidently much easier iasA 10 ar
range the other questions We did not much care for
the Mosquito protection and sought only an escape from
the difficulty which should preserve our national credit
and relieve us OF moral engagements nom whence could
be derived no profitable return. Beizc or brltsn honlu
ras we were determined 10 retain on TINS point the
United States could give way with dignity, as, geogra-
phicay speaking could not DC inciuaea n me aisrct
known Central America Belize has always been
considered as forming part OF Mexico me nrst step,
therefore, taken by Lord Clarendon was TO get rid Of our
colony OF the Bay Islands treaty was accordingly con
Guided with Hefr-n Minister from Honduras, consti
tuting and declaring for typographical reasons those
islands free territory under tue sovereignty of the
public OF Honduras. few articles thrown in for
appearance sake reserving rights OF worship, military
service &c and Lord Clarendon solved the knotty point
by handing considerable number OF British subjects
To the protection fortunes and tender care Of small
Spanish-A American democratic republic THIS feat was
"done al London the 9Th OF August 1856, signed and
sealed by Lord Clarendon. The Publications were TO be
exchanged at London, las soon as possible WITHIN Twelve
months from this date.
The ink was scarcely dry when Lord Clarendon hasten
ed new victories. a treaty then put in hand
with the United States the Honduras treaty being as
stunned a fact In this treaty il agreed TO submit
TO the republics Of Nicaragua and Costa kca certain pro
positions Ia these was contained the whole OF Lord
Clarcndons theory certain district was TO be surrcn
dCred 10 the Mosquitoes with certain rights aud reserva
tons The remaining territory south Of the Waux. or Sc
govia to be gwen to Nicaragua Costa Rca
10 have freedom Of navigation the san Juan as Tar as
the Serapqu Grants made in the name OF the Mosquitoes
were to be confirmed Greytown Was to be declared
free port the free city under the sovereign
authority of Nicaragua Belize was to ne declared
not embraced III the Clayton Baver treaty. It's
limits be recognized, and the Bay Islands were 10
be respected the capacity laid down by the Honduras
treaty The documen; is signed and scaled But the
United States refused 10 rfy, except with certain mo
dincalons amongst others, the Bay Islands be
constituted portion OF the Honduras republic, part
and parcel, without reference to the Clarendon Herran
treaty. Yet even had they been recognized under that
the Clarendon Dallas treaty would have been
equally null The United States refused 10 atfy without
amendments. Honduras did not raiiy at all. The
twelve months long past yet the treaty has never been
ratified is ratified and not likely to be ratified.
The chickens had been counted, but the eggs had
never been Matched. the noble lord straghtway took
another resolution. Treaties had failed. The United
States refused any further negotiations. Honduras
utterly recfeant There but one ekpelenta special
commissioner. 80 SIR William Gore Ouscley
to treat directly with the States OF Central America lie
was directed, however TO take Washington on his way.
There he has been detained TIL now unable 10 arrive at
any conclusion, and delay by the season,
during which waS impossible 10 continue his journey.
The United States though dissatisfied with the
existing status, VIII consent 10 no solution.
Jealous of without cause, they Will neither alter,
modify agree to abrogate the Clayton
longer be delayed. Sir William 0use ~ understand,
about 70 proceed 70 Central America 10 effect
final drTan0eml: Of the question. Ie IL fortified ~
St,1,.o' nego,os and II possible % coacie treaties
Of and osfty NTH the republics of Co.. Rcd
aud Nicdragua-o ISOLATION rih mil be much fdciituef
ty tho good understanding diely established dtecn uose
States. He viii ertct some arrangement for the MOsqGi
toes. which by showing dne regard 10 the interests Of
that nation, will enable US IN worthy manner 10 rcln-
quish a prctectorae productive OF much Jealousy IN
others, and OF benefit to ourselves. He vu heo7eLs
enabled q uaji relations n se az rest some Of me
disputed points nc Clayton Bnl,oer treaty Ii successful,
he will have accomplished great task in
manner worthy the country he Iepresents. We
shall then be able 10 operate with the Urcd States N
q 10 the world hut OF special interest 10
both branches Of the Ango-SaXon race-the establish
ment of inter oceanic communication. We can have
no object but free 10 colonies. To England
is essential and free passage the Pa
Cinr " OF the FIRST Importance.
We trust that in securing tins We shall be enabled 10
alay the absurd and ndess eaouses Of the States
jeaouses they absolutely refuse xtrpate by any plan Of
cooperative policy Our only wish can be 10 Obtain for
cal facilities Or whoh State be entitled TO the ex
elusive mcut.