The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-29

Our washington Correspondence.
WASHINGTON, Oct. IS, 1859
T;ecs in Washington the War IN oA'a-Ine Aaersean
Policy, dc.
No Official information has been received here To con
arm the reports BY the way Of Europe Of Mr. Wards box
huruey 10 Pekn and Of the treatment he received
arriving there Considering however, the character Of
the Chinese their late conduct and their traditional policy
towards foreigners Is thought these reports have
foundation.
supposing II DO true that the American Minister clothed
with the majesty and dignity Of this great republic has
been treated in the undgnaed udicrous manner re-
presented the question that naturally springs up in the
mind of every is what will the government do under
suoh crcumstancesf Will declare war against the Co.
kstial Empires Win join England and France in the
new crusade Of gunpowder civilization against
what is called Eastern barbarism9 Or will
pursue neutral, medating or persuasive pc
ncy9 These are most important questions, iun o
consequences bearing upon future trade and in
tercoursc with ASIA and upon oar future international
policy and relations with trans American Powers While
The administration will not shrink fr0El its duty in en-
forcing rights in redressng wrongs or In defending
Me honor OF our representatives and OF the national nag
whether be against England IN the Straits OF tuca or
China the Peho at Pckin have reason to believe
the gov rnment will follow the wise policy pursued
throughout history Of going TO war only as last re-
sort Above all it will avoid enangling war alliances
England is not sorry, probably for having opportu
nifty or pretext TO fight the Chinesegan and France,
like the Iishman at fair is ever ready TO "ptch in
Just for the fun of the thing or for glory. II Louis
nesn and giving employment and eclat TO the
Of France, the side or merits Of the question
are not OF 80 much Importance England, besides, ID
Jealous Of the progress and influence Of Russia in fine East
She feels the necessity Of penetrating through the secrecy
and n ss a the wa
the Shame desert she has all along been endeavormg
70 do in independent farary England is influenced also,
doubt, and France too TO certain degree ny mo-
tive enlarge the sphere Of commerce. But the ruling
motive with both Powers is aggrandizement with
the former by the extension Of empire and control in the
East and with the latter by the prestige Of her power and
fame and the weight she has in the great affairs OF the
world The United states has no such object with regard
10 extending it's empire, acquiring fame or glory by
with China any of the countries in ASIA Our mis-
that part the world is commercial one in
rying this mission treaties be violated injury be done 10
citizens flag be insuted should undoubtedly
seek redress at the lannon's mouth II necessary,
but we should frst employ other means, and not hastily
and anxously seize any petext to participate in conflict
Tor Interior objects of ambition Such was our policy in
the late with China, and such has been our policy
with regard to JAPAN and We have seen the fruits OF
IN the special consideration with which we have been
treated The European press has tainted us for what
calls our selshness and for sympathy in the
efforts made by England and France TO bring within the
pale Of civilization the nations OF the East Happily our
views OF cvilzng process are different 70 those OF the
governments OF these countries.
Il has been said there is no other way breaking
the excusveness of the Eastern nations and of opening
argument, and that derive advantages from other
Powers making with them, and therefore IL is
urged that we ought To participate. The assump-
ton Of the necessity Of for such purpose
u questionable. The present hostility Of the
Chinese to foreigners has been greatly aggravated,
not caused by the naughty, domneering and contcmpu
conduct Of England Throughout the history Of Br
fish intercourse with China, and especially at the time of
the opium difficulty the Chinese endured enough TO make
them hate the white devilsn But say that because
war the part Of Great Britain and France with China
will result in extending commerce, or in giving us
free intercourse with that country, ought to be
party to it, Is weak argument All the nations Of the
world might be called upon to participate for the same
reason. Such conclusion ia unsound in principle and
dangerous to admit But, as stated above, England and
France influenced by motives with which We have
sympathy and would be neither reasonable polite
for US to enter into alliance with them. And such
believe arc the views Of the administration.
On the contrary, If we be not forced into by
Chinese outrages upon ourselves, which not probable
neutral position may be Of the greatest advantage
the allies themselves and to all the world.
We have aggrandizing ambition in Asia, of
which fact the Chinese are probably aware, and we
seek exclusive privileges. We are therefore in Stu
alton 10 mediate between the beigerents when the pro-
per time may arrive. This may be made far more
important position for promoting the interests Of England
and France even than If united with them in
the Let then, growing cousin across the water
call SELFISH and learn TO appreciate wise
foreign policy and let him avail himself of neutral
position obtain early and satisfactory settlement Of
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