The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-10
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Opinions In England ON American Filibus-
ters, Cuba, Mexico, Central America, FL
nnnce. MOrnls. Trade. Suffrage, &c. Sc.

From the London Herald Qord Derbys organ), Dec 20
The approaching political season casts its shadow before
In several continental States legislators have already
mbled, and royal addresses have been delivered The
draws to close and the period OF parliamentary
action and OF stern senatorial conflicts is az hand. From
the other side Of the Atlantic have just received the
Presidents messagea lengthy document, occupying as
much space the Queens speech and the debates the
address in both Houses OF parliament Blu. the FIRST Ma
eisate United States generally says more than he
really means, and due allowance must therefore be made
for Ills verposiy His address must not be REGARDED as
PLAIN matter OF fact summary OF his views intentions
but as rather inflated political manifesto, designed
to serve certain purpose and to assis, in particular
cause. Critics frequently complain OF the brevty of
The Royal speech. 1t must be admitted that the
Presidents message is not liable to this objection
one ruler says too little The other is apt to grow te
dious and Of the two exemes-f they really are ex.
remes-we certainly prefer the simple yet impressive
terms which our own gracious Sovereign addresses
lament lnto the variety OF topics broached by Mr. Bu.
cbanan we do not intend TO plunge Many these are of
small Interest 10 the public in this part of the world
being designed for the special advantage aud edcaton Of
lbe Americans themselves Anything however that re.
ates TO the prosperity OF the United States calculated to
give Us pleasure Thus, we rejoice that Mr. Buchanan
ees sangune as TO the actual issue Of the Kansas Difficult
iy believing he does, that by waiting for short time
and acting in obedience to law Kansas will glide into the
Union without the slightest impeachment The Presi tents
congratulations on the treaties with China and Japan will
awaken sympahies in the minds OF Engshmen as these
two empires have also been reopened TO enter.
prspg traders.
Our commercial relations with the United States are on
such an extensive scale that apart from higher motives
welcome the that is revvug and thai
confidence bas been restored after the terrible panic of
last year. What Mr.. Bright will say to Mr. Buchapans
remarks on he RAPID increase Of the public debt know
lot Certainly the last American mails have afforded
ibe member for Birmingham much consolation. While
be has been engaged euogziDg the superiority of Amer
can nsttutons The hrs magistrate Of the republic has
felt his duty to call attention their manifold defects
bas admitted that purity of election has not been secured
by me ballot ana in bis Message dares 10 speak of
Increasing public debt These matters for those
keen dsputants who draw nvdous comparisons between
an ancient and nee monarchy that has weabered many
storms securing to its people liberty and prosperity
unparalleled in the history OF nations and modern
republic that has not long entered upon It's career and we
turn at once 10 more practical II not more important
topics. Our relations with the United States have within
the last few months, been established upon the most cor
dial basis, and the President speaks eoquenty tho
necessity Of maintaining that alliance and Of developing
IFS advantages at my earnest DESIRE" says Mr. B1.
chaDaD, THAT every misunderstanding with the govern
ment OF Great Britain should be amcably and speedily
adjusted 1t has been the misfortune of both countries
almost ever since the period OF The Revolution TO have
been annoyed by succession Of irritating and dangerous
questions, Threatening their friendly relations THIS has
partially prevented the fu Development Of those feelings
of mutual friendship between The people of the two cou
res, natural in themselves and conducive 10 their
merce between the United States and Great Britain would
DC equally Injurious TO both In TACT no two nations
existed on The face Of The earth which do each other
so much good or so much harm" The advantages OF
peaceful commerce and The horrors warfare are now
generally Acknowledged by moderate aud enlightened
men both IN England and America, and IN the nckuoy-
Judgement win be found the best safeguard against perilous
contes,s' In our ami'y we have already made rapid
strides The long pncdng controversy relating to the
question Of visitation and search has been amicabiy adj
Justed With Mr. Buchanaus the proposal of
The English government for arrangement for yeri
Tying the nationality of vessels suspected on good
grounds Of carrying false coofs are net altogether
satisfied. America refused to assume the grave
responsibility Of taking the Initiative The Prcel.
dent declares that be is willing to receive any
proposal, and to consider 10 in anicabc spirit At
the same time hntipg that no plan can be framed
free from grave cmbsrrassmepts. We deny that con
cusion and cannot conceal regret that Mr. Buchanan
shond appear anxious 10 throw dscour agonent ia tho
way All difficulties must vanish before determined and
combined action on The part Of English ana American
and the Presidents nrprchensons are cacu
lated 10 excite suspicious that he not quite earnest on
this subject Mr. Buchanan regrets that the difficulties
Sib respect TO the Bnlwer Clayton Treaty have not been
adjusted and states that negotiations are eth pending
with view TO the settlement Of the same In this matter
sincere desire obstacles Will prove the surest
aid 10 the negotiations and confident that our own
government will spare 10 effort 10 obtain solution honor.
able 10 both countries On The Central American question
Mr. Buchanan secmsto prefer Isolated any rate in
dependent action, while admitting The necessity for the
speedy opening OF the transit route. In fact for the three
rontos, the NiCaTaguan, the Panama, ana the Tchdan
topcc, he recommends the course which Is that
Congress shall pass an act authorizing The President
der certain restrictions, to employ the and and nava!
forces Of the United States preventing The transit tom
being ohsructed or closed 10y nwess Violence aud In pro-
iectnR the lives and property Of American citizens travel
lng thcreupon, requiring at the same time that these