The New York herald., 1862-01-15
Newspaper Accounts,

Newspaper Accounts.
THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND THE MEXICAN
QUESTION FROM SPANISH POINT OF VIEW.
Translated from the Diaro dc Ia Marina, Havana jan
for for the NEW YoRx H.RAIs.l
terdays issue that. according TO the New York Times Of
the 26th u, the American government has addressed
friendly letter to the Ministers OF England France and
Span requesting them inform their respective govern
mens that the United States could not participate In the
ps Sps that they were going 70 enter into sr
England could collect the bonds Of which those govern
mens are the holders aud by this means the necessity
avoided. According TO other statements made by the
same Times an organ Of the Washington Cabinet ap-
Mexico doing all In their power to satisfy the claims
OF England and France The conditions which the govern
ment Of the former insisted on In their ulimatum
Three Two were promptly accepted the other, relative
10 Interference in tho custom house, considered
incompatible with tho Independence OF Mexico. The
ultimatum Of the French Minister comprehends i've
which requires an ample apology to be made In some
public street. as reparation for the offence received
The European Powers which have questions pending
with the Mexican republic three, and it has been
agreed upon between them in what manner they to
be settled determining, In the agreement upon the
Der OF troops and ahips which each Of them should
tribute In caso already realized II necessary to
employ force to obtain from that nation the satisfaction
due to them all Why Is It, then, If the statements of
the Times exact that tho governments Of the United
States and Mexico conane themselves endeavoring to
satisfy two of those Powers, cunningly omtng Spain,
which has interests there, greater number of cii
zens has received greater injuries furnishes greater
number Of troops to the common cause, and being In
rcadinesss hrst already occupies with her soldiers and
ships the city Of Vera Cruz and the castle Of San Juan de
Uloa. believe tho Times this apparent ano-
may consists In that the questions between Spain and
Mexico admit Of no other solution than force.
Well and good II considerations of high and trans.
cendenal kind, which we have shown in other articles
and with which We shall occupy ourselves afterwards
should not make US appreciate the worth Of the
operation In the matter speaking of Of two Of the
important nations Of Europe we would gladly take
do hor duty force since arguments founded reason
right and justice rejected with ridiculous arrogance
would be easy for to send there hundred thousand
men necessary, since our treasury 10 full, navy
numbers 8l2 guns, and we have In the three Antilles
excellent base or operations from their proximity
to the Mexican coast and other favorable
which they combine. We shall not bo considered pre-
sumptuous II we believe that with such elements wo
could not only triumph over the resistance which might
bc opposed to u.s. but occupy the country militarsy and
permanently, imposing on its government what condi
to display all this force which we ,oOld resrvs for more
uS, and important occasions. The republic Of Mexico is
divided into parties which have placed her in the
wrctched situation in which she Is; and it is certainly
not The least important party in the wealth. influence and
talents OF those who compose it which would with
walton and advantage for the country which we
would have to undertake by invasion If should
find ourselves compelled. Spain will not require
more than part OF the force previously mentioned,
in order to secure with the assistance Of good
Mexicans, who beg support Of this kind the formation
there of good stable government which, establishing
order on firm and enduring bases would listen to our Just
claims and develope In the interior Of tho nation the
fruitful germs Of wealth which lie hidden in the soil.
But the alliance Of the three European Powers for the
settlement OF Mexican matters has, in eyes, i'm.
portance and transcendancc Of higher kind, as we
have previously said and pointed out In another article
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practice Of the diplomatic acts Of most influence hereqf
ter on the future Of this part Of the aoord because IL Is
solemn protest, par Dih former act established agost
the Anglo American presiors Of ezclading Europe from
all Interference in the affairs Of these countries [Allusion
is made most probably TO the St. domingo aiIar.-ED.
NEW YoRK HERaLpl Il is true that this egotistca and
presumptuous doctrine has never been considered by
Europe in the Of diplomatic discusslon but there
was wanting TO the rejection OF 1t contrary affirmation
founded acts have such and congratulate the
Spanish government on this diplomatic triumph, IT,
presume, the initiative OF tho ALI
ance be their doing.
We do not know we be mistaken, but VIC sincerely
believe that in the efforts which the Cabinet Of
to satisfy the claims Of two OF tho three Powers mani
fest proof that that Cabinet in the agreement be-
tween England, France and Spain the same Importance
and transcendance which We ourselves attribute to It,
We are, therefore, clearly OF opinion with those who
would wish 70 Spain alone arrange peaceably by
force, the question pending with Mexico, and think
that among the many and very important services which
the present spanish Ministry has rendered to the public
causc-ihey having tried and succeeded in realizing the
alliance speaking offs not the least which will
raise 1t In the estimation Of farsecng men.
Ana will the Cabinet at Washington perchance, sue
cecd in the purpose which 1t proposes to itself with
much ardor-to separate from our alliesp The New
York Times cherished hopes that England would
be party to tho alliance basing them on negotiations
opeped by Mr.. wykc with the Juaroz administration In
Mexico 's illusions disappeared reading the last
number Of tho London Posi- which had TO hand-the
organ, as II knows, Of the British premier. Further,
there is the money article Of that number para
graph among others, which leaves 20 dcabt OF the mat
ter6Ihc attempt to withdraw active terposition
and separate US from allies Is van feet
junction with those OF France and spain, will proceed
10 collect duties In the ports and custom houses Of Mex
co we may then, rest satisfied In the confidence that
tho thrce Powers will operate in accord until all
three succeed the object which they jointly proposed
10 thessyes And since the Cabinet at Washington has
not desired to share the undertaking. already have
against the so-caed Monroe doctrine precedent which
must hereafter exercise great influence the destines
Of this portion Of the world.
PROCLAMATION OF PRESIDENT JUAREZ ON THE
SPANISH INVASION OF MEXICO.
MrxycAxs-The warnings OF the approaching war
which was preparing In Europe against have begun,
unfortunately TO bo realized. Spanish forces have
ysded our territory our national dignity insuted and
pcrhaps our Independence In danger Under such din
cult circumstances the Of the republic be.
lioyes that complies with one Of It's principal duties by
placing within your reach ecardnal idea which shall be
the basis OF s policy In the present state OF Affairs The
interest Of an concerned and IL oil arc bound good
sons of Mexico TO contribute their intelligence their for
tune and their blood towards the salvation Of the repub
c all claim equal right " bs Informed Of the conduct
and proceedings OF the government.
On the llh Of the present month the Governor Of the
state OF Vera Cruz received ntimaton from the CON-
mandcr Of the Spanish naval forces TO evacuats that city
and the fortress Of Ulloa, which that Commander an
nounces his determination 70 hold as security until the
noverument Of the Queen OF Spain shall be satisfied that
the Spansh nation shall be treated 10 future with the
Alteration which a due and that the conpacts between
both governments shall be religiously observed The
epansh ocsr also declares that tho occupation OF the
mi IN far ba rlotfp