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IAN instant BY the ships Of the Spanish squadron.
Nov. Moved BY Mr. Brauns, and seconded by Mr.. George

Move. Moved BY Mr.. Brauns, and seconded BY Mr. George
2. That this meeting 10 unwilling TO believe that the
Cabinet Of Madrid will give its sanction any permanent
occupation Of the guano islands but nasmuch even
temporary occupation Of these islands by any foreign
Power u raught with the gavest injury 70 the large
British commercial and trading interests connected with
Of her MAesys 10 the serious nature Of the
issues involved, .-e respectfully urge their prompt
Intervention IN securing an esy saiustment Of existing
Moved by Mr.. c. s.ubbs, and seconded by Sr. John
g. That the address read be adopted BY this meet
Ing and that her Britannia Majesty Charge dAiars b.
attached thereto 70 the Right Honorable Earl Russell he
haestys principal Secretary OF State for Foreign Affairs
| BY the packet OF the 2sth inst
j MEET NO or CITIZENS UNITED sSArYs
sns c,so met II the cahdo Of Lus, and called Il
Mr. E 9. squier was chosen chairman ana Mr. e. W
On motion committee OF five was appointed to draw up
resolaons a. FOL ows-hesss. Moore, Cashier, Thorne
| The committee then withdrew.
During their absence remarks relative 10 the questions
before the meeting we're made by Messrs Ross, Reeden
and Others
The Committee Resolutions reported the following,
which were unanimously adopted seriatlm;-
Whereas the naval forces 0! Span IN time OF peace,
without notice or previous declaration OF hosties in
candesne manner, and under false and fraudulent pre-
Of foru, thereby and wihoat warrant disturbing the
'onmerse Of the worc, ard seriously impairiug the ia
teresis OF CITIZENS 0! all naons resident 10 this coun-
Resolved That the seizure Of the islands, vessels and
citizens OF Perr by the naval forces OF Spain grant
act OF pertdy, grievous outrage the tights and
soveregny Of Peru and gross violation Of the rules Of
international law observed by civilized nations
Resolved That we regard the guano Islands as trust
held by Peru 10 be administered IN the general interest
mankind, and that their possesso by ary strong mari
nm rover Involves me danger OF an Oppressive 40 IN
against which 10 the duty of Industrial nations to pro-
test, ard, IL necessary, interfere
a Ua AZ oft n ncafG
oay another development Of that uphoiy conspiracy
against popular freedom which content with repress
hcme, sveu up ST. nomiSso TO The erue,e. Of Spain,
plunged Mexico into the horrors OF and seeks &c i'm.
pGse 90 tea monaeeics, form 2. government 10 nos.
has for lie 0nal aud cherished object the destruction OF
republican Institutions and and absorption
y the American republics.
Resolved, That past argressions aud impending dan
gers impose on the American republics the duty Of i'm
mediately combining IN An effective union FOR mutual
defence and protection ard for the preservation OF the
institutions bequeatbed TO them by washington and
Resolved That we deeply sympaihze with the people
n Peru this the hour Of their trial. aud that While we
eommend 70 them The glorious example Of The patriots o
assistance N our power compatible with our mterna
| tionsl Obligations.
triue consists The safeguard and only defence OF the
sister republics or this continent and that, whilst the
policy Of each OF them s 10 throw lie ports to
foreign emigration he who casts his future in a
foreign land should be content be governed by the
ana Should, IN times or pubic CANCER, LoiC
himself liable TO the sacrifices as those who BY
birth their free election have become citizens
/ Resolved, That the proceedings Of this meeting be
Presidents Of Peru aud the United states and that they
published In the newspapers q Lima and Washington
Epm w. sARToRi. Secretary
/ LIMA, April AZ, 1884.
4 PROCLAMATION ny rHv PRESIDENT or TBRr.
/, JcAS ANTONIO Fszyr, President OF the Rerub ic:-
Considering that the occupation Of the Cnucha Is ands
BY the spanish squadron cannot confer upon the Invaders
Il
spanish admiral are aentass against the national sov.
| ereignty--it IL decrecd -
Art l. The government Of Peru, 10 the name OF ths
psiona sovereignty represented by IT, rejects the au
ihoriiy which the chief Of the spanish squadron an
chored near the Ch,uchs Islands s exercising there
| Art z. he arrangements made by said chief W ex
tract guano and every measure taken by him 10 take
Of any part of the territory or riches OF Peru
null and void, and ageats and consgnees abroa(
are empowered TO prosecute according 70 law the cargce
" guano sent TO their markets having them sequesteret
sad their value secured government take the sep
which may think convenient
rHR LATEST NEWS.
tase ine Following additional Items from the Concrete
The prisoners taken BY the spanards whom they KEEP
board Of their vessels hostages have been put
liberty Ibis Is owing 10 the energetic directed b.
our Minister OF Foreign Affairs 20 Admiral Pinzon,
, Dc e soowsa h;s the custom keeping hostage
The Frencn residents Of Lima and Cailao have Alec belt
meeting tne ion NJ. de Icsseps, Charge d'Anaires o
hs Majesty the Emperor Of the French in tie chair
they resolved, alter serious discussion 70 address
note 20 NJ de Lesseps expressing their sympathles fo
leru and stating that their commerce and be
threatened by the spanish occupation OF the Chnchi
slsnds they expected from The well known real Of th
Charge Adehcs androm the constant care with which
he Ma esty the Emperor projected the French be,
| would not be abandoued on this occasion.
| Thus all Preigners ae sympathizing with our caus
aud take lively interest IN They snow the spirit
justice by which tbey are animated and their ealeem io