The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-05-17

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-'''" " WE e'p'' '''''' Luis H. PIN2oN.
The undersigned special commissioner extraordiDaYy
Of her Catholic Majesty in Peru and commander genera
| Of her squadron in the Pacidc-
whereas, the reasons laid down in the memorandum
directed the l2th instant 10 the representatives thu
allied nations in Lima are an evident proof that the Peru
Majesty government an attitude which renders tbe
| employment Of force Indispensable;
10 tho day has had the oUy resut that Se
erument Of country which owes Spain sacred oblga
tons should forget them, believing moderation to sgny
Considering that it is the fault Of the government Of
the republic that the government OF her Catholic Majesty
has recognized the independence Of Peru and that
according TO the expression OF Of her public writers
"truce only continues de fdcto;'
Considering that the blockade Of one or more ports
would only useless boodshed and destruction OF
property Of subjects Of the allied nations and perhaps
thai Of Peruyans who censure the conduct Of their
eminent;
Considering that her Massty's government has never
pretended 10 NEEDLE with the politics Of the Hspano-
American republics and has, n order TO show the sn-
cey OF s desres avoided as much as possible TO effect
landing upon the continent;
considering that the government OF Peru has moreover
declared ID diplomatic document addressed 10 the gov
ernment Of Great Britain, "tha the guano Islands
only iacory-a financial establishment Of the govern
ment, and that therefore they could not admit them
any consus or consular agents."
Considering that The property Of said Islands can be
vDdics'ed by her Maesty's government with right
similar that With which Great Britain sanctioned when
she restored the islands of Fernando Po ABINGDON and
Coserco, after formal and not interrupted possession
durng considerable plumber Of years;
Considering that according TO manifestation lately
made 10 the Permanent Commission Of the Peruvian Con-
gress government has sent abroad commissioner 70
contract loan OF seventy millions OF do!lars-a sum
greatly 10 excess Of the requirements Of the treasury
Considering that, according TO public opinion, part OF
that would be employed acquiring the means Of
opposing the Just exgencies Of Span and that the object
special commissioner 10 gain sufficient time for termi
mating that buancia operation-the undersigned COM
marder general OF her Catholic Maes.ys squadron in the
Pacific, and her special commissioner extraordinary In
Peru, declare TO nave resolved the following
Article Her Majesys squadron VIII take possession
Of al the islands belonging TO Peru, and OF all men Of
that might form an obstacle to that project
Art. 2. lhe guano existing on the ChiDcha Islands
shall serve mortgage for all advanced 70 Peru
by foreign sub ecs under the guarantee of said maDure
IN all cases where the respective contracts have beer APP
proved Of by the Peruvian Congress, and officially pub
lisned before the present cate.
Art. 3. The foreign companies at present shipping
guano viii continue exporting il, and will render
count 10 her Mestys government OF the tons they ex
tract from the present day which the Spanish flag has
been hoisied on the cnincna Islands
And ~ order that notice be given tow HON may
cerr, sgn this declaration at the roadstead Of the
eh'leoa s'nds g p iae }IfN se SSy q April 1884,
EusEBlo De sALAzAR Y MA7ARRIpo.
To this notification and declaration the Peruvian Minis
LIMA, April 10, 1854.
sIR-The government al Peru Las learned with the
greatest surprise as well as Indignation that the naval
force under your orders has with violation OF all Law,
Without the least preteXt that Justify with
the employment Of force seized vessel Of the Peruvian
navy and hosting the flag Of SPAIN taken possession OF
The Cnncha Islands, which are and form part Of tie
territory OF the republic.
This proceeding, which the Peruvian government
cn hardly believe you can be authorized BY The Cabinet
or Madrid this conduct observed time o peace with.
cut previous declaration war. and when, exactly
the best relations regned between Peru and Spain still Il
cannot be said iha there existed any manifest hostility
between rolh nators is unheard OF attcntate, and
signifies the greatest insult, the most atrocous injury
that could have inflicted aga!2st the independence
and AfN hn Dop,,~
pubic
His ceenoy the President full OF the just indignation
which corresponds to such aront has ordered to
send yoa this comm uncaton and to ASK, TO exact in il
from you the most peremptory speedy aud satisfactory
Al The cnncha Islands These explanations are anxiousy
expected by government, because IL admits yet the posi-
by Of errors 10 the Information received and because
even sppposng them correct, II will not abandon the
hope that the spanish authorities, upon whom
eponsiGny Of said proceedings weighs, might have de-
termped IN moment OF alteration TO carry them Out
without orders Of their government and might compre
bend at last that they compromise the same most
seriously.
You are well aware the arrival at this city Of seneI
D. Eusebio Saazar hazarredo, you know the object Of
bis mission, and probably also the pone and courteous
which The Peruvian government made its OBJ
servatoDs on The character OF commissioner" with
way which be resp nded TO them The injurious pam.
phet, manifest or memorandum, which accompanied his
answer although would have ustineda resolutions Of
this government 10 break cir henceorth every kind Of
personal COMMUNICATIVE with senior de Saazar y Mazar-
redo, could way be interpreted as an interruption
a manifest Of war, nor formal declaration OF hostes
nor even an ulma.um. Consequently, and unhappy for
the honor q the Spanish government the alternate IN
question adds the insult the condition OF treachery
tie goyernn-ent u Peru, which never has harbared
unworthy rreudices against Spain or her subjects and
which far from o. has rendered to the authorized per
sims who have represented her interests in the republic
the greatest consideration, to acknowledge which these
perscps have ret always shown sufficient nobeness oil
Characteristic government in whose name speak WI
accept with sincere satisfaction the explanations ex
6Sn ys sv " e n y and
pete correspondence the enormy OF the offence, yor
must Know Al ii a. the Peruvian government and al
For said evepri am charged to tell you--and fulfil
tbs dsiy VITA The Intensity of personal feelings proper
10 him VINO speaks IN The naneof country whose rights
have oeen ogtsgeaihat tie government OF Peru, strong
the justice assisting 1t, aud determined firmly deter
% s s ne repus bv me ssufs Of Of
and by The armed violation of part Of her terri
tory soemnly protests against those stensatory acts
and Inc responsibility OF their conseq 10 you
r. you have proceeded nn rropr,, or 10 the government
Of Span, The Incredible slpposi.ion that shQud
Forty years ago Wien Peru poor in resources had moi
the meaus u action on which she now. counts wber
Spain bad at her disposal armies and numerous elements
OF power within her own coyutry, and the moral infu
eDec consequent 20 domination ~ three centGries th
heroic struggle took place which cannot Yet be forgotten
and which ended with the conquest OF her Independence
Now when the republic owns an honorable place Ia b
community OF nations and IN the full enjoy OF tn
rsn~ ner ,.aepeI.s., pe'sonsay sno WI, 20
and heroic deeds which have consecraed the name 0
Ayacucbo 10 history.
After the preceding part OF this communication
written o despatch az yours has my hands, tn
object OF witch is 10 tell me that you have taken pos
session cf the Echa Islands until her Maostys govern
ment deiern under the conditions referred TO 10 To-
diplomatic declaration which you have pleased 20 adj IN
and That vcu retain hostages several officers OF ID
Peruvian navy WHO shall answer for any nsrt committe
against spanwn Subjects The aentatory and teacherou
deed thus evdeu: which have consigned the protes
OF the Peruvian government and In view OF the terms
your patches cannot expect from you explanations
apv KIND tsve mercy 10 repeat, therefore, and giv
| new force, II necessary 10 the protest made.
AZ to The dec aratiops which you have been pleased
serd me SHAH Tell you only that It shall remain deposi,
ed 10 the archives Il the ministry proof OF the ocnc
Inflicted upon The republic, and as document desne
TO stimulate the government and every Peruvian
In how sentiments OF national pride have been
| prudontly wounded by you. II would not be worthy
thc eovcrrmeni " Peru enter into discussions upon III
merit OF the assertions made In said white III
subscriber remains In possession " part OF the
territory foreiby acquired and II such documeu
was sgbed by you, who has determined 10 take ub
hirnsaf HE resnnnS Of the insnif sennr