The New York herald., 1865-06-02
eNGLAND'S INTEREST AesEss WITH OURS
Account OF the Interviews on the Subject
Between Mr.. Canning, the British Minister,
aud MIR. Rush, the American Minister.
Canning's Notes and Rush's
Reports.
Extracts from RUsh's Residence at
the Court Of London"
&C.. &C., &c.

&C., &C., &c.
INTERVIEW BETWEEN MR.. RUSH AND MIR. cANS1NG.
AUGUST Is, lS23-RUsH TURNS THE coNyERsA-
TIoN TO THE WAR BETWEEN FRANCE AND SPAIN
AND THE QUESTION OF THE SPANISH AMERICAN
STATES.
The proper object of interview over, ransieny
asked Mr. Canning whether Notwithstanding the late
news from Spain, we might not still hope that the
spaniard would get the better of their difficulties
here had alusion the detection of Balosteros in An
dalusia an seeming threaten with dangers
the constitutional in Spain. His reply was gene
ral importing nothing than his opinion of the In
creased dangers with which, undoubtedly the event
alluded to- was calculated to surround the Spanish
cause Pursuing the topic said that, should France
ultimately effect her purpose OF overthrowng the con
stitutonaI government in Spain there at least the
consolation left that Great Britain would not allow her
10 further and stop the progress of emancipation in
the colonies BY this remark meant To recall the SEN
tments promulgated IN Mr. Canning's note to the
British Ambassador Paris of the 3st of Marcha note
which had Immediately preceded the invasion of Spain
by the French army under the Duke d'Angoueme. The
purport Of this note was that England considered the
d events as having substantially decided the
although the formal recognition OF their independence
by his Majesty's government might be fastened or
tarded by external Gu ses as well by the internal
dtlon OF the colonies themselves and that as England
dsclamed all intention Of appropriang TO herself the
smallest portion OF the late Spanish possessions In
America she ao felt satisfied that attemp would be
made by Franco to bring of them under her domn
ion cithcr by conquest or BY cesson from Spain
sidcrcd this note sufficiently distinct Its import,
that England would not remain passive under any such
attempt by France; and my expressing this scnti-
mont Mr. Canning asked me what thought my govern
men wonld say going hand In hand with England in
such pocyY He did not think that concert Of action
would become necessary fully believing that the simple
fact OF two countries being known 10 hold the
opinions would by its moral effect, put down the ncn
ton the part of France II she entertained It, This
belief fonded he said upon the large share Of the
maritime power OF the world which Great Britain and the
United States held, and the nj influence which
the knowledge OF their common policy question in
volyng such important maritime interests present and
future, could not iail to produce everywhere
replied that in what manner my government would
look upon such sug seston unable say; it was
surrounded by important considerations, and would
manner in which he bad thrown II before me- re-
marked, however that could hardly do this TO full al
vantage unless ne would as tne same enshten me a. TO
tho precise situation In which England stood in relation
those communities and especially the material
point of acknowlodg ng their indopcndoncc :.
tended to lend her nstrumenality or aid whether by
mediation 9th rwse, ton ards making up the dispute
between spain and her colonies but that II this result
cold still be brought about shc would not ntcrfcrs 10
pseven it, Upon my here ntimating that had supposed
all idea OF Spain recovering her authority the
colonies gone by he explained by saying that he did
not to conrovcrt that opinion; for he too believed
sidcrcd lost Europe far the tie OF political
dependence concerned all that he meant that
n spain and the colonies should be able agreeing among
themselves bring the dispute. which not quite
over to cose upon terms satisfactory to both SIDES,
and which would at the no to Spain, the
other nations that Great Britain would object
compromise IN this spirit Of preference to pain
Revcrting TO his first idea he again said that he hoped
France would Vet should events be favorable TO her
America for the purpose Of reducing the colonies
nally Indeed for Spain but in reality 70 subserve ends
Of her own; but that, nnhapriiy she did mediate sch
a course ho sGcd that the knowledge that tbe
United States would be opposed to well England
could not fail 10 have its decisive influence in checking
it, In this WY good might be done, and peaceful pros
poets made all ronnd. As 10 the form IN which such
knowledge night be made TO reach France aud the other
Powers Europe no sahi conclusion that lie thought
II might probably he arranged manner that would bt
free from objection.
again told him that | would not fail to convey his
suggesioi- 20 my government aud impart TO HIM what
answer might receive. In the course OF
vcrsaiion expressed opinion in favor Of hom yet
and on this footing the con, eTsaion ended all which
was promptly reported to my government =
NOTE FROM NM. CANNING TO Mr.. RUSH.
AugRs ~. This day brought me Important note
from Mr Canning, dated te 2oth inst-Forcign Onice
He informs me that before leaving town lac s desirous
unoIlcIn and confidential shape The es,ion opened
and shortly discussed between us ON the 10th INST.
He asks II the moment has not arrived when our two
governments might understand each other 10 The
Spanish American colonies and II -, whether II would
not be cxpedeh for ouIseves, and beneficial for all the
world that principles Ia regard 10 them should he
clearly settled and avowed That TO England she had
do disguise the subject
l. She conceived the recovery VI the colonies by
Spain TO be hopeless
a That the question Of their recognition indop n
dent States was one Of time and circumstances.
3. That England not dispOs d. however, 10 throw
any impedment in the way Of arrang mcni between
tho colonies aud mother country by smicsble negotia
ton.
4 That she aimed at the possession Of no portion Of
the colonies for herself
That she could tho transfer Of any portion VI
them 10 any other Power with inliGcTenre
That u the United States acceded to snch views,
dcciaraon 70 hat enect on hs,i iaf concuirrnty with
England, would be the most clectIai and least offensive
mode OF making known Their jont dleaprobaticn Of
contrary projects TINT ~ would 2, INC 'me rne put an
renaining colonies, and TO ihe agitation pre-, silng In
sne colonies themselves, ny shoMHg ina. Ensiand and
the United States determined not 20 PROD, ty
oour.gng 7, Ard am askc IN conclusion, Whether
oonsdn cst tlic ioi poWsf "nSh had s'ey ftcnl'ed