The New York herald., 1865-06-02


de spatch No. 1913 lose time transmit copy
OF his note as well as copy OF my answer written ana
sent to-day
In framing the my own judgment alone
feel that have had task OF some embarTassne ana
beieye that this government has the subject OF hr
Canning's prop stion at heart and certainly his
bears upon the face OF II character Of oanesiness
well as cordiaiity towards the government oil the
United states which cannot escape notice ,.,.
have therefore, thought II proper TO weet this spm.
as far as could consistently with other paramount
considerations
These conceived-to be chiefly twofod: First, the
danger Of pedging my government. to any measure
Of foreign policy which might in any degree now or
hereafter impilcate It in the federate system OF
out warrant to take step which might prove OK
ceptionablo in the eyes Of France, with whom our
pacific and friendly relations remain osuh shne r
her attack upon the right OF selfeovernment IN spun
In framing answerI had also TO consider what WAS
due TO Spain herself and hope have not overlooked
what was due TO the colonies. 49,
have delibclated anxio sly II my shall be
tought the whole TO bear properly on all the pubic
considerations which belong most materially to the occa
sion t Will be of great satisact on To me.
The Of In Mr. Cummings note naturally
the inference that the British Cabinet canno DO
without its serious apprehensons that ambitious enter
p,ises are anst the independence OF the new
Spanish American s,ates-whethcr by France alone or
In ion with The continental Powers cannot now
say on any authentic grounds.
have the honor to remain with very great respect
The Honorable JomN QUINCY ADAMS, Secretary of State
OTHER NOTES FROM MIR. CANNING.
Au0ust 26-To-day brings me second confidential
communication from Mr. Canning Of the following tenor
dated Liverpool the Esd nsant-Hc says that since he
wrote to me on the Goth additional motive had oc-
CURED for wishing that might come to some under
stand ng promptly the Spanish American question,
and be at ibe ry to announce it to the world The
tive that England had received notice, though not
such imposed the necessity OF instant action that as
soon the military objects in Spain were achieved,
which France expected how justly he could not deter
mlnc) to achieve very speedily. proposal would be
made for congress in Europe other concert and
consultation, specifically tho affairs OF Spanish
America he adds that he need not point out TO me
the complications 10 which such proposal, however
dealt with by England, might lead
AuguF 27.-I reply to Mr. Canning's second commu,
nication by saying that in my to him of the 23d
not received when his second writton) two prnci
That tho United States desired to see the indepen
dcnce of the late Spanish provinces IN America perma
p Tha, they woold view az unjust and improper
any attempt part the Powers OF Europe to In
trench upon that Independence.
And in my note of to-day said that my government
was sure would regard as alike Objectionable any in
reference whatever in the affairs OF Spanish America
unsolicited by the late provinces themselves and against
their will; that would regard the cohvenng OF con-
gress to deliberate upon their affairs as measure IN
called for and indicative of policy highly unfriendy
the tranquility OF the world thawit could never look
with insensbiiity upon such exercise OF European
jurisdiction communities of right exempt from
it, and entitled regulate their own concerns unmo
Tested from abroad further said that if he supposed
any of these sentiments, those expressed In my first
note might be moulded by me into form promising to
accomplish the object h. proposed would be happy to
receive and take into consideration whatever suggestions
he would favor me with to that end either IN writing or
the full and unrcserved intercourse OF conversation
when he returned TO town. Lastly said that, could
England fit to consider the time now arrived for
fully acknowledging the independence OF the new COM
muniie bel eyed that not only would It accelerate the
steps of my government but that II would naturally
place me IN o new position in my further course with
him on the whole subject
Immediately transmitted copies of these notes to my
government In the following despatch TO the Secretary
of State-to go with like promptude as the former:-
LONDON, August 2s, 1928.
sIR-since my last despatch have received q second
al lad
the 23d inst copy of which, and OF my answer dated
yesterday, enclosed The subject Of correspond
being, as appears to me- o! deep interest," think
proper 10 apprse you IL from step 70 step, without
waiting for tho further developments TO which it may
lead
Mr. Canning having now distinctly informed me that
he has received notice Of being IN projection by
the Powers Of Europe relative to the AFFAIRS Of spanish
America, tho Frcnch succeed IN their military
movements aganst Spain, which IL would seem from Mr.
Cannines note they expect to do soon, cannot AVOID
aliades.
Ny first object will be TO urge upon this government
the expedioncy immediate and unreserved recog
milton of the independence Of the Spanish American
States
that have made beginning In this work, and should
the oppor be afforded me it is my intention to fol-
should be asked by Mr. Canning whether in case the
recognition be made by Great Britain without more
ration in the name OF my government, that will not
remain inactive under an attack upon the independence
of States By tho Holy Alliance the present deter
minaiion Of my Judgment is that soaI make snch a
declaration explicitly aud avow IL before the world
not Of ns sut
ErEI may thereby aid in achieving an immediate
aud positive good to those rising States In our hemi
sphere, for such should conceive their recognition By
Great Britain ut tbs junct re 10 be-
Secondsuch recognition, cooperating with the deca
which this has already In eject made
ha. will not passive IL Spanish America IL al
that neither win tho Cntod states would prove least
probable means of wardng OF the attack The Foreign
ss ToSd asd this Without the "asa Sy ENG Eng
land, being as yes part OF his case
T.na-sheud the issue of things be different and
events notwithstanding arise threatening the peace Of
the United states, otherwise seriously TO affect their
interests in any way IN consequence Of such decsra
ton by me, II woad still remain for the wisdom OF my
government to dsavow my conduct as IL would man.
festy have been without its previous warrant would
myself all the reproach ccnsoled under the de-
sire that lad animated to render benefits great
magnitude TO the OF SPANISH American ndepend
=, Point OF time which, Is lost wa not to be re-
called
Fsp@h-My conduct might he d!savowsd in any issue
that the President would ia 1t proofs or good
ton, mixe, with zeal for The advancement oi political
interests not indifferent, ultimately ~ the welfare Of the
United states themselves
The result OF my reasoning in word then IT, thnt I
md myself placed suddenly III situation in which, by
decding and acting promptly, may do much public
good, white public mrclef may be TED by the
trolling hand Of my government should my conduct be
likely Ia draw down any msciiie.
MORE on THE SUBJECT IRON Mr.. cAxNiNG-nr
WANTS n SETTLED WITHOUT DELAY.
Ssp'enLer I'll receive another communication from
Mr. Canning dated storrs Westnorcand, the ais. OF
August lie acknowledges the receipt Of both my letters
Ia aLsveT 20 both Of hs and Gays that whatever may
b. the practical suits ~ the corrrsp betw cen
US II s very sariactofy to him 10 End that spirit IN
Which began on his psrt had been met SO cordially
my part
lie goes On say in effect that bu, r., ny want 81
spe ic powers 10 so forward in the proposition hc
lie would have taken measures TO give 10 operation on
the part Of Fpelvbd; hut tlnt laorgh the DELAY which
musi intervene before ! could powers from
bo. events might get before and that yeiore he
could not justify 20 his duty 20 his government
10 al tho other CONSIDERATIONS belonging To- the sub
i,ct pledge England ~ wait for sue contingency
for VIII .ch h tssrns hie reasons with frsnknsss He
conclude by saying that II should enough hope of
good In hc proposition In asking powers
and Instructions IN relation TO II, IN addton TO all
ether ada on which had recently been empowered
and in-trnctd d. must ihen consider net n PROPOSE
Ion already made but evidence of the nature of
which IL woald have been his desire 10 make had he