The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-11-19

been, TO say the least Of IT, some culpable
neglect on the part Of the guardians Of the
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Disrupted Condition Of the Sonth Americsu
Republics.
The deplorable condition Of the South
American States is graphically illustrated by
the brief letter which we publish this morning
from Caracas regarding Venezuela II seems
that when the American Minister, Mr. Wilson,
made his appearance at the capital Of vene-
zuela there was no organized body or autho-
rized person to whom he could present his
credentials; both President Falcon and his
representative avoided the capital; and it was
only after waiting some weeks that govern
ment was organized and Mr.. Wilson was ena-
bled to present himself as the American Am
bassador. The financial condition of the
republic and business generally is in such
bad way that there is no hope OF the debt to
this country being paid, as, under the provi-
sions Of the convention made with Minister
Culver, 1t should be during the current year;
and our correspondent intimates that nothing
but ship-ofwar will ever settle the matter
and secure the money. We do not want the
money on this condition. The United States
can far better afford to lose the sum due her
than threaten and bullyrag weaker Power
into payment, particularly If that Power is
attempting to establish republican form Of
government In the remotest degree like our
own; and we hope Congress will take no step
towards enforcing its payment by warlike
demonstrations.
The condition Of Venezuela and the other
South and Central American States should
meet with our sympathy, and as far as practi-
cable our assistance Chile and Peru have just
against them by European monarchy with
the same purpose as that inspiring the French
In Mexico, namely, the re-establishment Of
monarchical power and Institutions on this
republican continent. Begun when the United
States was engaged in a great civil war, the
attempt Of Spain against Chile was an indirect
insul. to us, az much 80 as was the invasion of
Mexico by Napoleon, and ought to be resented
az such. Bolivia is afflicted with internal
troubles and threatened with partial ABSORB
ton by her powerful ncighbor, the Empire of
Brazil. Peru is IN a volcanic state Of political
eruption, and Prado, the most powerful and
sensible man who has been at her head since
tho time of Simon Bolivar, holds bis
seat as Dictator and President only by
the most arbitrary measures. Mosquera
has given a little quiet to New Granada,
and Ecuador is just happily through a civil
war Of formidable dimensions. Lopez, in Para
quay, is defending that small state from the in-
roads Of Brazil with great valor and success;
but the war is exhausting to both parties,
and particularly so to the small republics of
Uruguay and the Argentine Confederation,
which have become engaged in entangling ali
ances with Brazil. a
There is lesson read and duty pointed
out to us in this state Of affairs The secession
lists of the South would have forced similar
wretched condition upon each of the States OF
the South had they succeeded in their designs.
The doctrine OF State rights has virtually been
in operation in South America for many years,
and the result Ia apparent. We looked and
still hope for good results from the close ALL
ance Of the Pacific republics for defence against
Spain and II will be o fortunate day for them
when, without sacrificing their State organiza-
tons, they become consolidated in grand
republic like our own, with tree institutions,
free people, and greater aims Of universal good
and prosperity. The duty OF the United States
is to assist aud defend these republics by
prompt recognition and expressed sympathy;
and Mr.. Johnson cannot do better than to ex-
tend the same attention he Is paying to Mexico
70 Paraguay. Chile and Peru in their present
conflicts. While the struggle in Europe has Of
late years become conflict OF races, and poliii-
cal combinations are made by the Germans
and Latins and An0lo-Saxons, - races, this
country ought TO strive to make the war one d
institutions, and confnc Its foreign policy TO
making this entire continent republican, In
opposition to the monarchicsi CONTINENT Of the
East. @
STREET CORNERSTONE. coTSrlL's tJerrSCk..-
Charles G. CORNELL resigned his Office on S,tur-
day, in order, as he STATES, to deprive BIZ per-
sonal and political enemy, ]. r. Whiting, who has
been commissioned TO inquire into his official
conduct, OF "that satisfaction aud the gratiiics-
ton Of his rsvengefnl SPIRIT Mr.. Cornell's
term Of Office would have lasted but two weeks
more; his labors would not have been very
great aud he ought TO have remained for the
sake Of the public good and public qualification,
In order 10 prove tho innocence which he
claims OF The charges made sgaius. him. he
has been coutcni, however, 10 submit an ex
PLANTATION and long and dull answer TO
the charges preferred instead of submitting
10 . rigid inquiry. Innocence uoder sns-
picion generally seeks The most rigid
scrutiny. Mr.. Cornell has unwiseiy made
himself appear AZ II avoiding IL, and
bis answer, OF the usual and ordinary sort, fails
of ia Intended eject as protest Of injured