New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-04

u tlllc IN TIC mean time Paraguay DlSy
It's condition replacing the damages caused by so many
years OF mltded navigation, cultiyating friendly Ieia
tons with surrounding nations granting commercaI
franchises ai guarantees, protecting trade and m9nl-
fctures untl the country began to improve SO rapidly
The Argentina Republic then began to dispute bonnda-
RIGS to annoyus unbecomingly IN It's public papers 10
club Of traitors in its Capital, protected them, ana en-
eonnsed inca IN their Infamous attempts to cause ahar
chy IN this country
Counterfeit notes the public credit, were brought
from gucf45 Saes INTO Paragmay' anu, taoUg n nrs
teeted and gtd by the Argentine Government ana tle
friendly ordinations made by my government on thaI
account so IA from receiving satisfactory explanation
were ANONYMOUSLY eyaded with many specoas reasons
puos that mkht bring on a war with Paraguay; armies
invading the rpublc supplied at MS ports ana inc
Government WOULD not deign to offer satisfactory expla
nations for tie conduct they guilty OF in
the question dispute between Paraguay ana other ma
tons The TOLERANT policy Of Paraguay was TO continue
on relations O peace and friendship with that trouble
some ncghbOL
without disgrace direct attacks OF the Argentne
Republic account of the threatening war with Brazil
about the Orital question, for the rebellion had got De-
yond its limits and the reyOutiOniss were receiving sup
plies in the pots OF neutral Power in direct contraVen
ton to the laws OF nations Ana YET the hrsshtc ~
public has Acknowledged the independence OF the ON
entail state by loemn treaty How can SG aos IN
peace the rSer for its good and that or us neigh
bors without Violation of any law, was attacked by tho
Argentine pres while ITS Government was LOOKING on
the many ills tat were overwhelming the oriental states
which was sOoi to be troubled by foreign INVASION IL
these assertions not supported by recent public
events the understand would not hesitate TO prove them
the President Of th Republic to ask the Argentine Cab
net for inomatonin regard to affairs in the Oriental
States. and to inquire what position 1t intended to take
in case the Empire Of Brazil made war upon 1t. The
answer not satisfactory, but it was nmated that
would remain sieit spectator OIL the Sansuaiy uana
When Paraguayoened hostilities against Brazil It con
gentine Republic that claimed the Paraguayan territory
OF the Miss0ns with 1t had in possession and over which
it exercised sovereignty. and desiring 10 remove all
causes of misunderstanding, made known s determine
on TO pass its rOOs that part OF the territory TO
nft mex he
permission for tile right of unmolesed transit IN case u
, nrorig1 70 .csnent the authorities and not ninre
the inhabitants; bt the Argentine Government not only
into the teitTy and revived the old question about
After being Informed why troops were sent into that
region the Argentine Government continued TO refuse
peaceful transit, because II feared war might take place
there, While at the time IL allowed the Imperial
squadron TO frcquo al the ports, purchase proy3ns
and unitiOns Of Wlr In direct contrlYcnton 10 the u
ties ~ neutrality, without apprchensions OF war III those
localities.
My Government received that note in Its usual modera
ton and thinking insulting to the honor OF the nation
and dcrogatory "a ~ rights n was submitted To the con
sidelaiOn Of the Ni0na Legislature for the decision c
80 mportant quston. Upon a que eOhSlueIa,IonV1 VI
IL. war was declared against the Argentine Government
which d '% Was done II my note Of the 18th March, 1865
The Governments that signed the treaty oil alliance on
tho OF May 1856 relied upon the false assertion that
the Governments the Republic invaded the Brazilian
province ~ Matofrusso before previous decaiioh o
The Twenty hffh Of May ard the Gualequay, then an
chorcd in the roat OF Corlicnies ,,-,,.r =. ,
the date OF event a. they occurred.
notice Of the protest Of my Government made on
the 3Oih of August, 1861 served on the Brazilian
Minister IN Assertion, ard answered by the Minister on
the ID Of sepleIber declaring that no Consideration
would cause uS 90 liter determination The Govern
OF the republic declared that II would Wait for hos
NE ae before e3SnI I rne orces on the 10Th Of
October dt u In the Oriental territory, and In eonse
Started for Ascuhion ON the Iifh Of December
same year TO Ocnpy the Brazilian province Oi Mato
The declaration Il war against the Argentine Govern.
by the National Congress was made on tue loth OF
March aud the sbdal notification was served on le ~.
the moth and the capture OF the Two Arsehno
steamers peuhoned. ANA me o,eup".on, p 1u tte
Province Of COatos began on the lJth OF Apii oo"-
NV Government does not vet know what motives in
duccd the Dictator Of the Oriental state TO make w9r on
Paraguay. This brief statement OF the powerful mo
ycs that mpellrd the Republic OF Paraguay 10 declare
against the Empire OF Brazil ana the Argentine ke
public. . -,,-.-- --.-..-,. 49,, ~. hoo,
she'd desires 20 put an endto The STRIFE ana cNi1@ioh
and humanity induced Inn to propose To Inc Alsu uoN
cTnmcits. at the interview he had win Cen Mite III
atatcoia try and put an end TO the sangnnnry con
test and dcsst from The mpotent conflict ~ when honor
and principles involved. II they think we are eN
hauslcd, or that covcc prompts MS TO TINS move thcy
greatly mistaken. ,.-. l.,
is the agreement The allies adducc as an luserabc CD
sacc TO the settlement of TINS question OF arms ny upo
The Pacific Re1ublics became alarmed when they
heard Of that mourOus treaty, and IN protest against
IT, the Cabinet Of Lima used these memorable Woids'
which reproduce with satisfaction; - 80
Nothing is just and rational than TO form an
ITEMS OF injuries and insults. But when the Ales co-
Time for the purpose Of DESTROYING one form OF gyvI
meEt be substituted by another with an etrc chaRe
Of institutions II gives different character 10 tc war
In that II T. longer war for the iepaiatlOh oi
denied rights au( open Insults IL IS simply war oi
Intervention. which other nations cannot remain mere
spectators particularly when those natlGnS aae lnIr
common TO all o. them, but IN the balance 6" power Oh
the Continent, anl even IN their own security. .
And that treat! ironically procaims the sovereignty
and ndcpcndenC Of Paraguay, Wine II requires ~ sip
mission To- the allies abolshes It's legal Government DIS
arms ts inhabitants divides out tie land establishes
proectOIatc and burdens tie country WIN ucpt NJ
vet satisfied it gees further. and creates u0NsrehV
iouud 10 obey lc commands Of the allies, and 10 asSs
sinatc the Republic. And they oner TINS cohtenpupo
fact to the Government when has resources more tnnd
sufficient tO defend its rights and privileges as ee ana
independent nation Al the s,pulaons OF mat treaty
,ete triumph ths M after the conquest Of the Republic
by of arms contain the terms alleged as PIen'
II Would be- an insult to your Intelligence Mr. Minister
were 20 dwell upon the spulaions OF tat otlagt.us
and contemplate document the only one VI It's AIHO III
history -, ..... .oto,.,, ,oanrar
thany Government win never accept slhee QUE 10 VI S
articles OF the treaty Of alliance ~ the DasIs io ,c
cusson OF "a treaty of peace. Sha the immense ~.
ces the glories that the nation mas Colevu wa des
generous blood OF its children; thc aDhegauVn "hu
In VI their M attachments to their institution and
government bow down their ianrelled brow TO tpsse
p pauc IL determined TO save itself with its institutions,
lis Government and its mode OF being OF 10 perish goi
misty at the foot OF the flag that has loudly proclaimed
the liberty of It's people aud sustained with ardent ell
thnsasm ia motto Of Peace aud justice A.. pa
I'm thus Obeying the order OF tho President OF inc le'
public that yOu AS impartial witness In tins war
viii rcport to your Government tho situation OF tue Ue
ecrents and the firm determination OF my Government
and the people OF Paraguay 20 save themselves ny
triumph since the enemy persists IN Its huffman chOrt 10
nrosccute the war with the malignity OF demons
ON concluding the present communication nave Tue
honor 10 repeat Mr. Minister OF the United states tie
assurances OF my distinguished consideration and esteem
JOSE BERGEs
Mr. Charles A. Wasburn United States Minister Resident
In AsuncIon.
NEW ENGLIND.