The New York herald., 1867-05-26

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wAsHnG1os, May 25, 1861
SPAN and Stewards South American Con-
The following document will throw some light on the
attitude Of Spain in the affair Of the conference proposed
to be held in Washington for The settlement Of the
Pacific war
DEPARTMENT OF STATE Washington, Feb. 1867.
JOHN r. hale, &c, &c Madrid
snal have had the honor TO receive your despatch
No. ~ which Is accompanied by copy Of Q CORE.
Mr. Coungs the subject OF the proposition by this
government 70 the several beIgerants, OF its good
oncee oy way OF mediation for the restoration OF peace
between spain and certain allied republics OF South
America
To guard againx all misaprehension rscite from
the letter OF Mr. Colunge, his answer 70 the propo-
siiion which made by the subject referred TO
the 10th day Of December last, Identical terms to
understood to say in behalf Of the government OF her
Catholic Majesty, that Spain accepts the proposition of
tain condition, which follows Spain desires that,
by agreement OF all the belgerents amendments
Of the plan submitted by the United States which Spain
deems indispensable to the better direction OF the
ference proposed and for its speedy termination
may be adopted by the United States, not, however,
without the previous concurrence Of all the belger
ents The amendment which Mr. Colunge requires
is defined by him follows: TO ix with pre-
clslon period within which the matters shall have
arisen which TO be submitted 70 the conference,
upon which matters, and none others, shall there be
submission 70 arbitration IN case the plenipotentaries
afx conditions qualifications In respect to the
arbitrator and that the President shall be at liberty
freely TO select arbitrator from the sovereigns
States who possess these conditions or qualifications
Mr. Colnnge having accepted the proposition Of the
United States, subject only to the reservation above
cited agrees behalf of Spain that conference shall
be held at Washington proposed and at the time pro-
posed by the United States; that the plenipotenaries
OF the several begerent parties are to be appointed,
and constitute the conference and to and proceed
in the conference with respect their several gov
ernmens and with respect all partios in the
subject 10 the same reservation, the armsce which the
United States proposes such armsce 70 last during the
existence Of the conference And Spain further agrees
tha, the points upon which the plenipoentsries shall
not be able to agree shall be submitted TO the
arbitration proposed, in the manner proposed by the
United sates and that such arbitration shall be ral
According to Mr. Counge Spain further agrees that the
armsce proposed by the United States shall begin on
deparmenthat is TO say on the 23d day Of February,
1867; and beng understood that the agreement Of
mistice does not and shall not prejudice the right OF
Spain Of any all of the other begerents treat
premlnarily the notifications which spain proposes,
and any other notifications which either all Of the
other beligerents have proposed provided for
proposing TO the United States.
Think proper state in this place that at the pres
ent moment no answer upon the subject OF propo
siton has been received by this from either
Of the allied belgerent enemies Of Spain. It is there
accepted or win accept the proposition and equally
known and uncertain whether they any Of them
which was submitted 10 ali The beeesnts BY this gov
ernment. Having taken the Presidents direction upon
the matters thus rected have now to instruct you a.
First shall desire to know as early a. may be-
whether Lave correctly conceived and expressed the
meaning Of Mr. Calonges communication.
Sccond-As to armistlce. Tho United States under
stand tba, armsce is to be deemed established from
this date, the allied enemies Of spain shall
new hosisi. nefore receiving notice thereof from
the Unit,c >' or upon receiving notice by copy Of
this paper inr led by me, they shall decline to accept
the armsce =, The terms upon which II s 20 accepted
Third, As to The amendment presented by Mr. Calonge
vTntsa xol-
nary discussion between Spain and her allied ensmies,
With reference 70 the fixing Of time within which the
the Conference, and upon which, and mono otheps
thore is TO DO submission to arbitration the
pisnipotsataries are mot able e agree among them;
facilitate ihas discussion this government would be
willing that this department should be channel Of oom-
muncation. On the other hand, am authorized 70 ex-
press with profound respect the several parties,
apprehension that the carrying Of such preliminary
injurious than the advantages which It is conosved BY
the President would be likely TO result from ultimate
between the parties a. 10 the suggested period
In regard the suggestion Of conditions euanca-
tons Of the arbitrator restricting the Presidents liberty
Of choice am instructed 70 that II would not be
agreeable TO this government 10 modify its original pro-
position in this respect Impartiay, and the good faith
dscreon already pledged In the proposition to
point arbitrator in case the proceedings OF the
beleersnt parties insist spon such condition in this
respect - the thus oerd by pan the United States
must b understood - declining 70 proceed further in
the matter.
Finally il being matter Of importance to save time
Ia the negotiations which have been happily begun,
copy Of this communication without further expana-
ton transmitted 70 the legations Of the United States
the allied bcgersnt TO be laid before them In tho
words In which the Minister OF the United States
at Madrid 10 hereby directed 70 submit the 70 the
consideration Of her Catholic Najcsty's government
may be received from either Of the belligerents will
without delay be made known 10 all the other interested
parties
am air vour obedent seyyant
WILLIAM II. SEWARD.
Financial Affairs.
The receipts OF fractional currency from the Printing
Bureau Of tho Treasury Department during the present
week were $4,000 Tho amount sent away
s2e60so OF which 100000 went 70 the Treasurer at
New York, and the remainder TO the national banks
There Ia held hy the Treasurer security for circu-
latng notes. $40 49, and security for deposits Of
public moneys, S3eos2,o5o Total securities held
S37e, ,ool, 400
The amount Of National Bank currency issued during
the week was s45lso and the total amount in crcula
ZION al this date After deducsng the returned
including the worn oat notes, &e., amounting 70
a. 237, ,za2. 10 e2os. .oool2
Ths disbursements for the week were folows:-
On account Of the War Department. 1I,o03
On account Of the Navy Department. 900
On account Of the Interior Deparment..... $50, 77
TOTAL. q. .sss, ,2ss
The amount Of sasiona currency redeemed during the
to-day s4s3 ia making the total amount for the
week "a, 450,4oo and the total amount since the
beginning Of the present FISCAL year s2so. 1885, .sos