The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-06-04


them known your Excelency, order that by i'm
partial and authorised organ they may be submitted
government, along with the original ones that induced
me of the undersigned 10 accept tho pres
war; with its consequent evils, Is the only means OF
avoiding still greater calamities-
/ My communication would become too extensive
to undertake to relate all the offences which the Ar
genuine government has inflicted upon that Of the re-
public since its emancipation, By all the means within
It's reach, without stopping 10 consider whether they
bettng the dignity and decorum Of civilized ma
the sake of peace necessary 10 the civilization and
progress of these people who in the estimation of more
advanced nations do not yet occupy that position which
corresponds them and TO which they Justly ent-
tied by their natural wealth and priv legged c mate ele
ments more than sucent TO make them cultivated and
Il cost the republic Of Paraguay enormous sacrifices
TO make the Argentine republic recognize its category as
/ an Independent nation, denied perseyerngy Tor many
years And II this great end has been attained it IS
due TO the hrmneSs and patriotism OF the enlightened
government which was substituted for the dictatorship
that oppressed the country during long series Of years
and to the unanimous determination OF the Paraguayan
people to possess institutions Of its own harmonzing
with theexgencies which it's new political life required
IL Is gratifying to me TO record IN the present
that great republic represented BY your Excel
lency has been among the first salute the Para
giayan independence Brazil itself fastened not only
10 acknowledge our Independence but also to strengthen
IL for IL understood and appreciated then what ignores
aud combas to-day namely the necessity or the sd'g
quo OF the nations which surround H. in order that peace
on TINS continent might be an mmuablc TACT sheltered
by which civilization and progress might grow up.
Paraguay, the disnteresed friend OF Brazil, grateful
to for It's good Offices in tho recognition OF her nde
pendence and anxious TO cultivate and draw closer her
amicable relations with it. accepted treaty OF limits, II
not injurious, TO her rights for she sacrificed
thereby an important portion OF them with the lofty
view OF forestang every motive that might future
affect the good relations between the two countres but
when the Imperial Cabinet bordering the
spulaons OF the very treaty proposed by it, and
cepted with generous aonegaon by my government its
territorial preientions fully, satisfied for moment as
sumed grea dimensions. 4s t
II rejected therefore that treaty in which Paraguay
made immense concessions, and the latter being per-
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territorial pretensions or Brazil without njuriousy
mutating the national territory, which seemed to BIO
Brazil's object while Its claims augmented in proper
ton as the republic condescended to them became
necessary under such circumstances to postpone the
question OF limits Since then the loyalty OF the Cabi
Of San Crisobal has been less appreciated by
government. Nevertheless, the relations between the
two countries rema ned on perfect footing of friend
ship which nothing appeared likely 10 disturb.
The necessity OF contributing the destruction Of the
Dictatorship OF General Rosas, which the obstacle
that retarded the progress and stability OF the south
American States induced the Brazilian Cabinet to pro
pose to that Of Asnncon In the year 1850 treaty of
alliance, in which il recognized that the only means of
preserving peace and tranquility IN the southern part Of
South America the most complete respect for the
sata quo Of the nationntes that occupied It, and their
mutual preservation from any attempt whatever either
to attack their Independence invade their territory or
destroy their integryfor Brazil understood then that
the alliance of the two countries and the union OF their
forces the most powerful and eicacous to
end SO just and that in nowise offended the rights Of
other neighboring States ar
The treaty, the spirit Of which is here given
cepted and signed by my governments but particular
creumsIaaees prevented its being carried out Brazil
Sa Then ny Plate e. sss g. ns ss n
republic to acquire strshsth because It's own posicaI
gered which true the aim Of the Argen
tine Dictator was TO disturb the equilibrium then barely
This republic was disposed to fight vigorously for that
principle the guarantee Of her independence and
for this purpose she organized land and sea forces
her frontiers which imposed respect to the Dictator Of
Buenos y who being powcress TO obtain his ends by
arms changed his policy and hostzed the commerce Of
the republic prohibiting the navigation q the Parana
Inc interests Of Brazil bv affecting its navigation
OF the Paraguay reach its possessions OF Matte Crosse
which up to this day remain nearly In their natural
slate.
The fall Of the Governor Of Brenos Ayres produced
sensible and % sne pane ana
guayan independence, and declared the navigation OF
the rivers free TO foreign nations An era Of prosperity
and progress dawned then the River Plate political
questions were for while deferred. sf
During this time Paraguay busted itself in improving
its institutions repairing The injuries bequeahed to IL
BY so many years Segregation and adversacs cult
waiting amicsble relations with all nations by the grant
ecasious protection 10 arts ana industries by which
the country progressed with such wonderful
rapidity awake more against itself tho old
tendencies OF its neighbon. HNt#
The Argentine Republic meanwhile rases questions Of
limits and hostilizes II in very decorous manner
through tho press and puts imped mens its impor-
commerce by means OF unjust duties. II shelters
in it's own capital committee OF traitors 10 their own
famous undertaking to bring anarchy and division TO
this country. 81 @l tt
From Buenos Ayres forged notes OF the pablo credit
are Introduced into Paraguay in word every means
of hostility TO the republic and its government, however
UNNATURAL is received with benevolence by the Algen-
tine government. The amicabe remonstrances which,
In consequence thereof government has addressed
TO II have Obtained any satisfactory explanation,
but have been avoided with specious reasons
The Argentine government constantly seconded all
questions that might lead TO with Paraguay; the
armed forces directed against this republic found in s
ytiaca f md md tho fafsh
republic never pressed Il to give satisfactory explana
tons relative 10 its conduct which contrary the
lie external qaestons ventilated by Paraguay, who
adopted tolerant policy towards 1t in the interest OF
preserving peace and good relations
But at length the government OF this republic could
longer tolerate without deirment 10 its honor the a.
reel attacks undeservedy directed against II by the
Argentine government account Of the perspective
with Brazil consequent upon the Oriental question: TO
which the Argentine government was certainly for
egn since the rebellion had gone forth from lie tern.
tory aid mad received supplies OF all kinds from rcyo-
lutIonary committee established and protected IN It's
capital with scandaous infringement Of the right OF
nations, 10 which the Argentine government Processes
but little respect And D il nevertheless the Argentine
republic that by solemn treaties guarantees the Oriental
Ana PsraSuaywh,ch, without any international OBJ
legations and only In the interest Of establishing the
River Plate peace upon solid foundations and consulting
the general interests OF this continent well ils
own-was the object Of nsolcnt attacks from the Ar
rcntine press whose government looked impas-
sve and pleased spectator Of the accumulation Of
ey,Is shortly to be aggravated by foreign invasion
that were pouring upon the unfortunate Oriental State.
II these assertions not based upon recent public
acts the undersigned would hesitate 70 record them 10
public document. t EIN
the department under my charge received orders
from the most excellent Marshal President Of the repub
c to address the Argentine Cabinet requesting expana
tions upon the thas were taking place In the
Oriental State, ana upon the latitude would
In presence OF the war BY which the empire Of
Brazil thrsrtensd that state. The reply fell short Of
what was due 10 q question 20 vital ~ the one under
discussion and foreboded that the Argentine govern
msnt would least be mute spectator Of the bloody
drama about 70 commence
ON the breaking out Of hostties against Brazil Para
quay being anxious have all possible consideration
for the Argentine republic and 10 remove the slightest
cause Of . misunderstanding, communicated the
luton OF my government TO msrch Its army against the
Brazilian province OF Rio Grande, through the dis
putsd Parsguayan territory OF Msones, which then
In its possession and sovereignty and solicited the per-
mission for the simple transit OF the national forces II
IL should become necessary TO cross through Argentine
territory OF the frontier line Of Corrienes promising 70
respect the authorities and 70 no damage 10 the
neighborhood but the Argentine government not only
refused this permission, but at the same time urgently
demanded explanations respecting the concentration Of
national forces and their object those froniies rails