The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-06-16
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Mr.. Motacy:s Instructf0sas--.Th Cuban
Question:.

A correspondent of the New York Times.
referring to the Instructions of Minister
Motley, says:
Dir. Sumner knows what Mr.. Motley,s in.
structions are as thoroughly Ms does the man
who, wrote them, and his pride probably
prevents him from making a frank admis-
sion OF the completeness OF his defeat. No
matter what impressions be may convey In
discussing the subject, It is nevertheless
known here that he is much displeased with
the instructions, and that they are almost
entirely Mt variance with his views for the
following reasons:
flrst. MT. Sumner wanted Mr.. Motley in
structed to protose rt8ptnihg of the ne
EQUATIONS at once on the basis of his speech.
Mr.. Motley's instructions were precisely
the reverse Of this-to wit, 10 make no ooer-
tures for the reGpentng of NEGOTIATIONS at
present, but await the action of the English
Government and the development of events.
Second. Mr.. Sumner wanted the instruc-
tions to coUcr The question of beiligerency,
which he insists, in his speech, gives this
government claim against the British Go
vernment for damages or PREPARATION. On
the contrary, Mr.. Motley ocas Instructed TO
inform the British GoUeTana emf, at the pro-
per time, hot the United States, as a Go
rernment, has no claim against Great Brt-
TAN for damages because Of her recognition
Of the 6elhgerency of he rebels
rms Whole matter was maturely consider
ed by the President, both in Cabinet and
out of Cabinet, and in the light not only of
our relations to Great Britain, but our rela-
tons to France, Spain, and other nations,
which recognized the South. In these dis
cussions, the only man who stood by MIR.
summers position was Secretary Boutwell,.
Every other member of the Cabinet, as well
as the President, disapproved very decidedly
OF the policy enumerated in Mr.. Summers
speech, and the result Of their deliberations
was, as has been repeatedly stated in your
telegraphic dispatches, that the Admins
tration on this question resoL0ed upon the
policy Of no,,-dction.
These / know to be the facts in the case,
and they define substantially the present at
titudc of the Administration. Sc
may add one word respecting the Cuban
question. The President, the Secretary of
War, and possibly one or two ether men,
bers Of the Cabinet, were strongly DESTROYS
OF taking early steps toward the recognition
of the insurgents. But after careful re-
view of the whole situation, it was formally
decided that the aspect OF affairs did not
warrant action by the Government. This
was prior to the recent revolutionary events
on the island since which, there has been
no reconsideration Of the subject.
UNCLE SANS STANDING ABRoAD-NEGRo
RULE Washington, June LIT was an
nounced day or two ago in "knowing
quarters, which I generally disregard, that
The British Minister accredited to this Gov
eminent will shortly be "promoted to the
Spanish Embassy. Shocked at this term,
called at the State Department to ascertain
il the leading Powers of Europe yet (since
the war; recognized an invidious distinction
detrimental to our Republic" "Cer-
tainly," said my informant, "you can see by
this document (handing me book that we
are now below Portugal, and come just be-
fore Switzerland. The Grand Turk is be-
yond us in the matter of the honor, salary,
and pcrquisites attached to European diplo-
matte missions" "But," said /, "these
distinctions cannot exist, at this day, with
respect to our Ministers in their formal III
tercourse abroadw 81 am sorry to say"
answered he, "that by referring to the
book have given you, you will sec that in
all ceremonial arrangements we are far be-
midland"
Being determined to know the worst, l
put the case of Motley, and asked what his
position would be at Il Royal Tor Loyal din
ncr party given by the Queen to foreign
ambassadors. :. Ills plate would be placed
below that of the Brazilian ambassador"
said he, "as is put down in the book OF
etiquette you hold"
The bighting effects of negro rule are
already felt here. House after house un-
tcnantcd, the lengthy bulletins of the real
estate agents of property for sale, and de-
probation in value of thirty-thrce per cent.
as compared with the prices Of last year,
indicate very clearly the result of negro
domination, and are but the precursors OF
evils yet to come. 1t is truly said that it
does not need any warning from any quar-
ter to prevent people seeking this town rs !.
place of residence or business. They shun
it now as if it were Observation-Disclosures
Guzatc'$ letter.