The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-24

have extended that Jurisdiction far beyond its
borders, despite the treaty Of 1855 with spain.
trIne itself. N "''' ''' '''' WV '''O'
But let as see how Great Britain has respected
her treaties with other Central merican states
and what respect she has shown for the Monroe
doctrine In hat region.
In 1899 she made treaty with Guatemala
py whlch the boundaries OF the BRUSH claim
were to be surveyed and definitely fixed by
Commissioners, thus showing early that she
had no Idea OF observing the terms OF the Clay
ton.Bulwer treaty. by WHICH she agreed to re-
nounce all claim to the Mosquito coast or any
part of Central America, or OF assuming or eT-
ercising dominion over the came" But tho
English Commis sioner. finding his couLtrymen
had trespassed far upon the adjoining States,
refused to proceed. and British subjects have
continued to hold this pxtensive aud underlined
territory with the approval OF the British Gov
Another treaty was made with Nicaragua in
1850, 10y which ENGLAND agreed. ten years after
the ratification Of the Clayton-Bu treaty
with us. to surrender to that republic part OF
the Mo. quito coast. but with the condition that
boundary be fixed to the Mosquito reservation
and all grants to British subjects recognized:
A treaty was also made with Honduras In 1850
Of u simil ar character.
IL will be Observed that ENGLAND has failed in
every important particular to comply with the
terms OF the Clayton Bulwer treaty: and. as
further evidence OF the disregard of it's obllRa.
tons. entered Into separate engagements with
Guatemala Nicaragua and Honduras. Imposing
conditions " ich were directly antagonistic to
From the foregoing facts 1t will be seen that
90 90 fsr from a9apdonlng her pretensions claims
20 portions OF Central America. England has
been systematically end-avoring to enlarge and
strengthen them. BY he terms Of the clayton;
Bulwer treaty 1t was stipulated that she would
countries, but she has fortified Belize,
which lies lust north Of the eastern en-.
ssn orsa ' when ss she sou hs.
greatly enlarged and Improved her fortifca-
and Jamaica. which lies due east. Both OF
these ISLANDS are now impregnable. 1t will be
resses that form a sem circle. OF which the
eAstern entrance to the canal will he the centre.
Under these conditions 1t becomes apparent
that Great Britain has been for half q century
or NOR. seeking To dominate the Caribbean Sea
and Gulf Of Mexico; and II Is to prevent tue
possibility OF having TO Loosen her hold that she
10 40 anxious to secure the ratification OF the
arbitration treaty. She realizes the Importance
of the proposed canal and the prosI ect OF It's
West OF Central merica she has not been less
active, Within the past i've years she ha' ac-
lying Immediately along the line Of commerce
thr ugh the canal and In the direction OF China
Canal. though II was conceived by French
gen US aud constructed with French capital.
she would elo,e 4 against the warships OF an
enemy with designs upOn her Indian en-
pire compelling such enemy TO double the
African coast She L. evidently playing the
same game to practically control tue Nicaragua
Canal. compelling us or any other enemy she
may have to double Cape Horn. At present the
conformation of the country affords some pro.
lection against any European attack upon our
Pacific States. With n canal dominated by
England or any other strong naval power that
protection ould no longer exit.
1t Is matter of the first Importance therefore
that the Senate keep IN mind the strategic
movements "f the British Government, and re-
fuse =" ratiiy n treaty which will in any way
facilitate her designs. She IL evidently seeking
to place u In a position which would deter us
from denying her present claims and afford h ~
an opportunity for new agrees ous by COM
peling US to submit all questions that may arise
In regard to either TO a tribunal whose natural
sympathies and surroundings would be In her
favor. G. +. SEARS.