| Content Description | Discusses the possible threat posed by "the restless ambition" of the French Emperor and the hostility towards France felt in Spain's frontier provinces; Mr Negreti believes Spain to be strong enough to defend herself in a conflict with France, but believes that an alliance with England would be necessary to protect her colonies; he [Buchanan] expressed relief that British fears that Spain might ally with France in order to recover Gibraltar and other territory were unfounded; Mr Negreti also believes that the conduct of Sardinia might be advantageous to Spain; reports on similar sentiments expressed by General Concha; General Concha believes that the new Italian State will prove a useful ally to Spain.
The Sardinian Minister has complained to Marshal O'Donnell of criticisms of the Kings of Sardinia which have appeared; they are fiercely in support of the Neapolitan branch of the Bourbon family; the Spanish Government needs to find a moderate course between these two standpoints; Mr Mora, the Spanish Ambassador to Paris, has altered his view of the French Emperor and is now convinced that Europe has no hope of peace while he is in power. |