| Content Description | Discusses the position of Spanish subjects in Guatemala, who are under French protection; Mr Collantes believes that the Spanish Government should follow a similar policy to that which it has followed in Mexico, i.e. maintaining the rights of Spain by force; the United States are attempting by means of intrigues to forward an aggressive Anglo Saxon policy in the former Spanish colonies, which has distracted them; M. Fournier argued that the proposed Spanish policy was likely to fail even if the Great Powers did not oppose it; Mr Collantes believes that it is a "glorious mission for Spain"; this is further evidence of Spanish desire to resume her former place among the Great Powers; this is likely to be disastrous both to Spain and other countries; Mr Ológoza and the extreme liberals intend to oppose the Mexican policy.
However, there is no likelihood that the Queen would address herself to them if the present Government should fall; the moderate party are likely to support General O'Donnell's policy; discusses the likelihood of Spanish success; there is reason to hope that settled government can be re-established. |