The Blockade of Southern ports.
Washington, April 27.
--Some excitement has been produced in diplomatic circles, growing out of the proclamation of the President, directing a blockade which, to be respected by foreign Powers, must not only be effective, but due notice must be given of such intention to their representatives.
With Brazil and all South American Governments a notice of 90 days is required under treaty.
But this has not been given by the Government.
Hence consignments of coffee and other natural products, designed for Southern ports, are delayed in their transportation to that portion of the country, the merchants not being satisfied of the effects of immediate blockade.
It has, therefore, become necessary that specific inquiries be made of the Federal Government in relation to this subject, so that treaty rights and privileges may not be damaged.
The foreign ministers will insist that the stipulations shall be respected and observed.
Otherwise naval forces will be dispatched hither as a means of foreign protection.
The delicacy of the question is apparent; and, from what is known, may involve serious consequences to all concerned; at all events, produce trouble now as well as in the future. 