Spanish views on the Mexican question.
--The
Paris correspondent of the
London Star, (Abolition,) writing on the 4th inst., announces the arrival in that city of
M. Barrot, the
French Minister to
Madrid, and says:
‘
It is stated in the semi-official papers that he has obtained leave of absence.
But such is not the case.
He received a summons a little more than a week ago to present himself forthwith in
Paris.
His presence is needed at
St. Cloud for the purpose of informing
the Emperor from the French policy in Mexico is treated in Madrid. As the plans of
Napoleon concerning this country
are about to go through a new phase, it has been also thought well to give in person fresh instructions to the
French Ambassador at the
Court of Queen Isabella.
’
The time is fast approaching for
Marshal Forey to execute a
coup d'etat, and to give the Mexicans the
French Prince for whom they pray.
Mexico was the subject of a "lively discussion" at the last council.
Two of the
Ministers (I should suppose M
M. Fould and Rouher) predicted that to garrison this country and keep order in it must almost drain the Exchequer dry.
They also united in showing that it must lead in every case to an American war. If the
Federals gain there is no doubt but what they will attempt to apply the
Monroe doctrine.
If, on the other hand, the
Confederates win,
they will be found warlike and aggressin neighbors. The principles on which they found their Government will inevitably force them to seek an extension of territory.
But for the present the
Emperor is bent on carrying out his schemes of conquest.
His personal interests urge him to do so. The piety — truly Spanish piety — of the
Empress urges her to lend all her power to the priestly party; and bigotry,
no less then fears for Cuba, urge Spain to concur in the views of her Imperial ally. 
