At the end of the 1820s, Pedro I wanted to transform the former Spanish colonies into constitutional monarchies, and even instructed his minister of foreign affairs Calmon to send a letter to the Brazilian diplomat in Europe about this, Pedro also maintained correspondence on the subject with the pope through cardinal Pietro onisti , Pietro and Pedro offered an agreement to the Pope for he recognize the former spanish colonies As sovereign nations As long as princes were sent from Europe to govern.
About Cisplatina Brazil would accept an independent Uruguay as a grand duchy or principality but would under no circumstances be part of argentine Monarchy If the English or French were opposed to reinstating Cisplatina in Brazil, In the letter Calmon instructs the diplomat when talking to English and/or French representatives and being asked who the monarchs would be that the preference would be for bourbon princes
"Therefore, Your Imperial Majesty wishes that Your Excellency (Brazilian diplomat in Europe). as soon as invited by any of the so-called Governments to give their opinion on such a touchy subject, or when it even appears that they take serious care of the business in question, you must declare themselve authorized to compete and intervene in the aforementioned negotiation, limiting itself, in its progress, to the doctrine of the following articles
5. Your Excellence will seek to demonstrate, and make the sovereigns who have to take part in this negotiation feel, that the means, if not the only one, at least the most effective, of pacifying and establishing the former Spanish colonies, is to establish constitutional or representative monarchies in the different States that are independent. The ideas propagated, and the principles acquired over the course of 20 years of revolution, prevent the present generation from willingly submitting to the form of absolute Government.
It was for no other reason that, even in Europe, king Louis XVIII, despite
having passed France through Napoleon's military despotism, and despite
of the support he would find in the strength of the numerous Armies that claimed his throne, he judged, however, in his wisdom, that it was better to grant a Charter to the French than to assume absolute authority. Finally, if the character and customs of Spanish Americans area dapted, on the one hand, to the monarchy; its new ideas and principles, although faced with so many misfortunes, they are inclined, on the other hand, to the mixed form. That said, it is absolutely appropriate that Your Excellency. insist on this point with all your
strength.
6. When it comes to founding representative monarchies and only in this case, Your Excellency, will show the convenience of committing, on this occasion, to the nascent national pride of the new States of America, already separated from each other and independent of each other. Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Bolivia and the Argentine provinces may be many other distinct and separate monarchies. The division of any of these States, or the reunion of others, would encounter serious inconveniences in the minds of the people.
7. As for the new Eastern State or the Cisplatina Province, which does not
is part of Argentine territory, which was already incorporated into Brazil, and which
it cannot exist independently of another State, Your Excellency, will try in due time, and with frankness, to prove the need to incorporate it again to the Empire. It is the only vulnerable side of Brazil. It is difficult, if not impossible, to repress reciprocal hostilities and prevent mutual impunity between evil inhabitants of both borders. It is the natural limit of the Empire. Ultimately, it is an effective means of removing and preventing further causes of discord between Brazil and the Southern States.
8. And in the event that England and France oppose this meeting at Brazil, your Excellence will insist, for reasons of political expediency, that are obvious and solid, in which the Eastern State remains independent, constituted as a Grand Duchy or Principality, so that it does not come from in no way to form part of the Argentine monarchy.
9. When choosing princes for the thrones of the new monarchies and, when it is necessary to have them from Europe, Your Excellency will not hesitate to give his opinion in favor of those members of the august Bourbon family who are considering moving to America. These princes, in addition to the prestige they
accompanies them as descendants or close relatives of the dynasty that for many years reigned over the same States, they offer too much, his powerful blood relations and friendship with so many sovereigns, a solid guarantee for the tranquility and consolidation of the new monarchies.
10°. And if indeed some young prince is chosen as the second son of the Duke of Orleans; or even princes who already have children, It will be good and His Imperial Majesty wishes Your Excellency make openings right away marriage or Engagements between them and the princesses of Brazil; I must declare to Your Excellency. That, if I made express mention of the second son of Orleans, it is because the Duke has already shown himself willing to marry him with the young Queen of Portugal, even when she did not restore her Throne.
16 . In accordance with the principles set out in the articles of these instructions, Your Excellency is authorized by his majesty the Emperor our master to negotiate
and conclude a Convention or Treaty with the great powers of Europe, which will be submitted to the same august Lord for ratification.
Rio de Janeiro Palace, on April 23, 1830.
Miguel Calmon du Pin and Almeida"
Obviously the pod will be a Pedro I who reign longer and a Pedro II created as a monarch And Also that Charles X Continue to reign too , With Brazil moving forward with this foreign policy and having at least some successes, what would the reaction of Europe and the United States be like?
About Cisplatina Brazil would accept an independent Uruguay as a grand duchy or principality but would under no circumstances be part of argentine Monarchy If the English or French were opposed to reinstating Cisplatina in Brazil, In the letter Calmon instructs the diplomat when talking to English and/or French representatives and being asked who the monarchs would be that the preference would be for bourbon princes
"Therefore, Your Imperial Majesty wishes that Your Excellency (Brazilian diplomat in Europe). as soon as invited by any of the so-called Governments to give their opinion on such a touchy subject, or when it even appears that they take serious care of the business in question, you must declare themselve authorized to compete and intervene in the aforementioned negotiation, limiting itself, in its progress, to the doctrine of the following articles
5. Your Excellence will seek to demonstrate, and make the sovereigns who have to take part in this negotiation feel, that the means, if not the only one, at least the most effective, of pacifying and establishing the former Spanish colonies, is to establish constitutional or representative monarchies in the different States that are independent. The ideas propagated, and the principles acquired over the course of 20 years of revolution, prevent the present generation from willingly submitting to the form of absolute Government.
It was for no other reason that, even in Europe, king Louis XVIII, despite
having passed France through Napoleon's military despotism, and despite
of the support he would find in the strength of the numerous Armies that claimed his throne, he judged, however, in his wisdom, that it was better to grant a Charter to the French than to assume absolute authority. Finally, if the character and customs of Spanish Americans area dapted, on the one hand, to the monarchy; its new ideas and principles, although faced with so many misfortunes, they are inclined, on the other hand, to the mixed form. That said, it is absolutely appropriate that Your Excellency. insist on this point with all your
strength.
6. When it comes to founding representative monarchies and only in this case, Your Excellency, will show the convenience of committing, on this occasion, to the nascent national pride of the new States of America, already separated from each other and independent of each other. Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Bolivia and the Argentine provinces may be many other distinct and separate monarchies. The division of any of these States, or the reunion of others, would encounter serious inconveniences in the minds of the people.
7. As for the new Eastern State or the Cisplatina Province, which does not
is part of Argentine territory, which was already incorporated into Brazil, and which
it cannot exist independently of another State, Your Excellency, will try in due time, and with frankness, to prove the need to incorporate it again to the Empire. It is the only vulnerable side of Brazil. It is difficult, if not impossible, to repress reciprocal hostilities and prevent mutual impunity between evil inhabitants of both borders. It is the natural limit of the Empire. Ultimately, it is an effective means of removing and preventing further causes of discord between Brazil and the Southern States.
8. And in the event that England and France oppose this meeting at Brazil, your Excellence will insist, for reasons of political expediency, that are obvious and solid, in which the Eastern State remains independent, constituted as a Grand Duchy or Principality, so that it does not come from in no way to form part of the Argentine monarchy.
9. When choosing princes for the thrones of the new monarchies and, when it is necessary to have them from Europe, Your Excellency will not hesitate to give his opinion in favor of those members of the august Bourbon family who are considering moving to America. These princes, in addition to the prestige they
accompanies them as descendants or close relatives of the dynasty that for many years reigned over the same States, they offer too much, his powerful blood relations and friendship with so many sovereigns, a solid guarantee for the tranquility and consolidation of the new monarchies.
10°. And if indeed some young prince is chosen as the second son of the Duke of Orleans; or even princes who already have children, It will be good and His Imperial Majesty wishes Your Excellency make openings right away marriage or Engagements between them and the princesses of Brazil; I must declare to Your Excellency. That, if I made express mention of the second son of Orleans, it is because the Duke has already shown himself willing to marry him with the young Queen of Portugal, even when she did not restore her Throne.
16 . In accordance with the principles set out in the articles of these instructions, Your Excellency is authorized by his majesty the Emperor our master to negotiate
and conclude a Convention or Treaty with the great powers of Europe, which will be submitted to the same august Lord for ratification.
Rio de Janeiro Palace, on April 23, 1830.
Miguel Calmon du Pin and Almeida"
Obviously the pod will be a Pedro I who reign longer and a Pedro II created as a monarch And Also that Charles X Continue to reign too , With Brazil moving forward with this foreign policy and having at least some successes, what would the reaction of Europe and the United States be like?
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