The Sun.
London, England, 1867-07-31 00:00:00

denounced MAXIMILIAN, and approved his execu-
tion. As a matter of abstract principle, they may
be right, and we have little doubt that however
exaggerated their statements may have been, they
only uttered what they truly felt. But we believe
they do not take into consideration the inapplica-
bility of their Liberal principles as applied to the
inhabitants of Mexico. It matters little what
faction is in power, whether they call themselves
Imperialists or Republicans—whether followers of
JUAREZ or ORTEGO, if each successive revolution is
but to be followed by the plunder and extermina-
tion of a large body of citizens. The state of such
a country is intolerable, but it furnishes the best
field on earth for the Radical Congress to put
in force the system of government in the
construction of which they are becoming ,such
adepts—•the rule of military dictators. It was a fatal
mistake for MAXIMILIAN to have abandoned a
most enviable position in Europe to take up one so
unenviable as that of a chief of a faction in a coun-

try which is little better than a hell on earth, and
for which he has been stigmatised as an adventurer
and a fillibuster. Yet the case would be very diffe-
rent if a Northern General was established in the
city of Mexico, and this we believe to be the only
possible escape from anarchy for the unfortunate
inhabitants of that country, and the one for which
many earnestly pray. An article has appeared
from the pen of a member of JUAREZ'S Cabinet in
the Liberalist organ of the capital, dated 25th June,

in which the United States are spoken of contemp
tuously, their interference repudiated, and their
patronising style sneered at. European monarchies
are termed " infamous," and the Government at
Washington is coupled with them, for whom the
writer declares the Mexicans care nothing. The
sentiments of Christendom are defied, and the lead-
ing idea in Mexico appears just now, as expressed
in this article, to be hatred, contempt, and defiance
of all nations. It was written in reply to Mr.
SEWARD'S Notes asking for clemency to MaximiLiAN,
and is directed mainly against the United States.
Although we could wish to see the Government at
Washington act energetically in checking Mexican
excesses, we are sorry to learn that fillibustering
expeditions against JUAREZ are being organised at
New York, New Orleans, Buffalo, and other cities,
and large numbers are said to be enlisting. It is
reported, however, that the Washington Adminis-
tration is in favour of intervention.
.MARQUEZ, on finding the capital untenable,
escaped to the mountains, where he is endeavouring
to rally a force to join GOZADA against JUAREZ.
Though his followers are few, the plunder of the
city has made him rich in funds.
No enthusiasm greeted the Liberals on entering
the city of Mexico, and but 100 out of 7,000 men of
the garrison fell into the hands of DIAZ. GOZADA
and MONTENEGRO ignore the authority of JUAREZ
in Jalisco, where, supported by 12,000 well-armed
men, they have proclaimed the State independent.
CoRTINAS has been ordered by JUAREZ to occupy
the line of the Rio Grande. Even the French Mi-
nister, M. DANO, it is said, has been refused a pass-
, port. —Anglo- A »zerican 7 ivies.