The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-07-17

toeraon therefore, she calls IT, and which she now SO
warmly denounces Mexico in that hour of emergency,
embraced the benefits eagerly snd to the u extent her
power May not ash then how she can reconcile her
present complaints with her own practice as well how
she accounts for long and unbrokcn silence upon
suljecton which her remonsranceis now SO loud
Spain chose 10 regard Mexico only IN the light OF
hcllious province for twenty after she had
asserted her own independence Does Nc xco now odmit
that fer all that period notwithstanding her practical
emancipation from Spanish power, IT was unlawful for the
subjects and citizens of other Governments to carry
with her the ordinary business Of commerce. to accept
her tempting offers 10 emgrantsl Certainly such is not
her o. nion.
Might it not be asked them even if the United States
had not srad! and long ago acanow lodged the pdePend
of Texas how long they should he expect
for the accomplishment of the object now existing only i'm
by MeNicol
How long let it be asked in the Judgment OF Mexico
herself is the fact OF actual dependcncc held of
anvil against avowed purpose offuturc
Mr. dc Bocanegru pleased 10 say that war actually
existed between the two countries proceedings more hos
tile the part OF the United States could taken
place than have taken place. nor the insurgents of
obtained more ciectua cooperation than they have OBJ
tanned.
This opinion however hazardous to the discernment
and Just estimate of things Of those who H. yet
stract and theoretical. and SO far harmless
| The efficiency OF American hostility to Mexico has
never been trcd the Government has desire try it.
It would not disturb the peace Tor the sake Of showing how
enormously Mr. Bocanegra has reasoned while, the
other hand it trusts that just hope may be entertained
that Mexico will not nconsideraely and needessly has
ten into experiment by which the truth iallacy of
his sentiments ma! be brought TO actual ascertain
| ment.
Mr. de Bocancgra declares in conclusion that his go
vernment finds itself under the necessity of protesting
lemnly against the aggrcssons which the citizens OF the
United States reieratng upon the Mexican t-rrtory
and OF declaring IN positive manner that will consider
conduct which he alleges innicts the Mexi
can Republic the injuries and Inconvenience Of
The President exceedingly regrets both the sentiment and
the manner Of this declaration But il admit but of
answer The Mexican Government appears TO require
that which could not be granted in whatever language
or Whatever tone requested. The Government Of the
| United States is a government OF law.
The Chief Executive Magistrate, as well as unconuries
every other deparm cn restrained and guided by the
Constitution and the law OF the land Neither the Consti.
tuition nor the law OF the land principles known in
the usages OF modern States authorizes him TO inerdct
lawful trade between the United States and Texas
prevent, attempt to prevent, individuals from leaving
the tied states for Texas or any other foreign coun
If such individuals the service of Texas or
States longer hcls them the shield of its protec
ton They must staDd fall in their new assumed
character and according to the fortunes W hch NAV be-
tide IT, But the Government of the United States
bo called upon TO prevent their emigration and must
be added that the Constitution public treaties. and the
laws, oblSc the President TO regard Texas indie
pendant State and its territory part of the territory
ofMcxco Every provision of law every principal Of
neutral Obligation will be scduously enoi ced in relation
to Mexico us in relation TO other Powers, and 10 the
extent and with the same integrity of purpose Al this
belongs to the constitutional power and duty oil the Go
vcrnment end will all he fulfilled But the continuance
ofamity with Mexico cannotbe purchased at higher
| rate
II the peace of the countries be disturbed tho
responsibility will devolve on Mexico She must be
sweable for consequences The United States let 1t be-
again repeated desire peace II would be with infinite
pain that they should find themselves in hostile relations
with any of the governments this continent But
their government is regulated limited full of the spirit Of
liberty but surrounded nevertheless with just restraints
and greatly and ferventy desires peace with ali
states and especially with its more immediate ncghbors
yet fear Of different state of things be allowable
interrupt its of equal and exact justice to all
tons to os,le it out of he constitutional orbit in
| which it revolves
| am, sir, your obedient servant,
DANIEL WEBSTER.
To wAppy THOMPSON, Esq sc.
Mr. WEBSTER TO Mn. TmoMrsoS.
| DEPARTMENT o STATE
WssIINoTox, July Is, 1912.
Sir After writing to the Sth instant received
through the channel the former Mr. de Bocane.
gas second letter and time your despatch
the 9th June and your private letter othc lls This last
letter OF Mr.. dc Bocanegra written will
before possible FOR him TO expect to his
| first, which answer IL forwarded, and shows the
groundess nature Of the complaints of Mexico. The let
! ter itself is highly eSceptionabe and Offensive
mpues violations of honor and good faith to the Gov
ernment OF the United States not only in the most unjust
but in the mcs ineecorous You have not spoken
of in terms too strong in your circular to the members
| Of the diplomatic corps.
On the receipt of this You will write note to Mr. dc
Bocanegrn, in which you will say THAT the Secretary
of the United States the 9th of July
his letter Of the of May that the President of the
United States considers the language and tone Of that lot
derogory to the character of the United States and
highly offensive mputes to their Government d.
rect breach Of faith and that he directs that other
be given than the declaration that the conduct
Of the of the United States in regard the
/ war between Mexico and Texas, having been always
hitherto governed by strict and impartial regard to its
neura, ooig VIII hoi ne cnangTd or altered IN any
Mexico shall fit to change the relations present
istng between the two countries the responsibility
\ | am sir, your obelient servant
DANIEL WEBSTER.
| To WAppY THOMPSON, ESQ.
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary
the United States, Mexico