The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-07-18
Bocanegra's letter. to sfr. Webstsr.


NArioxAL PALACE, Mexico, May IL, is4s.
The undersigned Secretary Of State and Foreign Rela
Secretary OF State Of the United States oil America the
and by the express order OF his excelency the Pre-
sident OF the Mexican Republic.
The relations OF amty and good harmony which have
happily subsi ted between this and your great nation
mig ht have been disturbed in lamentablc
the year 1885, when the revolution OF Texas broke out
the Mexican government had not given many eviden
ces Of its orbearance and had made many and
great sacrifices for the sake Of peace order that the
world might not with pain and amazemen see the two
nations which appear be destined to establish the policy
and the interests Of the American continent divided and
ravaged by the evils of war.
But, from that truly unfortunate period the Mexican
Republic has received nothing but severe injuries and in
ctons from the citizens Of the United statesthe Next
government speaks only of the citizens Of the United
States it still aers itself with the belief that il is not
the government of that country which has promoted the
instruction in Texas which has favored the usurpaton
of its territory and has supplied the rebels with ammuni
on arms vessels money and recruits but that these
aggressons have proceeded from private individuals who
have not respected the solemn engagements which bind
together the two nations, the treaties concluded be-
tween them, the conduct csensiby frank, of the Ca
| binet OF Washington
It's however notorious that the insurgent colonss OF
that integral part Of the territory Of the Mexican Repub
rebellion without the aid and the efficient sympahes Of
citizens OF the United States who have publicly raised for
ces in their cities and towns have fitted out vessels in
their ports and laden them with munitions of war, and
have marched to commit hostilites against friendly
on under the and with the knowledge of the autho-
rites to whom entrusted the fument Of the law.
The Mexican government entertans SO high an OPT
Mon OF the force Of the gov Of the United states
and of its restrain those its subjects from viola
ting the religious faith Of treaties solemly concluded be-
tween and other nations and from committing HOSTILE
ties against such nations in time Of peace, that il cannot
easily comprehend how those persons have been able to
evade the punishment decreed against them by the laws
OF the United States themselves and to obtain that quiet
mpunty which necessarily encourages them to continue
their attacks 1t well worthy of remark that sooner
does the Mexican government in the exercise Of its rights
which cannot and does not desire to renounce prepare
possession usurped from it, than the
whole population in the United States especially in the
southern States is in commotion and in the most public
manner large portion of them is turned upon Texas
order to prevent the rebels from being subjected by the
Mexican arms, and brought back to proper obedience
Could proceedings hostile the part of the Uni
ted States have taken place had this country been at war
with the Mexican Republic? Could the Insurgents of
Texas have obtained cooperation effective more
world looks with amazement and the Mexican govern
ment filled with unspeakable regret as did hope and
had right to hope. that living in peace with the United
States your government would preserve our territory
from the nvasons Of your subjects. Thevicnity OF
friends an advantage rather than an inconvenience
but II neghbor overseps the sacred limits imposed by
treaties and dsrbs and harnesses another be
maintained that the friendship OF the former is real and
| that much confidence should be placetrin it.
The Government of the Mexican Republic therefore,
which regards the faithful fuflment of treaties its
highest obligation, which anxiously desires to preserve
Government of the United States finds itself under the
cessity of protesting solemnly against the aggresons
upon the Mexican territory and of larng in positive
manner that it considers violation Of the treaty Of
amty the tDeraon Of of conduct which produces
an ncomprehensible state OF hngsa state neither Of
peace but inncting upon the Mexican Repub-
lie the same injuries and inconvenience il had
been between the two nations which are called
by Prov dence form with each other relations and bonds
ofextreme and cordial friendship.
And the undersigned, in complying with this order
from the mos Excellent Provisional President of the Re-
public OF Mexico assures you sir of the high considera
ton with which hesremains,
Your obedient servant
IN. .. RoCANEGRA.
To the Hon. DANIEL Webster,
Secretary of State OF the United States of America.
NArroxAL PALACE, MEXICO, May 81, 1912.
The undersigned Minister of Foreign Relations and
Government ofthe Mexican Republic had the honor
few days since address the honorable Secretary OF State
of the United States in order protest formally against
the government of that Republic in the name Of his Ex
celency the Provisional President account Of the con-
tnual hosties and aggressons of citizens Of the United
States against the Mexican territory And although he
might hope for hatterng result in the change OF pro.
ceedings he finds himself in consequence of a continue
lion OF those proceedings under the necessity Of again
sailing the attention OF the Secretary Of State to the nnde
he enemies Of nation sincerely friendly and bound by
The solemn compacts Of atreay which unes the two Re-
publics.
In that note the undersigned after setting before the Sc
cretary the prudence with which the Government of Mex
leo has sought the of the revo
luton of Texas all its relations with the United
States as to avoid rupture between two nations which
from their importance, and other serious considerations
seemed destined to fix the policy and the lot Of the
and rich continent of America he battered himself with
the Idea hst the cabinet at Washington would protec
7,
usurpaon OF an acknowledged portion Of the national ter
rtory He, however regrets that he must judge from
facts open all the world that the very cabinet of the
United States and the subaltern and local authorities do
observe conduct openly at variance with the most
cred prinpcies OF the law Of nations and the solemn
compact OF amty existing between the two natons sui-
cent proof being afforded by the consent given to the
formation OF the most tnmunons public assemblies il
parts OF the United States themselve the equip
of ornaments and the embarkaon of volunteers IL
large bodies and to the preparation and disposal Of
thing calculated to contribute to aid the Texans and
the invasion of a neighborng and friendly Republic.
The Mexican government cannot understand such
duct and being itself frank in its proceedings and ANNA
ted at the same time by sincere desire that the relations
existing between this Republic and the United States
should not suffer the slightest alteration considers tse
bound in duty TO repeat with every ormalty its former
protest against such oeraton the continuance Of which
twill regard as positive act of hostility against this Re
public which will regulate the conduct be observed by
agreeably to the dictates OF justice and to the nte
and dignity of the nation.
The undersigned hopes that the Secretary will be
pleased to reply with that pronptness which the impoI
lance of the subject requires aud he ais himself with
pleasure OF this opportunity to repeat to that gentleman
he assurance Of his most distinguished consideration with
which he remains, SC.
]. MARIA DE BOCANEGRA.
10 the Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER,
Secretary Of State of the United States Of America
STEAM SHIP AcADIA-This steamer has been out
thirteen days this noon. We think, therefore, thai
her news will reach here to-day or tomorrow. Ii
will be fifteen days later