The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-05-10

Ever devoid OF ambition and deeply penetrated with ii.
ses S Of ssdqs s q ssssp 1sG s @psoa
sblity But citizen and soldier, owe to my county
vocs of patriotism cries that II Is necessary saws
The wal which deTastates Mexico is for us the mos,
saeIed OF causes The world conemplatcs with DISCUS,
neighbors of the north converted into conqueTors
which rights the worthy Of respect Neye,
was there defence legitimate, never a mon
necessary In everything Is at siaSeour honor wei
national existence, the c-ent and the future
The territory have lost the cities which have been
bombarded, the blood which has 50 Proiusely flowed IN
this war-al consrain prosecute IT, undisnayed by
is Necessary 10 prove that our name ranks with
justice among those Of the fee people Of the universe Let
US accept the trial which Providence subjects us-hat
from great crises nations regenerated.
This people cannot think OF peace because involves its
consent to the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of county cannon
think of the disgrace OF name, because the unworthy
thought would proclaim that Mexico, incapable of showing
valor and enduring sacrifices is al the disposal
people who lombard her cities. and march amy
upon her territory After such disgrace our independence
would be derisIon nationality ansitory act War
them is the OF the peoples war IS the policy OF the gov
eminent.
union Too long has strength been wasted in senseess
conflicts; il Is necessary unite the whole against the for
that they rally around the sacred standard OF independence
and the republic that they from these penicou d.
excite smiles OF criminal Joy in those who upon
erecting foreign throne upon the ruins OF conquered
and humlated country
Aiexicans have not accepted power for the uum ph of
any party The government thinks only upon the common
respect all republicans are good sons of the country
Throughout, my life, hberty,.te republic, and federation,
have been my this cause am going TO defend,
forget To this my power, my blood is 10 be devoted
pom the banners of the enemy Is inscribed 40 conquer
dc, and in order that country may be independent,
that the cause OF our race may TRIUMPH Is necessary
oppose this fatal inscription force and liberty Is
sary that should thrust forth the enemy ifom
territory and that our institutions should restrain them up
the frontier Destined 10 permanent rivalry II ne-
cessay in order struggle with them, that become
great and strong by that power which rules the universe
the power oi democracy ana ciViitIaiion.
dence and our Institutions The oath is sacred The ma
ton conide in my loyalty and my honof But these
not sufficient TO u.s. the situation IS diihcu and
should not have consented TO accept the government had
not hoped be abc unite all efforts against the COM
mon enemy. Independence demands the cooperation OF
all Mexcan the sacrifice of all anlmosities the exercise Of
every virtue, the exertion of all our energies.
Let the nation rise up united let II enter upon the strug
gle with tue vigorous enthusiasm oil ihe days oil indePen
dence and then the Vadals who have threatened shall
repent OF their rash quity Victory win crown our
uon and we shall speedily have Nationality assured
worthy Of respect, permanent existence secured
IT. the hour of danger and Of sacrifice, initiate the
lofty virtues and the ndomable yaor OF our fathers Mex-
co win be saved. PEDRO MARIA ANAYA.
Mexico, Sd April, 1917.
The address to the army, published the day,
breathes the same spirit and is needless Tor US to give
address Submitted The supreme Congress by
has Erceency, the President Of The Uaited States Of M
leo
EXCELLENT sIRs Absent from my country the first ii.
dings of the of country in the with tho
United States OF America reached me- and at once felt
strong desire to the republic TO comply with the
duties which were due by me, Mexican and as a sol
der The errors OF an i-omened administration caused
fall; the revolution which caused II turned ITS
wards the exile, opened him the door OF his native soil
and impored his assistance That voice reached
rea-it made my heart exut, as only belong 10 my
tive country fastened my departure; responded TO the
call thai had been made upon and kissed the shores
turns to the embraces OF his mother.
On my landing at Vera Cruz addressed my frlow-cit,
zens, stating them the conduct intended pursue.
assured them that the object of my seek
power; that merely wished combat internal foes aud
that free from ambition did return TO live IN and
pleasure, but to submit all the rgors of war My actions
have borne out my assertion refused the presidency
which repeatedly offered Without losing
marched San Luis prepare everything for
the conflict which was about TO take place and which
expected would humiliae the pride OF the invaders
In tcty established my headquarters. worked
without rest in order unite the elements necessary for
thing to be done, everything be created and
even the most trins wants opposed by every posi-
al San Luis not lost raised, By enchannent
brilliant and numerous army such as had not been seen
were Instructed and mannuvred daiy;a plan of the
pign was projected showing every probability OF our ut
enthusiasm which, far from fearing the OF danger
Were anNlou. Tor the encounter with the enemy. sure
stances, could have relied upon the necessary supplies,
the advantages oil position sucl 10 give us GER
Of the first neeessares Of lie Willingly would avoid
blaming the government of the time being, whom must
obe e 70 9 np .s % ea a e snpee
ne situation in which placed was extremely crit
ca was rendered Indispensable that the army which
commanded should meet the enemy, and the complete
estitnon under which suffered oi.e red nsuperabe dill
hcnes II Is notorious to the nation what means used TO
obtain some and the extraordinary efforts which
was forced TO have in order from sarva
ton and nakedncss the brave who obeyed my COM
mand Iii aitering consolation my beart that at this
critical moment had to pledge my fortune and that my
family. but what matters the loss Of either, the nation
was rescued by its use These considerations induced me
10 20 to battle which will not cali sacrifice as know
no sacTihce when my country Is concerned. but merely
prove that am always prepared expose in its defence
whatever belongs TO me-rny quiet, my health, and my
earthly possessions.
Having finally assembled all the troops with provisions for
welve days, started from San Luis meet the enemy
az e mead OF valiant troops In search OF death or victory
70 dishearen them or shake their discipline Their con
duct IN me battle of Angosua such might have been
expected from ther-their vaor and patriotism are emit
ed TO the highest consideration, and above all pr ase
The daring OF the soldiers during the combat only com
pare with their endurance while crossing the desert, with
their resignation under the Of food and raimen and
win their patience when suffering by the wounds oil pan
and knife inflicted by the Americans, without any medical
attendance Fit be true. as has been asserted by Nnpo
and prlvatlon and that vaor only the second quality
then the Mexican army has proved, in the memorable eI
petition OF the month ofFebTuary, that is not deficient
Although for the which gave in my official de-
spach could not pursue the enemy, had concentrated
my forces IN such places offered some prospect OF SUB
ssg the troops in the hope that the moment would short
y arrive when we could consumnare triumph Snch
Were my intentions which would have carried into ehec
Potant events First, the danger with which Vera Cruz
was threatened and secondly the revolution which had
broken out in the capital and which obliged change
my plans The first showed the necessity Of sending
assistance TO Vera Cruz the keys OF the republic and
us garrison having nothing sustain but their hero
isin, could not hold out amy length of time The secoa
scandal Of all the world Mexcans were going to destroy
each other when the foreign enemy was threatening us VI
re-esabh public order and tranquility To meet these
Two evils, OF equal Importance. became necessary