The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-16
Tho NIeyiean VVar


HEAD VJARrkhs, LiB.RArING r. PUBLICAN ARMY
San Lun PoTosi. Dec 81, 1916
ExcelleDcy Of the 23d inst have been placed in
sion Of the decree OF the sovereign
declaring me provisional President Oft Republic
through your department desire to return to the an
gust sanctuary of the laws my mos, sincere and
ve thanks for this generous proof Of that kind feeling
is much more precious to my mnd-which rensta,es me
III the eyes Of the civilized world whose fayorable re-
ora nonu IN ,ns utmost esteem Tine injuries which
nave peen ncted upon me by some, who acted in the
name OF the nation, We're public publs now becomes
tie reparasion which the magnanimous Mexican nation
not find in the language words with which to express to
those selected from the whole people nv profound nc
silence becomes the most lofty eioquence Thoss who
compose the supreme Legislative POI err viii
cannot DOUBT the emotions OF my heart on this occ.
Since lately set nv foot upon the soil Of nv country
as had not unad TO obtain the Presidency of the
Country but only TO fight the audaciou, who
proianes with his presence the sacred soil of the
have rejected much whether should scce nj the ala.
non whlch Tor 'he fifth timo in the Of my life has
oeen conferred upon me but az last overcoming my ma
.uisl iepagnance, sitting within my breast considera
tons OF private nature which Influenced me- and more
an an convinced that my fellow citizena will not do
me the injustice TO believe that returned from ostracism
10 re possess myself Of power have resolve upon the
or there is nothing which am not prepared 10
90 IN ooedence to my dear country.
True TO the principles which from the obscure privacy
OF my exile unolded with frankness and loyalty to my
barking at Vera Cruz and which while life lasts will
form the programme Of all successive acts as public
n eccept me nomination, because to refuse it would
10 those principles and in disregard of the
solutions oil the constituent Congress which represents
.e nation to which We all ought yield as
'oe ehure ana exclusive sovereignty.
And have also be stimulated to pursue this course
We inspirations OF my patriotism never to be de ped
leans to insure the arrival at the mort of sastv Of the
snip OF state which Is tossed among peilous rocksmy
reusai Oh TINS station would complics,e our situation
presenting new electoral crisis, which lust now would
be attended with peril to the holy cause which we are
sustaining against the morbid ambition of the United
States Of America " ~ ~
All these causes, and many others which will .uepest
70 tue penetration Of the Of
.he people compel me- notwithstanding any personal
eolecons not to refuse this proof of Confidence,
but as oil these will within short time to operate
an and, the military operations with which am charged
from the bosom OF the Republic these uni nvaders
conquerng at the same time q glorious pcace which
save our nationality and secure the future welfare
oil our sons the august Congress will Weld to the re-
quest wnch would earnestly press, and accept of nv
resignation Of the chief msgstracy, when that period
arrives oil which have just spoken and which we ell
desire, and allow to retire 10 the cnioymens OF do
mestic me- It being my fixed and immutsbls resolution
% 20 forever the exercise Of power and 10
VIII not be s,rsnge-because calumny il prolific in
inven'ons ~ times OF party conflict and revolt the
snoud endeavor to excite the belief that this loyal and
frank exposition OF my political sentiments Is hypocri
ca deyIce which concsals designs base and
shall regard such attacks with tho cold indtsr,ncs
Of man VINO rests tranquil upon the intimate CONVECTION
Of ms own conscience, and awaits from tme which dis
covers all things for complos vindicstion My arab
tlon ior glory and posku fame The only thine
70 which aspre-I will repsstt a thousand timos-is 10
put nsP9y conclusion to the which we are wacing
the neighoorng republic by OF mols leafs oil
srms whch may conclude the story of nv services by
some signal actions which may show me On the o
history entited to the applause Of posterity.
, May Heaven grant that soon, very soon, NAV have
the happiness TO present. with the ofound respect
" ,ne august Congress, TOPPLES conquered from the
enemy py the brave whom have The honor to com.
he hour Of combat.
Your Lxceliency will be pleased to interpret these
sentments to the sovereign Congress and at the
anne ,me accept the assurances of my distinguished
consieeration. God and liberty
ANTONIO LoPEZ DE SANTA ANNA.
ms escrsssry Of the Interior and Foreign Relations