The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-04

WASHINGTON, April z, 1917.
mr.. Vaiker's Recenue Tariff for Merico-A
Great and good Measure Condition of Merico
Prospect Of speedy Peace-7Ae reasons
briefly dcfned-Good results Of the Var to the
| United States and to Merico-AwfM condition
| Of Santa -fnna-7hc Administration sharing in
the general joy at our Victories, and in the gen
! erai sympathy for the fallen braue---Ihe great
object ofhe administration set FORTH
The entire pages of the Union, of last night, are
occupied with the most intensely interesting Off
cial papers, and other matter, relating to our af-
fairs with Mexico.
The tariff scheme for Mexico, of which we gave
the first intelligence to the public week since,
appears in all its length and breadth, under Off
cial endorsements; and the letter of Mr.. Secreta-
| ry Walker is undenably one of the most lucid
exposiions Of the tariff laws of Mexico, and
their prohibtory character, as also of the advan-
| tages to be derived by our government in the
opening OF the Mexican ports, that could be de-
handed II shows the intimate, the profound
and thorough acquaintance of the Secretary, with
the general subject of the finances, as well as up
on the specific question Of the tariff II shows
that Mr.. Walker is man of business, and of in
dustry, as well as Of high natural abilities and
sound judgment IN matters of finance, and Of COM
merce. 1t shows that he has gone deliberately
to work upon this subject, and that the i'm
portant facts and conclusions of his admirable
letter to the President, are the result of the
closest examination of the revenue laws of
Mexico, and their practical operation and also
of frequent and long consultations with the best
heads of the country. That letter is not the
work OF a quiet afternoon but il is the result OF
months OF study, consultation and investigation
and in Juxtaposiiion with the other tariff papers
heretofore submitted 10 Congress from the same
author, IT establishes the ability of Mr.. Walker
to the management Of the finances so as to meet
the extraordinary demands OF a foreign war,
while at the same time an extraordinary IMPOSE
ton OF taxes upon the people is avoided. We are
not IN the habit OF bcstowing idle compliments,
SO much is 1t the fashion of the day we wish to
avoid all appearance Of partizan preferences but
1t IS the province OF an independent CONNIE tator
upon public men and public affairs. TO sneak Of
them with reference to the public interests as
they deserve. We cordially approve Of this re-
venue scheme for Mcxico-of the specie clause
and the specific impositions and we on i'm the
opinion that if the war is to be continued. this
revenue system will largely contribute to the
contribute TO the conquest of the bodv of the
Mexican people, non-conbatants in this war. bv
furnishing the means Of clothing which thew arc
now denied. The measure is, therefore, one of
bcncvolencc, as well as of expcdiency-it is not
only calculated to aid the Treasury and 10 benc-
fit the commerce Of the world, but it is adapted
as we'll TO the comfort of the great mass of the
Mexican people But the greatest induccment to
TINS measure, rs TINS; II will hasten the day of
negotiations. Foreign nations, now shut out of
the ports OF Mexico, will cease to be Jealous of
The prolongation of the war, when tho interests
OF their commerce are not only restored, but re-
stored with increased advantarcs. under the pro.
lection, of the United States Government. In
snort, inc measure, IN cveryway, is ono of wis
dom, cxpedlcncy, justice, and humanity.
NOW we come TO the position which we have
all along maintained, that the war will be
speedily closed. We now can present several
very strong and specific reasons for this position
They are
J.. The financial and political embarrassments
Of Meyico.
>. Her deficiencies in means and men Tor the
prosecution of the war