The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-09-28

relations Win the united mucn 10
pealed 10 arms.
Take an illustration from our own government Ours,
like that of Mexico, is a coniederated republic Each
State is sovereign and independent except far these
attributes qualified and limited by the constitution.
Now, suppose some military cheitan, in the hour OF
successful triumph and in the full tide of popular enhu-
slasm should assume The rens of government trampe
upon the constitution, and overrun the States, dispense
their legislatures and threaten ndscrmnate death 10 all
who should offer resistance 10 his usurpaton would not
this psO facO remit every State which should oppose
despotsm absolute and niGultous back TO its original
sovereignty II Virginia. or New York, or Georgia,
should be the resisting State, would ii be contended
for moment that she rebel, revoIted province
Who would deny that she had the perfect right from the
very moment of the destruction OF the federal consttu
ton, TO form any alliance with any other power, which
she might deem necessary for her security and saie
Where would be found the right of the usupes
plain wage against the government thus contract
Ing with such State Is not the of Texas exactly
parallels
But at the time of annexation Texas independent,
not only de jure but de tdcto On the 2ls of April
1885, she INDICATED her Independence by her valo and
her arms, on the pains OF San Jaclno. She oapufei
Santa Anna and his army amounting to four thousand
men, prisoners OF war and on the 26th entered INTO a
solemn convention, in which Mexico acknowledged the
Independence of Texas and fixed the Rio Grande as her
western boundary. am aware that the validity OF tbs
treaty denied that it very after lis conclu-
occasion TO meet the objections urged against II in
another branch OF this subject, let suffice here 10 re
mark, that from that time down TO the day of annexation
she successfully resisted every effort the part of Mex
leo at reconquest, and expelled her forces beyond the
Rio Granie that the United States acknowledged her IN
dependence in 1885, and England France, and Other
European powers in quick successlon initiated
ample The honorable senator from Massachusetts
Mr. WEBSTER then Secretary of State in despatch to
our minister in Mexico, da'ei July s, 1912, said:
From the time OF battle of San Jacint1, in April
1896, the present moment Texas has exhb the
email signs of national Independence Mexico herself
and win quite as much stability OF government. Pfact
cay free and independent, acknowledged political
sovereignty by the principal powers OF 'e wodd no hos
tile finding in her territory for years
nd 1
further atemp 10 re establish her own authority that
rrrtory. cannot bur be surprising dud Mr. dc Bocane
(the Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs PLAN
ns that, Tor that whole period, ciuzsns OF the uneo
Texas and supplying them with vessels ammunltion, and
money, if the war for the reduction OF the province O
success prevented by influences from abroad"
Ii seems to me- therefore, that no candid mind
sist the conclusion, from this evidence that AZ the lime
Of xaton, Texas de jure and de tdcto indie
pendent, sovereign State that she had perfect right
enter and we 10 receive her. into this Union Mexico
therefore, was wholly unjnshable in suspending dplo
matte relations and assuming attitude of hostility To-
wards the United States in consequence OF annexation.
This was her first step towards war with this republic
il was taken voluntarily by her, and without just provo
cation.
Now, was ii in the power of the United States to settle
the matters of misunderstanding with Mexico by peace
full negotiation? think not. On the 18th OF October,
lS45 Mr. Black, consul of the United States in Mexico
in pursuance of instructions from the President address
ed 10 Mr. Pena Pena then Secretary OF Foreign Affairs
note, in which, in behalf of his government, he made
CAT the time of the suspension of the diplomatic relations
between the countries, General Almon,e assured
of the desire felt by the President adjust amcaby every
OF complaint between the governments and TO cult
the kindest and most friendly relations between the
sister republics He still continues to be animated by the
sentiments He desires that all existing differences
should be terminated amcaby by negotiation, and not by
the sword.
Actuaed by these sentiments the President has direct
ed instruct you, in the absence OF diplomatic
agent in Mexico TO ascertain from the Mexican govern
ted States, nrusted with fall power to adjust all the ques
lions in dispute between the two governments Should the
be in the Affirmative, such envoy viii be lmme
dateiy despatched TO Mexico
On the 18th Of October, 1915, Mr. Peha Pena, in be.
half of the Mexican government, made the following
reply:
In answer have to say you that although the Mex
lean deeply injured BY the United States, through
the committed 10y them IN the department OF Texas,
receive the commissioner of the United States who may
come this capital with full power from bis government
settle the present dispute peaceful reasonable and
honorable manner"
"Wha my government requires above all things is, that
the mission OF the commissioner of the United States, and
his reception by u.s. should appear to be always absolutely
thus, Mr.. Consul while making known to your government
the deposition on the par OF that OF Mexico 10 receive me
commissioners, you should upon ~ as
the previous recall ote whole naval force now lying IN
ghi OF our port Of vera Cruz It's presence Would
would Justly subject the United States 10 the impuiaon Of
conradclng, by acts the vehement desire OF concaton
Words ~osd,. an" ''''"'''D'F "l''' p'''''' w ~ y
In pursuance of this suggestion, the President with
drew our naval force from the port, and sent Mr. Sldel
to Mexico with fuN poWer to adjust oil The questions IN
dispute y and on the Sh of December lsl5, he addressed
note to Mr. Pena Pena, advising him OF his arrival,
and the object OF his mission But, strange to say the
Mexican government refused to receive HIM.
AT this period, Mexico on the eve OF one OF her
frequent revolutions. Gen Herrera was President; but
in few days he forced to surrender the helm OF
government to Paredes Mr. Sldell in due time, offered
himself to the new administration, hopng that change
of rulers might produce change OF policy. But he was
again rejected and government accused by Mr. Cas-.
llo, the Secretary of Foreign Affairs OF aidethy-
of outrage upon and contempt Of TIE government Of Neg
icnof despoHtag her of her territory, by the REPRoBA'
TED MEANS OF VIOLENCE AND FRAUD. And the only pre-
text which her Secretary Foreign Relations urged in
defence of the peridy of his government was the
dent minister, and ga COMMISSIONER 10 seihe ne queS-
ton of boundary" But could she justify herself by re
sorting iespcaDle suberluSe Our proposition 10
her was TO recere ENJOY from he United States, m
trusted Nth full polBer TO settle oil the questions IA disPWc
beyee, p tco Her reply was that she was
disposed 10 reeetue fhe eor,ssoner 9, u.e od olaeS
,to MAJ come 10 ,s capital eIco) ph JtH po0er IRON
ms government TO settle The present dispute IN peaw'
reqSondbe and honorable manner have read OF gov
ernments taking exception TO the representative oil an
other because he in lower capacity than she eX-
peced or considered his rank unworthy her own dignity
in e scale of But this is the hrst instance
have ever known of representative beng rejected be-
cause his grade was too high According to all fair IN
depreciation of language, proposition was accepted IN
the sense IN which IT was made; ana II lhe leIs were
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Mr.. Sdel with more power than
vas agree able her-shc should have male known al
the time. Not having done So she cannot nope 10 eS-
cape the condemnation of mankind
| Here, them was distinct and deliberate TeluSa py
Mexico 10 settle by negotiation the matters IN dispute be
| t,vp he