The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-05-31


hera are TO ntepose by force of arms, if need be- and
eeoy become involved in the fate OF all these coun-
'nsS 81 ought we set such precedent No The first
- ~ haion Is to itself, and that is the pre-
emihenuy with the United States They owe high duty
~ % pursue line of policy which will Sc
system will he ~ fne success of their great political
ys'em WI" oe Oh INFINITELY service to mank ind than
Inc securing OF the ascendency of the white race in The
s Sou, posen q this continent however important
such course be entered upon as that racomnandd -
the message OF the President fear that sooner or later
he runs OF our government will be added those which
nave faIen within the last few months, But while
see the greatest reason for caution, think that this goy
eminent upon all occasions ought give encouragement
and counenance, as far il can with safety to he n
tendency of tho White racetha it ought to Be The ruar
dian OF the civilization, progress and liberty of this con-
nent reference to those portions of it where they are
should we ever give them military aid but for ease To
Justify that, ii must be extraordinary one and to be
judged OF by Its intrinsic merits, and not governed by
have said that if this be case of war between races
the white race be not responsible for il, if they have
been patriotic and courageous in their defence, it
war Of races' have examined the cas-. with all the
ghts before me- and shall the conclusion to
which have arrived. ~ A. rli- -ll 1-T-tr \
1t Is now,l believe, substantially war of aces but
was not so at the beginning 1t seems that from the be
ginning OF the government of Yucatan there have been
violent factions accompanied by disposition ON the part
OF the factions to call in the aid of the Indians and in or
der to obtain their aid voters certain promises were
made to them, which have not been we'll fulfilled Il
wond seem that in this case Of the factions,
cure the Indian vote promised the reduction of the cap
tation tax-an enormous burden which presses them to
the earth The conflict originated, is said in this wise
In the contest for power between Mendez and Barbachi
no. the partisans Of the former about Campeachy made
proposals TO the Indians to reduce the capitaton tax
Mendez in consequence Of these overturee obtained the
ne got into power he did not fulfil his promises In
stead OF removing the taxes he enforced their collection
ngdy which produced some disturbance 1t seems, FUR
ner-for THIS is an inference rather thaR statement
that the question of the between the United States
ana MexcS entered into the quarrel and that Barba
the side of neutrality which prepondcrated Il would
also SEEM that the Indian resistance was at first feeble
In the midst OF the conflicts of the contendng factions il
as to occasion alarm and consternaion There has been
almost no display whatever Of courage the Of tie
Ss %b aae little Evidence
to weaken, my sympathies Were the case confined
to the male population should have little or none.
wretched condition, on the score of humanity. de-
mands interference. | may add that there is some
information inducing the belief that it is NOT alto
power and such has been the violence of faction that
large portion of the forces of Mendez has ithdaWn
from the army on the change in the government will
said before that the intelligence brought By late rrEs
at New Orleans establishes beyond all controversy that
ENGLAND has not sss1 s@ess: !. the affair
ed by Indians; that the city last captured is not
than hundred miles distant from that settlement and
that despatch had been sent for add Ona troops from
Jamaica. This apprehension of attack had resulted
from the British settlement having sent down few yes
sells the of Yucatan to pick up the miserable
fugitves If there had been any suspicion the con-
duct OF that settlement or British subjects in that quarter
these facts ought to put an end to them forever
How far ought go, then on the score of human-
ty? am OF the opinion that all the naval force which
can spare should be sent relieve these helpless peo
pie, and that we should supply food and ramen for their
present necessities and convey them wheesoever they
desire-to Cuba elsewhere. In word, we should do
all that humanity requires But cannot agree to carry
omit IL of thon
dent to use the army and navy to take military occupation
of the country No considerations Of humanity, or OF
my opinions the adoption Of such Of policy Il is
now clear that the white population, including the
ed race Frustrated and feeble and the Indians 80
permanent ascendency Of the former We can, Doubtless
by force subject the Indians. and rensate the whites
power but the moment that we Withdraw. the former
engaged in this work. Now am not willing 10 incur
the danger and the cost of maintaining the ascendency
of the whites not willing to have this task, which
does not belong to us, assumed by our government
come now to the amendment of the senator from
Mississippi, Mr. DAvIs] AS between the bill and the
amendment | prefer the bill. They both propose the
thing 1t true the amendment says only that the
President shall have the power without prescribing what
the President is to do with it, But the President has told
put in the amendment His object is to take mill
tary occupation OF Yucatanempoary to be sure, but
it must end in permanent occupation. Now, would
rather do that with sanction directly which the
President proposes to do, than under the of this
amendment. Nor am reconciled to the amendment BY
the preamble offered by the senator from Alabama. I
think the senator had all the documents when
he offered that preamble 1t does not reach the case II
presupposcs obligation the part of the government
of the United States defend the white race there be-
cause had crippled Mexico that she could not az
ford them protection; believe state the substance Of
the preamble correctly. T.35
Mr. LEWIS assented as
Mr.. CALHOUN. The case is very different from what
the preamble supposes. Yucatan does not look to Mex
leo for protection On the contrary, they are more
alarmed at the danger they have to fear from Mexico
they assumed position Of neutrality Or as they say OF
Independence They thereby became traitors nthe eyes
OF Mexico and no doubt they will be held responsible MS
such. Hence we Mr. Sierra makes strong remon.
STRANGE against the treaty with Mexico Nav, he g0es
so far as to say that matter OF good faith the UHed
States should not permit Yucatan to be sacrificed There
has been, in my opinion, good deal of msmanagement
in reference to this whole affair The people of Yu.
caan recognised neutras not just as suited
ton of revenue concerned they were not heu-
tral as far the importation of arms into the coun.
try was concerned they were treated belllgerents
aud the made contraband of war. lest they
should be transferred to Mexico The effect has been
this and they complain of it--that they have been
kept destitute of and means whereby to defend
themselves in this contest On reviewing the whole
case however, think that the white population of Yu-
catan have, in great measure, themselves to blame
The factious conhics-ferce and maniacal-in which
they have been engaged to the last have involved them
in these rghtful calamtes But the ADM are
not wholly irresponsible They knew that Mendez had
declared neutrality, if not Independence, and approved o
it. They beheld the progress of those lndanss They
witnessed their devasaiions and instead of Interfering Ia