The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-05-03

thing thererom, all being ruined and destroyed The
government cannot support the immense number OF
troops which il needs; has arms munitions to
give them, all having been exhausted; has 1t the
means of buying them abroad In fine sir, the country
is falling 10 and its white population the point OF
being exngushe1 by the sayages unless II should re-
ceve the sympathy protection, and support of civilized
nations
The people of Yucatan canno, allow themselves TO be
murdered and destroyed, without employing every means
in their reach 10 avoid H. They must, therefore, appeal
foreign power ling, in their favor the rights
OF humanity and the sympathy which an enlightened and
civilized people should extend TO another OF the same
character And 10 what nation apply except to
the powerful republic which stands AT the head OF Amer
can civilization, which we hold in such esteem, and from
which expect 10 derive future prosperity and ad
vancemen' Mexico regards us as her enemies, and is
Frustrated BY the events OF the last year, SPAN
has noby and generously offered her aid but have
as yet made use OF it England is probably well
disposed to assist us my government has strong rea
to believe Any aid which either OF those two pow
give would be of very little importance or ex-
pense them; whilst to Yucaan would be OF infinite
value Observe WELL sir, and when you see that what
ask is not much you will be convinced thai SPAN
and England do not require greater efforts to afford them
But, in addition to the which have presented
for applying in preference to the United States there are
other considerations, which you will allow to explain
concisely There is declaration, made by Mr. Monroe,
President of the United States in his message 10 the ess
lave body in December, 1923, establishing that the Amer
lean government would regard any the part
OF the European powers to interfere In the affairs OF the
Independent nations of America, by attempting to extend
their political system those nations curious and
preiudcal to the public peace and security In the
nua addressed to Congress by the present Pres
dent Mr. Polk, in December, 1916. this same principle of
intervention by European nations is repeated and
confirmed. So that, agreeaby TO these doctrines, the
government OF the United States would oppose the inter-
vention of England or of Spain in the affairs OF Yucca
Thus If such Intervention should take place, II
is than probable that it will Yucatan would be in
voved in difficulty, and the condition of that country
would be infinitely more unfortunate than il is now be-
would be exposed the other hand to become the the
are of another since. though these doctrines of Mr.
Monroe and Mr. Polk may be declaration of the prnci
Piles of the United States, the other powers may may
not accept them, according to their own political views
and objects
Under these considerations cannot persuade myself
that the United Staes-acting, moreover, other mo-
ves noble than those of policy-w not hasten to
project their brethren in Yucatan, and redeem them from
the miserable condition in which they plunged The
ooperation-the direct Intervention, if Yucatan should
demand itwoud cost nothing to this powerful nation,
when compared with the infinite advantages which Yu
catan would derive from it.
i Although may seem lmporunae IN taking up your
time sir much longer, cannot omit TO copy here, lit
orally paragraph from the last despatch from my gov
| eminent 1t il as follows
Considering that much enthusiasm has been shown,
especially in The United Sta,es in favor Of the Greeks.
poets by dreadful those
Yucatan that the strongest symparhes
country from destruction, but 10 improve its political
don by supporting the generous views OF wise ponth-
is possible that Yucatan will receive assistance
which would lile, but would he such
Importance to save her from so terrible danger Such in
l difference would be unworthy OF civilized nations.
Sir the situation of Yucatan certainly precarous
and miserable she is reduced to the absolute necessity
of soliciting foreign aid 10 her people from extermi-
nation But in her days Of prosperity, in those days
which trust in God will return, she had an annual rev.
enue of million of dollars sufficient to cover all her ex-
enses She still has considerable public property and
lands, fertile and rich, of which she can dispose mean
hereby to say that if that country is fallen and mis-
erabe is in consequence OF the of the barbarans
peace will come, and with will be established all the
resources of the counry and all the expenses and rou-
bes which may be employed by the United States at this
time in aiding and protecting her, may be repaid
Thus, sir, conclude by asking, in the name of the
government of Yucaan and with the greatest warmth
and urgency, that assistance be given 10 that country
In arms and ammunitons of all kinds; and O. In armed
forces of such number and Of such character as this
government may think proper.
! pray the Hon. Mr. Buchanan to grant me an answer
in order TO calm the anxiety of my government and my
country. The situation of Yucaan is horrible and every
day passed in expectation of this assistance is day OF
agony and wretchedness
/ have the honor to repeat to the Hon. Mr. Buchanan
the assurances of the respect and great consideration
with which have the honor to be his most obedient
servant
i JUSTO SIERRA.
i To the Hon. j. BUCHANAN. Secretary, Sc.