Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-05-13

mens Of Mexico, Central America Colombia and SO on had
succeeded in establishing their independence and these nte
resting and important events the subject Of conversation
between Mr.. Monroe aud Mr. Adams. Mr.. Monroe asked
him what duty indicated The United States by the
of these gratifying changes in the aspect Of affairs upon
this continent Mr. Adams replied that il would be proper
occasion which to announce this principle the world
He requested by Mr.. Monroe to reduce il to writing
Next day Mr. Adams returned to President Monroe that de-
caraon, which, with possibly few slight verbal alterations,
incorporated In the message Was meaningless No,
he replied was fraught with meaning and intended
vey all that expresses and Mr. Adams added that neither
the Senator from South Carolina nor any other member Of the
Cabinet heard of Il until he heard 1t read in the message.
asked did it that should appeal to arms No
the repy that when attempt OF this kind made,
should first resort to negotiations and exhaust il and neeoa
ton having failed would then be time 70 consider the ques
ton Of peace and war which would depend entirely upon the
Importance Of the object
The declaration officially communicated the ambas-
sailors Of the various European Powers represented here The
English minister instantly protested against it. The other
European ministers silently acquesced with the exception Of
the Russian ambassador who took 1t with quasi protest.
announcing his intention Of communicating the Emperor
for Instructions but the opinion of the emperor
turned Now, have the authority Of that venerable man
making this statement, which committed to paper on the
evening Of the day which had the interview shows
that Mr.. Monroe and Mr. Adams something of that
character, whether Others any thing think 1t
presents principle upon which alone would be willing
place myself the present occasion withdraw the appeal
to humanity altogether and take higher ground Let
say to the people Of Yncaan that will will pre-
you from desruconwe will prevent the seizure Of
your territory by any foreign Power.
have spoken at greater LENGTH sir than designed, but
situated in relation to the before the Senate,
could well have said less Thanking the Senate for the
kindness with which il has heard me- conclude by impong
you to act speedily if you act at all.
Mr. CLAYTON. desire very briefly to state the reasons
why cannot vote for the BILL II goes beyond the
mendaiion Of the President understand it, He does
propose take military possession Of the province Yucatan
required at other points, to relieve the white inhabitants from
the which is waged against them on the coast.
Mr.. HANNEGAN. The Senator will acknowledge that
it is not my habit 10 interrupt gentleman when he is adj
dressing the Senate, but beg that he will allow read
| an extract from the Presidents message.
Mr. CLAYTON. have the message before me, but
shall be very happy to allow the Senator to read any
from it.
Mr.. HANNEGAN. / am under obligations to the cour-
esy Of the honorable Senator. The President says
Whlst still considering Yucaan portion Of Mexico,
if had troops spare for this purpose would deem
proper during the continuance of the with Mexico
occupy and hold military possession OF her territory and
defend the white inhabitants against the ncusons Of the In
dians in the same that We have employed troops
other States of the Mexican republic in
pcg the attacks OF the inhabitants who have
maintained their neutrality in the war;
Mr. CLAYTON. The President adds:
But unortunately present without serious
danger withdraw forces from other portions the Mex-
territory in occupation, and send them Yucca
All that be done under existing circumstances is
points, afford them relief But it is be expected that
any adequate protection thus be afforded the
tons OF such naval forces must OF necessity be confined the
coast"
do not them understand the President as being at all
sponsbe for this BILL He has recommended it, He has
said that during the continuance of the with Mexico
cannot the roop but he could spare them he would
take military possession Of this of other Mexican provinces
and he would hold it how long Why, during the connu-
of the with Mexico The President has pro-
posed retain possession Yucaan hour longer than the
continuance of the contest between and Mexico But
what does the bill propose To take military possession and
retain it indefinitely My honorable friend from Indiana says
for his part he would 60 still further and he says he pre-
pared for the permanent annexation Of Yucaan to the United
States Ipropose to restrict myself however, the bill itself
and ask the Senate Of the United States whether they
prepared TO take military possession of this province part
Mexico and hold i for indefinite PERIOD after the
shall have ceased ,
Mr. HANNEGAN. The message says Temporary oc.
cupation."
Mr. CLAYTON. That is true. What does il mean ! How
long is the occupation last Why Just long you
please The gentleman does not propose any limitation
ALL the time during which this occupation is TO continue
The first question which meets me, and think will
Others is this How does this bill consist with the treaty
puaons which have recently offered TO Mexico de-
to know from any of the gentlemen who support this BILL
who have minated desire to support IL how they do
consistently with these treaty stpuatons' suppose
liberty say that have offered boundary line
Mexico, and pledged ourselves by treaty that should be for
the boundary between Mexico and the United States
Now Yucatan H. as the President says in his message
this a part of Mexico. We have recognised
her Independence Like many Of the other Mexican States
she has been occasionally in state of revolution But there
be doubt that IL treaty peace should be finally made
between this country and Mexico Mexico would her
empire that State. is claimed by her that she has
relinqushed her title 10 Yucatan and presume she
will relnquish it, Again, have stipulated, also, a
declaring that this shall be the boundary line between
and Mexico that after certain period shall withdraw
troops from every part Of that republic Ycths bill proposes
without references the continuance Of the war; to take and
bold military possession Of Of the most important provinces
Of Mexico. II seems me, with all Difference the honor
able chairman Of the Committee Foreign Relations, that
this bill violates the treaty in both particulars first in refer
to the line and secondly, in respect TO removal Of
the troops.
Again. it 10 me- that this is most unfortunate time
make proposition for the military occupation Of any por
ton of Mexico fear the effect Of IT, II is said that the
Mexican Congress about to assemble at Querearo and
have strong hopes that that Congress will ra the treaty be-
and MEXICO Now, il at the first moment after that
Congress shall assemble they learn that there is bill actually
pending before the Congress Of the United States which has
passed branch Of that Congress- whose provisions are
directly in conflict with the solemn spustons Of the very
treaty which they asked TO make with us, that provides
that TO take and hold Of their most important pro-
Sinces, put Il 70 honorable gentlemen what will be the
opinion which thst Congress will entertain Of good faith
Will they NOT believe, notwithstanding oil your professions
that you acting from principles Of humanity alone, that
your real object In mixing this whole movement has been to
violate the treaty. disregard It's provisions and that you
stand ready he slightest petext cast to the winds
10 acquire more Mexican territory
Mr.. JOHNSON, az Maryland, Gin his seat Then there