The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-21
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sides never hsd been suggested that either OF the two
government had claims upon tbs other, that there
citizens on Mexico.
IL Ia difficult to conceive why this convention depart
ing frols that OF the nth Apri 1890 should have en
brace1 any sneh provop why it should have s,,pu-
ted Tor Claims OF oitz ne of Mexico against the United
States, when no suca claims had even been alleged to
| exist
Upon reference OF these amendments to the govern
mens OF Mexico 1t interposed the sams evasions din
cuties and delays, which have always characterized 81,
policy towards the United States It has never yet de-
cded whether 1t would, or would not accede to them
although the subject has been repeatedly pressed
| its consideration by our ministers
RACES committed by the authorities OF Mexico on Ams
riosn citizens, which, In the opinion Of President Jack.
son, would 40 lorg ago ss February 1897 have ustded
resort to reprsals for redress yet remain wholly
unredresscd excepting only the comparatively small
amount received under tho convention of April, 1899
1t will be your duty In prudent and friendly spirit
to impress tho Mexican government with a sense OF
their great injustice towards the United States wei
by This cannot be expected to endure muoh longer,
and these claims must now speedily be adjusted Ia q
satisfactory manner. Already have the government o.
the United States too long omitted obtain redress for
| their pjursd citizens
| But in what this duty be performed con-
slstently with the amicabe spirit of your mission? Tn,
is but well known to the world that the Next
government not in a condition to ratisfy
these claims by tho msnt OF money Unless the debt
should be assumed by the government of the United
States the claimants cannot receive what justly their
DUE Fortunately the joint resolution of Congress APP
proved March lst 1915, for annexiog Texas to the
United Ststes presents the of satisfying these
claims in perfect consistency with the interests well
the honor of both republics Ii hiss this
government the adjustment of oil questions OF boun
dsry that may ari'e with other govsroments" This
question of boundary may, therefore, bs adjusted in
such manner between the two republics, to cast
the burden Of the debt due to American claimants,
their own government, whilst 1t will 90 no Injury to
| Mexico
Ia order to arrive at just conclusion this subject
necessary briefly to state what at present.
territorial rights OF the parties.
The Congress OF Texas, by the act of December TO-
1886 have dscarsdthe Rio Del Norts from its mouth
| les source, to be q boundary Of that republic
In regard to the right of Tsxa. the boundary of the
Del Norte from the mouth to the Peso there cannot it
Is apprehended be any very serious doubt It would BIS
easy to establish by the authority of eminent
rtatesmsn-at.a time, too when tho question of the
boundary OF tho province of Louisiana better un
least, the Del Norte It's western limit. Messrs Mon
roe and Pnckney In their communications Of January
70 1903 to Don Pedro Cevaos, then the Spanish Minis
tor Of Foreign Relations in the terms
that the boundaries OF that province the river Per-
dido to the east the Rio Bravo to the wertn They
say The facts and principles which justify this concu
sion are so sstfictory to our governm to con-
vince it that the United States have not a better
right to the Irlahd Of New Orleans under the
referred to- chat OF Lousiane) than they have to the
whole district Of territory which is above described
Mr.. Jefferson was at that tme President and MIR
Madison Secretary Of State and you will know how
| to appreciate their authority. In the tubssqusnt
negotiation with Cevsllo Messrs Monroe and Pinck
as far west the Del Norte Down to the yery con-
ousion of the Florida treaty the United states asserted
deeds In 1915 this government having learned that
number Of edyenturers, chiefly Frenchmen had land
Element in that vicinity, despatched George raham,
ESQ., with Instructions to warn them to dsaist. The
following Is an extract from these instructions dated
I'd June, 1885," The President wishes you to proceed
with all convenient speed to that place (Gslveston
less as Ia not improbable should in the progress
the journey learn that they have abandoned been
driven from it, Should they have removed to Msta-
gorda or any other place north Of the Rio Bravo and
within the territory claimed by the United States you
will repair thither without however exposing yourself
to DO captured by any Spanish military force. When
arrived, you will, in suitable manner make known to
the chief leader Of the your authority from
the government of the United Sates and express
surprise with which the President has possession
thus taken, without authority from the United States
CT place within their territorial limits, and upon
which lawful settlement bd made without their
under what national authority they profess act and
take care that due warning DO given TO tho whole body
that the place is within the United States, who will sui
fer no permanent settlement to be made there under
any authority other than their own"
It cannot be doubted that the Flords treaty of 22d
Louisiana within tho present limits Of Texas and the
more important now s what is the extent Of the
territorial rights which Texas has acquired by the
sword in righteous resistance to Mexico In your
gotaons with Mexico the independence of Texas must
be considered settled fact and is not to be called ia
| question.
Texas achieved her independence on IL plain CT San
Jacnto, in April, 1896, by one Of the most decisive
|
convinced the world, by her conduct and her courage
that she deserved to rank independent nation 10
use the Language Of Mr. Webster Secretary Of State in
despatch to our Minister at Mexico, dated sth July
1912: From the time of the battle Of San Jacirto In
the same external signs OF national Independence US
Mexico herself and with quite a. much stability of GO
veroment Practically free and independent; ackpow,
edged as po cs sovereg nty by the principal power
OF the wordno hostis foot finding rest within her
rtory for six or seven yeas; and Mexico hers refrain
ing for oil that period from any further attempt 10
re- establish her authority that territory
&C., sc.
Finally, on the Goth March 1915 Mexico COMMENTED
in the most solemn FORM through the intervention f
The British and French governments to acknowledge
the independence Of Texas; provided she would spu-
late not to annex herself or become to am
| try whatever.
1t may, however, be commended on tina part of Mexico
western boundary Of Texas. need not furnish you
sumsnts to oontrovert this position. You have been
perfectly familiar with the subject from the beginning
and know that the jurisdiction OF Texas has been
tended beyond that river and that representatives from
psted In the deliberations both of her Congress her
Convention Besides this portion Of the territory
embraced within the lini.s Of ancient Loulsiana
The case is different with regard 10 New Mexico
Santa Fee its capital, settled by the Spsniards
than two centuries ago. and that province has bea
since liz their possession eud that Of tho republic of
Mexico. The Texans never have conquered or taken
possession OF it, have its people ben repre-
ed ia any Of their lesaatys bli.s or
This long and narrow valley Of New Mexico, Santa
Fe Ia situated on both b2pas OF the Upper d Il NoIte
aud is BOUNDED on both sides by mountains ls is many
Mexico; and from its distance it is both difficult and
expensive TO defend the Inhabitants against the tribes
OF fierce and wariks 1avsgcs that roam the
rounding country. From this IL has suffered
verey from their In urrons Mexico must expend fer
more in defending distant possession than abe
possibly derive benefi. from continuing 10 hold It,
Besides it greatly to bs dcrredl that boundary
with Mexico should DO established la suca n man.
to preclude all future difficulties and disputes be-
tween the two republics great portion Of New Mex
90 being on this side Of the Rio Grsnde and included
within the limits already claimed by Texas may here
after, should it remain Mexican province become
subject of dispute and Of bad feeling between
those who trust destined In future to be always
friends
On the other hand IT. In busting tho boundary, tho
rovince Of New Mexico should be incu led within the
limits Of the United States this would obviate the dan
ger Of future collisions Mexico would part with
mote and detached province, the possession of which
be to her; and che would be
ieved from the trouble and expense of defending its in
habtants against the Indians Besides she would thus