The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-03-20
Headquarters ARMY OF MrxIco
Mexico, March 6, 1913

The undersigned met in the city ofNIexico on the ao
arce o yca, Ef Of fe Which Was ns w the
OF Gnadai9pe Hidaigo on the ID INST, IN which il
Immediately upon the signature of this treaty a corro.
ton shall be entered INTO between commissioner conn.,
of the United States and such may be appointed nv %
Mexican Government to the end that provisional s1 e
of hosties shall take place, and that in the n
occupied BY the said forces constitutional order NAV i
established regards the political, administrative and n
ca branches far as this shall be permitted by the gir
stances OF military occupation "H'
When having mutually exhibited and examined their
spcctye full powers which found full and sata ir e.
they agreed upon the following articles '3'
Art l. There shall be absolute and general susner;
Of arms and hostlites Throughout the whole Republic f
Mexico between the forces OF the nted States Amer
and those Of the United Mexican STATES, and conseoupt
Immediately after the publication OF this convention for E
suspension OF hoi!eS m any place or district no act "r
hostility, of kind, shall be committed BY the iofce az
either party and II any persons be guilty nf %
breach Of This article they shall be individually liable t Any
tried and condemned under the laws OF "~
Art 2. The troops the United States shall not adv,r
beyond the positions already occupied by them towards aS
extend in any manner the hunts of Their present occu
shall the troops of the inited Mexican Sals ~
party freely and peaceaby they lind most T e
yenient, within the limits OF then occupation Neierpa|
ing through territory occupied by the other. ~
Art 3 All persons OF either nation not BELONGING to,b
army, may travel without molestatlon wherever Their uS
But all persons belonging 10 the cling from ,R
posts of one towards those of the other shall be aeconps
Art l. In The Federal District and in all States occuoi.a
by the American troops the collection Of all the contbS
go OF the Commander-in Chief OF sad forces, due or %
coming due for the months OF February and March haI6
suspended until the expiration OF tins and un
the by the Mexican Government OF lie tIeatg W
peace signed on the I'd INST al such contributions o thu
entirely RENTED But the gaming houses Iion@
shops, and places OF pub lie amusement shall continue to %
collected each place occupied by the AnanaH
troops, until the exchange, OF the aticaons of the treaty
without prejudice to the rights OF the municipal aubon
Art s. Wl'h view to the establishment of eopsitaI
nonal ORDER as regards le political administrative and m
American forces, the citizens OF the Mexican Republic a
be free exercise all their political rights eectng and ill.,
belong to the territorial divisions fixed by the Mexican laws
and Constitution. The American AUTHORITIES viii respect
elected, who held such by the Mexican Government
And in like manner will be considered those civil appoint
Art. o. Whenever election to be held any town q,
place occupied by the American troops upon due noics
the whole of his force CT the limits OF such town or pa
and there remain with them, until after the hour which
place only the force necessary for the security of his bar
racks, hospitals, stores and quarters.
And person belonging to the American amy, shall bV
any any consideration attempt ostruch OF H.
terere with any elections in order that they may be con-
troops shall retire within the walls of the Notifications and
there remain until the elections are concluded,
Art. Z. The Mexican authorities whether general State
Municipal, shall have full liberty TO establish and coec
in the places occupied by the American troops all sg
appoint all ofcefs and agents necessary Tor The purpose
to dispose OF such revenues as they think fit without
uepng from this stipulation all duties collected the custom
houses all internal duties transit, and those collected on
the precious metals IN the places occupied.
But if the Mexican Government desire to restahlih the
Tobacco monopoly, 1t shall sye public notice Of its nen
ton, in order that the holders OF that article may have time
to dispose OF it. Nor shall tax be laid any be-
Art g. In all places Of the Mexican Republic the revenue
and administrations Of the Postotce shall be restabsh
lie stages, horses mules aud other OF transportation
shall receive the protection OF the forces OF both parties and
appointed in conformity with the law, by the Mexican Co.
Art Should there be any stock or deposit of Tobacco
belonging to the Mexican Government to that OF any Of
and o With a ey pa se 9esu aeu By s @
may be freely taken possession OF by the Mexican Govern
ment end transported IN such manner, and 10 such places
may suit its convenience.
Art 10 Immediately after the publication Of this Convex
ton, all PUBLIC OFFICES not IN the occupation OF the American
troops and all archives utensils and furniture spch offices
shall be delivered up to civil officers OF the General or State
and as soon as other convenient places can
III converts of nuns colleges for education public ha,gi
ais and other buildings for charitable purposesha be m
Art H. In all places occupied by The American traeps
he Federal and State Courts of Justice and civil hnnabO
very grade enter freely and without any interruption
With the Mexican law Nor will The American military IL
,una, civil tribunals created by their auhury taks
ognizance Of interfere in any matter udess
'erson belonging TO the American army be originally qparT
" the interest OF the American Government army he
erned in which cases the jurisdiction shall remain in them
md the Mexican tribunals recognized and TO be- scte M
American army shall be those designated ms legal by the
he nroner authortv nj tho Nevic,n 5sanar 81 60 e.
ernmens respectively
Art L. In the Federal District there NAV he orap2p and
ned force of 500 men of police or national rnanI 10
preserve order and maintain noioe--and in o ar -, AEON
lied by the American forces the commanders Thereof agI The
Mexican civil authorities shall agree unnn the psahshert
# a convenient force for similar purposes
Art H. In future heeioofein all the places occupied
IeNrans or foreigners resident in Mexico shall ENJOY the
rejection OF person and property guaranteed by the Cons
uon and laws OF the Republicand has heretofore been
one, all supplies taken Tor the American Army shul le
and for at fair prices
Art a. The commanding officers of the American forces
II the northern frontier Of Mexico shall use ali their luln
TO prevent the ncusions of savage into the Mexican
arriioy, and the robbery and treafment of the ina
ants And the Mexican forces may assemble oppose and
ursue sad Indians even within the lines occupied BY The
american troops without being considered infringing
royisIons OF this convention.
ltherto the temples and free exercise If ha al;nn f a
eope OF the Mexican Republic in public and pivae-and
ufc property shall be subject only such laws as were
existence or may he passed blythe Mexican Government
AL 10. any body OF armed men be assembled IN any
art OF the Mexican republic with a view OF committing
oSiles not authorized BY either Government it shah be
~ GUY u eithcr or pom OF the contracting partei to
2poSe ana dSerse such body, without considering those
no compose II as having forfeited the protection Of the
Ma o haiolS unless they have been guilty of robbery
lnde
Traction Of this n'eniion;