The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-02-11

the fact but do so al the instance of the from
Delaware and IT is perhaps just 10 him. and Jusl 70 'ne
senator alluded TO upon the other side oil e chaoei
that should stale that there seeking OF any conn
dental communication with the senator from Delaware
and there could have been none ne document was
handed TO the senator my presence and my attention.
together with that OF two three oher senators near
called to the matter II was IN open Senate, and
Mr. FOOTE made an inquiry to the meaning OF tin
senator's remarks, nearly as could be understood by
Mr. DAYTON. do no, say in the senator's presence
say that was in my seat at the time the document
handed to the senator from Delaware public open
sion There could have been no confidence about it
Immediately after his attention called TO il, the
aor who had given it to him requested those around me-
and among others requested 10 take the document as
the senator from Delaware should have locke
it over, and how the given there would strike
me, as TO their conformity with the treaty II was then
question OF general examination this side OF the cham
Der; and II mistake not members upon The other side
OF the chamber not entirely excluded from this ex-
animation
Mr. FOOTE beg leave TO say, so far | am
cerned, took part in any conference in relation to
this matter although perhaps saw as much OF what was
going on, the period alluded TO by the senator from
New JERSEY between "a certain parsonage and the honor
able senator from Delaware connexon with this Pro-
tocol, as did the senator from New Jersey himself.
There phbic disclosure OF particulars made at
that time by the parties concerned, but the whole pro-
ceeding went quietly and privately possible
for transaction Of that nature to proceed.
TO be- to his Mr. PIssaen
in my judgment entitled to- aud much more also to the
fac, Of its being brought to the notice Of the public
Mr. FOOTE. Ii The senator from Maine will allow
me, wish to ask him if he justes the manner in which
Mr.. BRADBURY. If the honorable senator had wait
make, his inquiry would have been unnecessary was
about 10 say that regard this Protocol paper proper
TO see the light. and one that will bear examination.
knew nothing in regard to until the resolutions
offered in the House upon the subject. then examined
the treaty, the amendments made 10 it, and the PROTOCOL
and could see nothing in the paper which was not
he knOW-nOthinu w
to justify the conclusions that have been drawn and
the charges that have been made was known TO the
Senate when the treaty under consideration that the
amendments made here might not be understood by the
Mexican gOvernment-that the striking out of of the
articles would he liable TO Misrepresentation by that govern
ment, unless the reasons for the amendments, and the
ground upon which they were made, should be explained
recoec that il was then suggested in conversation that
the resolution ratification should be prefaced by pream
BILE explanatory of the for the amendments made
Another course adopted commissioner Sc
lected from this body. who acquainted with the
feelings OF the Senate upon the subject, and would be
able to make full and clear explanation of the views
that entertained in regard TO the articles of the
treaty in which change had been made. He was una
bic to proceed his mission account OF sudden in
disposition, and then selection made of a distn-
gushed member of the cabinet whose situation enabled
him to understand the views of government. For
what purpose these selections made! Was it mere
ly to bear the treaty to Mexico, and present it there
for ratification by that government Would such
lection have been necessary il that the only pur
pose 1t was expected that the commissioners would
explain TO the Mexican government the changes that had
been made in the treaty by the amendments and the
sons for those amendments The great and leading
change made in The treaty, was in striking out the
10Th article. That article, in the original treaty, re-
lated only to lands in the ceded territories, but
10 lands in the State of Texas, in regard to which
the government of the United States had nothing do
and could exercise no control over provided not only
for grants that valid but extended those condi
tona grants which had become forfeited by the nom
performance of the conditions and proposed allow the
IN as ns
the terms OF the grants required settlement and occupa
ton Of the land for period of years. the 10th article
stipulated that the grantees might revive the title by
cupaton for like period after The exchange of rat6ca-
ton OF the treaty.
By striking out,he article the Mexican government might
have feared that the intention TO all grants
whatever made by that government. 1t highly
proper that the commissioners should explain what
TO land in the territories that had been given The Pro-
tocol undertakes to do this lays down the principles
of law which govern such cases If the language of
the Protocol on this point inserted in the treaty,
and made part of it, it would not, contend. make the
slightest difference in regard to the grants made by Mexs,
CO. we take our ltle by treaty. not BY conques and
alluded to the subject or not. | will read merely this
portion Of the Protocol:
I'D The American .n govsrnmsnt by expressing the
WAY nsend annn the Ean,. land, made by Mexico
suppression OF this article of the treaty the legal
value which they possess and the may
their legitimate titles TO be Acknowledged before the Aer
.sContormsbly of the United States legitimate
Existing in DE are ioss Which E
giimae titles under the Mexican law in California and
New Mexico, the 18th of May 1886 Texas NJ
to the "a OF March, 1886"
Mr.. CLAYTON. Does the honorable senator propose
to go into discussion of the whole subject whether the
Protocol is in accordance with the treaty not, upon
mere motion 10 print these paPers'
MIR BRADBURY / do not propose to go into gene
raj discussion of this subect-no at all. ] adverted
for moment for the purpose of showing the character
OF this ProOcOl-that it 10 have been misappre
hended, and that il is a paper which ought be spread
before the public will be that does not nullfy
the amendments made by the Senate.
Mr.. BADGER. Unless it is the wish of the Senate at
this particular stage of the question: 60 into the debate
upon the treaty any part OF il entirely of order
would suggest to the senator that the proper time for
debate will after this shall have been referred to
committee and reported upon to the Senate.
Mr.. CLAYTON L will not call the senator from
Maine (Mr. BRADBrRY TO order, but desire suggest
that any public discussion upon this matter may perhaps
seriously embarrass hereafter desire TO make this
suggestion in friendly spirit think that the senator
himself will upon reflection that is very improper
ment publish the whole world in advance what we
think upon this matter hope the senator will orbear
any discussion upon the main question.
Mr.. FOOTE. Several senators on the other side of
the chamber to understand me having been in
clned to cast upon them in connection with this
proceeding and in justice to them, therefore, feel
bound in fankness to confess that receiving the nfor
nation upon which they have acted in imposing a
manner and from high democratic source it would
Than they have done in the prosecution OF this inquiry
:, Mr. BRADBURY. do not propose to go fully into the
discussion OF this question. l.
Mr. MANGUM. | raise n point OF order whether