The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-04-22
Our relations with Mexico.

The oues,on for the study OF the American statesman
is the condition and destiny of the republic Of Mexico
With no other country the United States SO intimately
and vitality related BY the policy OF other govern
mept can their welfare be SO Immediately and essentially
affected For good or evil, the fortunes OF the two
nations are linked together by the closest ties, and
the influence Of each upon the destiny OF The other
must, in large measure, determine its ultimate fate
The relations subssting between the two republics OF
North America are analogous 10 those which bind the
neghboring nations OF Europe into common system CT
mutual and dependent interests This country will feel
the influence of stable peace in Mexico, and would
suffer from the ravages of disorder and violence among
nation which from the proximity OF its position must sen
sby affect us by lis internal commissions In the foreign
pocy of the Mexican government interest is still more
vital and apparent The treaties which che may con-
cude the ALLIANCES which she may contract and the diff
cues in which she may be involved all subjects OF
legitimate and essential concern TO the United States 1t
is not strange then, that the thoughtful and sagacious
statesman should reflect much and anxiously on the
condition and prospects of the Mexican republic
The policy of peace is the obvious interest both oil
Mexico and the United States Transatlantic monarch
lists may denounce the graspng and aggressive proPen
sites Of the American democracy, and Mexican dema
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"northern babarians but for all that it is the earnest
wish and purpose oil this government to cement cordial
alliance with its sister republic, and contribute by all
legitimate to its progress and prosperity why
should no, Mexico and the United States march hand in
hand and with equal strides in The OF civilization
and liberty There is no necessary anagonsm of inter
est and no tradition of natural hostility, between the two
countries On the contrary, The interests oil both
n. h.,r riy,Ir and ant firms
only serve TO eard their progress and bring scandal
republican government f.
If the friendly relations of the two countries should
be interrupted the unfortunate event will not be In con-
sequence of the unjust action of this government.
satisfactory solution OF existing difficulties with Mexico
is sincerely sought by the government, which is prepared
10 make every reasonable sacrifice to peace. What The
designs of Mexico may be canno, be inferred from any
thing in the language conduct OF its present ruler
We read the proclamation Of Santa Anna with the hope
of discovering in its declarations some clue 10 his future
policy but in vain. Every latent purpose is disguised
in the drapery of ornate and extravagant rhetoric
Ii is possible TO deduce nauspcious inference from
the emphasis Of is appeal to the sodiers but perhaps
is only fair suppose that he conciiaes the army for
his own personal against any rebelous asprant Tor
The power which he wields. IL NAV be an unmeaning
common place; but, nevertheless, the declaration in
the conclusion OF his address of purpose 10 cultivate
friendly relations with foreign nations induces 10
hope that the President Of Mexico appreciates the true
condition of his county, and is prepared 10 maintain
policy of peace the only remedy for the disorders and
evils which he eloquently deplore, Another
with the United States would inevitably extnguish the
nationality OF Mexico, and we connot suppose Santa
Anna be insensble obvious truth or Indifferent
TO so disastrous fate. Whatever, then, may be his
disposition, canno, doubt that his policy will be
controlled by this overriding necessity The silly sug
geson that Santa Anna probably contemplaies sur
rendering the nationality OF Mexico 10 European
power is unworthy OF consideration. In the gloomiest
moments of his life he manifested an inclination
10 suicide He understands the Monroe doctrine.