The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-17
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The New \ Ork Herald publishes two dispatches
from Mr.. Cass to Mr.. Forsyth, United States Min
lister to Mexico, in relation to the forced loan, and
to the closing of the American Legation. In the
despatch dated June 23d, 1888 Mr. Cass says OF the
forced loan
The actual condition of Mexico, independent of
any other consideration, should have prevented
this attempt to raise revenue for temporary and
special purpose, from the citizens of other coun-
tries temporarily in Mexico. That republic is with |
out any recognized government, exerting an au- |
thority the whole country. The government |
of General Zuoaga is restricted to but portion OF
it, while the rest of the country, comprising posi-
bly, majority of the States, is in open opposition
to this government, and is in arms against it. The
government of the capital cannot extend protec-
ton out of the territory occupied by 1t, and 1t Is
unjust and untriendly to other Powers to require
their citizens bear only their just proportion
of the regular taxes, but also of contributions as
sessed to raise the means to carry on bcliigerent
operations. 1t is known that a large amount OF
property is now detained at Vera Cruz, of which
doubt considerable proportion belongs to
American citizens, and is destined for interior con-
sumption in Mexico. The principle Of this contri-
button would operate with great injustice In these
The government at the capital assesses It's
demand upon each individual, not upon the proper
ty he holds within its jurisdiction, but upon the
| whole amount Of his property, wherever situated
| and in the meantime each of the other local and
contendng governments may assume the same pow
| err, and thus subject foreigners to enormous eNac-
| tions. You will state to the government OF Gener-
al Zuloaga these views Of the United States, and
/
| these assessments as unjust to citizens
| You will make known to the Mexican govern
| ment the expectation of the President, that this
matter will be no further acted till the question
of its bearing upon the rights of the United States
| has been fully investigated here.
The conduct of the Mexican government in rela-
ton claims of American citizens for injuries done
to their persons and property. has heretofore gtre
Just of complaint to the government Of the I'M
tel States; has any evidence get been Furnished ty
the Mexican government Of adisposition to satisfy me
Just demands arising ont Of these tlHrtes, ana an
many instances ouroges committed an the most ran
ton
enclose A copy of a letter | addressed, on the
18th instant, to the Secretary of the Navy, and OF
his answer, by which you will see the measures
which are about to be adopted in regard to one
of these acts of injustice and violence-the seiz-
ure of Mr.. Jesus Ainsa, and his Imprisonment at
Guavmas -
You will acouaint the Mexican government of the
determination of this government to take all proper
measures to release that person For this purpose
the steam frigate Saranac will visit Guayi ant
it is earnestly hoped, that If the authority OF zen
Zuloaga extends to that place, 1T will be exercised
by taking such measures will obviate the neces
sitv of the interference of Commodore Long. II
would be gratifying to the President il you wer
S enabled to anticipate the object of Commodore
4 Longs visit, bv forwarding to Guavmas the assn
- RANGES of a favorable termination of your effort
K in behalf of Mr.. Ainsa before the arrival OF tn
a | Saranac. 49,
= In respect to this general subject, you will civ
- the Mexican government distinctly to understand
that if outrages of this nature not discontinued
and ample satisfaction made for those already com
mitted the United States will not hesitate to inter
pose efficiently and obtain hat justice Tor Their CIT
&c zcns which Mexico ought to render, but which
Is pertinaciously withheld
? In a despatch, dated July Is, Mr.. Cass says:
.. have had a full conversation with the Attorne
General on the subject of the contribution asseSSe
al upon American citizens by the Mexican govern
n ment And while neither he nor myself consider
- it forced loan within the terms of the tenth art
III Gle of the treaty between Great Britain and Mex
he co. the benefits of which secured by our treat
m to American citizens, vet have nothing to retra
in my despatch upon this subject, nor to change !
Ss to the unjust and unriendly character OF this III
e. position. The views therein presented are entre
or concurred in by the Attorney General and full
maintained. This system of extraordinary taXatit
to which foreigners temporarily residing In Mexlc
or are subject, is out of all reasonable proportion
ho the protection afforded to them.
In your letter of June 10, you advise the depar
by ment that for the reasons stated, You were abo
he to inform the Minister of Foreign Affairs that Il
I'm diplomatic relations between the legation OF u
" United States and the Mexican government won
ey be suspended until the pleasure of this governme
O. should be made known to you; and in your dc
-, patch. Just received, you announce that this d
do termination had been carried into effect, and "
an nclose copy of your note to the Minister OF FC
ED eign Relations, making known to him that I'll
- suspension would take place from the day OF
''F date.
ri The President sanctions the measure YOU ha
TO adopted, and will not instruct you to renew the
, latons thus broken Off but directs You to withdra
e the legation of the United States from that rcpu
Ca lic
ION Your action upon this occasion, and the circu
stances attending it, have led the President to CO
de- slider the condition of Mexico and the state of
ess relations with that country. Both are equally
,ev satisfactory.
ny The government OF the capital has neglected
ley Just complaints of the United States and cvinc
on no disposition whatever to redress the injuries I'll
an have been committed upon the persons and pr
=" perty of citizens. Your previous efforts up
1gs this subject have failed and the reports recered r
i'd you Indicate itHic expectation Of taro'"bIe cha"
"a till the United States, to adapt yo"r O,cn iomg"d
hu shall gre striking cridence Of their cW and ro~er
mn protect their citizens.
inc Immediately after the receipt of this dcspat
e YOU will communicate this decision to the MeXit
nPt government and request the necessary passpo
or for yourself and your suit You will proceed
-es Vera Cruz, where an armed steamer has been
dered to repair and await your arrival. She
san convey yourself and your family and secretary
not such convenient port in the United States as
,,.o NAV Indicate