The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-25
THE prcbleyn % Mexico.
10 TINE KpiToR OF TIE HERALD

When one giances az the map OF the world the
important position of the republic of Mexico is GER
tainiy apparent
Yet The known fertility of its soil-(what does il
rot produce Dts changing climate, as you ascend
ar descend towards either ocean; its immense and
unknown mineral resources, the wonder even Of the
present age, do not solve the question of poor, en-
fecbled. degraded Mexico
When Spain grasped the Western continent, and
her iron men had overrm the then broad territories
Of Mexico her system of colonial government was as
unjust as il was oppressive.
The necessities Of that age called for the precious
metals, and the Indians Of Peru and Mexico were
forced by hard and INSCRIPTIONS taskmasters tc
pour endless wealth at the feet of power. Deep
shafts wonderful excavations through solid rock
yet mock the triumphs of man and the wonder of
labor.
The race of the Spaniards became eaeminate; the
proud blood mixed with that of the Indian, until
the Indian again predominated and Mexico achieved
her independence
The result of that independence particularly
unfortunate for the growth prosperity OF the coan
Try. Military leaders sprang up like foul weeds under
the summer shower; cunning, Jealousy ana ampinon,
mixed with self esteem and Ignorance, nave caused
Mexico TO become what she is. :.
Her population has decreased 0ne-half since the
separation from old Spain; her commerce totally
tinguisked; her mines abandoned; her government a
farce for they even rob, murder, expel, and spit
upsn strangers from other countries.
But this story of wrong is but q sequence of bad
government The important question is will it ever
epdl
When the war between the United States and
Mexico terminated and the troops of the former 60
vernment abandoned the soil of the Southern repub
lie, all seemed joyful that good will and harmony
everywhere prevailed-even the women followed the
troops to the sea side, and with fearful eyes babe
them adieu.
But how is it now? The blood Of the Indian does
not change-the rancor of the race is as relentless
and bitter as ever they have the impression that
they were sold by their officers, and more particu-
lsrly by Santa Anna-that they whip the Ame
ricans two for one. Tell them that 'los Yankees
certainly take their seaports which control the
country, they win always reply, Where are your
ships ~
The tariff is one Of the greatest curses-it is
the sole method by which they keep the wheels
Of government in motion. The receipts of the Gus
toms oftentimes insufficient and very often seized
by some pronouncing party; then come extortion
contributions or stealing, &c &c.
The rich foreigners make the tariff to suit their
own wants For example, Europe furnishes almost
all the goods the ships bringing them hover off and
On the coast until some arrangements can be made
for the reduction of duties which vary from so to IS
per cent according the emptiness of the officials
pockets) from the established tariff of the country.
This is so common an occurrence that it has long
Ence ceased TO appear strange France, England
and Germany get the benefit of this system, to the
total exclusion of American commerce Except in a
very small way) and American manufactures.
How quick an Englishman would tell them, "You
change your established tariff for this Frenchman or
that \ ankee-you mnst Tx it so for me-" But as
hong scrambling Presidents and Congressman EN-
broh the United States on issues that amount TO no
thing, simply 10 keep themselves in Office so long
will Americans be kicked and culed throughout the
world.
The debt of Mexico is principally owned by the
English, and, including the Spanish debt does not
fa hort Of HrqI mill Ipa labt 10 bar
own citizens amounts TO nearly like SUN: but that
is a species Of Indebtedness Mexican never pays;
indeed, it is so long since the English received the
interest upon their claim that fears are entertained
about the principal. There is only one way for
them TO secure It, and that is by guaranty Of the
United States; and the English government have
long since opened their eyes to that fact
The Mexicans have been revolutionzing for thirty
years. They have sold more than halt their terri
tory, their credit is ruined, and they seem TO have
commenced a civil war at last, which exceeds in
cruelty anything which has ever preceded it. Ma
tions are Like men, and there can be no doubt of its
correctness--man dies, aud all governments.
At the approaching death OF the Southern repub-
lac Ca republic only In name and struggling long
in the agonies Of DEATH, something must be done.
Let examine and adopt the best plan. and, with
the history OF the past before u.s. accept the charge
which destiny brings TO our feet
Is is impossible that our laws could he, at once
extended over Mexico; yet, step by step, the soil
becomes Americanized, sister State could be ad
nitted to the galaxy on the Union.
We must assume all the legal Indebtedness OF that
republic. We must as a guaranty, take charge of
all the seapOrts, and, deducting the expenses OF
government, appropriate the surplus revenue to-
wards the payment Of that Indebtedness.
We must establish and sustain for a period. the
entire govennent-allow the people 10 elect their
own President and place beside him a commission
of liberal and intelligent Americans TO assist in the
formation Of the law aud the due performance there
Of Allow for example, 5000 troops in the city Of
Mexico, 500 at Puebla, 800 at Vera Cruz, 500 at
Guadalajara 800 at Mszatsn, 200 AT Guaymas 100 at
Acapulco and 100 at La Paz. Here you have 1000
men subject to the order of revolution
will cease, for this nucleus of foreign troops is su
Gent 20 crush out all oppositon--you will have
peace--labor will be respected aud be remuncrated
commerce will revive The United States having
the formation Of the tariff OF call il If you will the
"Proectorate Of Mexico, will certainly receive the
benefit Of the change.
The great North will send forth Tvs manufactures
its machinery and her ships-the South gathers
strength from an established government upon her
border, and wide field for her cotton-the giant
West Goats down her mighty river the produce Of her
fertile valleys. IL not only will benefit the American
Union, but civilized man.
California opened as il were a mighty ield-its
gold is everywhere What would be the result
II Mexico was securely opened 10 the world!
Nothing ia history could be a parallel: and more
than all you extend the blessings Of peace where
ruin and bloodshed now mark the EARTH
Americans must be just 70 themselves: their inte-
rest demands it-their resident brethren and the
good men Of Mexico appeal 20 them. They must
protect or enguf Mexico. Such Is the problem.
The American Settlement in the Caribbean