The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-20

and anarchy and arc convinced that. tsr tne
principles and 'nsttlons OF cr government must operate
practically through the spanish American Mexico
cannot How her wishes in The way OF potioa rs,ran
or exercise nuen for goot over ,her spanish Ansr
Statee, 40 long the wealth and of the
Church party, backed By European Powers exist.
Hence the course reconnended % govern nan and
tho policy indicated 10 tho Presidents Message,
demonstration In behalf Of the CONSTITUTIONAL party
IN Mexico. II is not proposed 70 mako warhse dom
sraon against any party Of that republic but prevent
IL being done by others to exercise moral force the
country and It's by the presence OF our vessels Of
wherever the flags Of Spain france may seen
This necessary, even for the protection Of
and people, and no eAnetion coall b. taken TO such
While shonl3 be TINS ai,rding the necessary
projection to Americans and American commerce,
should actually and powerfully support the Mexican peo
pie In eftab b,ishDg liberal govarnnlant
II proposed aso, that while vesses Of may be
seen IN the Mexican ports Of the Gull nov occupied BY
the liberal party commissioner should be Mt u enter
into preliminary arrangements with the Juarez aimi
nistration basis for future treaty stpuians, be
concluded ratified when the liberal goyeronent may
be firmly established Such stpulgtons shonid proydc
for ths adjustment Of all pending matters dinoues
beiwecn the two rspubica and FOE tho esta osnn mt OF
such liberal commercial and other intercourse would
be io the advantage of both countries.
II s thought TO be impotic 10 open q negotiation
at present for acquiring territory. There IS actually
government in Mcxico TO treat with, and
state OF the country dare treat upon the
subject II would be instantly overtnrown. A govern.
ment in Mexico mnst be firmly established indeed before
dare cell any OF the national domain.
But what can be done and what ought % be done aud
what is likely the administration purposes TO do,
send an able man as Commissioner to Mexico: FIRST 70
adjust claims between the two countries second 81 oh
the right OF way for railroad incini,pg belt of
land on each side OF number OF leagues from some
pOnt on the Rio Grande, through the State Of Sonora
Chihuahua, 10 Guyamas on the Gulf Of California, and
necessary, Lower California third guaranty Of
perpetual right Of transit the iathmus OF Tenalno
pec and fourth, liberal commercial treaty and postal
convention which would enable the United States
the buk Of the trade which now ends ts way 70 Europe
In obtaining these the advantages would te very great
both IN commercial and poticai point Of view. The
railroad right of way through Sonora Chihuahua would
in short time virtually give to this country the govern
men Of both Of these States, would establish
bile government, and would place IN favorable posi-
ton for eventually treating for the formal acquisition Of
them, f found desirable.
Ir the meanti me IL might be- TO the interest Of both
countries for Mexico 10 ask the friendly aid OF the Unei
States protect the coormmous frontier along the line Of
Arizona and Texas against Indians and guerrilla parties
The commercial statistics OF the two countries show
that VIII the total trade between the United States and
Mexico barely amounts 10 seven millions year. tha Of
Great Britain is twenty eight millions. by yooi com
mercal treaty amount Of the present trade with Eu.
rope might be diverted 10 give the United States thirty
millions OF trade year Our soil and manufactures pro
duce every article OF consumption suited 10 the Mexican
market
BY applying the spirit Of the eighth article of tho Gads
den treaty to tho spuaions of now one with respect ~
the Ishmus Of Tchuantcpec the United States woGd at
perpetual right Of transit aud consequently
preronderatng influence IL that part Of Mexico Besides
placing us in easy and rapid communication with
Pacific States tho political Consequences would be ua
portant as tho actna acquisition Of that territory.
The effect of such c0nciaory and friendly policy
such stn.esmanlke, far seeing and lrm polcyou the
part q the United States would not only have tho happest
effects upon Mexico but would tend 10 strengthen the ad
nnstraton, and 10 divert tho public mind always active
iom local and sectional contests.
favorable opportunity Is before and should
not neglect IT, II viii be the virtual conquest Of Mexico
after the Of Cortcz u General scott Dat u
friendly conquest planting principles and policy
that rich and magnificent country and while apparently
giving the prize IN reality giving the Mexican people
the Advantages Not TO but o day is the m1 Of
action. Tomorrow may bring compIcations-tod the
way clear. Senior Aata returned today ~ Washing
and s be- hoped the administration viii az once ro-
ccve him, the representative o. the Juarex government,
the representative og Mexico. THIS will the knot OF
difficulties and make the ret c.sy Of accomplish
ment There ID no aoubt bot that tho administration
fully appreciates these views.