The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-03
NapOleon's Plans Against Mexico and
the United states As Explained by

1he Moaite,r OF January 10 publishes the following
letter respecting the French expedition TO Mexico al
dressed by the Napoleon to General Forey
date Of Fontaineblcau, July 3, 1867
My DEAR GESERAL-At the moment when you
the point OF setting out Tor Mexico charged with political
and military powers, think IL useful to let you know my
sentiments.
This is the line of conduct you will have follow
Ito issue your arrival proclamation, the princi
pal heads OF which will be indicated 10 You.
10 welcome with the utmost cordalty all Mexicans
who offer themselves TO you
So side with the quarrels of party declare that
everyth h provisional until the Mexican nation has
pronoahccd ITSELF and to show great difference Tor rcli
gon but 10 reassure at the same time the holders Of
national property.
40 feed pay and according to your. means he
part In the battles.
$40 maintain among your troops and among tho aux
ares the severest discipline TO vigorously repel every
and every remark that may wound the Mcxicans
you must not forget their proud nature and ~ ensure
the oil the undertaking the disposition Of the peo
pie must be concliated "a, owe all things
When you have reached Mexico II would be desirable
for the principal Of all parties who haze embraced
our % come To understanding ysu IN tho
view OF organizing provisional government. That 20
vernment viii submit 70 the Mexican people the question
Of the political system 70 be deanitivey est bshed An
assembly III after be elected according the Mexi
can laws
You will assist the power introducing into tho
administration, and especially into the finances, that
regularity Of which France affords the best example With
this view persons capable Of assisting It's orapza
tion will be sent ont
The object 10 he attained Is mol TO impose upon tho
Mexicans form Of government which they dislike bit
aid them their endeayors establish. 10
their inclinations government which might have
chance Of stability and which would France the
redress Of grievances OF which she hid
II s obvious that II they prefer a monarchy 1t In the
interest OF France to support them In that view.
There viii not be wanting people who viii ask you why
we 20 lavish and money the osia OF
regular government IN Mexico
In the present state OF civilization " the world tho
prosperity of Amer lea Is not matter indifference To-
Europe for II II she who feeds manufactures and
gives life We have interest in this
that the republic Of the United he powerful
prosperous but have this--that she should
seize possession Of all lhe Mexican Gull dominate from
thence the Antilles well south be the
sole dispenser Of the products OF the New World We
now by sad experience how precarous the Of
industry which Is reduced to seeking chic mate.
rial In market alone 10 all the vcsstudes Of which 10
| has N submit.
IT, On the other hand Mexico preserves its independence
and maintains the integrity Of It's territory stable
constituted with the assistance Of france,
shall have restored To the LATIN the other
side of the its strength and prestige shall have
established beneccnt influence the centre OF Anne
RIGA, and this influence by presenting immense openings
for commerce. Will procure US the materials ndispen-
| sable 20 industry.
Mexico, thus regcnerated, viii always be favorable to
us only from gratitude but also because her
will harmony with ours, and she will power
full support In her good relations with the European
| Powers.
Just now, then. pledged military honor, the exi.
gcncy OF policy the interest our industry and Of
our commerce. all make " duty march upon Mexico,
and boldly plant there flag 10 establish either q
monarchy " II " not Incompatible with the onal
timent OF the country, or, at all evenis government
| which promises some stability. NAPOLEON.