The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-02-27


In the Chamber Of Deputies, on the 26th
Of January, ii. Theirs, (of the opposition
in speech. which has created a marked
sensation in Europe, strongly censured the
Mexican expedition, as regards its past re-
suits and future consequences:
lExTRACTs.]
1--WE are told that the expedition will
cost US twelve millions per month, but It
will cost us much more. We have 10000
soldiers and 1900 or 5000 sailors engaged
in Mexico. 5000 leagues from home, and
for what purpose? Why, to found q great
Empire IN the Ne,o World. am really con-
founded bv the magnitude OF such an en-
terprise, undertaken in the present state OF
the world. without any definite end or
demonstrated utility.
When our last difficulties commenced
with Mexico what was the situation Of that
country3 SO far as we can ascertain from
the imperfect statistics a. our command,
. the Mexican population was about 5000,
OO0. Of which 5,0O0, 900 were Indians, pa
tient and laborious, kept in deplorable
state of suiection, 5000, 900 were of Spanish
descent-the active and influential portion
of the population. There were two par
ties in presence, which we will call the
Conservatives and Liberals, though they
applied to each other the most opprobrious
names, for you well know that little cour-
tesy exists between contending parties.-
Laughter The Conservative party, which
ID anxious 10 establish q monarchy in Mex.
leo, has the clergy for allies. The clergy
we're wealthy, but not very wise; they
took an active part in politics, and when
the opposite party obtained the mastery
much Of the church property was sold
with the promise that the clergy should
thenceforth be paid by the State; but this
promise has not always been kept. The
clergy now insist on having their property
restored and this demand is one Of the
greatest embarrassments Of the Conserva
tive party"
NJ. Theirs proceeded to give history O.
the strife between those parties, resulting
in the formation OF the JuareZ Govern
rnent the presentation of the Frenc.
claims, az wei. as those Of England ant
Spain, and the joint ex pedition OF the three
Powers 10 enforce their payment; and IN,
SUBSEQUENT negotiations with the Mexican
Government. NJ. Theirs then continued
his remarks:
II now come 70 the practical question:
We are in Mex.co-how are we TO get Oh
OF il. Il is she duty Of France 10 ernerg,
from al difficult situations without detri
ment 10 her honor or interest; ; but, wheI
these are safe she should not be too intract
dUlc III u pD4I4t vi st4l-iOScs
And how could this have been done? OF
the day after our entry into Mexico W,
ought TO have treated with JuareZ, whel
We had certain knowledge that his part,
was the strongest. But what is Genera
Bazaine now doing? He is tryingt to brinl
about species OF revolution, by separatin,
himself from the party of the old regsm
and joining that Of the new he has de
serted the Archbishop of Mexico, and 81
ded with the sc-called Liberal party in tn
question Of national property. Now, a
this party asks for nothing yerv extraor
dinary or barbarous, why not treat witt
It? Had we treated with Juarez, the ques
ton was settled. We might have with
drawn, keeping Tampico aud Vera Cru
in our hands as pledges. We should hay
had thirteen, fourteen or fifteen millions
month less in our budget: we shoul,
not have forty thousand men heyond th
sea. know that it must be disagreed
BILE thing, after having announced 10 tn
archy in Mexico, to abandon the proiec
and treat with Juarez. But that is what
call a necessary sacrifice of self-loye. LIZ
us compare dispassionately the TWO polj
cies. What is the real nature OF this pre
ject Of founding at our own expense, an
on our own responsibility, monarchy
Mexico? When think Of it, gentleme,
my reason is well-nigh cOnfounded. III
idea of opposing Latin to Saxon races
can not seriously entertain for moment
What is likely to happen? It is said th'
the foreign legion and the Mexican reg
ments will soon be organized, and tn,
then we can withdraw. II ,oas also sal
ayear or taro ago thct zoe should find
Mexico resources for paying the French det
Bat suhat is the realityf We entered Me:
ieo on TIE 17th day of Nay. Then TOE had
remain qatet during the rainy season, an
teas only in the month of November tn
zee began oar operations to spread o~rsetv
aooa.-to make on electoral circuit, as Il III
oeea called. for the prodt Of Prince MAJ
milan. [Laughter.] This Prince will II.
Be in Mexico before the month of Apri
and ne will scarcely have time to receiV
NE congratulations / make no doubt
What Prince ever found them wanting?.
eut then the rain will set in, and he wi
and himself condemned to inmobility II
me months Of September or October. Yo
wll therefore, be obliged to protect hil
ior some time, and / risk nothing in Say
ne you viii have to stay in Mexic