Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1864-04-23
DIplomarIO Correrpoudsnee vI.h France
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Diplomatic Csrrerp ondenes vzIsh France
sR she Mexican Qaesslon-
The move in the Yankee Congress on the Monroe
doctrine tested by the French occupation Of Mexico,
has brought out the correspondence between Seward
snd Drouyn de Lhuys. The New York Times con
tsias the following condensation Of interesting per
ton ef Il
Minister Dayton, in s letter 70 Secretary Seward
dated September IA 563, says in the course OF
versstion with M. Drouyn de Lhuys F" references
made to the almost universa report that our Gov
eminent only awaits the discrimination of Its domestic
troubles 20 drive the French out of Mexico This idea
is carefully nursed and circulated by The friends of
cession here and doing injury with he Government
The French naturally conclude that If they TO
have trouble with 1t would be safest to have their
own time 81 Drouyn de BhuyH referred to these mat
was true, 60 the public journals alleged, that the
United States hsd msds formal protest against the
sctien OF France in Mexico and he had been told that
protest had been mades told him that SO far as
WAS concerned had received orders 10 make such
formal protest that, relying the constant sEsur'
Of France to its purposes in Mexico, snd It's
determination leave the people free TO their form
Of government, and not TO hold or coOEiZe any por
ton Of the territory my Government had Indicated TO
purpose to interfere in the quarrel at the same
time had not at all eonosAlsd as he well knew, our
earnest Boicitude for the we'll being Of that cuntry,
sensltivensss to any forcbe ntsrerenee in
lis form Of government. He said that these we're the
views held by you to n. Mercsr, and reported by
him TO bis Government
The above letter was written about two months after
J. n Arroyo under secretary Of State ard OF foreign
affairs OF the Mexican Empire, addressed to Mr.. SsWAd
Communication, dated at the Palace Of the Regency
of the Empire of Mexico, TO the end that he may be
pleased to place within the knOwiedge OF his govern
ment the recent important events which have hnay
suited in the organization Of sn appropriate stEoag and
durable government, with view that the nation may
be constituted" So., &e Consequently, SeEor Arroyo
relies The neral operation of the governments
which are friendly Mexico among which he has the
satisfaction II enumerang shat Of the Uuied States Of
America which has given many proofs Of its interest
in the happiness of Mexico "
In addressing MI. Dayton more than two months
from Ne the dste OF the last mentioned communication
Secretary Seward ssys, under date Of September 20
1868: Z" The United States hold, in regard TO Mexieo
principles that they hold in regard TO all other
nations They have neither hight the dispO itiOn
70 intervene by force n the internal affairs Of Mexico
whether to establish and maintain republic or even
domestic G.vernmsnt there or to overthrow imps
rial foreign Mexico chooses toe1tabsh or ac
accept It Ths United States have neither the right
the disposition intervene by force either side in
the Ismsntsble now going on between France and
Me xieO. o. the contrary, they pTacee in regard TO
Mexico, in every phase Of that wAr ths non nterven
ton which they require all foreign powers 10 observe in
regard to the United states Bat notwithstanding this
sefreS.rsnt tina GoveEnment knows iu well that the
inherent normal opinion of Mexico fsvor Government
there republican form, and democratic in its organiza
on In preference to any mOnArchea institutions TO be
imposed from abroad. This Government knows also
thst this normal opinion Of the people Of Mexico
suited largely from the intusnee Of popular opinion in
this country, AID is continually invigorated by IT,
The President believes, moreover that this popular
opinion in the United States is Just In itself and emil
neny essential to the progress Of civilization the
American continent, which civilization he believes
and will il left free from European resistance work
hArmoniouEY together with the advancing refinement
on other continents. This Government believes that
foreign resistance attempt TO control American
izEton, must and win fall before the eessslesa and
ereRsUg activity Of the material moral and political
forces which particularly belong TO the American
tiuent. Nor do the United States deny that in their
opinion their safety, and the cheerful destiny TO
which they aEpirs are Ultimately depsndsut upoa the
continuance Of republican institutions throughout
America They HAYS submitted these opinions to the
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bis serious consideration In determining how be would
conduct and close Whist might prove successful war in
Mexico. Morris necessary 70 practice reserve upon
the point that II France should due confederation
determine adopts policy Ia Mexico adverse to the
Americsn opinions aud sentiments which hsve de-
scribed, that policy would probably scatter seeds
bieh yyouid bs frutfu Of iesiousies which might uI
timatsIy ripsn into colfion between Frsnee and the
United States aud other American republics.
Minister Dayton, in a communication to Secretary |
Seward dated Octobsr last speaking Of conversation
with Mr.. Drouyn de Lhuys says the latter remsrksdto to
him thEt "hs early aeknow scgment Of that Govern
ment By the United States would tend to shorten,
perhaps he said end all the Troublesome cOmpllea-
lions Of France in that country that they would there
upon cult Mexico" " told him" Mr. Dayton cOntin-
ues thGt without any authority from my Governmsnt
say So should scarcely suppose that France, under
the circumstsnceH wOud expect the United States TO
make haste to acknowledge new monarchy In Mex
ioo but that would report his views to the Govern
ment at home, not suggesting. however, that any an
would be given In the course Of conversation he
took occasion repest voluntarily disclaimer Of any
intention interfere with Texas to mske seek
any permanent interest control In MexicO He said
that our "sitnAtion as a next nsghbor entitled Us 10
an influence there paramount 10 that Of distant Euro
pean countries and that France, at her great distance
scens would not be guilty Of the folly of de-
string or attempting to Interfere with as"
The dispatch Of Secretary Seward to Mr.. Dayton
dated October 23 1863 contains the following SEN
tenees;
The United States when invited by France or Msxi-
co, csnnog omit to express themselves with perfect
Rress Of that war n. Drouyn de Lbuys speaks Of
election which be expects to be held In Mexico and
result in the ohoes Of his imperial highness the Prince
Maxmilian, Of Austria, to be emperor Of Mexico. We
learn from other that the prince has declared
his willingness to accept imperial throns in Mexico
three conditions namely: First that he ahAll be
called TO Il by the universal suffrage Of the Mexican
pie; secondly, that he shall receive the Indispensable
guarantees for the integrity and Independence Of the
proposed empire thirdly, that the head Of bis family,
the emperor of Austria shall sequieAee, Referring 10
that fset NJ Drown de LhuYs intimstes that Al early
acknowledgment q the proposed empire by the United
States would be convenient 10 France, by relieving her
sooner than might be possible under other crcums'An
ces from her troublesome compl lcatiOns in Mexico.
Happily the French Government mas not been left unn.
formed that in tie Op OF the Unikd States the per
mAnent establishment Of foreign monsrehcsl Govern
Ia Mexico will be found neither essy nor desra-
bic.
You will isfOrm NJ Drouyn de Lhays that this opin.
ion remains unchanged On the other hand the Uniied
States cannot anticipate the seon Of tbs people of
Mexico. have they the least purpose desire 10 In
terfsre with these proceedings, coatro interfere
With there free choice or disturb tnem IN the enOynent
of whatever institutions of government thsy may, In
an exercise of an absolute freedom, establish Il Is
proper also that M. Drouyn de Lhuys should be In
formed that the United States continued TO regard Mex
he theAteT OF a hieh has not yet ended in
the suhgerslon OF the Governments long existing there
vi which the United States also remain the rela
ton Of peace and sincere friendship, and that for this
the United States not now At bery 20 con
slider the question Of recognizing Government which,
in the further chances of may come 70 its place
The United States consistently with their principles
do oherwiss than leave tue destinies Of Mexico
10 The keeping of her people, and reeoguiss their
sovereignty and independence 10 whatever form they
themselves shall choose that this sovereignty and inde
r,ardancA ahall ha manifanLed.