The New York herald., 1864-08-17
THE MEXICAN QUESTION.

Maxtmtitm Chances of Recognition
II rom the London Times city artcle,. August !.
The answer of the government yesterday faturdayl,
10 the House Of Cummous the question OF the reccgni
ton OF the Mexican empire, has been regarded In the
city with satisfaction, and the attempt represent the
new order OF affairs being Ia opposition TO the wishes
OF the ope held by all merchants and CAPT aiss
quainted with the country be al Ike mpoc and ro
heous The argument that "byond the soch OF
French es no one has expressed the slightest
cnaton for the Introduction II the monarchc system
into that part Of the world its introduction therefore
dstasteIul TO the country, Is groundIess Considering
tnat any individual kno oUn TO uttered
whisper In favor of the in ervention he would, he were
out u the range Of protection the Imperial troops,
be shot by the first chief that might temporarily
the neighbornood, such Of useless folly cond
hardly be expected IN quarter. Indeed, the fact
that the Mexican population dare not express woro or
hope tor deliverance from the anarchy that has Tor
quarter OF century aubugated their spirit and desc
lated their homes constitutes OF the strongest est
monies Of the necessity its being effected BY external
means During the olg dictatorship and reign OF terror
witnessed No one could have been found to utter
the least expression OF dissatisfaction yet the moment
Dewed life and commenced OF solid and constitu
tlona progress which Is now among the most remarkable
features OF the time
AS 90 any inherent distaste Of the Mcxcans for
parchical government the idea is merely assumption
Iae country wants good aud strong rule and il matters
little under what designation IL is carried out, and, as
the Brazilian empire exists continent and Is
one Of the most respectable or modern governments,
there is why an analogous system should not
with the Mexicans. Considering the great nte
rests that involved British commerce In the
naoation OF that country and the ,dc also that po
pie hold about Ga, 600 600 Of its bonds II seems an
especial duty for the English government to hold ont
every encouragement that can facilitate the task. The
brgands who for succession Of years have one alter
the other styled themselves presidents Of the re-
public, and practised murder and robbery upon peace
fu foreigners nothing ba ola,cs, whom Frsnce,
or any nation that would undertake. the costly and
disagreeable task entitled to extrpate To perform
TINS duty and then to eet up successor OF the same
stamp would been rdiculous In
ing ruler such as the Emperor Maxmilan. the most
moderate and least objectionable adopted,
ana q "ould % nn0Gr although, perhaps not unde-
siroble anomaly. If the Wdshno.o government ,gere,
og oea n@ 70 % ne ca % recognize s ne a. n% 9.sr
industry and trade In the capital andat the principal
ports has been such as to ousrp the best antcpatons
and had 1t not been for the early mistake committed by
France in pandering to the party and deco
rating Miramon who stands charged as a common burg
lar, with the Legion OF Honor, there would be little to
detract from the acknowledgment that in undertaking
and carrying through the she has performed
service to the whole civilized world.
The Powers which Recognize the Em.
pire.
From Galignani's Messenger, August 81
The Powers which, besides France. have yet recog
nzed the Empire Of Mexico and whose ministers reside
in the capital country are Austria Bavaria Prus
sia, Russia, Belgium and Holland.
The Monroe Doctrine to be "Extin-
Euished."
[From the Manchester Guardian. August s..
II it only put final extinguisher upon the
arrogant "Monroe docrne of the United States.
suit might be regarded with high satisfaction and this
is to accomplish, however the fact be accepted
in the North. The Confederate government which per-
haps the most deeply interested in the question: has pro-
essod us Willingness 70 recognize the emperor on recev-
ing similar boon In its turn and the Cabinet at Wash
ngton is believed to be only deferred from taking
similar the fear OF popular opinion. Thus the
Mexican empire will be standing reiuation Of the rule
OF President Monroe and perpetual barrier against
the aggressive spirit which fostered by the
nsolent maxim. It will give additional security to
Spain in Cuba and even, may believe to England
in Canada. IL will bring conservative and respectable
force into the turbulent and dsreputabe Of North
American politics. Therefore, considering what Is past
past with Lord Paherston be glad to fad the
Mexican empire speedily giving proof OF sufficient stab-
ty and permanence TO warrant US In granting our for
NAL recognition