The Indianapolis daily herald. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1865-1868, 1865-11-11
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Mexico.

Since the cessation Of hostilities public atten-
ton has been directed To the condition of our
sister Republic of Mexico. This is not so much
on account OF any love We entertain for the peo
| pie of that misgoverned nation. but fcom the
| lact that what government II has had heretofore
was OF Republican character. On account OF
| her weakness and internal troubles, we have as
sumed a kind Ot quasi protectroate over her,
which would have Deen sensioly felt there ana
elsewhere, had We not ourselves become involved
IN similar but far greater difficulties.
LOUIS Napoleon, ever ready TO grind down the
weak, took advantage OF The internal troubles OF
Mexico, and under the pretence of getting his
alleged dues on n debt, Invaded tue country,
drove the natives from their capital. and set up \
monarchy, with u foreign adveDturer at its head.
| 10 all this we submitted ia silence. At 10
time was protest entered by our Government
| against this usurpatI)n, tor the reason that We
| had just as much opposition al home as We could
| overcome.
The signs of the times, however, show that
our Government Is waking up TO "A sense OF It's
duty. At recent Cabinet meeting we are In.
| formed that II was determined 10 notify France
| that no more troops would be permitted To enter
Mexico. This, taken in connection with the
further fact that tue JuareZ Government, aud not
| Maximilian's, is the only one which We have
| recognized, may mean something important
But suppose Napoleon does not heed this warn
ng but replies that this is none OF our business,
| and continues To reinforce his army in Mexico TO
al unlimited extent, what will our Government
dog Will the Administration declare that the
Monroe Doctrine Is the rule of this country and
proceed TO enforce itl These are grave aues-
tlons and require great calculation aud iuvesl-
cation, before they answered.
Disguise 1t as We may the people OF the Uni
ted States do not desire TO see any more monarch
ies Iahl ed ap
! pugnant 10 our feelings as people, and antago.
nistlc TO the genius OF our democratic instiIu-
tlous. here Is 10 policy upon which the North
aud the South would now more heartily agree
than the enforcement Of the Monroe Doctrine.
In support Of such cause, i've hundred thou
sand volunteers could be raised in three months
The soldier from Maine and the volunteer from
Texas would enter as cordially into the contest
as tney did IN our memorable war with Mexico
twenty years ago and with the experience which
four years struggle las given tLem, who could
douOt the lssuel
We are aware that it is regarded as a funds-
mental doctrine OF our Government to avoid ep-
tanghng alliances with foreign nations, but Mex
leo can scarcely be regarded such. She Is our
nelghO0r, and what government she has - mod
e!ed after our Own, aud Il does require a very
great stretch OF Imagination 10 count tue years
u she continues under her present eccentric rule
when she must become Incorporated in our
Union. Moreover. has not France herself set US
the eIamplel When Rus, la attempted 10 force
Turkey to pay her debts. did not France Join
with the Nussulman TO preserve the so-called
balance OF power Why should we not do like
wiser Certainly France could not obiect--be.ng
estopped by her own actions.
There can be doubt that such Intervention
would DE hailed with delight by the liberal and
legitimate Government of Mexico. For there ~
such Goyernment-Maximil proc amation
70 the contrary Notwithstanding. President
Juarez still remains IN ms native land, still re-
tains his authority over his devoted followers
and still maintains the remnant OF his army.
de has no idea OF leaving, SO long as be has any
hope Whatever of success. This proclamation
was only Issued 70 cover up a murderous order
Of the self-styled Emperor, which is disgrace
to the age In which We live, and ioul libel on
humanity.
Such an order alone is sufficient authority for
interpositon BY the authorities of the L nitei
States Our Governments should demand OF
Macmillan and his master, Nspoleoo, with
drawal OF that infamous edict, and il they refuse.
IL should compel them 10 do 80 We should
have no more CoFtez atrocities in our day, aud
especially under our very nose and the sooner the
usurPing tVrants of Europe and their miserable
tools understand this. toe more honor to our
selves and the greater benefit to humanity.
BY the terms OF this order, the commander of
any force which captures a Mexican soldier is
COMMANDED TO Try aud shoot him within twenty
four hours. 10 other words. toe black flag is TO
be uniuried, and no more prisoners are to be
taken Aurder-ior this 10 not warfare-is le-
galized by foreign usuroer, and his mercenary
soldiers conninded 10 kill all Who are lighting
Tor TIER homes and Liberties. Of which be seeks
70 dsspoil them.