The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-19


with regard to Mexico the first days of the SEES
sion cannot fail to produce startling effect
on the other side of the Atlantic. Macmillan,
too, as well as his master, will And in them
matter for serious thought. Our correspondent
in Mexico says that the appointment of Major
General Logan ~ Minister 10 the Juares gov
eminent, and the emphatic words Of General
Grant against the French-Aastrian occupa-
ton. Of that neighboring republic, "pro-
duced profound sensation" If these
mutterings OF the storm had such an !
effect, what effect will the cotton Of
Congress have both in Mexico and France =
The Presidents appointment Of Logan was
full Of meaning. None Of our prominent mill
tary men have spoken more earnestly against
the usurpation in mexico. Then hs was APP
pointed after long interval in which we had
no Minister residing there, and at the very time
when the fortunes Of Juarez were represented
to be at the lowest ebb. II was broad hint,
conveyed in the mildest manner possible, Of
the fixed policy of this country ~ understood
by the Monroe doctrine. 1t was notice TO the
Enperors Napoleon and Macmillan to leave
the territory Of our sister republic, in order to
avoid trouble with the United States. The
language of our reticent but frank General-in-
Chief, referred 20 as having produced pro-
found sensation, was In response to the follow
ing, uttered at . public meeting at which ne
was present.
European ambition had strven 20 establish another
enpire over q sister rcpublc. Macmillan, by strange
arms has been forced upon her brave and unwilling
people Fouier wrongs mover outraged human rights
than the present occupation 81 MexsG ~ me Frcncn
need and firmly believe ia her coming deiTcrance
General Grants reply was:-
hope that you will mo from doing anything
mere than thanking you but there IS one sentiment
uttered ths Is mine, and that s the one touching tho
future OF Mexico
We might refer to the Presidents Message,
which, though moderate in tone. is very de-
cided as to the principle Of American policy;
and we might notice the unanimity with which
the press public speakers and the people
everywhere express themselves on this sub
ject. But the movement in Congress Is the
most important Of any, and calls tor special
attention.
On the l1th Of this month Mr.. Wade, Of Ohio,
introduced the following preamble and reso-
| lutions in the Senate, and Mr.. Schenck Of the
same State, in the House,
Whereas 10 letter OF instructions dated July g. 1892
ses "a E Sss u a
the policy concerning the affairs OF this continent by De-
clarns TIA. was his intention I. essbsh monarchy
| on This side q the Atlantic oil their strength
and prestige, guarantee security 10 the French
;ss q sa ns che ns
from taking possession Of the Gulf CT Mexico from which
"a Ar and GoSth Anna
and become TIC only dispensers OF the products Of the
New World; and whereas in pursuance Of said policy,
an attempt has been made 70 establish monarchy Ia
Mexico contrary to the wishes OF the people and 20 cup
port Macmillan In his usurpaon by European soldiers
and among either her ass SSHs 70 a :" ,p q
practically re-esis6ilshed slavery 10 bis domn.
Ios the Ss' 81 civilized warfare Sy e
ing to the Mexican republican troops the rights o.
sna se therefore b
Resolved by the Senate and House Of Representative
| Of the United States, in Congress assemoled-Frst,
That contemplate the present condition OF Affairs In
the republic OF Mexico with the most profound solicit
tide Second That the attempt TO subvert one Of the
republican governments OF this continent by foreign
Power and 20 establish on its ruins monarchy, sns
,ancd solely BY European bayonets Is opposed 70 the
declared policy o. me United ses NJ
tuons Third That the President OF the United states
requested TO take such steps concerning this grave
| the honorHnd interests OF our government
The matter was referred to the Committees
OF the Senate and House on Foreign Affairs
Other resolutions were submitted by Senators
and members TO the same effect; all of which
were wen received In truth, there appears to
be but one opinion. These gentlemen have .
keen perception Of the way the popular current
runs. We suppose the resolutions asking Che
President for information regarding Mexico
will be responded to Immediately after the ad-
journment, and we have no doubt the reso-
lutious referred to the Committees on Foreign
Affairs will soon be acted upon. Congress is
reticent with regard to England. Members
seem to think we can afford TO wait awhile for
settlement Of the Alabama claims and other