Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-01-28
DIR. GWIN AND HIS scHuMEs

When it became pretty certain that the con
spiracy OF the oligarchy was about to culmi.
nate in war, DIR. Gwin, foreseeing a long and
bloody contest made up his mind to emigrate
TO Mexico. His subsequent arrest by U. s.
authorities and his thorough personal sympa.
thy with the Southern rebel leaders rather
than with their rebellion) quickened his pur.
pose. Ere going to Europe he made ND his
mind to bring about, If possible, French gov.
erhmental protection OF his vast scheme of
colonization. From a knowledge of his plans
and OF his ability in such matters, and his en-.
ergy of character, we do not doubt that he has
had more influence in setting MaximilIian on
the Mexican throne and inducing Louis Napo-
leon to connect himself 80 thoroughly as he has
done with that adventure, than any other liy-
ing man. We believe he expects-foreseeine
the turn the affairs Of the rebels have taken
to surround himself with their discounted and
escaped leaders, and to receive a vast horde of
their followers as his colonists As soon as
Richmond may fall, they will doubtless flock
10 MIN ike bees seeking new home in the
Spring While he may be personally indisposed
70 get into war with us, his surroundings
VIII make it extremely difficult for him to
avoid so doing. II we are soon successful in
crushing the power Of the rebellion to continue
the war On an imposing scale, we do no,
believe our Government will bs able ia
prevent American national hostility to the
schemes of Louis Napoleon In Mexico, from
eliminating IN war between our California
and that OF France and DR.. Gwin. The doc
tors purpose is, however, doubtless, to assim.
ilate the institutions OF his colony as nearly az
possible TO those of our California, save and
>ting in the matter Of it's supreme govern
oAoo. Itch he aims to hold as absolute vice.
-. -. Napoleon, for life. Should his
1870 ~ = considerable accession OF
.ui..,. coast and the
loyal States, and an utilization betn-
class OF Its settlers and his 17nseas
take place, in case OF ever re-
us and France, growi- 'u"i W"i oes"eeA
Icons Mexican PR -ng OUT u Aouis Napo-
one that he WI .nks, the chances are ten to
can do f. al find his colony, despite all he
;ogr Il Louis Napoleon, earnestly second
> i..ar national endeavors to drive the latter's
.roops and MAMMALIAN and his surroundings
out of Mexico. His colony will do SO, if but
to get rid OF the form Of their supreme govern.
ment which is all OF imperialism or mon.
archy that will exist in that quarter under
OWNS adroit management OF his agency for
Louis Napoleon. View the matter as we may,
II Is pregnant with vast events. With events
which III he effects such q Judgement AZ he
and the French Emperor propose on the Pa
cifc coast) will surely shape Mexicos fu-
ture. If not our own. 1t will also great
Iy affect the future OF more or less of
the governments Of Europe; as France, If
defeated in Louis Napoleon's current hazard
Gus scheme will be immensely weakened,
financially, industrially and as military
power. On the other hand, if she succeeds In
Mexico, it will only be after such a victory
over MS as will make her the overshadowing
power on the European continent, and the
United States far weaker power than is as
yet generally comprehended on this side Of the
Atlantic.
We know nothing as yet Of the views Of the
United States government upon this scheme of
Louis Napoleon and DR.. g. WIN, and write OF 1t
now only from recollection Of the doctors
plans and purposes entertained three or four
years ago, and then deemed by us most un-
likely to be carried out 1t seems they have