The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-06-14

siRht. am not censerVanVe, nor am L q lDerai,
IL becomes me nov to set forth the conduct which
have followed in my last administrator, and that
which has governed me since. In February 1903,
while was living in a city of New Granada, was
called by my compatrots to exelc discretionary
midst of the nations Conflicts divided as she was by
hatreds and under the rule of anarchy. was
obliged not to hesitate. Duty, patriotism dictated
my resoution. ] flew at the call of my fellow-citi-
zeDs and In April of that year assum charge of
the supreme dI ection OF affairs The power OF Die.
tator is tremendous one but accepted it with the
consciousness of dong good, and With the dcter-
mination to use prudently so formidable q trust l
felt IN my heat enough patriotism not to go beyond
the wishes of my tellow-ctzens; sufficient love of
glory not to render myself unworthy OF its tavors,
myself unworthy of its applause. Fortified with
these convictions undertook the struggle against
the obstacles which the genius of discOrd was heap
ing up on the road TO peace, 10 order, and to the
progress Of the nation.
Two years and four months did bestow upon
that task; with vigorous energy and an unshak'
aDle resolution Confidence on all sides was awak.
ened, trade louIished the arts sprung up, and the
domestic as well as the foreign credit OF the republic
was established, as 1t were, by magic have the
approval of my conscience; 1t tells me that 1 have
dOne my duty Supported by the whole nation, the
acts OF my admins ration received with res ect; ;
sus aimed By splendid Amy, full OF courage disci-
plneo, and AT ached to my person; ana having in
my hands the destinles OF the people and army
which they had placed there themselves what bet
ter chance G. uld there be to revive in my favor the
plan OF Iguaa? Bur, say what my adversare5 will
am stranger to the ambition OF vulgar souls;
sent ments more elevated find home in my SOU,
as wei as higher aspirations
in order TO have worn the imperial diadem it would
have suffced for ms to stretch forth my hand; but
never has the roy al purple dazzed my ewes; and IL
at any time L could have dreamed of 1T the bloody
picture OF Yturbide would have aroused mo in time
to fly from the seductive and tTeacberous deusion
Generals and even governors of departments awaited
only my acqulescence IN order to proclaim me EN-
peror ON my birthday; but, faithful to my princt-
ples was Obliged to use even threats in order TO
silence the proposals of those who thought 1t per-
sonal honor TO me and an advantage to the nation
that should wear the crown. In the MIDST of the
diverse intestine convusions minds were blinded by
the extreme exaggeratons of party, and despalrng
OF being able TO constitute ourselves in any stable
manner, under republican sys EN-, persons were
not wanting to blame me publicly the prompter or
the originator of the Interpretation that was given to
the p an of Iouala after Yturtides fa ure
A few ears afterN ards in Mexico as we'll as in
other sections of Spanish America, u feeling of dis.
appointment sprang up on witnessing the sad results
produced by the trial ven 10 our new ins itutions,
pies, became dsabused to such extent, that Gone
rails Bustamente, Bravo, and Paredes. among us,
and The ilustaious San Martin, in South America,
believed 1t TO be their patriotic duty to advocate the
establishment OF monarchy There had been on
other occasions, ut empts made to call constituent
assembly, in order 10 submit this re;rOgade STEP to
ITS decision. Many worthy pc, sons during my last
administration, wished TO revive the same idea, and
for this reason Senor Gutierrez de Estrada was
autl orlzed TO have an understanding with the dit
ferent Courts of Europe, a0d to inquire what
me ideas OF foreign sovereigns on the subject
the war which at that me abs obed the attention of
Europe prevented said mission from having auy
suit hence the project Tor the time abandoned,
From this exposition it follows that the document
which has been presented as Overwhelming aud con-
elusive against me is, on the contrary, source of
satisfaction to me, it shows forth act of dsin-
teTestedneas and selt-3enia on my part. AS If to
give greater 1orce IN my detrment 10 the publlca-
ton alluded TO, there have been likewise printed,
witn Gome alterations, certain letters which have
been cOntded to the discretion Of friends or cicula
ton. l will not undertake. to call such conduct by
lis proper name, but / may be allowed to ask
whether by any Glance the ideas contained III SAID
letters brought the intervention TO Mexico and
seated MaXimIlIan upon his throne? How can my
supposed compicty III such acts be explained when
TTTr a hNUIth 1hn n nj
in driving me from Vera Cruz after having forcoly
made me sign paper recognizing events that had
already taken pace? In what document OF tnat
time, pubic private, aid my name appear as an
accomp ice OF the intervention? What tavors have
rCc Ccelved from the Archduke? His silence gave full
sanction to the violence used against my person.
My adversaries admit that they have failed to bring
the matter home to me- and that their deductions
with regard to the letters in question not as
tenab,e as has been maintained.
On the other hand, is it just to make me alone
spOnsible Tor Pn idea which, in addition 10 the eX-
amples already cited has occupied the attention of
o her thinking and patriotic men, who, while they
perfect good faith? Bolivar, who indignantly
81 ed san Martins views, became subsequently
the advocate OF the form of republic called Boli-
O number OF Liberals, aud yet three or four years
| later many eminent Co omblans favored the esta6
! hshment OF constitutional monarchy in South
/ America and mace certain diplomatic moves in the
premises ior the purpose of causing the new Stltes
! TO be ruled by European princes. turblde. the
Lihera.or, was less disin.erested he derived per
sonal advantages by bis own Interpretation OF the
|
| That O. Tor cost him his hfe; but his countrYmeI
e6dily discOv red, AFTER his oea h, the great ser
vices rer dered by MIN TO the natien and how patr
| otic and generous were his imperial projects
refer to these facts as the most convnc ng recorC
| in the annals Of Spanish America, and ask, may
not also have erred IN good falth as we'll as so many
other men of sound principles and recognize
ability? Wherein is it CRIMINAL or unpardonab'
| that should have despared, as many others hav'
DONE Of our republic, ana allowed trial OF con
| sttutOnal monarchy established without my co
operation and when the sceptre was not TO Ds hel'
Where is the Mexican who can refuse my service
without ineuTring the opprobrium OF history OF dem
the night to fight and de II necessary, IN the de
fense of our desolate hearthsr II It is desired u
achieve solid and enduring peace, IS it right 0
| Just 10 turn the back upon an I'D soldier OF tn
| nation who only asks his counirYmen for a spo. o
| ground where he can stand and light agalnst Tn
usurLers of our rightsS Who is there tina has SUI
ficient authority to say to me-"stand back! 20
are Mexican, Tut you cannot be allowed to draN
youI sword as OF yore, in defense OF the coun r
which gave YOU birth and OF the republic Whlc
you yourself founded" Upon what principle
whether liberal OF conservative, cou such iniustc
lie upheld? In the q eat struggle OF our countr
no cement, however insignifcant 1t may appeal
that be ed to the advan ago o. the nation, ca
be considered useless. Further, perceive, in vie
Ofthe facts alIeadY stated, and of the events tls
have taken pace in our country during the la
five years, that the general tendency of the peop'
is in lavo. of o republic, and that monarchy
imr oss'b BILE in leXIco. in Spanish America. tl
throne is the foIeyuuner ni .nae scaYoid iaI,
sentiment must not be made the criterion OF II
course oi Contemporary actors 1t rests with histol
10 give an impartial version; and am certain th
history will do me justice.
Stand together, my countrYmen! Lot US consig
all such denominations to obivion for they are
, himenial to country. 1 have gwen an explain
ton OF my public acts, and in ike manner a
ready to give any guarantees for my sincerity tn
l may be required. Do not forget that domestic d
sension, when the soil OF our country is being pr
famed by fore On invaders is equivalent to deseriC
, in toe face of the enemy, and that, although the
| sno military law whereby 1t can be punished
| we must pass through the ordeal of inheXible al
!, | avenglng posterity which will reward only selid
j. | NAL patriotism, and true magnanimitY,
| Iuer ra1i is n GOOd Oa Z worthy 81