New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-12-19
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MEXICO IN THE HOUSE.

of The following resolution offered by Mi Harding Of
Illinois:
"ResOivsI. That the House Of Representatives. Of
"the Congress of the United Statesw give INHALER
cling support to the Executive Department oil tho
Government 10 yndicate the time-h0nored polcg OF
"this Republic against foreign armed Intervention
(Which tends TO the destruction Of constitutional
"liborty on tbiS continent and especially commendS
"the tone of the national voice in reference 70 the
"Republio Of Mexico"
In matter so grave as tho Mexican question anu
involving so directly the national honor 1t becomes
the House Of Representatives to speak, IT they speak
at all in language 30 clear definite and eEphou Chol
no misunderstanding can arise touching the meaning
application, aud ektont Of their uttorance SNch
docs not seem 30 US the character Of Alr ha'ainB
resolution In view OF what has come TO he inc
fixed dislike Of the American people TO resolutions
which, like tho responses Of the ancient oiaciei on the
platforms Of the modern democracy may be interpreter
10 mean ono thing OF another to suit tho peIadlce' OF
desires of the reader VIC wish that some member oil
tho House had suggested to Mr.. Harding the pro-
pnoty of explaining the meaning Of his words and
the object Of their introduction
The Mexican matter as it stands is one that pro-
oundy interests the country, as involving interna-
tonal principles aud. possibly eventual war; and inc
country was beginning to look to Congress Tor assist
ancs to protect us nor being plunged gt9 Ig!iner
complications by tho reckless management Of the
State Department. This resolution throws no light
upon the situation, and is altogether 30 blind and
vague. so singularly nnppcabe to existing facts,
and so absolutely pontess in regard to our pending
policy that we cannot but express surprise at its
adoption.
The situation is briefly this: The invasion of Mex
leo by France, for the establishment Of empire has
been ANONYMOUSLY defeated, without aid. by the
Mexicans themselves Tho defeat is acknowledged
by the French Government the French press the
French peoples and Louis Napoleon, with debt of
some three hundred millions Of dollars, is gathering
feet to removed his troops from the soil where be has
met with such bitter disappointment. The throne OF
Macmillan will of course crumblo Of their departure
The Mexican people, who have vanquished tho armies
aud Marshals of France will make short work OF any
body-guard that may remain behind.
1t is not therefore apparent why tho House should
think il necessary at this moment to pledge them
selves to give unaltering support to the Executive
Department to vindicate the timehonored policy OF
the Republic against foreign Intervention which tends
to the destruction Of constitutional liberty on this CONT
nent liza similar resolution but more perfect inis
grammatical construction had been introduced when
danger really threatened u.s. when Mr.. Seward viewed
compaisantly the beginning Of the invasion.
shutting his eyes to patent facts opening
his ears to diplomatic assurances which were
palpaby untrue, expressing his eminent
satisfaction, and the esteem with which the
uprightness and the frankness Of the explanations"
Inspired him. or when he afforded to the French m
yaders The Custom House facilities against which
Senior Romero protested, or when Mr.. Bigeow pro-
posed to Mr. Drouyn dc Lhuys that We would reeog-
nize Macmillan when the French troops bad lei1
MexcO--if on any Of these occasions Mr.. Harding
had endeavored to arouse be State Department TO
sense of national honor, il would have been
most opportune and happy. But to miro
duce II now serves only 10 remind the nation
and the world how little tho conduct OF our
Government throughout tho Mexican struggle has
ooresponded with the feelings Of our people aud with
the dignity OF the nation
The Resolution goes on to especially commend
the tone of the national voice in reference to the Re.
public of Mexico" If By the national voice.
is meant as we suppose the voice Of the
American ptOpt, IL ulal w h4N'N'NH ''N''N'
it is worth while for the House TO bestow upon
il their especial commentator" for it Is their
province not to praise the people but TO do their
will and protect their dgnily and this brings us to
the prominent if not the only point now lelt in the
Mexican business.
The French are beaten and are going home. They
would have gone had we not said word; but we did
speak and our worls are on record. The first order
for their recall was thus explained by NJ. Drouyn de
Lhuys, writing TO the Marquis de Montholon 18th
October, 1866:
ain writing you this dispatch have entered into
path opened by Mr.. Bigeow himself several days
ago In conversation in relation 20 other matters,
.this Minister asked me, in his name, If did not
think that the recognition Of the Mexican Empreby
Tho United States might facilitate and hasten the
return of our troops The instructions send you are
sin answer TO this question"
Mr.. Seward not asserting TO recognition, gave the
most explicit assurances of nOnntervention with the
people Of Mexico yAsg free from tAG E%PerOrs polltl
cal and military interrogation. He said, 1--WE Will our,
fse7es respect their selfestabshed sovereignty and
independence" and in support Of this pledge he ap
pealed to our history. -.A-s4---'''-''--
The French Emperor replied, We receive this
surance with entire confidence. We find In it Sufh
Gent guarantee not to delay longer the adoption Of
measures intended for the return Of our army"
TONI. Motley, at Vienna, Mr.. Seward wrote pro.
testing against +; departure TIRE & 9!s Y9unt}H and
inviting Austria to cone mp on the same ground OF
non.interyentiOn in Mexico which is maintaiped.by
the United States, and to which they have invited
" France" .. ~ -. =.
After giving these pledges it is now proposed that,
Austria and France being out of the way the United
do the thing daolorad NO navay