The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-02-16


Aank spirit which has dictated H. and that win
hugsr seem improper TO you that American capital and
energy should DO employed in developing the resources
C. D. COURCiTLON, President
l. LIE COUTEULx, Agent, NJ Y.
HIS KIcclency sonor Roxmo, Mexican Minister Resi-
1ent al Washington.
Mr. RoMERo TO MR.. DR couRcILLoN.
'sT wAsmsGros, Oct "a, 1895.
~. q sa o 20 S 10 o
United Sates In regard 10 certain called grants given
Che usurper Of McKee, and enclosing copy o. your
WI IT, 10 an unofficial manner, IN the same frank
splrit you say has dictated yours
II you ars American citizen, and have at heart the
broad interest of this continent chiefly represented by
oss United States, confess that cannot understand
Why you In your capacity OF American citizen, should
- Tar recognize Macmillan to ask for and receive
grants from him. II he represented the national auho
peby IN leading city Of this country of prominent and
6ndentsl American citizens which must, by necessity,
give their support and throw oil tho weight OF their in
1usDce towards the subjugstion and enslaycmept Of
2ecxico, and the consequent humiliation Of their own
Iconfess that cannot either understand how Ameri
capital transferred TO Mexico under the French and
: thai country y We're at So the best policy for the
United States, II they wish TO defend the Mexican
Gonaty and republican institutions this continent
weuld have been to recognize at Macmillan and
establish friendly relations with him.
has never seemed improper 70 me- SIR, that Ameri-
can capital and American energy should be employed IN
eeveoping the resources OF nexco nor that companies
somposed Of American citizens Tor the purpose OF ac
United States should be established In several addresses
sh.t have made in this country all Of which have been
nphshed have advocated that policy, not as my own
enfy but az the policy OF the national government OF
Msxtco. is not generally known in this country that
he present French Intervention Mexico has been due
great measure, TO the very desire Of the Mexican
government of developing the country with American
kill and capital 10 the great regard IL felt for the United
Gteaes people, and 70 a wish 70 initiate their wonder
81 career by following in their footsteps The French
Emperor went 10 Mexico 10 overthrow tho very
nant which American at heart, and openly avowed
Vat In doing 30 he intended To check the progress Of the
II Max imilan who u.s. and has been, by his position
without will Of his own, and rejecting only the Napo
he oeo 10 s aoa s 70
eDy to obtain support in this country, disappointing
nnaiy, such persons as may in good faith accept his
grants even in case no could remain there long enough
% have them developed
} am sure there was some misunderstanding in what
state your conversation with President Juarez
On the subject OF your company under Maximians
eantR The President Of Mexico is too much
- the present war, too patriotic man, and he has too
mnch common sense, TO encourage In any way enter
calculated 70 give aid and comfort to the enemies Of
- country with whom he Is at war. Besides he could
- forget himself far aside the OF Con-
sss and his own and recent official declarations this
s been when he hears that his Ss has peen used
- induce American capitalists " embark In enterprise
yhioh OF necessity is and cannot but be- inimica 10
mere is another feature in your company which makes
stiii more nimca 10 the national cause OF Mexico
According TO article Of Maximlians grants, and
article ono Of the nrst contract you signed with his
saissd Minister Of Fomento your company binds itself
- transport all the material Of OF Maximan with
seduction OF ten per cent upon the prices adopted for
Dsblc." and by that provision you only give moral
~ and support to the invaders Of Mexico also an
e1sctive material aid.
am sorry avail myself Of the opportunity to
saFcs you kindly offer for those persons IN whom
nave confidence and may designate ITO become share
yAo publicly solicited take interest in NY
euy and OF honor besides other considerations
ss decorum and proprety, forbid from aiding any
L zee IA
osher light but as inlmcal TO my country
me French Emperor and his agents In Mexico repre-
eontng conquest and C@sarism, avowed and open
enemies Of the republic OF Mexico and its defenders rep
ssssntinE american nationality and republican nstitu
. r II you c IN sdcd @ Win he
you certainly cannot be a friend Of Macmillan It's for
M TO decide which the wscs course 70 follow but in
., very respectfully, your most obedicni servant,
Z DE- couRoILos, Esq, New York city
9nB OBJECTIONABLE ARTICLES or ORGANIZATION.
ENCLOSURE NO 8
She CONCESSION is sgned by Macmillan, and is dated
Article l. as follows
Il Is conceded 10 Dr. de Courcllon, In conformity with
- sstabish throughout the empire under the title OF
"1rpreso DBL ImpersS kericano" a company for the
transportation OF travellers. merchandise mails &C.
ARTICLE q Our government, In order 70 help aud pro-
sect the said company engages itself 70 use the sercs
.iltsry freight Of the said government in conformity
9th contract agreed upon between the company and
~r respective ministers
AR T. The agents Of the company in Mexico, as well
q abroad, are authorized Official agents Of COLOMBIA
sIsa and In that capacity subject 70 the orders and
directions Of our minister. MAMMALIAN
his followed by three for the carry
- q freight, another for the mals and another for
Il article Of the n, contract 10 the following obli
Asroz I. De Courcillon tAkss the obligation 10 trans
Rsu The material Of war and Of administration with
1seson Of per from prices adopted for The
4 Ne contract n for nlns ysar
Ma soxnae TO Nh. SEWARD.
nsucAs LsaAnos 2 UsIr.s s.Arss % A.zncA.
lrs AnrrAnr-rs sddision 70 wSss hsd the honor to
= tlth q ne noash, .heh ssds Jo-d.y : relation 20
al Vssn sad especially 70 the % called company a
3 tnesrisI Mexican E1prss." have nov shs honor
nAIs, o. aid GATE. which contains letter from Mr.
DDsrcilIo y. Prsssdos o. nsh company IN which, laying
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.sssssy sbs ssunnos' q ny @os d'siaE,shsS con
6sa. wn.a.A n ssvAss. -
m. 'ssvAnD TO m. soMxRo.
A.-Your Goa easlessios q shs a1si Of orsossr vas
lsos1vsi on the ., vAof aa mouth snd the y ne
vkich you rsprsss.. hssias bssn osganssd IN die
Isantsy with visws Injurious V ths rspubic Of Msxico
have the honor V s0rn you that this government has
y knowledge the unjece otoerviss Than what h fur
l1shsf bY YOUR noes derived IRON The newspapcr
sUa III citissns q W United statea other persons
o6Aing therein, sln psshss BY vrne Of any charter
vhieh shas oompar have, may pretend 10 have
any vsy infYine2 the ows tseatles of The United
nassS or the a1 Of nax una afsctnx the republic Of
3exoo, proper nsasurss ~ b promptly taken 70 pre-
MI o. rsdros Tie wrongs which may BE- medisted or
ommisteA
I shall deem 10 fAvor 70 Wcsivs information the
nnjsct from any quarter
r. G-lnstructons 70 this e6sct have already been
Tiven 10 The prosecuting omcerN ". n.
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