The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-06-22

Santa Anna, another by Romero, and the third
by Ortega, who is legally entitled TO the Presi-
are dozen or more cliques at work In Mexico
for the same object With this division and
quarrel among themselves, the door is open for
Maxmllian to checkmate them all, and establish
himself hrmly in that country. Had he the abb
lty shrewdDess and tact OF either the first or the
present Napoleon, he would very soon have
affairs in Mexico all in his own hands and while
the Liberal factions are qusrreling over who
shall hold the reins OF the Government, he
would secure the prize and make his cOmbina-
tions so thorough that no power in Mexico could
upset him. The 1rst Napoleon took advantage
OF the quarrels between the factions in the Gene
raj Assembly in France TO take control of the
affairs of that Government The present Napo-
leon found his opportunity in the divisions OF
his opponents, both of which are forcible Illus
trations of what Max milan could do in Mexico
were he equal to the occasion. The Liberals
are very toolishly furnishing him not only an
excuse, but the opportunity TO perform SINH
lar coup o. etdt In Mexico. We are surprised
that he does not act upon it. ".
We are not certain but that this is the game
that Secretary Seward is playing in this Mexican
muddle. His sudden visit TO Santa Anna at st
Thomas, and Santa Anna's arrival in this coun-
try at this particular junctufe, on the invitation
OF Seward, as is supposed, may be only part and
parcel OF a programme OF the Secretary of the
state Department TO belp Maximiau, by increas-
ing, the divisions among the factions adhering
to the Republic. This is the view of the case
which maLy OF those posted in Mexican affairs
take in reference TO the movements of the Sec.
retary and his recent visits to Santa Anna II
has placed one more party in the field and in
creased the divisions of Maximilian's opponents
Thus far at least, 1t serves the interests OF the
Austrian prince. On the top of all this comes
the lntrlgues of the jobbers and spectators in
pearl fisheries and silver mines, In the lobby at
Washington, with Romero hanging upon their
coat-tails. II, uIder these circumstances Maxi.
milan cannot take advantage of events and
firmly establish himself at Mexico, then he is
not fit 10 be at the head of a Government, and
the sooner he returns to Austria the better il
will be for his reputation.
From all indications Congress appears TO be
determined to have hand in the muddle; but
1t is not yet certain whether the action of either
that body or the administration will increase the
divisions and wrangles among the adherents of
the republic or secure an early Sc ,Llement of
their quarrels. The republic of Mexico has a
Constitution, and that provides for the selection
OF Its rulers. But the radicals seem to have but
little respect for the Constitution of the United
States; ana it is far inference that they will
have less for that Of a neighboring republic. If
this should prove to be the case then we may
look for further divisions and more complica-
tons in the Mexican muddle, thus securing addi-
lonal advantage to MaXimilidn. There are so
many different phases to this question that il is
becoming decidedly interesting; and the public
are becoming some what curious to know how it
is all to end, whether in a grand Job for pluuder
for the exclusive benefit OF European INTERESTS or
for the advancement of the trade and commerce
of the United States.