The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-06-12
Santa ADnA's Conduct in Relation 40 the
French intervention
CURIOUS REVELATIONS THROUGH THE MEXICAN
MINISTER.

CURIOUS REVELATIONS THROUGH THE MEXICAN
MINISTER
On the 10th of May 1864, NJ. Romero, Minister
from the Republic OF Mexico, sent conmuni-
cation to MIR. Seward respecting the conduct of
General Don Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Touching the French occupation OF Mexico. In
this communication (Which was TO warn our
Government not TO trust Santa Anua in his pro
fessions OF Republics nism) NJ. Romero incloses
Santa Annals letter TO the Regency, giving in his
adhesion to Maximllian; the address OF santa
Anna 10 his countrymen taxing the same
ground; Marshal BaZaine's letter ordering him
10 quit the soil, and his reply thereto, and his
subsequent Genunciations OF MaNmlllans Gov
eminent.
The first letter of Santa Anna is dated Vera
Cruz, February 2s and is addressed to the Under
Secretary OF War. In this letter he decides on
cooperating with ''tbe illustrious prince de-
signed in the sublime counsels OF Divine Provi-
dence to raise the nation from the abyss of mis-
fortune INTO which she has been plunged by
anarChY.n
To this the Under Secretary replied, acknow-
lodging the great satisfaction OF the Regency at
this adhesion, especially as Santa Anna had
made known the "same feelings when the pre-
sent Government was installed"
The ex- President then issued an address to his
countrymen, in which, after deplorIng the desc
lated condition of his country, and calling to
remembrance the different aspect 1T presented
when he was President, he charged that when
he lett the country, 'the ambition OF an ILL
counselled band had reached the supreme power,
taking adv tntage of the ignorance of the
unwary. The misdeeds of the representatives
of the Liberals have enveloped the church In
mournine and filed the hearts OF toe Mexlce
people with bitterness; their want OF good faitn
in treaties obliged three powerful nations TO arm
themselves in demand of the Justice that was
owing TO them. The Conservative party Is not,
therefore, responsible tor the late events that
have taken place in our county"
He fur her says:-"The people, wear1ed with
the anarchy of half a century, with talse
promises and fine theories, anxious to have a
ol Nnu M incf an6a apl linh
claimed with enthusiasm the re-establishment
OF the empire OF the MonteZumas by dynasty
of royal extraction, voting at once for emperor
the illustrIous Prince MaXimillan, Archduke OF
Austria. The demae ogUes, in their desperation,
are exhausting the resources that they are able
to use, believing that by combating they are de-
lending Mexican independence; but the day
will arrive when they VIII find out that patriot.
ism was not their side In the present struggle"
He then goes on to say that he came to the
country to give new proof of the respect owe
to the national will, now so in agreement with
my belief and convlction;n and he warns his
country men to GUARD in their memory the
magl animous monarch who has extended to
you his pow eriul hand so opportunely and gene
rously." He tells them that attempts to torn
a republic have only brought 'discredit and
desoiatlon in America while constitutional
monarchy" has given 'better and more lasting
truit.n
Marshal Bazaine, the French commander,
seeing this proclamation, addressed letter to
Santa Anna, accusing him OF breaking pledge,
and rebuking him tor not ADDRESSING himself TO
the Commander in Chief OF the Franco Mexican
Army, who represents France in Mexico" Mar
shal Bazaine closes the letter by stating that he
has placed vessel at his (Santa Annas) dis
posal, so that he and his son could leave the
country without delay.
The ex-President replied to this letter by
Cen,in that he had broken his pledge. dc
VS. he never promised to be 'dumb when he
| came to this country" and that when he signed
| the recognition of the Intervention OF Macmillan
hi DN.. had
arrival nothing would be required of me-
| Santa Anna protests against his banishment and
says that he will appeal to Napoleon.
| AS soon as Santa Anna reacned 81. Ihomas
| he issued another proclamation to his country
| men, exactly the reverse of the sentiments con
| tanned in the other. 1t was dated July s, 1865
| After stating that ''he never deceived them, he
| explains his conduct in Mexico. he stated ina
| he adhered to the system OF government which
appeared to be proclaimed by considerable
majority, ," but he soon found it 'painful error,
| ana he now contemplates with pride 'youl
struggle for life with the invaders OF your coun
| try, the soldiers called iorth by the lnterVeh
Alter drawing picture of the mismanagemen
and cruelties of Macmillan, he tells them tina
''the hour has come in which we should exteT
inmate from the sacred soil of the tree the tarci
| cal rabble who profane the land with their feet
and insult us with their presence"
In conclusion he gives an explanation of WHY
he recognized the Intervention. While Saline
| into Vera Cruz the steamer was boarded by th
"Chief Superior" who told him he could no
land until he too would recognize the interyen
ton and monarch elect, and promise not I
address the people This insolence excited hi
indignation; but his wife was sick, and neede'
TO 60 ashore and his friends advised him t.
comnIy. which he did. He closes the letter b.
the motto, ''Down with the Empire-Live th
Republic
In receiving this correspondence Secretar
Seward thanked NJ. Romero for its transmis
| SION.