The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-04-21

Ven10n IN Mexico having been. as IS already uni-
yersaly admitted, hing else than part OF
the conspiracy which was planned to subvert
this Government and to break up TINS
the principal question IN the United States,
when once decided in favor Of republican lnstltu-
tons the accessory one which telng discussed in
Mexico, sboU be decided II the same seuse. The
success therefore OF tbe cause OF he independence
OF Mexico is already beyond all dOu0t even to the
eyes OF the most determined enemies OF the republic,
and u has become only question of time, The duty
which The eXicah Government has to shorten that
ume as much as may be tOssb.e causes me to ad-
iess tins communication to vou.
We lad believed that when once the civil war had
terminated here, which from its magnitude and
importance, had absorbed the whole attention of
the Government of the United States without per-
mtlDg TO take the measures necessary TO destroy
those accessory to the rebellion which were develop.
Inc themselves in foreign countries, the same Gov
eTnment would have to pursue one OF these Two poll
cies:-Either TO Iake the steps might deem proper
ln order that the French should withdraw
policy of nentreI tv Observed no to this period until
peace IL finally restored at home, and the Federal
authority established IN me South States, thus
giving time to the Emperor OF the French TO the end
tBat recOnHdering his measures he may abandon
an enterprise which Is already without object.
Which II is utterly impossible to realize; and winch
should he persist in it, will involve him most
talnly in fu ure complications with the United
States which, when once at peace, will not be able
10 remain an indifferent spectator OF the conquest
by a European power OF one of the p lncipal re-
giOns OF this comment in their immediate vicinity.
Upon ne choice of one of these two policies shall
say nothing at this Time; loT do not propose IN
this noe 10 solicit nom this Government the adop-
to manifest that the Tune necessary having already
ELAPSED to know which OF them has been adopted,
we have believed that 1T Is the second, and in this
belief being unable to rely for the time being. not
even upon the moral support OF this government to
put an end to The war carried on against by the
Emperor OF the French, we deem it our duty to IN
form the Government of the United states OF what
we desire to do in this country IN the tufment of
our duties as MeXlcans.
In the first place. deem 1t my duty to represent
to you that although the patriotism of the Mexican
people is sufficient guarantee to insure us success
over our invaders, and although we have IN our
country suff Gent ements to defend our independ
ence-which elements have enabled us 70 resist
during four years the persistent efforts OF the
first military Laton of EuroOe, and Will enable
to prolong the contest TO the point of compelling
our enemies TO leave our cOuntry-our situation il
such that he French might be enabled to remain
some years more in Mexico If they persist in IT. and
our condition ooes not ameliorate.
1t is known that the people OF Mexico are without
aims AS arms are not manutac ured IN the repub-
he, we are compelled to use lnOse those which we
may be enabled 10 import The circumstance that
some OF our ports are occupied and others bocEaded
by the French, and above ALL the tact that the Gov
ernment had prohibited, to our prejudice, tue ex-
portauUn of arms from the United States. and tina
we could not obtain them IN Eur0pe-because most
oil the Governments OF tnat continent are hostile to
our cause-has caused the Government OF Mexico
from the commencement OF the war, 10 nnd itself
with so small quantity of muskets, and these IN so
bad condition, tnat 1t IS really Using how the
resistance has been prolonged vita impe .nents SO
The prlnciI al aud almost exclusive revenues of the
nj Xlcan Government beng derived from The yield
the maritime custom houses OF the republic, and
the most valuable of these being occupied
bOckaded by the French, 1t follows that the Gov.
ernment of the republic has found itself deprived of
10 organize and sustain the armies which defend the
independence of the country. tI.i.
Our situation, therefore, 49, to sum up, the follow
ing;-Wi arms and resources, we can termina 9,
in few months, the war which France is waging
against and wi hOut these elements shall be
Obliged to limit ourselves to resisting the French,
who will be enabled to IemaIn IN Mexico for an IN.
definite penod, with great danger TO the peace of
this continent, untl they find themselves compe led
to quit tnat country through WEAKNESS, IT not
pelled bv the iorce of arms. .. LII.
You will understand Mr.. Secretary, that 1T is the
duly OF the Mexican Government to shorten the
war, and to do all that is incumbent upon 1t to pro-
cure the necessary elements TO attain that result.
The identity of interests existing respecting this
point between the United States and Mexico aud
above all, the great sympathy which, with unparal
leled unanlmity, the people OF the United States
have manlfested-eyen in the most unfortunate days
OF the Unon-tor the cause OF the indie oendence OF
Mexico have led the Mexican Government to be-
lieve that, by rendering this sympathy effective,
| required to terminate immediately a war which
otherwise might last for years and all this without
United States, and without causing it to devate by
s'n lie hairs breath from the duty incumbent upon
Although in the realization of this idea we propose
to ourselves to treat with the citizens OF this cOun
| try, as individuals without in any manner com
promising their Government, and al hough the
measures we contemplate are entire y laWfu aud
compatible with The attitude occupied by the United
States power neu raj towards France, we deem
il proper to submit our plans to the government OF
the United States. as proof OF our goou faith OF
Difference to this Government, and with the view 0
receiving ances If this be possible, that no en-
baTrassmen Will be placed in our Wav in the execu-
ton thereof since painful experience has taught
! us the necessity of taking this step.
ReservinR, therefore, the consideration of other
matters, when circumstances shall require 1t, our
wishes are limited for the present to the two follow.
| ing points,
First. 20 negotiate loan to the Government of
! Mexico in this market, by disposing OF bonds
which shall contain the guarantees which we con-
slder sufficient induce spectators to purchase
| them, and which may make them acceptable 70
the people of tins country. 1t is induCItable that
| the duties of neutral power do not impose
upon the United States that of preventing us
from realizing our bonds, since this does not cons-
| cute the intervention of this Government IN our
| behalf. The market is as much open 10 US as
to enemies If the French desire to negotiate
loan here upon the san basis as we-that Is, as
private speculation with which the Government has
nothing to do evidently there would be no night TO
Oeny it the same. This same right Is the one
which we wish to exercise now. Our dele.
| renee towards the Government OF the United
| States has reached the point thar nowith-
| standing we have had a pressing necessity
nished us, and that there was tune which
seemed most propItiOus for Its realization, we pre-
ferFed to wait until the loan TO the United States,
which the house of Messrs Jay Cooke & Co., OF Phi
ladelphia is now selling, should be realized in order
not TO appear to be acting in competition with the
| United states, or as des rous of dvertng the iunds
of its citizens to exterior objects whist they were
| needed by their own government.
Second To purchase arms ana munitions OF war,
and TO be enabled to export them 70 such places as
After the order OF the President of the Sd of May
last which Tescnded the prohibition TO export arms
from the United states, ana when mas ielt IN an
their force the laws and Traditions OF this country
respecting the commerce of beligerents in articles
cOnIaband of war, and above all, aiter the prece-
| dent established by this Government OF permit
| ting the French officers who arrived in November,
1862 to purchase Ihe means OF Transportation Tor
| Inc invading army in Mexico, Who purchased and
exported the articles they needed TO wage war against
|