The Portland daily press., 1866-06-18
xxx CONGRESSES Session.
WASHINGTON, June 16.

1HinuCuidtcIy dlCcf tfic f6dutllS Ot UIl6 jour-
nal MIR. Morrill, stated that he believed this
would be the last day of general discussion
and he hoped the members would make the
most OF it, and be prepared to work every
other day of the session, which he hoped
would now be very short. s..,s ~
MIR. Garfield gave notice that he would, on
Monday, offer resolution directing the Com
mlttee on Mileage to report what discrepancy,
II any, there was bet9een the amount of mile
age received by members OF the last Congress
and the amount claimed BY them, and direct
Ing the Committee to allow no more mileage
In future to members, than claimed by them.
Mr. Julian spoke in favor of reconstruction.
Mr. Stevens introduced resolution looking
toward loan to the Republic of Mexico OF
twenty millions. 3.U
No business being in order, except general
debate on the Presidents annual message,
Mi. Julian made a speech in favor of the
Congressional plan OF reconstruction.
Mr.. Stevens gave notice of his intention to
offer the following resolution -
Resolued. That the Committee on FOREIGN
Affairs be instructed to enquire as to the pro
priety OF loaning the Republic of Mexico on
proper security. twenty millions to enable said
Republic to prevent the, overthrow of its Gov
ernment and the establishment of monarch
ial Government on the Continent of America.
He addressed the House in favor of the
proposition as follows no i'.1
.1" 1t seems to me the time has arrived when
the States can calmly inquire whether that
declaration of the policy called Monroe doc
trine,' which was and,is deemed SO important
and manly, shall be d practical idea or a mere
bravado. While we were engaged in civil
war it was certainly prudent not to provoke a
war with any other powerful nation, though 1
do not forget the bold policy of Rome, which
made her declare war against powerful ma
ton and march legion against that nation,
to ayenge an insult, while Hannibal was thun,
dering at her gates. Three years ago the
measures now proposed might have given to
France just cause of war ON the invasion of
Mexico by that power, under a pretence very
different from the ultimate one in view. Ma
poleon and Mexico were contending beliger-
ents, and to have aided either of them with
loans would have been breach of neutrality;
so now asloan to the Republic of Mexico
might be justly considered by MaximiIian as
just cause OF war+-for though he be a
usurper, he is an acknowledged belligerent-
but now, France could have no cause OF COM
plant, according to the strict rules of national
law. By the treaty of April, 1854, between
Napoleon and Maximilian, an empire was
sought to be established independent of all
other nation. France ceased to be princi-
pal in the contest and entered into arrange
ments with the so-called empire for repay
ment of her expenses and for the use of her
troops as future portion of the army of Max
imilian. France occupies the same relations
to the empire of Mexico, the Hessian States
did to England, while they sold their citizens
to fight against America, in the revolu-
ton. French troops in Mexico are merce-
aaries fighting for pay in foreign army
The Prime Minister eff France lately disclaim-
QI q m m in, ,a ofnu nar1f nf
and said to our Minister, You do us. too much
honor in supposing we have any part in the
Mexican Empire What might give justice of
war to Maximilian should concern no other
nation. Other powers might aid Maximlian
without being responsible to any but the Re-
public of Mexico. We, or Others, might aid
that Republic, being responsible only to the
Empire without being aggressive. 1t is the
duty of this nation to make its moral power
felt among nations. Why do we allow our
avowed principle to be disregarded by any
power? It needs only the fiat of this great
Republic to decide the fate of the Empire of
Maximilian: What blunder What crime
to be content with promise to withdraw the
invading army in eighteen months. Before
that time invaded Mexico will lie ground to
atoms and republicanism in tnat beautiful
portion of the continent will be among the
things that were. If it is not intended to
maintain the Monroe doctrine, it ought to be
abandoned with dignity as an inconsiderate
ty and honor of the country. there shonld he
no Welding. no time serving. no timed policy.
In nv iudgment. it Is a principle v, tai to the
safety of this Republic. and our honor is con-
cerned to see that it be not violated. Princi
pIes of government. like diseases. are conta-
rious. The nonaychies of Europe combine
to suppress democratic revolutions at every
point least they should spread and work the
final overthrow of absolute government
Ought we not to take care that no despotic
government should touch our borders lest the
leprosy might spread and pollute the conti-
nent? Hence there was wisdom in the dec
laration that no foreign nation should estab-
lish throne on this continent against the
consent of the people. The so-called Empire
of Mexico was fraud, SO far as the consent
of the people of Mexico was concerned That
Republic has been oppressed by foreign bayo-
nets. The Mexicans who form any portion of
the Imperial Government might well rank
with the Southern secessionists; besides be-
ing anarchy. the Empire is barbarous gov
eminent. The decree by which all true men
found fighting for their country are to be in
stantly executed. and which is being carried
into effect stamps the government as SAVAGE
barbarous and outside the pale of civilization
It's worse than the ancient government of AL
giers. which the civilized world held to be a
nest of pirates and enemies to the human race.
AS. then. such a loan could not be lust cause
of war with any foreign nation, is it expedi-
ent to grant it? 1t is yery clear that without
such foreign aid. republcanism in Mexico must
be crushed out and monarchy established.
,Juarez has perseyered with a courage and for
titude unparalleled in modern history. I know
nothino tn comnare with il but the upvieldino
endurance and faith of William of Orange. but
in the midst of horde of traitors sustained by
one of, the most powerful nations of Europe,
the resources of distracted Mexico must be-
come exhausted believe now while Presi-
dent ,Juarez could command men enough. his
material of war is well nigh expended unless
a foreign law can be procured. | do not see
how any respectable army can be kept on fool
when twenty millions Of dollars would he
easily advanced by the United States on the
or Cbihnahua which wonId make n No rtectiy
safe if it should prove war with Maximilian
/ suppose no one would be much alarmed. ID
would give the great republic an opportunity