The New York herald., 1867-07-18
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Opinions Of the British Press.
From the london Times, July ST.
ca now oe no iopse, any eoGn. o. ane ~
the policy which has come 70 sIch disastrous end,
although the of the scheme for turning Mexico
from republic into an empire was doubted even by
those who desired 10 see the anarchy Of tho country
abated there viii bc sincere regret hsre for the
fate OF the misguided Archduke there is nmoDg the
French. whose honor his execution inf, cts STAIN or
among The Austr'sus where he is remembered with
esteem and affection.
or what passed between the surrender and ths
ton OF Maxirni' an know almost nothing IL is 10 be
feared that his death had been resolved upon by his ad
versaries from the first The omirous silence main
tanned ing him broken only by The uterances OF
the Mexican Minister AZ Washington, wns enough to in
duce the apprehension that the worst Intended De-
lberateiy and in obedience the deestabe policy OF
the country the life OF tho Archdnke hns been taken,
aud another and cronning crime added 10 the blood.
stained annals Of Mexico The savage spirit which dis
t!nguishes The spanards of either hemisphere, and
which is intensified in ihe New World bv an infusion OF
tho blood Of The relentless Indian and the barbarors
gro has been dspaye IN the moment OF his pal victory
by he President Jnarez Never since the period Of civil
wars and revolutions began 6tysevon years ago amid
the ansrchy of old Spain has wanon and USE
less crime been committed in either Spain or Mexico
Spanards in bolh worlds and on both sides OF the equa-
tor have been batcherng each other since that time
Even under the reign OF queen and system styled
liberal il was said that the spsnards were continually
conjugating the word ''to shoot" al shoot, thou
shootcst. he shoots. shoot. yon shoot, they Shoot
Within year the verb has be corrugated in every mood
and tense in Madrid, and soldiers by the dozen sent 10
execution But nothing that has bcen done under Fer
dnaud and fs daughter, by Carlisi Christine
t,sans during the var-nothing tina, has been done in
the revolutions which make up all that independent
Mexico has OF history-wl compare with the cruelty
and folly OF this execution.
Il has been long since hin,ed that the mperalfls
chiefs, taken must not expect 10 he treated ~ prison.
Of war; since it known that both the French and
the impealsts had shot soo OF their prisoners taken
former occasions The proclamation Of the Emperor
under which these committed, would, il
least this difference between The two cases Thai with
the capture Of guerilla officer the war WAS not
brought 10 end, and ia the stern policy OF war
IL might be held necessary to strike terror into
others who might take up arms against the govern
there was incontestaby end 70 the empire. Can
IL seriously he believed that Juarez thought that II MAXI
milan returned TO Europe he would make hk appear.
ance again. like IturDde TO begin second revolution
The seventies OF the French who were believe the
chief offenders and of or two Of the inperalist
generals cannot he justified but TO avenge these deeds,
mitted in the heat OF civil BY the execution OF
the fallen Emperor when his cause hopeless has
We bur in this the erocity Of the
native character avoid believing that had Man.
milan refIniped from arrogaing 10 himsoh that most
invrous right OF the right OF treating
mestic focs rebs he would equally have shared the
fate tnat befell his partisans.
The good feeling ana the common sense OF the world
w,Teiect the which ths governors OF Mex
leo VIII probably make for this crime. European States
al least express their opinion of by the reception
they give 10 whatever persons Jparez think IL te
SEND 10 them as his representatives The feeling ex
cited win Dot be confined TO the Old World. We know
not now far the government of Washington eNeried
itseif 20 the Achdske but the Amsrican press
represents the opinions W Is readers there has existed
Anstrsn and aesire that he should b. showed to de-
yar, orn the country safety We cannot but belseve
sss. stl he 20 eup man % ansp % e,e 'nn p
aud thst the time approaches when the and must he
possessed by m abler, neblcr and better rsce
From the Ioodon Post, July 81
TteIews which rcosved officially on Thursday.
thai tire Emperor Of Mexoo had been executed BY his
capaors has naturally flied The minds Of all with
mingled feelings OF sorrow snd Of pity IL sie.
getker snexpeced though faint hopes chung
10 that che Intscession OF se United states and negos
have the effect OF saving sne captivc's hia rhe i'm
pcris iasiy At Vienna sd<pIed every means Of which
for kssim'ian's safety. 4 family cossciI, IN.
deed, mei immediately, and came to de-
,e,.nn..ss .,iI TO restore 80 their sHfsrtanais
throne a. Austria "a iesure his renuncsfon Of
his cla.nss 20 the empire OF Nexco u was even de-
baied whether tie proud noose OF Hapsburg should
far hussie ITSELF In tho misery OF The moment, TO
attempt ps oasyio purchase ,he liberty Of Que Of It's
members Bai before of their efforts could be
brought 10 tho couq,ero ana after others had
me, with the fatal day arrived, the Emperor
Narlmiian ~.s led out early one morning and met bs
death h. nds OF bis enemies with all the bravery
End chivaly sf gallant soldier. s(uixo,ic though the
Kexco 10 the midst OF such lawlsss and savage people
we cannot r,.rss the admiration which Is due 70
,bs determination and the almos reckless courage
VII ch KEEP, the kSspcror at his post when ne
abandoned by sss allies Who had esgsged 70 support
him. Weary, inaeed, muss be have nesu during the
him 40 resign the pozitlon he held IN his country
snd We claims he had 10 the Succession IN The imperial
fsmiy o. Austra N 9ruef tnet ne uevOte himself
10 the creation % career and pev throne In dis
tracteJ Mexico crushed and humble6. His trust in
the faith " fko~ 2sho Esr0pe lad .s)t>fgcd pg
s,,r,s 20 lear. hs tn ~ and Ma sccy, rsy ecbhsi
byn, dni Of Ria essm,sL as ppcirt>d md tfraye
Hts Etnpssss who had shared wild him The aspirations
aud enthgaissm which bsde him think nothing cf The
dsnsers aud d'lculties which must encompass him
ris task. sf who had synpahzed With him 10 the hour
ef victory she cheefed hin IN the days OF srsnebery
Acd desero~ far aWay Europe overcouso bs the
troubles she had not strength 20 besr-psrhaps happily
unable reaiEe the frl extent OF her issry And not
the least OF The rackng Thoughts which must have dis
tract1d the fnint Of tho condemned Emperor was tho
knowledge that the o. Of tie tastardly act OF
insn who had has familiar friend, and who
nov hal sold hn FOR iov thopssnd pooncs into the
ha nds Of his ptess rival There 80 mxch which by
,,s romance and lis mournful interest invests Mai.
uans short career 9sd unhappy fate With peculiar y5.
verdict which ought ~ bc passed The bloocssed which
United with the uatcral fesi,ng OF disgust
n the cruelty and usssxsness of H. w,to innate gene
rosity which refusce 20 reeve III Of Tie unfortnnae,
men ever ready 10 tale the pan Of The victim. aud
uil hart'y wa 10 inquire ss 10 how Tar some qualify ng
e,rcu may not exci 10 moderate the excessive
coadsmnAton OF his foes arted ., the frat nomeet
We have wish tc sHtenuste The murder OF Haxiiph
an rar from H. We look upon u q national c<fias
Aick prvniy vii asSsrcy y erot ed - soss frss
aas Nations more sin With inp,nity than ird-
yiduais. and jcktics, we knew, will IN the and
prevail But we are bsInd locking on from DIS
hsr beyond which all civilized nations must
share with each oihss. idek alse ~ what may be
urged on other side and not 20 shut our eyes 10 the
actual fseie OF the IL no use defrls the fact
no, use me term offensive sense bae we are en-
IN ed ~ ssh ,s0f Aod NJ d. ,A Meze sytkl hsr
,.>Ms Neither had the smallest conrectIos With he
present life or he future prospecm whasevsr rights
20 inssrfere in shc internal ansn Of That unbavty
country Austrsa had part share IN them.