The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-07-22
THE MEXICAN QUESTION.
No European Intervention.

From the London OiDI.
No European intervention will take place in
consequence of the execution OF the Emperor
MaHimilian. In the first moment of horror and
anger it was pro posed both at Paris and Vienna,
10 take some immediate steps by way of repri-
sails; but reflection has shown that such a course
would be politically unadvlsabie, as practically
1t would be useless.
M. Thiers' Speech In the Corps Legislatif.
PARIS, July 9.-In to.days sitting of the Legis-
lative body the Mexican question was dis
cussed. NJ. Thiers said:-
'sCbe Mexican expedition has ended without
any good results to France. Our compatrlots
remain exposed to greater losses than ever, our
commerce with Mexico is ruined, and the pres.
tige of our greatness is compromised in America.
Even in Europe the Mexican imbroglo has
hampered our attitude towards the great revolu-
tion accomplished in Germany. The lesson OF
this unhappy expedition Is that control and
opposition are necessary. The Mexican eXpedi-
tion was approved by no one in France, but
was, nevertheless, undertaken and continued
for several years. There are TWO ways of under
standing monarchlcal government. The first
is the rule of prince with irresponsible minis
ters, who merely execute the orders they receive.
The second is prince governing with respons-
bic ministers, who have TO submit their views
to him as the head of the State and can, II
necessary, lean upon representative assembly
which is able to oppose the ministers, both,
however, dependent upon public opinion. This
is the form OF monarchy towards which we
must ADVANCE as speedily as possible in the
int of the government and the country"
Perfect silence prevailed in the Chamber
during this speech.
M. Granier de Cassaguac defended the Mexi-
can expedition.
N. Jules FaVre stated that the real idea OF the
expedition was the subversion of the Mexican
republic and the establishment OF throne fn
Mexico, but this intention had been concealed
by the Government. The French troops ought
10 have brought back MaXimiltan, and thus have
saved France from the stain OF blood which will
rest upon her. (NOisy interruptiOns.)
NJ. Rouher protested strongly against the
words of nj. FaVre.
The Brttish Premier ON MaxlmiIIan'a
Execution.
In the House of Lords, on the evening of the
9th instant VisCOunt Stratford de Redcltfe said
Seeing the noble Earl at the head OF the Gov
ernment in his place, wish TO put to him
question of which l have given him private
notice. / wish to ask my noble friend whether
he or the Government have received any official
account OF the Emperor MaXimilians death, and
whether, upon receiving such account, 1t may
be the intention of the Government to move
this House to take any notice OF the event, or to
condole with her Majesty in circumstances
attended with great atilictiOn?
The Earl of Derby i received from my noble
friend, within the last half hour, an inumation
that he wished to ask me two questions With
regard TO the hrst question, have to state that
received within the last two hours telegram
from Paris which, unhappily, leaves 1t no Longer
matter of doubt what the fate Of Maxtmllian
has been. This despatch has been received thii
day IRON Mr.. Fame, at Paris, and Is dated a.
half-past one. 1t is as follows:-
FROM Mr.. PANE
PARIS, July I'D. 1880 p. M; r., $50 p M-1Moustie
nhs JUST received letter from the French minister
Mexico dated eth June. IL reports that the Empero
Maximilien was shot the 10th, in spite OF ever!
eHort made 10 save him: the tone of the YlctOIiiou
party was defiant toward all foreign powers, lnelud
Ing the United States; they refused 10 give up tn
EmperoTs BODY the French Minister was Preparin S y
10 depart with his legation but although hlthe5Io u
molested, he thought he might be deteined as
hostage Tor the surrender OF General Almonte'
My lords, must say that share in the feel
ings OF all your lordships (cheers) az TINS mos
unnecessary, most cruel, aud most Daroarou
murder, which must excite horror IN ever
civilized country. (Cheers.l IL Is 1Ir,. Murae
purely gratuitous, ana, so far from ptoducln NiI,
any beneficial effect, can only add to the mlserle
OF which that unhappy country has been 70
30 many years the subject and rear II Is onl
too probable that IL viii have TO sustain smils
miseries TOR many years TO come. hope m
noble friend will excuse me at the preseI
moment for declining to give any opinion as
whether your lordships will be invited
express your feelings on the subject by any pul
hc act.