The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-06-04
Opinions OF the American Press on the Pro
roscL Execution Of Ma iMiliIn.

From the New Orleans Bulletin, May 20
For fifty years Mexico has staggered out OF ~ of
anarchy into another may therefore anticrate the
perpetuy Of these paroyysns OF insanity Mexico -
possessed by the devils of anarchy and insolvency
Nothing peaceful or permanent can be expected IRON
her prolonged AMI repeated acts OF Violence which
must result in suicide to nor and injury ~ Others.
he United States suffer particular injury from the
treaty relations engage 10 trade with those OF uex.co
They the public creditors Of Mexico They enter
jurisdiction. They require to the common high
way Of the Pacific through her territory. Yet their
pressed, their persons subject to violence by
awiess marauders, whom Mexico cannot con-
treaties nor she maintain the comities Of tnat
society Of civilized nations into which she has been adj
mitted From these views il results that diplomatic
Intervention viii become necessary on the part Of the
United Stncs in thc event that tho recent civil war shall
leaders indeed f the m itary murder OF Macmillan
and his generals shall pepetuate the clv' feuds
which have been are1dy handed down through several
generations We trust then, that the American Minister
may demand the paciAc1ton of Mexico, and pafea
ogIins al acs n violence ocirds Tic dJectd mqaiait
rstch may diJenor alike civilization and all nations
holding treaty relations with power 5arbions that
Will prove Mexico 10 be- II these circumstances should
no dsregaricd government may Intervene in some
more decisive manner. Whether that may be by guar
anteeing and order TO such of the Mexican states
may apply formally for an American proicctorate or by
some action even more summary Is not for US to pre-
s,ribe.
From the New Orleans Picayune Nav IS
res isolated under Maximiian H. Is prisoner and
will be fortunate if he escapes with his life rhe
chances appear 10 DO against him, but we cannot yet
think Juarez VIII put him 10 death The United States
have protested against it. The civilized world ana hui
mainly protest AGAINST u His captor moreover, can
now afford 10 he magnanmous. They nave conquered
and need fear no further resistance For
nearly hair century the revolution in Mexico was car
red on without much bloodshed.. Either conquered
cheftans had much facility 10 going over for
the tine TO the other side, or there was no
ney generally lived on. the full length Of
their years and engaged in q new revolution annually
Tho disposition OF both begefens has recenly changed
In this respect. They bloodihrsty and I'M
placabe The recent massacrcs Of the liberals have
cited the horror Of the civilized world, as did those OF
Marquee al Guadalajara and Tacubaya
The liberals have opportunity 10 correct their
record They will soon be undispuled masters OF tho
their prisoners according the laws Of civilized warfare.
they will obscure not wipe out the memory OF Their
recent % s on ~ century, ssy sdsg sn
sincerely trust tho United States will cease all cor
respondeneo with Thorn. They know tho humane wishes
OF the government and people, and have been fore.
warned in good time.
lFrom the Now Orleans Crescent May 2al
We shall be greatly disappoinlsd-thc world viii DO
succeeded they not show themselves possessed or
magnanimiy enough TO allow MACMILLAN 70 leave the
@on q the tinted States With the Dictates Of hdmsny
and the moderen usases Of war. Argument n such
cases IS Of but little avail But is fact o. rrefragabls
the course pursued by MexIcans like Mramon, Msjia
and Marquez Macmillan cannot b regarded - guilty Of
treason He DOUBTLESS In good faith, and relying upon
The support OF influential party In the country, q
we'll upon tina, Of European powers merely sought 10
rovernment-ono tina. . large portion or the verdi
bcliey would be the best suited 70 IL and, believing
himself right he did his ess, 70 MAINTAIN the position
OF his actions the course Of his struggle 70 establish
his power str t:ss should 10; b q jsfy any resort %
erfvemi~ d2dtnt him, now that he has been
and rendered poweress. We have confidence enough
in the humanity discrimination Of Juarez TO express
the belief that such will be his feelings and that he
win be content to spare aaxmilisn on condition ola
solemn engagement not again 10 interfere in the Affairs
OF the country.
writer 10 the Boston Aduefiser-- who resided
In the city OF Mexico many ycars'-predicts that
Macmillan will not be put 10 death, but treated as
prisoner Of war; though he may encounter some rough
usage before he comes within the personal control OF
Juacx This, the writer thinks would be good policy
as well as magnanmity lie nevertheless draws a dark
picture Of the reign Of Maximhan In Mexico.
from the New Haven Courier, June 81
The Official reply President Juarez TO the request OF
Minister that he would save the life OF Maximiian
" lie captured, Is published me Mexican President
does not say thai he will kill him, bat he justaes his
execution on ground that he Ia foreign intruder on
sas son. Gb ssay With blood lie has ssaed cdcs
for tho summary execution OF the republican patriots
has burned towns and decimated their population for no
offence being to their country. These charges
are unfortunately true and the hight TO summary etc.
cute Maxmiiisn must be admitted. IL would perhaps
be an act Of ciemency 70 lot him 20.
from the Brownsville Journal Nay 3i.l
II may well be an occasion OF universal rejoicing that
the civil which has so long been wagng among the
people Of Mexico IL nearly at an end The impcri-
ast armies defeated the capital and Maximian
10 prisoner In the hands OF the republican generals
In circumstances like these la not probable that the
total collapse Of tho imperial cause can DO long
Mcxmiiso~, nnisss b. fatal handsy policy Ne IL
put 10 deaA, will speedily return 70 Europe, never to
appear sgain this side Of the Atlantic. How many
real friends bis had MEXICO cannot now be-
ascertancd, but whatever their numbers may be- II n
| not likely that those who survive viii any longer
attempt 70 make . stand against the republic n they
do not, the oar will immed atey come 70 an end and
| the people will return 10 Tho pursuits Of peace
Nosvishssanding biz grave o0seess esainA Ne Msxi