The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-16

prevent the Mexcans from destroying each
other and their country and TO protect
American interests. OF course il would
be for the government to say which
side il would espouse in the strus-
gle now going on, il II should not deem
it TO be the best policy TO ignore both. An
armed force OF fifteen or twenty thousand
men, or whatever force is necessary, should be
ordered to cross the border and assume pro-
teciorate. Then our government could enter
into an arrangement either with Juarez or
his opponents, whichever would prove best
in carrying out the desired policy. so as
to form an American party and to per-
OF an absolute prOteotorate and control,
with view to annex ,tion ultimately. should
be thought Of. Here is great national ques-
ton that appeals to the sympathy, pride, am
bi'ion AID interests OF the people of all sec
tons. Will tho President and Congress see
within their grasp?
Having advcr:ed TO the duty and necessity
OF extending a procctorate over Mexico. let
US look at what would be the results in a
material and political point Of view. Mexico,
unquestionahly, is The richest mineral country
in The world. and there is not, probably, any
80 beautiful, with more varied produ ctions or
capabilities, and possessing u more delicious
climate. IL is Just what this republic wants
TO ''round Off" not only its territory, but the
variety AID amplitude OF its resources. This
would go far to make The American republic
independent OF the res. Of the world-to make
1t q world in Itself, and TO make other nations
more dependent upoa it. We need hardly
advert to the May and wonderful rich silver
mines OF Mexico. All have heard Of these,
aud ii is scarcely possible to exaggerate their
wealth. With all the civil wars. disadvantages
of production ard insecurity Of property
in Mexico that country has chiefly supplied
the world with silver. Yet not a fifth has ever
been produced that would be brought out of
the mines under American enterprise if the
strong government Of The United States ruled
Mexico. Nor is Tho country scarcely less rich
in other valuable minerals, such as gold, cop
per, quicksilver and tho finest iron. The rich
lands Of The tropical region produce abun-
dainty sugar, coffee and other things which
would add greatly to our commerce and
cheaper living. The six millions or so Of
laboring population would, through American
capital and direction, be a vast source of
wealth, while the condition of that population
would be greatly improved. Nor is there
little doubt that the mass of the Mexican peo-
pie would soon appreciate the happy change
which good government would bring,
and would become Industrious and orderly.
The acquisition OF Mexico, whether by q
permanent protectOra!e or annexation, would
do more than anything else to revive our COM
MERGE and to increase our shipping. new
and vast field of enterprise would be opened,
and the harbOrs, both on the Gulf and Pacific,
would, in short time. be crowded with our
vessels. II would tend greatly to stimulate
that mighty trade across the Pacific Ocean
with Asia and Australia which our statesmen
and people are already anticipating, and to
which California has given the first impulse.
In every point of view the acquisition of
Mexico would be Of great advantage to the
United States, as we'll as to the Mexican peo-
pie, and would prove benefit to all CONNER
cial nations. The fate of that country
depends upon this republic, and our govern
ment has to say whether it shall be redeemed
and made prosperous or be doomed to de-
struction.
General Grant has In this Mexican question
better opportunity than any OF his predeces-
sors ever had of aggrandizing and enriching
his country, Of advancing the cause Of civili-
cation and humanity and of sending his name
down to posterity in connection with grand
statesmanlike movement. If he would now
take it up earnestly and make 1t the policy of
his administration he would become most
popular and his reelection would be certain.
To add the rich and vast country of Mexico to
the American republic would give greater
lustre to his name than his success in our war
gave. Will the President see his opportunity
Will he seize it while within his reach2 Or
must the acquisition Of Mexico, which Is in
evitable, be left to some holder man and
another political party than the one he repre-
sents?
The British Peoples Thanksgiving.
The Thanksgiving celebration in London on
the 9Th ult. was perhaps one of the grandest
pageants Of modern times. The streets
through which the procession passed, from
Buckingham palace to st. Paul's cathedral
and back again to the palace, were thronged
with the loyal subjects of Her British Majesty.
All that could Give effect to tho dop,on.tro.;or
of peoples thanks for the recovery of a