New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-04-02
and social usages Of old Spain as they

WILL nave opportunities OF Oh
servation Invaluable to both countries
They will see for themselves the politica
and material condition of Mexico, will
the sincere disposition of the government
TO permit no circumstance which may b.
susceptible Of adjustment disturb IT,,
harmonious relations between ,na tw,
countries. Would it + - an unreasonable
anticipation that the disturbance on tn,
Rio Grande may be regarded by both gov
efnnnents as requiring their cooperation
IN protecting tie citizens Of each country
within the jurisdiction Of the other
Why should nations in politica
sympathy and commercial intercourse
! fell into war about the cattle thieves
which infest their borders? American life
and property must be respected and pro-
tected. If Mexico can not spare the force
to repress the turbulence Of her own citi-
zens there can be 40 dishonor in accepting
the aid OF friendly neighbor to preserve
| the peace. This has been already done
as to the Indians. At all events the in
terest OF the two republics is SO inter
woven and SO identical that compromise
may be expected between them to deter
mine the most amicable measures for pro-
tecting the peace of each.
We anticipate, therefore, from the visit,
more intelligent appreciation of the
truly fraternal relations between the two
great republics of this continent and we
may also expect that the practical men
who accompany these statesmen will see
wherever a rail may be laid, or mine
Developed, or a dollar invested for the
advantage of both countries
We know very well that the most en-
lightened men Of both countries now re-
gard it as the true interest of each repub-
lie to encourage confidential business in
tercourse between the people.
The example of Canada, which has had
for hundred years the option of enter
ing the American Union, and which
could at any time within twenty-five
years past have been conquered by the
United States, proves that we are not ag-
gressive. 1t also shows that the great
lnterml1ture of interests creates an infiu-
ence on each side Of the line sufficient to
prevent international collision upon any
issue which can possibly be compro-
missed. Such will be the relations be-
tween the United States and Mexico,
whenever the men and money of the two
countries shall be intermixed in like
We are greatly gratifed that statesmen
from the West, and others who represent
the manufacturing interests of the East
viii have an occasion to investigate the
great question Of q continental policy. |
We may imagine that, unconsciously to !
Messrs. Morton and Cameron !
nay be impelled upon this visit by the
'tagnant industries of their constituents. |
The rolling mills OF Pennsylvania would |
De all the better of a railroad system in |
Mexico. The farmer of Indiana would |
ind much more profit in sending his pro-
luce to free market in America than in
paying three bushels of grain to obtain
he price of one bushel in Europe.
Even the statesmen Of the East, intent
N bringing the matt onal currency to par,
nay find some means to stimulate the
PRODUCTION Of silver in Mexico, its COIN
&c into American money, and resump-
ION IN silver. The possibility Of estab-
shing such an interchange of commodi-
les as will enable US to pay in goods, in
tead OF n silver, for at least part of the
roceries which now cost the Mexican |
eople fully one hundred and thirty mil
on dollars il specie, will, no doubt, oc-
ur to these statesmen as problem i'm
ortant of solution.
1t is palpable truth the United States
as developed as far into the north and
est as affords any attraction to domestic /,
foreign immigration. There is now
'rplus OF American productions beyond
II market wants. There is refux of
emigration to Europe. Will the com
ercial expansion of the United States
ase? Will the industrial energies of her !
sople rest? We think not. There is needed :,
great continental policy. An alliance :,
republics. A Monroe policy for COM
cree as well as for colonization. There a
ust be more such treaties as that with
avail. The principle of exchanging
must be adopted with all
e States of the continent. There must .
lines Of postal service between our :.
a!f ports and the coast ports of Mexico, u
ntral and South America.
This continental policy should most =
operly come from the West, because the q
est pays more freight and has more sur >
Us than any other section. In this policy =,
Pacific States will cooperate because ;,
ey can have no other market SO ad- ~
ntageous as that on the west coast of :,
anish America. With the close of the "
st century OF American history will come =
pansion into new policy. 1t will be r.
of international independence, per- o
t and assured authority at home and a.
pect abroad. What will be the extent y
this policy must depend, of course. - -
newhat upon cur relations with the -
at powers Of Europe. We may pre- -
{, however, one measure. It will be
manipulation Of fraternal sentiment w
Tard the States of the American CONT
It, and an intimate commercial inter. az