The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-10-05
DANGER on THE MEXICAN BORDER.
Work OF the Spectators who arc Running
Hayes Administration.

WASHINGTON, Oct. l.-Thc settled convic-
ton here among well informed people is that
there IL imminent danger Of serious compca-
tions on the Mexican border 1t Is not appre-
hended that the Mexican regular troops
will Interfere with the United States troops
who are pursuing bands Of maraudng In
dians. There is undoubtedly an UNDER
standing between this Government and the
Diaz Government and this understanding
Is of course understood by Diaz's representa-
tives on the Texas border There Is, however.
very great danger that the Diaz Government
will not be respected by the turbulent border
population. Indeed. il is well known that the
instructions of Diaz to his commanding Cen
eral to assist the United States forces in pun
ishing raiders were SO dstustcfu to two OF his
subordinate Generals that they resigned. The
regular army OF Mexico is small and but ill
equipped. and Of course that portion Of it on
the oNus border will be powerless To- maintain
the authority Of the far distant central Govern
ment whenever the masses Of the Inhabitants
q the border States become dissatisfied with IT,
This Dia1 knows perfectly well. and his repre-
sentative here has made Hayes Adminisira-
ton understand the difficulty his master has to
contend With
The DnH Government" Mr., Mata says
has the disposition to suppress border truil-
hlos. and to hud the turbulent population Of
that region in cheek with q firm hand: bun he is
weak IT You recognize him, that will make
him. i'm which Il is stipulated that the two Gov
crnments shall cooperate to prevent border
raids that will be practical assistance"
The Ring Of Spectators who are running
Hayes's Administration in this Mexican bust
ness eagerly catch ntths proposition from Dia2
and urge Hayes to accept the proposal. They
know that when it IL learned in Mexico that
Diaz has made u trenty Of this Kind with the
United States which will authorize the presence
Of foreign troops on their soil to keep the border
States in suhrciion to the Diu2 Government
REVOLUTION viii cnsue immediately But this
will only hasten their scheme. The United
States will b. bound 10 give Dlaz the support
promised. The United states troops will per-
manentty occupy the border Stntes. and then
their unneXntlon Is only question Of time. and
Of very short time
sAny one familiar with the character Of the
people along the border on either side Of the
Rio Grande. knows how very easy II will De TO
create disturbances and make work, Tor the
troops. The anncXatonist- will find il per-
ieclly feashe To- get up raids and To foamcnt
dissatisfaction among McNicans. and the result.
of course. will be-. first. incursions by Mexican
raiders, then their pursuit 10y United states
troops. and then possibly collision between
these troops, and maddened MeNicans. The
then cnraged NJ Da2 for bringing United States
troops upon them, the people of the border
States would revolt. DiH wou ii call upon the
United states To help BIN put down these tur-
bulent raiders and marauders. and in the end
the United States would hold the territory and
have a bill Tor damages against Mexico sufii-
cient to swallow up at least five of the Mexican
northern provinces This is the programme
Of the unneNationi~ts and the fraudulent Ad-
ministration Is either d,sgnedly or ignOrantly
playing right INTO their hands.
Ii is known here in diplomatic circles that u
frenzy H. in progress of negotiation between
Diuz and our Governments The points Of this
treaty were discussed by Minister Foster and
the Mexican Minister OF Foreign Affairs some
time since. and a memorandum Of the CONVEX
sation was sent to the state Department. A con-
ference between Ass istant Secretary of State
Seward and Senior Mata. the representative of
Diaz followed. About fortnight ago. a bearer
Of dispatches took out the project Of n treaty to
Minister Foster. which L. TO be- submitted to the
Mexican Government. This trenty. II ratified
by Mexico. W II be entirely satisfactory 10 the
anncXatt IS. and all their influence will be-
e1erted to put II through the Senate Of the Unit
ed States. II they succeed they will consider
thp the acquisition Of the five northern States Of
Mexico can't he postponed two years.