New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-11

| we should be plunged into hosttes with neghbor
should have taken the premises. This consld
Grafton has induced me TO examine with some care the
Message OF the President which transmitted to tins
House tho 18th OF November and which was referred
the Committee Foreign Affairs. The pelsal OF the
documents accompanying that message VIII convince
the House that relations with Mexico are in very
critical condition Already several detachments Of troops
acting under the orders OF the PRESIDENT transntted
to General ord, have invaded the Mexican territory
against the protest Of the de facto Government OF that
country, which, although It has been IN power longer
that the present Administration has not vet Dcen LOT
may recognized by our Government. Al TINS present
moment detachment OF American troops IN upon thS
Mexican SOIL but where no one knows, and II II should
turn out tnat 1t has been capuTed or That conner mas
taken place between and the Mexican troops whereby
blood haS been sbed, II must be ACKNOWLEDGE tudt
il not unavoidable We cannot shut our eyes to these
dangers The country does not want II desires
sres an opportunity 70 strengthen itself IN order 70 meet
the obligations which has incurred during long and
obligations and make burthen OF debt and the pres
OF taxation nioerabe. What the country desires is
these burdens eecual 10 enlarge trade with
ncighboring countries. Mexico offers most inviting
trade Our people desire 10 cultivate peaceful relations
with acust9mer % near and so valuable and a viii
lions VIII be the surest guarantee OF peace II system
OF peaceful exchange oil G9iih9dities, upon GrMS 81
the RIO Grande. tic present system OF raids and
Teprisals and hostile collisions, would soon be
replaced by friendly competition, and angry recrmi-
nations by kindly greetings This Mexican question
must De met and solved IN some way cthe by, war,
which desires. or by pTOtectOrate, which has
been discussed and condemned by the general judgment
OF the country or b. closer commercial relations en-
ldrgng the o mutual interest and cementng the ma
tural harmony which between nations produc-
ine product, 70 dissmIlar as 10 invite and compel
changes favorable 20 both.
Mr.. HALE rep, Mel hone the amendment offered
adopted II is in the leht direction have always, for
years past had unoleiucss about this question or INC
Mexican border aud about the danger OF tins country
being embrolied in needless quarrel with Mexico The
tone Of the amendment, am glad TO say cad or be-
ing in any degree iunanmatOry is pacfdcatOrv 10 my
n
By fmncss assert and maintain cur rights But
agree fully IN what the gentleman from NewYOrk (Nr
HcWItD says-that the country does any
that has been raised that is likely to Dc raised
Aud so hone The amendment VIII be adopted
Nj. cox Dem, n. ~, member OF the Committee on
Foreign Affairs stated that that committed had had IN
der confederation the question 81 AFFAIRS on inc no
Grande and had heard the statement OF General Ord
lie favored the amendment offered by his colleague (Slr
liewitQ because 1t might enlarge the scope OF inquiry
started 10y TIE Committee on Foreign Affairs, and chat
committee would under the lead Of IT'S DISTINGUISHED
chairman Cir Swami, OF Mdl do It's cuS III the
premises
Mr.. STEPHENS Dem, Gal said: have no objection
whatcvcr tie amendment pr1poscd by the gentleman
from New-Yor tir Hewitt lie stated tat his object
was give emphasis 10 that part Of nc resolution
that is Ia give emphasis 10 TIE border troubles ~ IeA"S
IL is perfectly in harmony with the resolution reported
from the Committee on Ways and Means. think 10
auaou OF tie border troubles Texas with dccplueres
believe that iccilnE eryades lAis yAo,e counldy; ~
war can De- pr eucd n ought To p'' va
pronounced with great emphasis. as NJ; stephens, I'D
nervous manner moved the wheels of his peiampua.-
tle gentleman from Maine tNr Halo. II war can he
ayertrd ~ any sort o. wise G'p2He5' el " o' b
i'm consultation with the Executive to bring bout some
n. rcronizc f",6 Government - Dlz an
NOT euic entity acquainted with tue Facts Lci tht N"-
In tee Foreign Ahalts have THIS mailer 6pccly ana
with the Executive feel assured that this AdnlnIst,-
Ne,y-Y0rk thc gentleman from Name. mvsef seven
tcnihs % tnc American lt3le - we EA,tul,o Wv"
cisu Affairs.
Ir. BURcHARD Gep, H. argued that the original
resolutions reported from the Committee oil ways an
Means were IN the usual iorn ana give an necessary
power TO the Committee Foreign Affairs. No gentle
ress or % The Executive "nl,h would plunge tue t.o
SISTER Republics OF tho United Sa;os and Mexico into
tie President. message ootug IN tbat direction.
Nj GARFIELD utop, Ohioi suggested 10 Mr. lteEltt /
lating r. treaty 10 clear tha that not any
part OF the bsurss of the House lie recognized That
Mexico were delicate grounds, aud therefore HotA
INK should ps omitted that wonid tend 70 lessen |
on on" Military Affairs. - TACT when Vas m
itself an indication mat il had gone TO point tie
military was 90 &c consulted. lie thought the matter
Should r be- considered by thu Committee Foreign
Military Affairs Until something more "as requisite tan
came within the jurisdiction OF the Comm ttec ON For-
Mr. POTTER dem. Y - said That lie a>o heard ap- |
Irthcu,lons o. war Nlh ,iA," 20 Non 'A -'nt!r'IH
which be uotIcD had hc3rd Lad rot come from ne ,
same quarter ON the contrary, ever size, Gee hd" ot'
rtInur,. hicu had reached hnn occasionally, 10 ne
f.ct tEct tie Administration Was anxious a. ct ilH /
country t war vth Mexico amt he was glad 10 Beng from
the fiOu OHIO ttt hcIaG been heuorrlviiu (
this regard. He sure tnc country ia nos Want
"A war with Mexico, ana Ud uy' wish 20 treat weak si--
ter re, uu!c Win les generosity tAau IL treated great
state.
Mr. MILLS Dum Texas expressed his dissent % most
al what hr LId heard IN tie discussion or ~" subject
lie admitted thnr diploma cy was proper between CIVIL
lied unrou,. Wiuct had strong goyrnmcntS upnrld ny
their ucOpic bat Tat was NOT tie condition or society III
.ryicO The rcOpic there recognized 10 government.
since fht Brpij.c bad b,c declared ga lSJl tnrro hdu
been forty rulers iu Mexico. hat country bad broken
fr.es th thp United states. and be protested against
another treaty baus made Only 10 De broken again.
TN. uaoro of Mexico an cicrYcsccHt people lhi tHe
Government OF Mexico ia constant etie OF tpl
and ,lcl a Government lie was not IA favor OF war.
NnIody was TLc Saxon people loved peace ana ORDER
lt in loved security OF lie, and II was mons, rs" u be
shouting Peace! Utate!' through the hlls OF thr
American Congress when committee OF the House Iad
lep,rttd that lie last ten ur Twelve years. theiC hu
bp.u a state Of warfare Oh the border
tfr HEWITT mDdit,d ms amendment rs suggested by /
Njr Garfield, and then il was agreed 10.
Alr. COSGEE Oirp. M!ChJ oE,t"G an ant n1mtnt, 70
f,rliue 10 tie Committee Commerce nurl of the
Presidents MESSAGE related tO the commerce ~ the
nited states aud its shipping interests ("ElC accord
lu 10 the original resolution, were referred 10 te COM
mitee ON Ways ana MeaHs) a. well as that portion /
which refers 10 the Improvement OF rivers and harOOrs
he am nducut was agreed 10 ana inc fsVulIOus or
The distrl button of the Message were adopted.
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