The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-05-15
A Projected Pro,ectoratc for Me,ico.

The political -chcmcrs and spcculAturs at
Washington are now striving to make a
diversion in the public mind by picking
ouarrcl with Mexico. They SEIZE the mo-
mcnt when that unhappy country is dis
tractod with civil strife to press forward
selfish plans which have various objects in
view The prctoncc for this new crusade
Is the old story of cattle stealing and vio-
lent ncursions ON our territory from the
Mexican side Of the Rio Grandc
4 large body OF troops have been guarding
that frontier for the last two years. and
the outrages have diminished in number
since the rowing bands of robbers have been
taught by experience what they are to cx-
poet If found within the jurisdiction OF the
United States, or attempting to cross the
river on raids, The people Of Texas living
on this border are undoubtedly entitled to
protection in all their rights of person and
property. and there Is no disposition to
ecrimp it, But between protection and war
there Is a wide difference, which must not bc
overlooked III the treatment OF tins ques-
tiun.
Behind protection IT, a lurking dosignupon
Mexican territory. which has long been re-
gardcd with covctou- Dyes, and to which
may ~ bAAllhhA'b many VI tA' 'N'- -AAh ~
tions that have been invented to fire the
American heart. and to inilame Il passion of
revenge. The Mexican provinces which IRE
believed to abound in mineral and other
wealth. and are separated from Texas only
by the river ltio Glandc. tempt the cupdlty
and the restless spirit OF the frontier pupu-
lation, and Of others, who, taking adVan-
tage Of the situation. would willingly en-
their pecuniary interests.
Hence. there j. a strong disposition at
Washington To magnify every local mel
dent. and to Manufacture Mexican ques
tion in the desperate hope Of healing the
discussions in the Republican party, and OF
saving the Administration from the impend-
ing conflict, which has been POSTPONED to
the meeting OF Congress in October. If, in
the mean time, this Issue could hc nur-ed
into an open quarrel and 10y tho usual
covert act, an incipient state of war should
be- brought about, the HAYES managers are
persuaded they could avert a collision in
side their own ranks by an appeal to tine
country 10 sustain the Administration in
"yindicating the national honor
Thrcclargc interests are associated I'm this
scheme of spolmtion. First. the Ring Of
Spectators who seek territorial aggraudile-
mrnt. having secured grants and privileges
In the favored localities: secondly. the Ad-
mini-trauon. desiring To- avert a sch-m in
the Republican party. and thirdly. fhc mule
tary cahal who want fo ko"i the army ui 20
it. present maximum standard. and 20 find
an excuse for Increasing il, a. was done last
year after H." loss Of CrsILK's command.
This combination is working with unusual
energy. and no means viii be- spared 90 make
out "a case for Interference on tho pa!t ut
tn. Governments
The plan Is O., set up Protcct0rato over
Moxioo. I'm which One of the debated cans
didutcS for President OF that country
l. 10 join. That means, practically, the
annexation Of Mexico in short time;
it, subdivision into States and an enor-
NOUS nrrea-" Of southern represent
ton in Congress. to count"rhalance tine
rapid growth OF population in the West.
This gnmp-r at the future reveals the true
inwarlnc-s of "A proposition more dangerous
to the peace and stability of tine Union than
the rebellion was, with all its c1nccntrat ad
force and desperation. radical departure
from our traditional policy like tins, could
not fail to lead 10 tine most disastrous
results.
These schcmers believe. if protoctoato
were once proclaimed, there would bee q
mighty rush into Mexico OF tine unemployed
mechanics and lhorcrs, 10 be swcllcd by
the tribe Of adNenturcrs whoat all times IN
fc-t the great cities, and are ready To push
their fortunes on the least promise of rc-
ward. This audacious project, though
hackodby powerful influences, Will find it'll,
favor with the country If Mr.. EVARrs