The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-05

In doing SO he has assumed very grave RESPONSE
bility 10 which he must DO neid; that when he asks
for recognition ought TO be able TO show that he 10
really able govern and the test OF this ability, for
u.s. is whether he control the lawless elements on
the border II he cannot do this he has NO claim 70
recognition from US, for he loses the only excuse Tor
interruptng and overturning the regular constitu-
tional order and succession. II Is admitted
that Lerdo. who was the constitutional Presi-
DON'T did no better than Diaz, but
tho desire OF this government TO encourage settled
and constitutional order Of government in Mexico h
ID said, made patient with Lerdo's shortcomings,
in the hope OF an improving condition. NO such
sentimental policy is required toward Diaz, who must
show his ability to rule he claim to be
ognized.
AT tho same time It is freely acknowledged In admin
stration circles that neither against Mexico nor
annexation is advisable, even under circumstances OF
great aggrayaon because Is felt that the sentiment
OF this country is decidedly hostile to either and
especially any further acquisition OF territory on
our Southern border Mr. Blaine is believed to have
spoken the general opinion Of the country when he
opposed annexation IN his Fourth of July speech at
Woodstock. Nor, II annexation wero popular,
does any one pretend to see how IL could
be accomplished without war, Tor ~ Is
acknowledged that no ruler could at present
MAINTAIN himself in Mexico who should consent TO
cede any part OF the Mexican territory who should
even lie under the suspicion of being willing TO do
The Mexican policy is therefore, bess with difficult
ties. IL is argued here that acquisition Of the
Northern States of Mexico would 10 benefit those
States and greater benefit to what would remain OF
Mexico The Mexican people, reduced to narrower
boundaries would, 1t Is said, undoubtedly be able to
set up u stronger and moro stable government aud
the revival of Mexican prosperity would, 1t Is thought
date from such loss OF territory. But this vew It
is confessed, not popular, and could not got
hearing among the Mexican people
Or the other hand there people here who assert
bunty that the number and character oil the frontier
outiases by Mexicans IN tho last eighteen months
have been greatly exaggerated that tho present III
will and suspicion OF the McAcans toward have
been fostered by designing Americans that there IS
an annexation ring, composed OF land spectators and
turers, and that have had far less cause TO
complain against Mexico Daz began to rule
than for years before; that Dmz has shown himself
truly liberal ruler, who, while hampered with din
cul,ics, has yet shown better disposition toward
Americans than his predecessors and that II our gov
eminent wish to foster peace and prosperity in
Mexico and gain for Americans the control OF It's
markets. IL ought to begin by giving the most positive
public that II does not desire intend
annexation, and viii not tolerate any schemes
TO that end With that for basis, these people say,
and a kind ana sympathetic, and above all, thor
oughly honest policy toward Mexico, and no threats
OF demands for damages such as 1t is known Mexico
could y, all the real difficulties could be easily
arranged and Diaz would be able begin really hb-
eral poiicy toward Americans; but that policy
which rriates the Mexican people and makes them
suspicious OF ties the hands OF Diaz and dsablcs
him from carrying out friendly policy, beneficial to
both nations.
These the two views urged here. Meantime, the
facts OF the that negotiations between the two
governments conducted ut the Mexican capital II
being thought that Minister Foster is more thoroughly
aware OF the real situation In Mexico than a Mexican
envoy residing in Washington could BIO; aud, pending
negotiations the administration feels bound to protect
| our border people to the utmost OF its power with
troops acting over very wide and difficult region.