The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-11-18

wARLtkE SPIRIT OF THE MEXICAN PRESS
Letter from the City ef Mexico.
The recent crossing of American troops
into Mexico has created quite q stir in this
u city. The Government succeeded in keep
ing the matter secret until the 18th Oct,
fifteen days after the passage, but as alarm
ing rumors began to circulate, the Diari0
Official published the two kilograms which
translate in continuation:
i MONTEREY, October 9, 1877.
Citizen Minister Of War.-General Falcon re-
ports from Piedras Negras that on the 29th of
September an American force crossed into the
territory of Mexico aud attacked q camp of
Lipap Indians, aud tFaBsmits q COPY of the re-
port of Colonel Rodriguez which gives details
of the occurrence. / send by mail the report
referred TO and from wAich l extract. Colonel
oa Htb 9e' no T she
forced march of thirty leagues. After wards he
sent forward advance Of twenty dragons
and ten citizens, which overlook the Ameri-
cans. This force, which was composed of 500
cavalry, presented line of battle, making
several char ges of front in placing itself on
the defensive. The Mexican force initiated
these movements, thus gaining time for the ar.
rival of the Colonel with reinforeements. The
Americans commenced to retire, and a great
deal of prudence was exercised on both sides
not to commence .hostiiites. the prudence
and energy of Colonel Rodriguez do him
honor.
have ordered General Falcon to act in &C.
COTu anu Oh bue terms Wnlcn ne l0QlCat69 TO
me in a private letter, and that ke continue to
sustain with dignity the national honor.
F. NARANJn
MEXICO, October 13.
Gen. Francisco Nardnjo-Tne President of the
republic has been Informed of an American
force of 500 men crossing into Mexican territory
and st ackinE band of Lpan Indians. Toe
report of Colonel Rodriguez, in which details
are given, is awaited in order that the proper
resolution may be taken.
OGAzoS, Minister of War.
The following are few paragraphs
from the principal Mexican newspapers
with regard to the crossing:
The Monitor.-"The news of the transgres.
sion of the Americans has deeply disgusted
everybody. No matter what might have been
the result, the Mexican troops should have at
tackled the invaders of territory, as this
was demanded by our national dignity"
The Epoca-" The displeasnres caused bv
the abuss committed by the United States
troops has been general. a news.
paper expresses surprise that the pTess does
not speak of what is occurring on the frontier
with the clearness which the demands,
aud thinks that this should be attributed to
Indifference or want of public spirit. This is
q mistake; If the manner in which the press
has expressed itself former occasions
with respect TO the difficulties which the Pres
ldent of the United States has been provoking
IS rene N bered it will be understood that this
silence is not occasioued by want of patriot
ism, but by On earnest determination not to
contribnte in the least to augment those diff
cultes."
The feierG 'ista.- The event has
passed completely unuoticed, The press has
not single word of reproach, neither for the
invaders nor for the degraded Government
which tolerates the PROCLAMATION of the soil be.
q1eathed to it by Hidslgo. A party
OF American troops invaded Camargo during
the administration Of MIR. Lerdc. Tho inhabi.
tants of that town, yielding to the impulses of
patriotism, without orders from the authOri-
ties and without being invited, armed them
SELVES, and, with the employees of the Custom
t11Ou66, drove no
ne nation ia in agony; the repnblic sinks un-
der it's load of humiliation. We already feel
REPLY with smile. There can be no doubt
the race of Jasrez and Zsrsgozs has disap-
.peared we live in the midst of vice and de- |
ignominy."
The BanderG Nactional-"War with the |
american Union Is inevitable. The Mexican |
lHsg having been insuIted and trampled in the |
dust by the horses of the army of that repub- |
lie, the national pride has been wounded, no !
.1natter W hat may be said. Mexico reqires, |
Mexico demands, prompt reparation for the |
ansult offered to her nationality, to her anto-
.nomy, to her independence. We can |
understand why twenty dragoons and teu citi-
Eenes did not accept the battle offered by 500 |
men: bnt We cannot explain why the Minister
ot war had not forseen what has happened |
apo properly guarded our frontier. We have
AIready said, down with the Ministry. And we
pow repeat, down with the Ministry.
Dur Govern ment, and especially the Minister
ef War, has forgotten the orders given to the
alhtary commander of the line of the Rio
Ssande ho in June last. We will recall them to
me memory, as they appear to have fallen
nto disuse: "Repel with force the insult
6loP na hit it is intended to- offer Mexico by nvad
1Aexico has been confided to unworthy sons,
md their serious fault demands reprobation
Ind punishment. I" " The violation of
me territory has taken place in the manner
most offensive to all feelings of patriotism, aud
demands pnbic and solemn reparation. For
4 paoitc afront, public cbsstisement. The
tAnerlcan nation has ineulted Mexico, spurned
ger banner, and this is not the first time but
ne twentieth. Therefore, give it hard and
oLoody lesson Mexico has armed forces who
ere anxious to measure their strength and
Valor with those of that republic"
-, Inc Monitor is an independent paper
the RpocG is strong supporter of the
Government; the FeGeraliSta is MT. Lerdo's
organ, and the Bandela Nacional lfermar.