Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-08
A PARTISAN
Or the Monroe Doctrine II the Government
of MeSico-Opposed 20 In yasion of Ameri-
can Republics by Monarchiai Europe.

of Mexico-Opposed 90 IN vasIon of Ameri-
can Republics by MonarchisI Europe
CITY OF MEXICO, April 2.-Congress
was opened Wednesday night. Presi-
dent Diaz in his message said:
Among the events relative 10 that great re-
public which since my last message have at
trac ted most attention and aroused the inter-
es. OF the American nations there is one re-
spccting which national motives o. decorum
and propriety oblige me to say some words.
Owing To an ancient dispute over the bound
airy between Venezuela and the territory
called British GUIANA dispute exas-
perated recently by causes which
need not be considered the pBesi-
dent OF the United States sent "A message 10
congress OF that country recalling as applica-
bic 10 said contention the famous opinion OF
the doctrine which, in a similar document
President Monroe eXpounded. and which.
since 1873. has had such acceptance among the
people. Very naturally recurrence to the doc
trine which condemned every attempt at Eu-
ropean usurpation and every monarchial ten
dency to change republican institutions in the
new world created intense enthusiasm in the
free nations OF this continent causing demon
STATIONS of sympathy from the people and even
from governments themselves of the Amer
lean countries. The Mexican government was
not lacking in Invitations OF international
character TO at once give It's opinion on so
grave measure But the executive believed
that IL ought not 20 be in hurry TO give it's
opinion in a matter which at the time involved
not only the Monroe doctrine but was extend
ed to the application OF its principles
To the case OF Great Britain in her cues
ton with Venezuela Not fully under
standing this question as perhaps IL was I'M
derstood in the United States. which had re-
ceived special information from Venezuela we
were not in n position 20 presume that the
Claims OF England constituted an attempt at
usurpation. Moreover we could not believe
that the very boundary question in its es-
sence and even treating OF controversial
points. should be case for the application
OF that wise doctrine on the other hand the
simple fact that England should refuse TO
nrbitrate her rights to part o, the dis
puted territory, taking 10 for granted that she
admitted to arbitration for the remainder
could not DO in our judgment sufficient reason
for an unfavorable presumption. since the
Mexican government itself had decided more
than once that IL would admit arbitration for
certain territorial questions which in our
opinion involved the honor of the coun-
try. Thus IL was that / declined to
make any manifestation through the press re-
spccting a matter which affected the interest or
the most delicate sentiments OF three nations
equally deserving our esteem. but confined
myself to the reply that, naturally l was a
partisan OF the principles OF the Monroe doc
trlnc. properly understood, but could not say
whether II was applicable to the present case
or not Sow that happily, and as was TO have
been expected the crisis has pas sed that
threatened war between the two
great nations in which the Auglo-Saxon
race is divided: now that our sister
republic Of Venezuela is proceeding at Wash
inRton in peaceful negotiations with her pow
erful adversary IL does not seem inopportune
to accedc to the desires OF those who requested
that the Mexican government should give its
opinion respecting the Monroe doctrine With
out entering into an examination Of the origin
and the history OF the occasion which gave
rise to its PRONUNCIATION: without descend
ing 10 particulars as to the just
Limitations which it's author himself would
D hsau xnls 4 .-l.g.
President Cleveland stated the government OF
Mexico can not do less than show itself a par
tisan OF the doctrine which condemns as az
gressive any invasion by monarchicnl Europe
of the republics OF Observation-Disclosures ma
lions OF to-day, ruled by popular govern
mcnt Our history in general and sig
nally the struggle of our people to throw
on the yoke OF an exotic empire OF Eu-
ropcan origin, form and elements. and the
torrents OF bloodshed in that severe contest,
give testimony before the world OF our wor-
ship of independence and our adherence OF all
foreign Intervention. But we do not under
stand 1t to be sufficient for the objects to
which we aspire, that only upon the United
States in spite of their immense resources il
the obligation incumbent TO aid the other re-
publcs OF this hemisphere against at
ticks OF Europe. IL even these can be con-
sidercd possible. but that each one OF
said republics by means OF n declaration sim
liar TO that OF President Monroe should pro-
claim that any attempt OF n foreign power to
reduce the territory or the independence. or
to change the institutions OF a single one of
the American republics. should be considered
as personal affront, IL the republic
sustaining an attack or threat OF thi.
nature should appeal for aid In this
way the doctrine to-day called the
Monroe doctrine would be the American
doctrine in the ample sense. and although II
originated in the United States it should be
among the international rights of all Amer
leans What may be the practical proper
means OF reaching this result is q question. of
which 1t would not be opportune TO treat in
this message.