Year: 1862

and the interests Of France has not sent this
expedition aonei aud yet you complain There Is, ne
vortheess, IN these wars made in common great poll
tical idea. The Powers Of Europe easily made Jea
lous on the territory Of the New world and it was 10
prevent the slightest suspicion that we said 70
England ana TO spain, come with us. We sad
the same thing 10 America; but she refused She
has ulterior views, which not convenient 10
our policy. Our offer was loyal, and We have
had for making IT, (Cries OF Good good ~ That
expedition, made by three Powers ought TO assure you
against those supposons which have been the basis OF
your DISCOURSE. You attribute to the know
not what projects, without being able 10 produce any
proof IN support OF your assertions. The true motives
of the expedition in the convention passed be-
tween the three Powers il is the most ecacious pro-
lection Of the persons and property of citizens In re-
gard 10 the observation OF the Hon. NJ. Jules fayre
on the subject OF notifications in advance in tho interior
government OF Mexico again appeal to the convention
II seen that that engagement Of the three Powers does
not seek IN the Mexican expedition, neither an aquisi
upn Oh territory nor private advantages 10 exercise
any influence that might the Mexican nation from
freely choosing the form Of their government These are


e PLAIN and precise regulated and accepted
by the three Powers.


N; Jules Favre inquiries why we go to Mexico in view
OF the TACT that in sanitary and Typographical as well
as potca point OF view there be benefit elected
10 remain on the sea coast would certainly be TO do no
thng against Mexico and TO give up soldiers TO dis
ease We must leave the yellow fever behind u.s. and so
to seek enemies less reioubtabe in the interior Of the
country We lett Vera Cruz on the Goth OF
February We ought now to be in Mexico. But
those populations, which for forty years have been op
pressed by various governments which have succeeded
eaeh otncf shoulo arise and desire government Oh
order and liberty shall prevent them? Will we i'm
pede this unfortunate people from seeking combi
nation that will assure prosperity, security and life
No. That liberty must be left 10 them, but we will
exercise no constant moral aid and counsels are
assured to that population Our material force never


the Independence and sovereignty OF popular wishes will
no more be violated in Mexico than in any other place


In regard to the reports which have given umbrage TO
the Minister OF her Britannia Majesty has there been
anything serious in them Some French officers may
haze said on leaving for Mexico that they were going
TO establish kingdom for German prince. What
authority would they have for such assertions? Not
withstanding tho English Ambassador was troubled
about what was said in this respect and he went to
Minister OF Foreign Affairs, who replied to hint is
not so. These the facts. In short this legitimate
war. demanded by interests shall be energetcay
conducted. We hope that the expedition will permit


that unhappy people 10 establish a better government
That result we will aid with all hopes. But we will
not use our arms. close with single wish and that


is that the arms Of France may triumph in Mexico as
esewhere-as always-and they will assure peace and
liberty. (Applause.)


The amendment OF NJ Favre against the expedition
lost.