Excerpt from Public Opinion in the United States on the Annexation of Mexico The resolution introduced in the, Senate on the 1sth of December last requesting the Committee on Foreign Relations to inquire whether the acquisition of certain portions of the territory of the republic of Mexico is practicable, whatever may have been the motive for its introduction, had a mischievous look about it and failed to elicit any favorable response throughout the country. The general impression seemed to be that it was not in the line of sound public policy, and that no occasion existed for agitating a question which could not fail to be regarded in Mexico with grave suspicion and as in the nature of a menace to Mexican autonomy. It had that effect to some extent, and evoked strong condemnatory comment from the Two Republics and other papers of that country. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Mexico and the United States: An American View of the Mexican Question, With Special Reference to the Interests of the United States Plan de Guadalajara May 20, 1846 Garrison of Guadalajara. Plan de Ciudadela August 4, 1846. Gen. Salas. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Conspiracy Against Mexico That there is a conspiracy against Mexico is plainly evident to all who even in a very superficial manner have studied the facts. The cry of Wall Street and its kept press is for intervention by the United States and subsequent annexation to this country. The American financial powers are unanimous in demanding that the unsettled state of affairs below the Rio Grande cea'se. Their representatives in Congress have voiced their opinions in no uncertain terms that intervention is necessary if American Big Business is to survive in Mexico. British oil and other interests are likewise of an opinion that United States troops must go into Mexico and clean up things so as to make it safe for Capital. The American oil octopus in Mexico has been plotting for some time and is still at it. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Review of the Relations Between the United States and Mexico, and of the Claims of Citizens of the United States Against Mexico In presenting the following papers to the public in their present shape, it seemed proper to accompany them with a brief exposition of the circumstances in which they originated, and of the reasons to which they owe their existence. They have already appeared in the columns of a newspaper - the first series in the Richmond Enquirer, and the residue in the Union. The parties at whose instance they were prepared, have judged it expedient to republish them; while others have concurred in this design, under the impression that they embodied, in a condensed form, much valuable information upon topics of general importance. The present aspect of the relations between the United States and Mexico is full of interest. Whether or not there will be a formal declaration of war, seems yet to be a matter of uncertainty; but whether that event should or should not occur, the affairs of the two governments have reached a point, and assumed a character, which imperatively demand that the subjects of controversy, which have so long existed, should be brought to a definite settlement. The causes of complaint have been of long standing, and of an irritating nature. The amicable feelings which once bound the two nations together, have been obliterated. Mutual estrangement has succeeded, and terms of recrimination have been exchanged, rousing on either side the angry passions of the respective parties. It is not possible much longer to postpone the adjustment of these controveries. They must be terminated through the instrumentality of war, or by amicable arrangement. The number and character of the reclamations of the parties seem to preclude the possibility of a pacific settlement. The claims of citizens of the United States, for remuneration for alleged infractions of their rights of person and property, cannot be estimated at a smaller amount than ten millions of dollars. The character of the outrages in which these claims originated has imposed upon the government the imperative obligation to demand, and, if necessary, to enforce, their liquidation. Every day swells the amount of compensation to which the parties are entitled, and increases the incapacity of Mexico to provide for their payment. They must either be adjusted and paid, or tamely relinquished. The latter alternative, involving a renunciation of every national duty, and the violation of the most positive national pledges, cannot, for a moment be anticipated. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.