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Editorial
July 15, 1877
The Weekly Elko Independent
Elko, Elko County, Nevada
What is this article about?
The Administration disclaims any intent to acquire Mexican territory through General Ord's order to cross the Rio Grande, stating it was solely to protect American citizens from outlaws amid Mexico's lack of government, with unchanged instructions on punishing marauders and no expected collision with Mexicans.
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A Positive Disclaimer.
The charge that the Administration evinced a disposition to acquire Mexican Territory by its action in ordering General Ord to cross the Rio Grande, is positively disclaimed. It was asserted that the order was issued that American citizens might be protected, and as there is no established Government in Mexico by which its outlaws might be restrained and depredations prevented, the authority vested in the order referred to was the only means by which that object could be accomplished. The instructions regarding the punishment of marauders have not been modified, nor is a collision with the Mexicans apprehended.
The charge that the Administration evinced a disposition to acquire Mexican Territory by its action in ordering General Ord to cross the Rio Grande, is positively disclaimed. It was asserted that the order was issued that American citizens might be protected, and as there is no established Government in Mexico by which its outlaws might be restrained and depredations prevented, the authority vested in the order referred to was the only means by which that object could be accomplished. The instructions regarding the punishment of marauders have not been modified, nor is a collision with the Mexicans apprehended.
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
Military Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Mexico
Territorial Acquisition
General Ord
Rio Grande
American Citizens Protection
Outlaws
Marauders
What entities or persons were involved?
Administration
General Ord
Mexicans
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Disclaimer Of Territorial Acquisition In Mexico
Stance / Tone
Defensive Denial Of Aggressive Intent
Key Figures
Administration
General Ord
Mexicans
Key Arguments
Charge Of Intent To Acquire Mexican Territory Is Positively Disclaimed
Order To Cross Rio Grande Was To Protect American Citizens
No Established Government In Mexico To Restrain Outlaws
Authority In The Order Was The Only Means To Prevent Depredations
Instructions On Punishing Marauders Unchanged
No Collision With Mexicans Apprehended