THE EXECUTION OF MAXIMILIAN.
It is said that the Mexican authorities proposed to build a monument on the site of the execution of Maximilian, the emperor of Mexico, and in commemoration ' of that event. We should be sor;y to see our friends across the border do anything that might look like exultation over '.• tiie fate-of a. generous, and unfortunate
price. History shows that Maximilian in his Mexican adventure was more sinned against than sinning ; that he was told of the Emperor Nnpo'oon ; that he allowed his ambition to curry away his judgment mid tiiat, apait from his desire to overthrow the republic, his mission to Mexico was inspired by a beneficent and kindly fueling. His execution at tlio time was a I blunder, just as much as it would have been for Mr Johnson to have executed Jefferson Davis. Its effect upon Europe has been to keep Mexico hack for at least ten years by isolating the republic from the sympathies and support of the outside world. Mexico can afford to be generous to the memory of this unforunate Austrian prince, who was an honorable, accomplished, and virtuous gentleman, an' 1 who gave up his life in an effort to do what he thought was the best for the Mexican people.
Permanent link to this item
Hononga pūmau ki tēnei tūemi
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TEML18811112.2.10
Bibliographic details
Ngā taipitopito pukapuka
Temuka Leader, 12 November 1881, Page 3
Word count
Tapeke kupu
211THE EXECUTION OF MAXIMILIAN. Temuka Leader, 12 November 1881, Page 3
Using this item
Te whakamahi i tēnei tūemi
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in