That. too. is true. but still for several years no American and no American property have been safe in Mexico. I am in sympathy with the resolution or the initiatory stages of the movement made by the Senator from Arizona leading to the acquisition of Lower California. I think we had just as well have that point of danger. and I ail perfectly willing to enter into negotiations. so far as I have a voice in the matter. for the purpose of acquiring that strip Of land with its marginal waters. not because we need it for the purposes of emigration. but it is a matter of safety. and we ought to have it to defend our coast. It is a place always where lodgments may be made. and harbors. coaling stations. or ports acquired that would be inimical to the peace and safety of the United States. Several times in years past a question has arisen whether the leases of certain property there were not ultimately for the benefit of an independent nation. an oriental country.
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Implies all Mexicans are a threat to American safety and property.