Office of the Historian

Mr. Clayton to Mr. Sherman.

Legation of the United States,
Mexico, March 11, 1898.
No. 316.]

Sir: I have the honor to forward, through you, to the President of the United States a series of resolutions expressing the sorrowful sentiments of those assembled at a memorial meeting in the Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, in the city of Mexico, on the 6th of March, 1898, over the loss of the ship Maine and her brave seamen.

I have, etc.,

Powell Clayton.
[Inclosure.]

Resolution from the memorial service held in Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church.

Mexico City, March 6, 1898.

Resolved, That we, American citizens resident in Mexico, in memorial meeting assembled, join with our fellow-countrymen in mourning the loss of the Maine and her gallant seamen. The mystery that surrounds the cause of this catastrophe commands our patience; but however caused, it is a sacred and significant sacrifice upon the altar of humanity. Our hearts go out to the bereaved survivors and to the families of the honored dead, to whom we extend deepest sympathy.

Resolved, That while we, in common with the whole American people, sympathize with every people struggling for independence and self-government, we commend the patience and dignity with which the President of the United States is endeavoring to maintain peace and promote good will among nations.

Resolved, That while we deplore war, we shall welcome it and will share it whenever and wherever it shall have become necessary in vindication of the flag of our country.

Resolved, That the sufferings of Cuba call to mankind for succor and peace.

Resolved, That it is the sense of this memorial meeting that copies of these resolutions be delivered to Hon. Powell Clayton, American minister, to be forwarded with expressions of our esteem and confidence to the President of the United States.

  • S. R. Peale.
  • Willard S. Isham.
  • Arlington A. Bett.
  • E. C. Butler.
  • H. A. Bassett.
  • W. W. Blake.
  • Sydenham P. C. Henriques.
  • W. J. De Gress.
  • Hubert W. Brown.
  • Paul Hudson.