The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 32, July 1928 - April, 1929 Page: 155
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Tadeo Ortiz and the Colonization of Texas, 1822-1833 155
credible variety of commodities and modified by the varied climates
of all the zones. It is in a position to dominate the world by its
influence. It needs only a legal, consolidated system, a regular
administration, the increase of its population and the encourage-
ment of elementary education, agriculture, industry and commerce
to fulfill its destiny and to place itself in the rank of the most
respectable and prosperous nations.
Hitherto Mexico could not be anything but a new born nation
continually terrified by the menace of a weak but tenacious enemy.
Changing from a monstrous, demoralized and tyrannical colonial
system to the enjoyment of an almost unlimited liberty, it neces-
sarily had to degenerate into licentious anarchy. It is not possible
for men, who have obeyed from habit, from a fear of foreign inter-
ference, and not through a love for their own laws executed for the
benefit of common society, to cultivate all the social virtues. These
qualities arise from practical principles and the example of a
legally formed government and the enjoyment of the advantages
and good order afforded by education and a knowledge of the evils
that revolutions-however pure and glorious they may be-always
bring with them. It is not amiss to say that inexperienced people
in the beginning always involve themselves in errors without realiz-
ing it. Disillusioned by time and experience with realities (be-
cause no one profits by the experience of another) and guided by
an excellent natural instinct, they will hate disturbances, seek
tranquillity and, protecting themselves under the shadow of the
law, will finally rally to the support of its authorities and cooperate
with them in maintaining order and the progress and security of
the native country. The Mexican people are going through this
perilous period. Their revolution is at a crisis; and in a very
short time, the government can count upon the physical and moral
strength of the nation. It can then dedicate itself exclusively to
the common welfare, and to the fulfillment of its duties incurred
as the head of an independent power that is making itself respected
at home and abroad, consolidating its institutions, and securing the
sacred inviolability and integrity of its territory by vigorous and
systematic arrangements.
In the future the political aspect of Mexico will be very different;
the relative progress and the experience of the Mexican people are
apparent, in spite of their not having attended carefully to ele-
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Texas State Historical Association. The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 32, July 1928 - April, 1929, periodical, 1929; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth101089/m1/159/: accessed March 29, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Texas State Historical Association.