The Mexican war of 1846-8 would be an impossibility in this generation.
The Mexicans have shown a patriotism which it would be well if we would imitate in part, but with more regard to truth.

They celebrate the anniversaries of Chapultepec and Molino del Rey as of very great victories.

The anniversaries are recognized as national holidays.

At these two battles, while the United States troops were victorious, it was at very great sacrifice of life compared with what the Mexicans suffered.

The Mexicans, as on many other occasions, stood up as well as any troops ever did.