The daily union., 1846-08-31
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Plan adopted and proclaimed by the inhabitants
and garrison Of the city of Mexico, and aceeded to
by the late government on the 5th Of August, 1886
ARr. |. Instead Of the present Congress, another
shall assemble composed of representatives popu-
lary chosen according TO the electoral laws in force
for the election of 1924, whose duty shall be well
to frame constitution for the nation, adopting the
form Of government which they may deem in con
formity with the national will, to take charge Of
all matters relating TO the with the United
States and the affair Of Texas and other frontier
departments. The monsrehieal form Of govern
ment which the nation evidently deests shall be
excluded.
ARr. 2. All Mexicans faithful to their country
including those cut of the country, called upon
TO give their services in the present national
ment, for which purpose very particular invitation
Is given 10 his exeellency, the well-deseryng Gen
eral Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana, who is from this
time recognised as general-in-chiefof of all the forces
engaged and resolved TO combat in order that the
nation may recover its rights, secure its liberty and
govern itself
ARr. 3. Until the sovereign Congress shall as
sembe and adopt the requisite for the war
Il will be the Indispensable duty Of the executive TO
dictate such measures may be urgent and neces-
sary 10 sustain with honor the national flag, and
this sacred duty must be discharged without the loss
Of a single moment.
Arr. 4 WiIhin four months from the occupa-
tom by the berang forces Of the capital Of the
public, the Congress referred to in the first article
must be assembled, for which purpose it will be the
duty Of the general-in-chief TO issue the order OF
oonvocation, in the terms indicated, and to take
care that the elections proceed with all possible
liberty.
ARr. S. The existence Of the army is guaranteed
and II is assured OF such attention and protection
are due to the we'll deserving military class ofa free
people.
Arr. 6. Any one will be declared traitor TO the
| nation who shall endeavor 10 retard the assembling
Of the said Congress make any attempts against il
by infringing the liberty Of its members dissolve 1t
or suspend It's sessions, or attempt to oppose the
| constitution which il may establish, or The laws
which It may enact in conformity with the present
plan.
The foregoing plan, with preamble setting forth
the causes and objects of the new revolution, was
communicated, on the 4th Of August, by Genera
Saas the chief Of the pronounced troops, to General
Bravo, the acting President of the republic, end
correspondence took place which is not sufficiently
Interesting for translation, particularly as the fol-
lowing summary Of events is given in a paper pub
shed in the city of Mexico, from which it is copied
into the "Locomotor" of Vera Cruz of the lOth Of
August
From the "Republicano" of the city of Mexico,
August 6, 1886:
EVENTS OF YESTERDAY AND OF THIS MORNING
Since the Sd instant, repeated notices have been
given TO the government; but in the most respectful
terms, and almost in the tone Of entreaty. Both
these communications, and private letters addressed
to Sefior Bravo, and Se1or Quijano, by the gene
ra-in-chief Of the pronounced forces in the citadel
remained either unanswered or were answered in
an eyasve manner by asking for time, and seeking
to gain time. The last time fixed upon for giving
dehnitive answer was two O'Clock in the afternoon
of this day, august 5th) The general-in-chief OF
tho citadel waited until after that hour, and having
received no answer, arranged his columns for the
tack; but when they were about to execute the
movement, the Generals D. Martin Carrera and d.
Jose Urea presented themselves the part of the
government, and stated that Gen. ID. Benito Quijano
was empowered as general-in-chief to treat with the
pronouncers, If both parties should appoint commits
sIoners to meet at designated place. The general
In chief of the pronounced forces drew up new
communication with this view: stating that the
commissioners appointed on his part would attend
before five O'Clock in the afternoon in the convent of
San Francisco, where they would await those ap.
pointed by Gen. Quiiano. The commissioners OF
the chief of the pronuncamento attended according
to appointment but those of the government, after
the lapse of more than an hour, had not made their
appearance. In consequence of this and of Gen.
Quijanos having sent new communication, stating
that junia Of war would meet at seven o'clock in
course of the night the general n-chief of the pro-
nounced forces determined to wait no longer and
commenced his march with two strong columns
composed of some infantry, body of cavalry, and
some light pieces, which, being arranged in the
most efficient manner, advanced without meeting
any impediment until they surrounded the palace,
the forces occupying it being confined within the
limits of the principal square
At this stage Of affairs, General Quiiano prom
lsed that his commissioners would attend at nine
O'Clock at night in house No 10, in the first street
de Plateros, occupied by Dr. ID. Pedro Wander
Linden, the director Of the military board of health
In fact almost an hour before the appointed time
Generals Carrera, Urea, and ID. Ramon Morales
appeared as commissioners of the general command.
ing the forces of the government and on the part OF
those OF the citadel, Generals De Pedro Lemus d
Antonio Vizcayno, and d. Ramon Pacheco, homo
rary intendant of the army. long discussion was
entered into, which lasted until half after one in the
morning, and the result Of which was that the gen.
era-n-chef of the forces of the government was 10
accede to the plan proclaimed in the CITADEL and
every article of it, 1t being farther determined on the
part of the pronouncers, that in consideration OF
the Difference and respect for the national will man.
Tested by Senior Bravo, as well in testimony OF
the respect due to his former services he should be
allowed, while in the capital the distinction of
guard Of honor, such as the ordinance assigns 10
captalns-genera that neither he nor his ministers |
nor the chiefs, officers, and troops who have sup
ported his cause, should be molested and that i'm
medlaely upon the ratification of the plan the gov.
ernment should cease its functions the troops de
tending the palace TO remain under the orders OF
Sefior Salas. The latter occupied the palace a,
three O'Clock this morning. The Ginning of bells
the beating Of drums, and music of the military |
bands, pipas from large concourse for General |
Santa Ana, who is invoked in the plan and a sayo
of wenty-one guns from the battery of the citadel
at day-break, were the first celebration of this |
event. AS yet no government has been organized |
ana the penera-ln-chlef of the prOnpunced fnrree
Is to continue in command until the arrival of Gen
Santa Ana, who is expected within a few DAYS
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