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happiest results -
10 this subject, directing my efforts when the
events OF December 1874, came upon me- in which the
liberals also took part probably from their not having
comprehended me. They should not have been SO pre-
cptous; for they had the guarantee of those BY whom
| was surrounded in my last administration; and II
not explicit to my designs they should reflect that my
position being then very embarrassing could not have
declared myself fully without hazarding the OF
my enterprise
Some believe that favorable opportunity was offered
my from the interior TO the capital but
memberng what happened TO General Busamente at the
regeneration considered il more honorable to fall with
my old IDEAS, than with Others which might have been
viewed as sacrifice TO the law OF severe necessity
This is a secret which has remained unknown 10 you
when should understand each other in order to act in
Uniformly
You will, think be convinced as am, of the neces-
sty OF giving this new direction TO affairs; and there
fore urge you to all your influence to reconcile the
liberals, communicating with Sehor Faras and his friends,
IN order 10 induce them to come to an understanding with
Tor which purpose agents should be sent to Pueba,
Guanauato, Jasco Zacaeeas, and other departments
that all being thus placed in accord with each other,
may lead the republic into the way OF preservation
GU may tell the hrs named gentleman, that, with the
same good faith with which | sustained the unIta-
nan administration from the year 1884, / will in
future support the claims OF the masses; leaving
the people entirely al liberty TO organize their system OF
government, and TO regulate their affairs in the
which may please them best; that have resolved to die
in the maintenance OF these opinions and am disposed 10
give every guarantee which could be desired 10
lnelf lullllHenI IN reCOnIense the
vices which may render on this occasion, that may
have the honor OF sanctOnlng the constitution because,
having been crimnally changed with being enemy 10
the representative power OF the nation and with having
opposed the free organization OF the republic by the peo
pie, am anxious, retiring forever from the political
scene, 10 mark this solemn act OF my life by authorizing
After giving to the people decisive proof OF my respect
and devotion TO their sovereign WILL and having conclu
ded this by which desire to reconcile myself with
my country will not remain twenty -four hours in pow
hem.
moment TO return To the exercise OF authority, limiting
myself wholly to my service soldier in support OF
the constitution thus established by me, and in defence OF
the rights OF the republic against foreign nations.
Ii WILL however, be necessary IN all respects, TO pro-
coed with the utmost caution for project should be
discovered by the army, which is adverse to the federal
system, should lind great difficulty establishing it
and much address will be therefore required to prepare
the minds OF the public by adopting plan in which that
name should not appear and which may yet lead us to
proposed end-whlch end, so Tar as am concerned
is repeat my word OF honor other than the
establishment of what oyerhrown in 1884, strength
ened by such improvements and additions as experience
may have suggested to us You may, however, proclaim
he assembly OF convention, composed OF deputies elect
I'd by the naton with the utmost possible freedom, Tor
he organization OF system OF government on the terms
which the nation may prefer excluding only the
,hca form which ii detess.
In conclusion, it is material that no tine should be lost
rs may thus lose the most brilliant occasion which
Gould be presented Send me agent active and expert
communicate TO me your ideas, and let me know the
resources which you can command IN your own well
as in other departments that with all the circum-
stances before u.s. we may arrange our first measures
For my own part have made many preparations, and
EEL confident of the aid OF lucatan; but wish nothing
be undertaken, unless with the OF the most
influential persons among the people.
Let device in future be, the union OF the people
md the army, in 1892 considering that
to defend the cause and upon this point one
If the persons on whom we should in my opinion rely
$ his exceency General Don Juan Alvarez, who will
compromise with the monarchsts. If you should
nave opportunity write TO him in my name and show
him the necessity for union, in order to destroy the
advancement of tyranny, which alarms me the more,
and feel the preparations now in progress, among
he old masters OF our country TO support the designs OF
Paroles, Alanan and the others OF that faction This
Keeps me constantly uneasy; and indeed feel SO little |
of safety here, that preparing to quit this
sand
The manifestations which you may have recently seen
n the newspapers have alarmed these gentlemen here
let General Alvarez be assured that in political matters
am superior to all personal considerations. say to
linn, whose merits and services render him worthy OF the
lumbest Mexican, that | will receive him with open
rms Write to him, and assure him that | shall be
most happy to see his letters, well to continue with
lin ancient relations.
Farewell and command, your most afeconate friend
nd servant, &C.
A. LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA.
HE, General Santa Anna9 sent plan conformable
With his ideas, manifested in this letter. and in
riguers, nstgated by General Amonte added to it in
very part and disgured it throughout in its and
IS object Thus the revolution which was about to be
Anna was informed OF the circumstances, and he repro
ated such conduct, sending his plan with the fol-
owing note 1t will be understood that this explana
DRY memorandum is by the person from whom the copy
u, General Santa Annals letter and note obtained by
Mr. Black.
NoTE.This plan being the only proper for the re-
generation OF the republic and for placing II in the way
# preservation could not and should not conform to the
articles which have printed and which not
nly modify but almost destroy the preceding ones. |
therefore, write to my correspondents requesting them
urge my friends and those who sincerely attached
country to adhere strictly to this plan for the pro-
notion OF the regeneration of our country; with the
Outstanding that neither my honor soemnly pledged,
ny PATRIOTISM allow TO accept the slightest alteration
ither in its letter in its spirit make this frank and
ones explanation because do not wish my patriotic in
entons to be abused to have myself placed in
radction with myself, by the presentation of different
lans | in consequence answer by this writing, TO which
give authority by my signature.
HAVANA, April S, 1916.
p s. The person who delivers you this letter, through
whose agency il is sent is not informed of its contents
T1fracts of a letter from r. B. Campbell esq., consul Of
tie United States at Hauana, dated Nor 10, 1916
" In the steamer from Vera Cruz came passenger,
avail captain in the Mexican service who was report
had blank commissions for privateers and blank let
ers of citizenship for sale"
" | have, however, succeeded in obtaining copies of
he commissions from originals which had one hours
ossesson Of The blank commission (copy,) and copies
i blank naturalization papers, and IN The crews OF the
riyaeers, are herewith enclosed"
"Of one thing, however, the government may rest as
ured, that prvaeer will sail out Of the port of a
ana, and do not believe there will be one from any
or of this island The captain-general has power is
determined TO act in good faith in relation to our treaty
tipulatons has means of information, and possesses
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