Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-11-30
CRY OF MEXICO. Oct. 81, 1913.

CRY MEXICO Oct. 81 1913.
Editors OF the Picaylte-Sinc- my last there mas been
little OF interest 10 acqualnt nj in relation Mexican
affairs. However. the departure of Mr.. Clifford for
The Y. States affords unusually favorable oppor-
iunlty 10 send a letter direct, avail myself Of the
same.-lt may not be uninieesting your readers
learn fact becoming vls BILE every day here, that
there is growing feeling IN favor Of the Americana a.
mongst the people Of this country. and especially
mongst those OF the higher, wealthy and enlightened
class of the people.-From unqnes ionabe Az, horiiy
have this circumstance and may add that amongst
Is the desire to promote friendly and closely aying in
teress that amongst the darkeyed daughters Of
Mexico. They make secret Of the matter-they
avow 1t more distinctly and unequvocay that they gn
IN" for annexation with Uncle Sam Uncle Sans SONS.
mag inc "the latter however would, by them, as by
the QnakeresS in the comedy. be ''prete7red"
In regard to Government affairs these IN unset.
tied position 1t is still matter Of great donbt
whether President Herrera will be able maintain his
Government, and there is little doubt when he goes by
the board that this unfortunate country will either be
convulsed by some military other fac onor, to IT.
self, pray 10 be annexed the L. SIates the only
ing power v which it p,s-by be preserved from
ter annlhatlon. The Tariff BILL which is sill under
discussion is moment IL would carred through
tend more 10 increase the commerce of the Republic than
all the laws enacted since its establishment Congress-
has authorized the Government to borrow $500 900 son
the Strength Of the next 100000 that is he paid by
the United States. have understood that the Amer-
can Minister was conferred with onihe subject and his ad
vice In the matter solicited, which that little be
borrowed as would barely suffice keep the mill guing
at east until he returns from The Ueile Safes His OPT
Mon was approved most fully BY the Mexican Minister,
and will be acted upon nearly possible His Excel
ency. Don Luis de IA Rosa waiting for The American
Minister at Vera Cruz. and WILL is said, with his
family and suite. become s,Durner in your city for
few days He Of The first talents probably IN
Mexico and the fact Of his being Of the peace
missioners, well high minded gentlemen. enti
ties him to a friendly reception in The Republic Of The
North.
In the former part Of this letter omitted mention
circumstance worthy of notice. and which shows tina
the representatives of the people beginning 10 think
seriously Of adopting the principles OF h@e Of the sister
Republic. The American tariff If lS46 placed in
the hands uf one OF the leading members OF The q
ment by Minister. and is now being translated. In
der be placed in the hands Of the members of bo n
Houses of Congress. Although Congress adj urns, as
nave already stated On the "a in all probability there will
be an extra session Of limited duration, for the se pur
pos of the fur her discussion of the tariff question. and
there is little doubt the American iaIifof 1916 VIII have
slight influence The minds Of The composing The
Mexican Congress.
But it must he confessed and have had to-day an
opportunity Of knowing that 50 far as the present Gov
eminent If Mexico is concerned the feeling to
wards all things American prevails On the occasi,n
Of the American Minister taxi ing his leave Of the corn,
dyLomaique it is impossible for me depict the afftc-
donate warmth of feeling which was eyinced toward.
him by the Mexican mel 5ers Of the b,dy-indred as
well intnrIned, he adiured hy every c,p,lder,-
ton which could Influence man occupying prominent
and nlnent station that he would return l., M+yi~.
in The person o. the American Munster nnr.
tur the future welfare The Mevi~
ted By lis most enilnen -'''--