New-York daily tribune., 1858-11-05
MEXICO.

The Plymouth reached Tamyco on the 81 Of Octo-
ber and immediately communicated with the American
Consul Franklin Chase, esq The Consul then trans
mii.ed TO Commander Dahgr.n copies Of aiidavits by
Victor Basten and Christian Herman Schultz citizens
Of the United States. Bastien declares that "on the
first day of Octobe- he arreted by an officer of
4" tie Constitutional army, who conducted him 10 sde
" Coinn,issariat, wAers a perempttry demand WAS
made upon him for the immediate payment of s2OOo
as forced loan: that he refused to pay il, and that
the officer then escorted him by force to the military
barracks, where he wac incsrcerated and remained
until coerced to satisfy the said unjust eNaction.
Schultz is merchant of Tampico, who had imported
a quantity of merchandise valued at over 3l2oO0 upon
which he had paid, secured to be paid to tue local
Custom House authorities beonglng to the Cousttu-
tional party tte accrung duties. TIE merchandise
was destined to San Luis Potosi and Santa barbara,
which places within the possession of the Central
Government. The merchandise appears to have been
seized by the authorities Of the Central Government,
and demand made upon Schultz for the payment of
dute. recond time to that party. This Schultz pro-
tests against in violation OF the existing treaties be-
tween the United States and Mexico.
Commander Dahlgren had an interview with Gov.
Garza Of Tampco who assumed the responsibility for
the forced loan upon Bastien and that lie was ready
to make indemnity to him for the injury done. In
reply to the inquiries, Gov. Cara said that he bad
great dsinclinaton to practice suilsr moleststons
upon citizens Of the United States but necessity might
compel him resort to ike contributions all mer-
chants in which those of the United States wculd o.
course, be included. Commander Dahlgren rcmon-
srated against the proprety Of this course and re-
minded Coz CARA that the United States Govern
ment had fully approved of the course of Mr. Forsyth
in resisting similar e1acons upon American residents
at the City of Mexico and that continuance Of such
course would endanger the friendly relations between
the two countries. Gov. CARA would bnd himself to
nothing further but promised to write to his Govern
ment-that of Juarez-for particular instructions.
The Gaze Of Mr. Schultz was then discussed. Gov.
Cara observed that the matter was under Judicial
investigation and that he not disposed to inter-
fere To this it was replied that the merchant could
not investigate the political rights Of the local author
ities aud that the United States could not hold the
Judge responsible but must look TO the Government
of Mexico for the reparation Of any wrong.
Two Spanish war steamers are stationed in the river
off Tampco for the protection Of it, Consulate and
merchants. An English force was also expected, as
an English merchant had been forced to pay s. 600,
his house taken by soldiers, and himself put into
prison Commander Dshgren makes the following
General remarks upon the condition of Mexico;
can hardly convey to the Department an acci-
rate idea Of the wretched state to which affairs public
and private, here tTampiool and at Vera Cruz have
been brought by the conduct Of the parss that now
distract the country with civil war. Nature mas
lavshed her every gift OF soi AMI pos'n mat can pe
6esied to render the people happy and powerful yet
agriculture commerce and all industrial pursuits nave
been reduced to the lowest ebb by the ieuds OF the
military banditt who wrsngle for the last miserable
yestiges Of private and public resources. There
la fhor n
decency left in these set-constued rulers that spring
into power punder a. lar as their ablty extehds ana
then make way for new horde Of adyenturers. LID
erty there is none; it il the worst form OF niiitary
license that now stalks ruthlessy and without shame
over the land. The time seems to be az hand when
the United States will be bound by every consideration
Of humanity and policy to interfere and abste an evil
which must threaten the peace of this hemisphere.
The military leaders OF Mexico are altogether reckless
Of any consequences that may ensne from the pdrsnt
Of punder and the citizens fother countries are made
to suffer as we'll as those Of the United Staies.
Under date of the Eth October at Vera Cruz, Com
mander Dahlgren gives the particulars of an inter-
view with President Juarez, relative to the complaints
Of Basti.n and Schultz at Tampco. After detailing
the Gaze of the first President Juares declared Ihat
the practice (of levyng forced loans was improper,
and should not be continued, and ne would so IN
shuct Gov. Cara by tie next British packet oi
the Gaze Of Schultz he had information. President
Juarez exhibited every disposition TO prevent our cIts'
zcos from being subjected to improper annoyance
and repeated his desire to sustain the best understand
ing with the United States In reply 10 note from
Commander Dahlgrtn, Mr. Ocsmpo, the Minister ot
Foreign Affairs of Juarez, addressed to HIN the fo
lowing official note:
YER. CRuz. Oct. l6, 1913.
By special order Il the President, reply 10 the
confidential note which you addressed To nun upael
dat. q 81 s,.t al ifcht
Yesterday being yOur immediate understanding OF 'e
result OF the audience granted 10 you by the freaIch
The note refers TO the verbal Representatives. w..
you made respecting complaints preferred 20 you :"
TaMpico by two American citizens 10 reatiOh eo NM
tiers Il pecunsry nature, and to redress when as
well q. to prevent any such in future, the Presasn'
stated to you that be would require repor, rom "
Cara tho Governor Of Tsmsuipas, VINO. IN rysP7os
TO foreign affairs, is in fact under the JufiseIon ~
the President; and that he would then adop, sucn
measures as appeared to him just and proper 10 Pie
serve the good understanding which hls EicsAsas!
desired should be maintained between Mexico anu .n'
United States. On the evening OF the day oi TUG
dience-that is, on the lih iust.-couln lLla..on
were received at the department under my cIaiso
brought by the Pepit0, which anchored In'. u"' ~
this port, and which related to the same hA'e
! those in which you nterposed.
With respect TO forced loans exactet nom lote'Rn
ers, the President. had already, at GasdasJ',a, IA '
month of March last. dictated general reg la.i1n "a
empting foreigners from such loans. and toiay y!
express dispatched rIOseiueI'iy W a. .,oh I.v;es
other business he s notified not TO make SUN ',
in f ure and to return a; the Gums e1sc'eu ah
| make due indemnity. .,a-.,
With respect TO the case Of Mr. Schultz, tne geoesai
order which was deemed just has already pen u.'
tated, directing that the cargo detained o. -,
| quia in part of which Mr. Schultz Is nv 80 80
released without any other charge than light nae as
penalty for the infrsctionr which The owns's y c', IN,
m,ed of our Cus.omHcuse ordinances ena Ca. o. Iae
express order of this Government, i.'ueo -. -; -
iua.o in February The for Issuing 'nie orl
vas, mainly that the actual situation oil iA' k7Pe'A'