The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-10-04
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Ahe Evacuation Progressing
An American PrOtectOrate Wanted,
Etc. Etc.
City OF MEXICO September 19.-The anniversary
oil Mexican Independence, 16lh of September, was
celebrated IN the capita with more than usual mag
nheence In the morning the Emperor, together
with the royal household, civll and military digni.
tarles, tOregn Ministers and others celebrated high
mass at the cathedral he immense building was
crowded to ITS utmost capacity and the ceremonies
were OF me most imn0slng character After the
services at the Cathedral were q grand review
was had upon the Plaza de las Armas OF all the
troops, native and foreign.
In the afternoon the theatres we're thrown open
gratis 10 the people, and about ten thousand were
tIeateG TO bull fight, the first winch has TAX
place in this city for six months In the evening
the Grand Plaza was crowded principally by the
lower orders, TO witnes the display OF fireworks.
Durng the whole celebration not a single disturb.
ancc took pace, and the strctest order was every
where observed. 1t mad been contemplated by the
Liberals that the people OF tie whole Valley should
cOncenirate here on thai day, and IN body present
the mselvcs to the Emperor and hm to get rid of
the French as soon as possible; but the affair fell
thl ouRh, and the attempt was not made. ms
probably owing 10 the action of the Government,
which received an lntmatloR OF the proposed de-
mOnstiaI on, ana fearing eneute, caused the
arre,t on the FRIDAY previous, OF arge number OF
toe leading Liberals This cit the Gro Sd with none
to guioe ,hem, and consequently the programme was
not earned out,
In the morning the Emperor received at the palace
large de- uiahon of citizens, the lore gn embassies
and consus mi itary officers, Council OF State the
Cabinet, and city officials Senor Lacupsa, Presi-
dent OF tie Council OF State, in behalf of the depu.
taton, mace 1eehDg and highly patriotic address
TO the Emperor, to which his Majesty replied Us
SPEECH OF THE EMPEROR.
Hexicans Now, for the third time chief OF he
nation, ceeb ate WI h you with pleasure ana en-
thusasm our treat and glorious family festival In
these days o. patriotic membranes it IS al ways
necessity on Tart to address frank and faithful
wOI ids to my patrOuc feow'cltzens and TO particI-
pate with them in the general reIoicings Flty-six
years have passed since Was heard the first cry of
our nations new birth. Ii Is a nall century during
which Mexico has been struggling TOR her Indepen-
dence and pacific consolidation. The time seems
long undoubtedly, for pa rlOtsm is justly I'm atient,
but in tie tory people just coming into lite it is
lN tha iOH n n NUhI IQh
every nation must underPon it wishes 10 De one day
great ano powerful. WItnOut blood and without
afilicion there are no great human tnumphs, no
political DEVELOPMENTS, ho durable progress. The
lesson which this first period OF our Iree history
dial, generous and frank union and, more than all,
immuable taIth in our success Let all loyal pa
trots support Wrh energy, each in his sphere, the
great work of regene atton. Then my labors will
no be sterile, and | will be able to Iolow, con-
scIentiousv, the difficult path on which have en-
tered. Let them have conddence and good will IN
ord that may day reap the fruits so desired
position which the votes OF the nation have
made me occupy, notwithstanding all the diff.
not in adverse moments that lrue Hapsburg
abandons his post he majority OF the nation
elected me 10 ueiend Its most sacred rights against
the enemies of order property and true Indepen-
denoe. The Almighty should therefore project us,
II being sac ed truth that the voice OF the peo-
pie is the voice OF God his shown a mIra.-
cuous manner at the time OF our first national
risng it will be shown III the present regeneration.
The great heroes OF our country look upon our
efforts. Let us follow their immortal examples
without yaClllatOn, without dlstruSt: ana 10 us
will tnen belong The envlable task consolidating
and GROWING the work of Independence, which
they began with IhoT precious 1ood @ mGNlcans!
glorious martyrsl
THE FRENCH EVACUATION.
A French paper OF this capital claims TO know
exactly the result of the last neGOtlaton with the
Imperial Government, and that her hajHsy could not
but fail as her propositions were contrary 70 engage
ments which France had contracted with the United
States l..
4ho latfar nj anTppmpnt United
States. On the 2Sth, the SlSt, 5lst. the Zouaves,
and Chasseurs d'Afrique will embark at Vera Cruz
MARSHAL Bazaine's intended departure next month
it reported, may possibly be postponed lew weeks
ON account OF the new phase which affairs seem
likely to assume. Considerable anxiety Is lett DY
French reslO ents, many OF whom WIZ return 4, 70
Liberals get into power, Will certainly be unplea-
SAINT il not unsafe, judging from threats freely in
dulged in by the least cautious talking MeXicans.
AN AMERICAN PRoTEcroRATE NEEDED AND
DESIRED
The advisabiliUy of an Amer can protectorate has
been fully canVassed IL this city and prominent
men from every State in the Empire have become
its advocates Looking to tne pOssiOitY & oi tne 10
proposed, in the event of Maximlan's resignation,
thai the Government be administered by rrlumn
rate, appointed by junta OF noIabes, until Con
gress can be eieced and President inaugurated'
THIS TnumVirate as soon as appointed TO seno COM
issioners the United States to place Mexico un
der American protection and to negotiate a loan OF
$120O0O00 and he assistance OF ten thou
sand men. This money and army it is claimed
woud pacify the country within one year establish
republic upon sure foundation, ana the loan
could also be repaid and the men returned within
that time Conservative men say the country is
heartily tired OF wars, and can be easily pached
especially there are no military adVenturers OF
ability in Mexico there not BENG one OF the whole
number capable OF planning campaignor handling
single brigade when pltted against general o.
any foreign service,
THE ANrIcIp ATED ABDIcATIoN.
We have all sorts OF rumors here, but NOTHING
reliable The Emperor's abdication is considered
certain, but will not take place Ior some month
yet Bazalne, think VIII leave next month.
American Intervention is prayed for Dy al
classes as the only of paciiying tue country
ano rendering life and property secure. Yankee
will prove of some account In Mexico yet.
MAX TO HEAD HIS TROOPS.
The Estafete asserts that his Majesty is resolved
TO put himself at the head of the national army u
General Almonte had resigned the position o
Minister to Paris, but his resignation had not ye
been accepted.
TAMPIoo TO DE RETAKEN.
General Mejia left on the 12tn, to take command
OF the Third Division at San LUIS Active measure
were to be taken against Tampco.
RUMoRED REVOLUTION IN CHIHUAHUA.
Rumors were current that part of the Juarl'
Srtaga after killing the Governor Tenazes an
causng JuaIeZ to fly to Paso del Norte,
A new programme, conservative IN its politics
sense, is promised daly py Tue HnperiM 1oVeri
m1I., The Era, however, announces that Maximilla
would soon leave on his projected Journey 10 Sa
Luis, -, Z, ,oor,or oF tho State ot Cl
bHohns He is a friend of OrePa ana Is the autn
nt n nTotest against the further continuance III OIL
of Juarez as President 80 - 1Tor.oro,, n,
mad Imposed SOY eral loans on he popnlauon' ~
amgI alton had been greater at SaltilIo thah NJ Mo
ferey,-NeD York Herald
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