New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-12-11
LILO SCHOOL IN PANAMA.
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ADMrRAI-PRoPosED ESTABLISHMENT OF PUB
LILO SCHOOL IN PANAMA.
From Our Special Correspondent
PANAMA., December T. 1866.
The 18th Of November broke upon our city perfect
gala day. This Is the foryh anniversary of the indie
pendenee of Panama and from the 18th TO the 30h tie
whole city has been given up to mrh foc andestivity
oil business for the time appears to DO set aside, and moth
ing is thought of but Las Festds and their celebrations
The observance Of the occasion has been general foreign
ers and natives alike rejoicing the festivities indeed ona
hands the greatest enthusiasm prevails and everything
seems 10 proceed with amty and good will II may be as
well to state that the legal of the festivities extends
three days. legally oughto have
terminated yesterday But these occasions the custom
pursued three days by law and three days grace True
10 this principle there has been much iesHy to-day
as on the previous days and while wrte tho sounds OF
mirth and meniment TO be heard and there is good
reason believe that they will be carried ON tomorrow
when they will terminate.
The pleasure of the time has been mared TO consider
able exont by the heavy falls Of rain with which we have
been visited the clouds ompyng themselves notl drops
but in bucketfulls genuine tropical showers. these
showers 10 indoor workers, are delightful anu tend loren
der the air very COOL bat you ensy conceive that TO
those who desire 20 20 abroad in holiday attire they are
anything but welcome, and many fair - scnonta mas
been deprived Of going out 10 witness the bul-hghuhg
and sporting of the seniors" by these showers falling 30
inconyeniently on time when they least desired
Those who make holiday and arc in pursuit OF pass
ing snort nay little attention to these falling showers but
pursue theiT sports, Notwithstanding, con dm0Te
IL is however necessary that should enter into some
details of the celebrations of these festive days Those
who accustomed TO to holidays and their festivities IN
other parts of the world would In what IS passing
around here much of the grotesque and ridiculous.
The naskors form prominent grotesque element, indeed
may say Of them that they arc satire sat1ed fbey
appear all styles Of Dress that cannot be called costume
since they are entirely OF character and mean nothing
except they miserable attempts groiesquey TO repre-
sent life, such it is among certain class III Pauana
these representations amounting in two instances
1uulfr
a matter of course, this is chiefly among the edHdHe.
There is doubt however that IN masquemdng here, Us
in many other things, much room exists orlmproVemen
and doubtless moro extensive personal contact WIN
foreigners will do much toward bringing about improve
to which it appears the people, On the whole LOT
The sth of November the first day Of the festivities
passed of with something like ecia Indeed, Panama was
abroad in festive shit Cannonadng paOons Of musketTy
pyrotcchaic d plays and umnaons, music and nasqueT
aaing formed the leading features o the Gay celebration
The principal ceremony was the usual meeting NJ inc
"Cabdo or State As,embly-room 1T which the Leading
citizens and foreign residents Of Panama are invited 10 as
sis At this gathering, the Cu1en Ffscht oil the Sie,
Olare presided. Tho proceedings OF lhe DAY opened ny
Senior j. 81 eTmudcI Secretary uf State, reading Tie ar
ticIes OF tho Declaration of Independence after this he
delivered short address, in the course Of which lie made
complimentary illusions TO the foreign residents
in Panama, and the healthy Influence they have Tor good
which they have and still exercising. This was Toll
lowed by lengthy and highly patriotic speech from
DR.. Juan ". NcueTo, Attorney-irncral. Judging irgm
the loud and frequent 9ccamations which this gentle
mans speech drew forth from his audience Il Is pretty
evident that all present ndufsed the sentiments 20 when
he gave uiternce AT the termination Of senor NeneIos
speech the business of the meeting terminated aud by
specia invitation the friends OF the President adjourned
to the Goyernmcnhousc, whee they were entertained IN
q manner BETTING the occasion, aud nom thence 10
the Plaza Santa Anna, 10 take part in, or enjoy the
shows and games that going forward. In the even
ing tho band OF the battalion Sanauder' dscourred
fine music from the balcony ~ tho Cabdo while the
battalion was reviewed the plaza Of The cathedral.
The troops acquitted themselves cTcditaby, reflect
ing honor or the officers commanding the artillery pfac-
tce also very good.
the Powhaan OF tho United States Navy and having on
board Rear Admiral Pearson, was al anchor IN the bay
Admiral Pearson this occasion did what Sn DC con
dred by all as graceful OF international courtesy
On the morning Of the 18th the Ponhhian hoised the
Colombian flag, aud al fired salute Of u guns IN
honor Of the occasion.
This anniversary is marked by event which II carried
faithfully through will make an era in the history Of this
country and will be productive Of much moral and ma
tea good That is the President and members Of the
Legislature met the Church Of Santa Anna, and pro-
ccedod 10 consult with the cuto o. 10 ne steps That
ought be taken 10 establish efficient public school IN
Panama In 40 far the State is concerned this is
subject Of importance, and an institution Of the kind
is very much required indeed, upon the extension Of
education the future OF this country materially depends
provided that the system adopted be sufficiently ample
and adequate 10 make each child now growing up
useful and enlightened member Of the community and Of
the nation at large.
The DAYS celebrations terminated with music bon
fires and fireworks The rejoengs resumed on the
morning following, hoisecing, bnlhghng and masque-
dng making up the leading sports OF this day and the
DAYS succeeding. Short Of these festivities the times
the Isthmus have been marked by no events indeed but
for the frequent arrival of the steamers the oouIse OF life
would be one unbrOken mOnOt0ny.
The subscription which BET on foot for improving
the public promenade OF the city known the Las Bo
vedas has progressed 30 satisfactorily That II has been on
month. - ARG
PANOrl Dec. . 1896
: By the English steamer Pata, which arrived here
- a., aou IA ,ro hove odvces from VALPARAISO 10 the
10th and Calao to the 2lst
In Chill there still much talk Of making war on Spain AT
latest dates the allied squadron m in Valparaiso harbor
preparing to go 1t expected 10 sail about Nov ID
current report the fleet Ind already started from Monte
vieo needs confirmation As the feet to sail under sealed
orders its destination is unknown but believed Manila il
the fret point be touched o there II possible TO intercept
some q &c Sensh vessels that put in or repairs VIA VI g.
e9! t a. t S9ap, " X :oS Of SoaSres. in cn
haze terminated ire defeat Of the opponents 10 Government
disastrous Ere occurred In santngo Chill on the I'd Oe
Sbe The market place with all s stalls eic was d9sCysa .
fall chiefly upon the poor trading people who can III anord TO
Col Baton and other e1patiaed Peruyians had taken up
Tie Cyclone which was reported have been captured by
the Spaniofds arrived at Valparaiso tho 9Th Of November
Tsg 9SS gS1 M TH NJ RSS some n othcr
Brazilian ironclads lately built but which draw too much
water for service in the Paaguayan and Argentine rivers
b. 9GSE Of but cause. s NO DAMAGE
seems 70 IL, conducting affairs in that Republic with great ab
y The different attempts at revolution seem to have been
most efectuay suppressed. With strong well administered
Government such that Of Prado Perumust progress rapidly
Perm and Chill seem have decided upon declining the offers
Of foreign medeon in their troubles with Spain the cond
tons offered not being sufficient TO satisfy the national honor
OF to give guarantees for the future.
MI Pacheco the Peruvian Minister Of Foreign Relations
had returned 10 Peru having completed his mission 20 Chill
The steamship FAyora from Guayaqul and intermediate
oor arrived IN this bay last evening In her list OF cargo we
notice tle following for NewYOrk Per seamer9l bales
bark "a sabs India rubber ceroons shon hats Per brig
bales bark I64 slabs India rubber n bales orcha
id sacks Cocoa cerOOns hats 81 bales tobacco
Garcia Moreno had returned TO Ecuador He is expected at
Gnayanu shortly 10 the Goyernorshp Of that province