New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-15
THE COERFSPOSDENCE WITH AUSTRIA.
ltursiaV. June -, lrht


THE CORRESPONDENCE WITH AUSTRIA.
wAsHINGIoS, Thursday. June - lSoo.
Minister Motley on the 9th OF May, addressed letlef
10 the Austrian Government in which he remarks that IN
the opinion of the United States the time seems TO nave
arrived when the position Of their GoYenmehl ID reno
10 Mexico should frankly and distinctly be made known 10
the Imperial Royal Government, and 10 all others whom
il may directly concern. He j. accordingly Instructed 10
state that the United States sincerely desire at AUSTRIA
nav find Just and eXpedcnt 10 como upon the ground OF
non-interveuton in Mexico which is maintained Dy inc
United States and which they have invited france
They could not but regard matter Of serious concern
the dispatch Of any troops from Austria for Mexico WINE
the subject be thus directed 20 present TO the Anshh
Government remains under consideration forclDe ana
armed interference by European Powers WIN the es'ao-
shed institutions the Western Continent was lons ago
proclaimedon the highest official authority to Oeconseed
a manifestation of an unfnendy disposition toward lhe
United States He reports the earnest hope that IL may
be found inexpedent 10 postpone the departure OF
fresh troops Austria Mexico until such answer 10
his communication may be made shall have been cor
daily and deliberately considered by the United States
Count Mensdorf May 30 SAYS:
In consideraontof his reply the undersigned although
not showing all the points OF developed in Mr.. Moys
note nevertheless in position TO announce 10 him that III
consequence Of the mentioned consideration he hec
sary have been taken IN order TO suspend the de-
parure Of the newly enlisted volunteers to Mexico In me
this proceeding OF the Imperial Goyernn M .rher mot1
TO persevere In neutral attitude toward Mexico well
new proof desire Of the Imperial Govern.
men keep of all that could unisyoraby the relations
OF both countries the undersigned avails himself etc,
CONSTRUCTION or BARRACKS IN MEXICO CiTY-GES.
YRIGRE TO sUPERsEDE MARSHA BAzAISE-FoRcB
OF THE MEXICAN ARMY AFTER THE DEPATURB
OF THE FRENCH-ACTIoN OF TIE LIBERALS.
From Our Special Correspondent.
CTY OF MEXICO, May g. lsGC.
by order Of tie Emperor extensive lot OF ground
located on the eastern side Of Mexico City has just been
devoted 10 the construction Of large barracks, capable Of
holding between 600 ard 5000 The barracks are TO
be fortified and defended by line Of cremcated walls ard
ditches The garrison will consist Of mixed corps Of
AuSans Mcxicans Belsaus, and soldiers Of the Foreign
/ Legion
After the departure of the French contiuecnt-two-
thirds Of which were TO leave next October Immediately
after the rainy seasOn-the Mexican army VIII be- placed
under order of Gen. Ncge WHO is 10 supcrscde Marshal
Bazaue In the general command o. the Mexican forces,
which will be composed of the following corps:
Gen Meiia's corus native Mexieansl men ] .. 1900
Gen. Mende1 corps native Meilcans Ecn------ 4VuO
Gen. Lozadas corps (nat.ye MeXicans, men...-. 2oO
Foreign legion. composed u soldiers 81 al nations re-
crged by order and for accOun, Of MACMILLAN, and
commanded by French officers IN Ic'fea, IauO
Austrian contingent men rVJ
Belgian contingent mcr--..- 4WV
Municipal and police force lnatye) 5000
This YOU see, gives Ma1milian regular army, 20 900
strong at least II the present account which ~ given
official. true To this You may add TIE ~
tiona Guard which has Just been called out IN every large
city Of the Empire, and which II not yet organized.
This great exhibition Of Imperial forces does rot N inc
least inmidatc the Liberals who very active in the
field a. well a. IN counsel. They have now IN Mexico
several political organizations, who have been issuing ana
spreading tickets. in view Of Mavnilan's withdrawal
4 Ia loan