The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-11-30
Mexico.

On the evening of the I'D instant complimentary dinner
given by President Juarez Colonel Quevedo the Be-
lvian Envoy which most happy and brilliant OCCASION
perhaps before equaed in the history of Republican
ism in Mexico took place in the National Palace in the
room where poor Macmillan often gathered about
him the elements which afterwards destined send
him to his early and amented death. Some 200 persons
joined in the affair." including the President his Cabinet the
Bolivian Envoy his Secretary and other attaches of his
legation H. L. Plumb Esq., Charge representing the United
States, John Black Esq., U. s. Consul, and quite all the
members of the press of the city.
AT ten O'Clock the President gave the first oasThe Pres
ldent of Bolivia The great contest into which Mexico has
plunged defense of her liberties and of her national
ity over and Mexico has triumphed After war; peace
after arms industry. That which require Mex
ico is peace and these let us devote
energies and whole attention Towards the great object
of the pacifcaion of Mexico hail the welcome visit Of
brother from the South the gallant representative Of
Bolivia. The Republics of America, each in their way
have all aided in the triumph of Mexico in the triumph of
Kepublicanm Imperialism the Continent of Amer
ca And foremost among those of great American sister,
hood stands Bolivia who this night in the person of her
Envoy gives the hand of fraternity Gentlemen drink
to the President and the Envoy of Bolivia the words
were followed by the oudes applause and enthusiastic
cheers.
In replying President Juarez, Colonel Quevedo with
unequaed eoquence and enthusiasm described the pride with
which Bolivia had witnessed the triumph of Mexico and
declared he could find words euogze the heroism of
the who had sacrificed their all their country
The of such Juarez who had firmly defended
Republican institutions worthy of all the pride of
the United Americas, and which would live through all
history The gallant Colonel down amid the hearty APP
pause and cheers of the company which showed plainly
with what great enthusiasm the Representative of Bovawas
received by Mexico
said that praise due to all Mexcans for the restoration
of the Republic for ALL in way another contributed
to the restoration All Republics of America have helped
to free Mexico These United Republics of America
destined to open to the oppressed humanity of
the Old World and to enlarge the sphere in which the
of freedom, born in the New World shall expand their
energies and reap the reward of their Republican virtues
Civilization marches westward and the Republics of the
Americas about become the ceners of the civilization
If Of ho1o Of
Mr. Lerdo acknowledged in frank and sincere terms
the counenance given Mexico in the great struggle
by the United States and he neat euogy upon
the action of the great people of the North To this Mr.
Plumb representing the Government at Washngon ably
replied in Spanish speech, which was listened to with
marked respect and appauded heartily. Mr. Plumb said
that the great desire of his Government Mexico
in the enjoyment of and prosperity and the policy of
the North would always be fraternity and brotherhood with
the Republics of the South.
Atmirano>the great fireeater of the Red Republicans
and the author of the singing reply of Campbelps letter to
who be said to be the abest and most talented
of the Opposition party, stopped the President he
passing to the door, and addressed few words of welcome
the Bolivian Minister Then turning Juarez he deliv
cred the eloquent speech of the night AS it is known
that Almirano has been the saunchest antagonist the
Convocatora and the reelection of Juarez his conduct
this occasion noble and patriotic and is worthy
of being published before the wide world Among other
things he sad awe have opposed you but opposition
has been constitutional and legitimate Now that the
test is here to obey But in whatever we think
you may shall still oppose but always consutionay
We shall oppose in the press and at the tribune but nowhere
else and in no other manner. Not soldier shall raise
musket soldier shall draw sword against the Cons
utional Government Weare bound to obey the authorities
and though oppose oppose conscenousy and cons
utionally and obey the Government love the Presi
dent and adore the Republic faithfully and uncange
ably"
This speech argues much for Juarez and stability
as Amirano was feared would be among the first to OPP
pose him in the event of his reelection The following by
Minister Bacarce is of especial interest to Americans and
deserves to be particularly noted it strangely contrasts
with remarks made by certain whose posi-
tons gave weight what they said Scarcely had the civil
war of the United States ceased when the attention OF Its
was directed the Mexican question in prefer
all Others They endeavored to prove to the world
whether that which then theory, or rather diplomatic
whether the Monroe doctrine should be sustained by the
American people practically The Government Of the United
States to resolve this question does not appeal to Its great
army it does not send $4,000 100000 men to the Rio
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