The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-27


Turner, of tho steamer Manhattan.
MEXICO Cirr, Dec. 10, 1897.
Probably the most important and Interesting item OF
news which has occurred a. this capital since my last
writing s the couvsning Of Congress for tho first time
sincs 1868 This occurred Sunday last December
ut Twelve NJ On this occasion President Juarsz real
his message to the assembled Of the peo-
ps have translated 1t, and also that which followed
as reply, by NJ. Montsr tho President OF Congress-
both or which forward you by the extraordinary Of
shs morning II is not necessary for me 10 mako any
comments upon sthcr Of these documents. They will
readily command tho psrusa OF al who have heard Of
Mexico or who know OF her present relations with
Europe. very important developments made in the
message OF the President his official and solemn de-
ciaration returning to the people the ample faculties
which, through their representatives, they time
conferred upon him. Il will DO remembered
that tasss sample facultiss' were 20 continue
thirty days from this time, tns converting Of
Congress-. Tolls act 10 said TO have con-
founded ths opposition" who had rather expected
make some capita. and who were make some
noss his OF The ample faculties II may
be thought by some OF your readers that President
narsz did not refer With sucien. emphasis 70 the
vices rendered Mexico BY the United States the
nnsi ccsng Of the Intervention II shs intended
hy him. was not because he not Impressed with
no did not feel how complimentary remarks 1t this
time Of any other nation than the Mexican would be
ceived by his countymen. The most significant express
sion in the address Of Mr.. Montez his auson
relations sustained at this moment between Mexico and
the European Powers He expresses most positively
conviction that Mexico is not anxious for and will not
seek diplomatic nor commercial relations with those
Powers In fact both the Message OF tue President and
the replying address OF Mr. Moutsz as state papers Will
receive the most searching scruny OF the whole world
The surrender Of tho extraordinary spowers which,
since 1851 have vested In President Juaroz forces all
applicants for concessions be Congress- which body
must also henceorth enact the laws while the President
shall that they enforced The former organza.
ton being now ia complete working order we must ex-
pect something Will Do DONE The return them the
ample faculties pac them IN position they did not
anticipate nndIng themselves ia SO soonone OF resp0n-
sibility
No changes in tho Cabinet have as yot been made
known. although many arc still talked or
Al the session or Congress yesterday nothing
done further THAI to elect tho various standing csinait.
tens. Among them ! may mention tpe following
Cemmistee on Foreign Relations -senor Zaico (chsir-
man. Lerdo de !cjaia aud Zamacona. tho other two
members. Committee on Fnance-Islesias (cnairmap),
PrIeto aud ZaEac0na. COMMITTEES on Constitutional
Questiois--Zsrc, tchairman), Monez and Donde.
mistee on Military and Naval Anars--1ensra Garcia
tchairman), General I,aranda and Dora NCommtca on
Gobernacion-kobbi Gil lchairman), Joaquin Baranda
and sanchez Escona After Apo nting the above gem
srai committee Consisting OF one member from each
state apponlei to report cmnlttees to the
House for their acceptance rejection Most Of tho
committees tituted have maorilies favor
committee on Finance, the complexion OF which Is
doubtful. ! may mention that yesterday tho three
ministers who bave been elected TO Congress. Lerdo
iglcsas and Balcarci asked permission thor
soa in C0n gres and also the Cabinet aud obtained
IT. The action OF Congress has not yet been taken upon
the vote for Justice Of tne Supreme Court.
W5 rad stirring news yesterday from England In
regard 10 English representation here On Saturday
The English nanoi-war arrived in the harb0r OF Vera
Graz bearing instructions to Mr. Middleton. late
tary Of Legation, to Mr. ecarie to all OF the late
Consus throughout xco 10 retire from the country
n n
thor late legations and consuates TO the JASON which
would remain ut Vera Cruz til they should arrive This
act Of tue English government happens be mado
Known here at tue moment that Mr. Montez Presi-
dent OF Congress- makes speech The effect that
Mexico Is indifferent 10 the action Of European nations
upon The question OF recognition, and there Is much
comUent among all Intelligent circles II Is believed
that this Inc OF policy following the aie pacific
and friendly comments OF Lord Stanley upon Mcxic, Is
mistaken one, and that England, at least her sub
Jects here. Will suffer therolrom than Mexico Tho
iaur las declared to the world that she not
recognition OF European nations, and will hardly recedo
from this decision. or the intelligent circles are
fuli OF discussions what II more is nealt
by England than quiet wi,hdrawaI OF her re-
presontasves aud records II Ii hourly expected that
sasin. Austria and France will follow tho example Of
E6iand and that Mexico will be left with only repre-
sentaticn from Tho American continent.
INC cec, wncn s a @ On inc part o. Engsna
the ability OF Mr.. Crowley to raise money there
piets with this most liberal just gyen,
IL question. Mr.. Crowley, WHO has left this
capital Tor England may, on his reaching Vora Cruz,
conclude to try tue money cd OF New York city, nnd
CONCESSION
ket No fsvors yet bsen given TO Single Ateri
interest Tue recent attempt the part OF Sir
McManus 10 get restored tho concession for the road
Paso d. Norie 20 Quay has been a success
sad the representatives. OF capital from the United States
rather getting tired OF seeking investments
II has always besn customary at the opening OF Con-
grsss to invite the diplomatic corps be present On
tic occasion Of Sunday the Sth noticed that The
representative OF the United States Was not present,
Whether this intentional slight the establish
mont OF precedent not able 10 say. The fact how
aver, was observed by very many.
TNnf
thoroughly shocked as last week by the rapid illness
and death OF Captain L. w. Turner formerly OF tho
York. lie had complained on the voyage OF head
achs aud also arriving here OF pain in the pos-
aud loser portion OF the BRAIN On sunday eight
DAYS siuce he took horseback ride to San Angel and
reil from his horss; few hours after which no com.
piaued OF dizziness and partial loss OF vision, from
which be recovered somewhat in a few moments. On
tho following day liondsy, week ago yesterday no
suffered partial loss or ecch, look warm bath and
went to bed but did on Wednesday night at ten O'CLOCK
He wholly unable 10 speak from tuesday ing,
although il Ia believed no at up
q ten hours OF his death. HIS many friends with
him from the first 10 last and every attention, medical
and other given him His remains inferred in
tho American Cemetery. The Americans of the capital
together with many English and German residents az
tended his funeral In body.
General Slurm party and Mr. Tiff and son arc still
hero We do no. hear that their business is settled
yet. Coionel Fitch has also arrived from New York
aud 10 In good health.
iho troubles between Lozada and the government
appear not 10 be scroua Jinonez and young Aiy6rsz
still contesting Guerrero aud il has been recon-
msnded BY members Of Congress TO the Presi-
dent that both DO called Mexico city and third mao
sent out TO command the troops and keep order IN the
country.
Ssnor Juan A. Mstsos has been rens,atcd In his rights
Mexican czon. General Rlva Palacio has accepted
tho Presidency OF the Benevolent Society OF Mexico
i. city
Addross of President Juarez and Reply Of
Senor Moutcs.
Ctrys> DsrCuBs-On the 2lst Of May, 1880, con-
grAtuiztsd this place the representatives OF the
mann fDrt nd ptf .
sons OF the republic were struggling, inspiring
siderable faith the nnsl tr urnph powerful
fossisa Invasion Tho national representation being
In . more becoming mannsr for tho complete
triumph OF the republic 1hs Mexican people has
rucd is independence and It's institutions By its patrot-
S.m liz vaior and ,ts constaDcy in tho struggle In
vain did the moDsrchcsi Intervention endeavor 70 de-
~iroy the republic and It's government The iutcrven-
tou passed away, comhaied by the people, republic
remaining stronger at homo aud moro resp cited
abroad. Ihs sous Of the so conspicuous in tho