The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-30
NJ sI'Ex.IIco.
spfcnl CORRESPONDENTS Or THE aEnALO.

lS0O-Iue Nc8OtlnflOn1 IN Europe ""~ -
Mexico-nax FuldIs His engagements nnu
IL Cheated ON All Sides-Thc lntrigues OF
Austrian Adventurers DisaHected as he-
ga-dcd Francis Joseph-il0w Padre Fischer
Turned Up In Mexican POiitics-History OF
His Relations with the Emperor.
CnY OF MEXICO, august %, 1857
! send you some interesting statements which may
not yet have been published in relation to Macmillan
during tho year 1885,
The FIRST time that the late Emperor Macmillan eI-
pressed his opinion that the day might arrive in which 1t
would DO for hlm return the power which
the people OF Aexico had con6ded his hands,
red in all probability April. 1896. One Of his most
intimate friends then sojourning In Europe and to
him he condded the Impressions which the change OF
attitude between Francs and the United States respect
ing Mexico had produced upon his mind, adding at the
same time that tho conduct OF the French, who
in fact had shown any fervent attachment
either TO his person his cause, had
changed entirely, and that their former Indifference
had now become open hostility. The person TO whom
this letter directed received instructions to study
the most fitting ways and by which, il 1t should
become polite, his abdcaon should be carried out but,
before the reply Of this friend of the unfortunate
Prince arrived in Mexico, important changes had
CURED. Marshal Bazaine had made new proposals TO
the Emperor MAMMALIAN for the consolidation Of his
throne, not only military point OF view, but also
proposing new financial resources. These proposals
were accepted By tho Emperor haximilan and the part
Of this new contract, lar AZ II related to him. was
religousiy complied with. At the Time the Empe
ror determined to send the Empress Caroia TO Europe
first with the object OF strengthening the new UNDER
standing, and secondly In order obtain the final
clusion Of the Concordat pending in Rome and whose
conclusion the repro cntatives OF the Emperor Messr
veiasquez dc Leon, Degollado, Bishop Ramirez and
Father Fischer bad been unable to obtain.
But while the Empress Carota crossing the At.
antic ocean things took different turn IN Mexico.
One OF the conditions OF the bargain entered into
between tho Emperor Maxmilian and Marshal Bazaine
was the delivery OF the Mexican custom houses into the
hands Of ttS French. stipulated In the treaty nogo
tlated BY NJ Dano. the French Ambassador and Don
Jose Nara Lacunza Although it was signed BY Don
Luis iroya this gentleman had nothing TO do with the
negotiation and only uroo written order from MAXI
mian would he consent 70 subscribe to It, Having
usual article OF satisfaction the part
OF Max, but In orier 10 b. valid only needed the
acceptance OF the Emperor Napoleon, the French Mar
shsi did not make any or muca haste - comply with
that part OF the bargain which would be likely to be
beneficial TO the Emperor Maxmiliaa.
Among the IN nnato friends OF haximian It is said,
that the ut this time n Austrian cmssay,
Mr. stephen Herzfed, the Aexican Imperial Consul Gen.
eral IN Vienna, influenced to grea, extent the
pance of Marshal Bazane Notwithstanding the re-
peaed declarations OF the Emperor Maximilan that
~ drop OF hi. blood belonged to Mexico small party
Of Austrian political adventurous in Europe, kept work.
ing for him, cndeavoring separate the Savonc prov
inccs IRON the Austrian EMPIRE for whose chief or
head ths Emperor Macmillan was selected. The Aus
TRANS who surrounded Macmillan IN Mexico all
selected from this party to hold continually before
his second empire, TINS SeCOnu crown, anu 10
prevent his mexican affections from becoming
deep rooted clique was organized in Vienna, and
one OF the principle managers was this Mr. Herzfed.
Emissaries were continually going 10 and fro, urg
Ing the Emperor Macmillan TO leave Mexico,
to present himself In Austria, in order to take
advantages OF any favorable events which might tran
sp,rc during the which alrly approaching
These efforts, which until then had been made to in
duce the Emperor to return to AUSTIN had taed and 1t
was determined send Mexico Mr.. Herzfcld, from
whose talents and capacity favorable result
pected Marshal BazaIne, who was not long IN ieno-
rance Of this intrigue, probably communicated the same
TO his master, Napoleon. without loss Of time and
pended the compliance his part Of the agreement Of
Of this intrigue arrived In France together with The
Empress Carota II Is easily calculated that 1t had some
influence upon Napoleon's Interior determinations.
In the meantime tho battle Of Sadowa had been
fought peace followed very quickly and left the Empe-
Napoleon aud his European plans in any bot an
enviable position The influence Of these results could
not be unielt In Mexico. Aaxnian TO feel
that TO great extens only plnything In the
hands OF his imperial brother Napoleon, who held him
and his Mexican crown up and let il down, juss 1t
suited his plans and inrigues.
Al the end Of August Father Fischer. the curate of
Parras town in the State Of Coahua returned from
trip 10 Europe This clergyman Is not Jesuit, has
been enormously stated IN some Of The European papers,
travelled IN the United States but has resided twenty odd
years in the northern part OF Mexico where he admins
tered several parishes, and enjoyed considerable popu
larsty among the Mexican people Possessing knowledge
Of some ancient and modern languages together with
splendid library he had devoted himself TO the study OF
letters rather than 10 poIcsn fact he bad never med
died in any way with public matters. When the mpe
rial rovsrnnent OF Mexico chaneed the geographical
division Of tho departments cosh1ils believed herself
the capital obtain redress for their grew
The election which was held tor that purpose
Ing his residence ut the capital he was In contact
with MAMMALIAN, who seemed to take delight In his
versstion, although Fatser Fischer concealed
from him his intense hatred to the French; even the
frankness with which he criticised some OF the
acts OF Maximilian seemed 20 tickle rather than
70 dsplease tho latter. who determined
send him private confidential diplomatic agent
different courts OF Europe. Father Fischer refused
90 official character, although the Emperor
pressed different letters upon him. Tue chief objec;
the voyage, however, was the conclusion Of the
cordat: After an abscncs Of nearly a year Father
bringing few hopes, and finding Mexico
condition. the nomination Of Osmont Minister OF
War, and Friaut rs Minister OF Finance, hurt him
their nomnasion had bur; all OF those impcriaists
who loved their country: and Father Fischer did not
hesitate 70 speak this 20 tie unfortunate Empe.
ror, adding thereby affection. The ,abinet as
existed, presented most miserable state OF Affairs Be-
tween the two Frenchmen and two Mexicans who were
at the heads Of departments no sympathy
existed would they agree upon Q course OF action
In order 70 relieve this state Of things the Emperor de-
that retirement The proper courss winch he ought to
adopt under these d,cusR hut all these things
became known; every faction Of she imperial party
started with their peculiar pretcnsoua but seemed
anxious themselves the head Of the
and to battle with tho approaching storm The Emperor,
weak and 1uctuafing always In his determinations
perpicxed beyond all description when he received
JOINT letter from his Ministers declaring that they would
rsnounco their portfolios firstly, he Old not imme
dately return to the capital and secondly, II be did
cxpei General Urasa OF his most devoted friends,
from the country The Austrian faction persuaded him
70 comply with both conditions, because both had
tendency TO weaken his cause and consequently to
strengthen their prcensions
In ths meantime the French pressed harder aud
harder upon the poor Emperor driving him almost to
exasperstion. One Of their strong points OF attack
against the imperial government had always been that
the Emperor had net called around him tho
party VINO had called him 10 the throne ahd Macmillan
did not ignore the tntgues which Marshal BazAne had
kept up with the party during the tifnc that the
Of government had been the hands Of tho liberal or
Juarcz party.
Hoping 10 appease the approaching storm and TO OBJ
tain the suppor Of Marshal Bazanc the Emperor deter
mined 10 call entire ministry under the
Presidency OF ~ Lares The negotiations, opened after
some difficulties brought TO conclusion, and
tho ministry entered upon thor dica session
the 10Th OF september The anniversary OF the day Of
independence. but great Was the surprise q MAIL
milan when he found that this ministry encountered
even moro than any OF the preceding Ministers,
the opposition OF Marshal Bazans who with dlculty
was persuaded to allow their French colleagues re-
main In their posts until the FINAL determination OF the
Emperor Napoleon arrived 10 whether they soald be
allowed TO exercise the power OF Minister'S and which
~ Sov IN d.v 1,a irf~s