The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-30
PERU.

Decrease of Revolutionary PrOspec- s-Con.
gress-Finuncial Matters-Tucker's Exc
p.oring Observation-Disclosures for CAS-
tiiln's Funernl-NOrth American Mediation.
LIMA. July IA, 1865
The movements in favor of Prado have been
gradually losing much of their importance that at
present they not regarded formidable or
threatening This is owing, in great measure, to
the attitude assumed by Prado himself. 1t seems that
he was willing that his adherents in Peru should
take ali the steps necessary towards replacing him
in supreme power, and when that object was accom-
plished lie would very grac0usy leave his Chilean
retirement and accept the crown. This plan Of
action was not considered promising by his sup
porters here and they demanded that he should put
himself at their head and commence active opera
tons. This he refused, and now his party has be-
come almost insignificant There can be no doubt
that movement led by the old Dictator, would
have seriously endangered the prospects OF the
President eject, Bata but now the latter has, ap-
parently, very secure future.
The period is approaching for the inauguration Of
the session Of Congress, and 1t is believed that that
body II 1t be allowed to meet by the Revolutionary
elements now existing, will have anything but
agreeable duties to perform. The elections for Sena
tors and Deputies have been conducted in q very
loose manner throughout the country. Congress
will have 10 determine upon the vexed question OF
the legality of Prados acts while Dictator and Presi
dent. In these are bound up so many matters Of
great importance that the result OF the elaboration
Is anXiously awaited.
IL Is known that PradO left very considerable
sum In Vie treasury, and that since the present ad
ministration came INTO power not only mas that dis
appeared but the loan OF twelve millions OF dollars
negotiated with the guano companies has also been
nearly disposed OF. The Minister OF the Treasury
has published vouminous report. From this doc
foreign and internal debt amounting in
the aggregate to forty millions Of sos-the
sol Is equivalent No about ninetynvc cents
American con-0nd that at the present rate OF pay
ment this obligation VIII be cancelled in 1915. But
reforms instituted by Prado 9 administration be con
tinued and that instead Of the almost absolute free
dom from taxation now enjoyed by Peru a well
regulated system be adopted, which would go far
towards supporting the government, and thus allow
the handsome revenue derived from the guano
islands TO lie devoted to the immediate payment Of
the debt and 10 the building OF important and neces
sary public works throughout the entire country.
The expedition which lett here a year since under
the command OF Admiral John II. Tucker, for the
purpose OF thoroughly exploring the PERUVIAN trbu-
taries OF the Amazon has been heard FROM and all
were, at last advices, dong well. 1t viii be recol-
lected hat Tucker resigned IRON the Peruvian navy
and. with his aids, Captains McCorkle and Butt,
accepted the charge Of this important investga-
ton. Al the head Peruvian waters which empty
into the great river the former govern
ment established a very capital navy yard,
for the repair Of several steamers which employed
In exploring, and the town, Iquitos has grown In Ave
years from 1--we hunre TO three thousand Inhabitants.
Tucker lS also directed 10 make report CONCERNING
the gold deposits recently discovered in that vicinity,
and If the cannibals VINO populate that cheerful
ton can he concated q large immi grafton will
doubtless he induced thither. The government has
approved fully OF this expedition and FUNDS have
been forwarded to the admiral in order to enable
HIN to prosecute his work with vigor. Reports re-
ceved describe the country fertile and healthy the
presence Of the Indians being the only drawback to
settlers.
The government here Is disgusted with the arrange
ment made in London, by which chile obtained two
insignificant gunb0ats and SPAN augmented her
already powerful navy with two line run-ciads. Tie
recent debates In tue Chilean Leg stature cause US 10
believe that the proceedings alluded to are nearly
as universally condemned In chic In Peru, and the
speech llade by the former Minister Of that republic
to Senior Martinez has been regarded very fayOrably
in Lima. Your correspondent has been informed
that this government VIII accept the mediation In the
Spanish question ollercd by tue United States, and
without consulting the allies upon the subject, to
afinicnts and purposes the alliance entered pto by
these republics mas been nagranty inlringed by the
action Oi cine.
Two Peruvian iron-clads left Callao on tie Sth with
a commission OF prominent gentlemen on board for
the purpose oi bringing the remains OF Grand Mar
shat Castillo iru, Area To Lima.
The yellow FEVER has almost entirely disappeared
The railway from the coast TO Arequipa Is progress
ing with great rapldity.
business Is very duh