The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-15

may be again afflicted by that chronic Peruvian dis
order. 1t Is indeed, well known that conspracies
are already on foot and almost all the evil can be
traced to the First Vice President Colonel ZevaOs
who, ambitious of command, Is using all OF his en-
ergies towards attaining his desire. Nevertheless,
tho situation Is not considered dangerous. The
wholesome fear which the energy and sternness
OF Balta's character have inspired will go
far towards retarding any outbreak; but the
opposition to be encountered In Congress
and in many OF the higher officials Will hamper the
acts Of the Executive and embarrass Balts In his
really sincere efforts to do some good TO his country.
Political matters in Peru are always almost unintel-
liglbe to foreigners; but since this country has be-
interesting account OF its recent terrible mis-
fortunes anything relating to Its progress may be
found entertaining Congress still Is buslly 0ccu-
pied IN examining the budget presented by the
Minister OF Finance and Ia discussing the means Of
replenishing the exhausted Golfers OF the nation
that Is exhausted for the time-fOr Peru still can
count upon her wonderful natural wealth, guano
for ten years to come. A recent loan has been made
by the government with the guano consignments,
and this will enable the Treasury to meet its obi
cations FOR some months, meanwhile making 0ther
arrangements.
An Important law was passed by Congress a day
or two since recognizing ana confirming the promo
tons made by PradO In his revolution OF 1865, and
declaring null those conferred by his opponent,
popular in the republic the gores OF the victory
over the Spaniards on Mays, 1886. cannot be for
them The alacrity with which Congress confirmed
his rank and ordered that he should receive his
legitimate salary the suspension OF Canseco's decree
declaring him criminal and exile, all so to prove
the hold he Still has upon the affections OF the
pie and although he yet preserves his strict retire.
ment In Chile his welcome In Peru would 20 enthu-
siaStc.
Bata still continues to command the respect of
the nation by his straightforward conduct and APP
rs
with gratitude. There can be no doubt but that the
able men composing his Cabinet aid him greatly in
his desire, for Balia. not being man OF genius or
even talent, has the valuable quality OF being ready
and willing to listen to and accept sage counsel.
ment, in relation to wrongs inflicted upon American
citizens during the late revolution, nothing further
determined that justice shall be done TO the injured
parties.
view, towards the people of the SOUTH The assist
ance sent TO the sufferers was for the time ample,
ana the action of the commission above reproach.
But charity alevates rather than effects radi-
cal cure. The executive cannot rest content with
having caused temporary relief. IL now becomes
OF primary necessity to commence the building and
reparation of those important public works which
commerce greatly requires. The mocs of several
OF the large seaport towns were carried away by the
sea, and, owing to their absence and the violence OF
the surf It Is found impossible to unload the ships
that have arrived since the catastrophe The I'M
portant town OF AFRICA, completely leve.led TO the
earth, lost its fine custom house and ware
houses, together with a mole that afforded =.
s 4 sc on sscoan. Sr t the degree
OF natural terror and hesitation existing but from
the lack OF those accommodations requisite for the
prosecution OF commerce. And the government, In
stead or sending canvas, provisions, &c, to the
ruined districts should Immediately proceed to the
rebuilding OF works that bear 80 heavily on such
great interests.
The idea OF establishing Bank Of Hypothccation
has been received gladly throughout the entire
public but Congress- after discussing the project for
some time, was unable TO arrive at any decisive
conclusion, and thus the matter rests. The
nj tn tnp wifi In
national funds lending TO landholders and
farmers the amounts they might require at u
small rate OF Interest and taking the property to be
repaired as security Such o scneme appear Il feas-
iDe, but the great difficulty In Congress arose from
the desire on the part OF some Senators to make the
bank general for a the south, instead OF limiting
lis operations to the people who In reality stand IN
sucn great need OF speedy assistance. Some step OF
this description must be taken, else the towns and
cities overthrown by the earthquake will remain in
ruins. Several Utopian projects are also under dis
cussion one proposing that the government take
such steps as 10 induce the houseess people leave
their overturned homes and enigrate to the fertile
valleys Of the far Interior This, no doubt, would
be highly advantageous TO the people them.
selves and eventually to the country, but
the cost OF such an exodus TO the
to the rapid disappearance OF the Chinchas.
some governmental action must be immediately
taken. since tie incemency OF the weather and the
privations To which the southern people are ex-
posed are bringing disease In their midst In sew
ana the yellow fever still continues It's rayages in tue
port of lsay.
Arequipa builds oil OF her hopes upon the railway
now being built by MeiggA, aud the Executive, con-
vnced Of Its Importance, lend the contractor every
assistance possible. this undertaking Is rapidly I'D
yancng aud Mr.. Meiggs, with his acknowledged
energy Il confident OF terminating the work within
eighteen mouths. Arequipa, then. having the means
OF receiving building materias 8, &C., ut moderate
cost can about her rebuilding, and having the
facility OF transporting her products to the sea
coast, transportation that now costs more than the
value Ol the article can develop the virgin fertility
OF her valleys. The railway from Lima TO Huacho
which, as have informed the readers OF the ERALD
ISL, ,e n nns na saiasn 81 ns
est and most influential merchants OF this city nave
onercd TO construct the railroad connecting Lima
with the city OF Jaua, town itysiX lea ues la the
interior, and IL Is probable that the proposition vii
be accepted. This line ls 10y far the most import ant
ever projected In south America. The valieys of
Jauja and the surrounding districts yelously
fertile, and are known 10 the United States from tine
many virtues they possess In position and atmos.
pherc toward the radical cure OF consumption. hut
important than these II the fact that this railway
would almost touch the Peruvian head waters OF the
Amazon, and having already steamers plying from
Para Iqultos the starting point In Peru this rail-
road would nearly complete the line OF communica-
ton between the Two oceans. The Amazon district,
rich In every imaginable production would then be
easy OF access and the only obstacle then existing
70 its proper development, the presence OF savage
Indians would rapidly disappear before inc rllc OF
\ the Immigrant. The government OF Peru IL most
anxious 10 initiate this undertaking, ana as the
small norton Of the funds TO be furnished by INC
nation, 1t ~ highly possible that may soon be abe
10 communicate the good news OF It's success. ms
foreigner interested IN the country, and to PERT
would be OF even more eventual advantage than the
| great Pacific line will be TO our own republic.
serious complaints are made AGAINST the MINIS CT
OF the Treasury, and his department. Congres.
| soma time since gave the Executive PERMISSION !.
/ make any changes in the Custom House system
that might be thought advisable and one Of the Irs
steps taken by the Minister was to appoint coone
OF infantry as manager OF the Custom House IN Cal
lao; there are already five retired managers OF Tue
same establishment all, according 10 peculiarly
o. teruyan law enjoying luli pay, me salaries y sn
pubic employees both on the civil aud military ists
have not been settled Tor nearly two months, ano
the outcry Is tremendous. The loan J nave men
toned q Lately effected may soon, however, remedy
the latter defect.
Government has issued decree f0rbid1lng the
exploration OF alpaeas, vlcuuas, ana all anlinais
proceeding IRON tle mixture OF those breeds. lHis
measure mas been severely assalled by tie press,
comparing the action OF the administration To the
mode 81 proceeding adopted formerly by Japan and
other nations OF selfish tendencies
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