The Hawaiian gazette., 1868-11-11
Mexican News.

CTTx OF MEXICO, Sept. 25.-Congress was
opened on the 18th inst. with its usual SOL
emnity, speeches and religious services, but
Juarez failed TO give in his message a true
picture Of the political and moral chaGcter
Of the country, and well he did, because what
could he say about keeping in Office men like
General CantO, the bloody murderer OF Gen.
PatOuis
As to the general condition of the country,
some official organs are sanguine enough to
express 4 belief that Europe will pour lis
surplus population into Mexico As soon as
they are informed that the country IS paci-
ned. am not of this opinion. The people
Of Europe must have heard at the SAME time
that the folio wers Of those military chieftains
who were lately defeated, have now returned
10 their old trade Of highway robbery; that
our rich men are trembling before starving
rabble, trying TO save their wealth and their
lives By leaving the country; that all the
factories are closed and the import trade par
alyzed, because the people ia general are TOO
poor to buy, aud the government taxes and
duties too high 10 foster Industry and trade.
What can be expected under these circum-
stances from 4 weak Government like that
which At present rules our destinies IL re-
quires an iron hand to restore confidence in
Mexican affairs. Though many now deplore
the part they played in the Imperial tragedy,
similar efforts would Oaly meet the same re-
suit, and thus the only hope for change con-
sists in placing this Republic under the pro
lection Of our mighty neighbOr. The ap-
pOintmeut Of Gea. ROseucrans TO the impOr-
tant but much neglected rank of American
Embassador to these parts, is looked upon
as the opening Of new era; but suppOsing
he should be the bearer Of such extraordinary
powers, the miserable spirit ruling among all
Mexican politicians would oppose every ef-
fort to procure change. The Mexican ter
ritOry Is too vast TO be governed by little
weak-minied Indian like Benito Juarcz; the
interests of the different States are too dis
unct 10 make common legislation answer
the wants OF each one searafely. There re-
mains but one course TO take. Divide the
Republic in two, and the northern part will
follow In the steps of California, while the
southern half may yet become ! stronghold
of the Latin race.
Another reason for keeping back immigra-
ti0n from these shores is the want Of protec-
ton TO foreigners, since Italy alone, Of all
the European powers, has recognized the
Mexican Republic, and q Frenchman, Ger
man or Euglishman may be shot like dog,
or robbed Of all he has, without calling the
attention Of the authorities, except the case
be one of public nOtOriety, and interfere with
Mexican interests. Under such circum-
stances foreigner will never think of set
Ting in Mexico as long as other States offer
the same Inducements and afford protection
at the same time.
At present almost the whole of Mexican
industry is concentrated in its mines, and
the miners interests being largely repre-
sented in Congress, it is most likely that not
only the export duty on precious metals will
be considerably reduced, but the expectation
OF ores will be perm tied, allowing the remu-
ncrative working Of mines situated near the
sea shore. Ny next letter may inform you of
the passage OF several bills now before Con-
gress, and referring TO these important points.
Cor. s z Bsfllefia