The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-25
PERU.
The ministerial Crisis-New Cnbfnct-POpuIar
Discontent--The Peruvian MOnitors--BOiiv-
iun InteIiigcnce-Rep0rted Revolution.

Disconteni--The Peruvian MOnitors--BOiiv-
iun InleIiigcnce-Reported Revolution.
LIMA, Oct. rs, 1859,
Although we have fortunately passed through the
alarming period mentioned III the great Falb pro-
phecy, and have escaped the dangers predicted by
that illustrious man, we now are in the height OF
political crisis that may result most unfavoraby for
the interests Of the republic. The question
Of the loan offered by the French house
OF Dreyfus Brothers to the government
has, as the readers OF the HERALD have been already
informed, been the subject Of very decided and
serious opposition the part OF the national capt.
tailsts, who, naturally enough, are loath to allow
transaction presenting such lucrative inducements
to pass into the hands Of foreigners Peruvians. by
special OF Congress- have the preference in oil
negotiations referring to the disposal Of guano and
as this Dreyfus Is based upon the value OF
the deposits OF that lertilizng agent the Peruvian
capitalists evidently have justice On their slde and so
far have been successful IN the numerous steps that
have been taken In the law courts In the effort to
secure their rights and appropriate the speculation
for themselves. But the President, having signed
the contract with Dreyfus, has been firm In UNFOLDING
and In resisting the attacks referred to. Aided by his
Minister Of the Treasury he has brought upon him
self the disapproDaton Of the country and is the
mark Of general censure. A few days since the re.
OF the Presidents brother. who Is Minister of War,
resigned their places owing to the Intellectual resist
ance they were making to the Presidential desires
ana to the feeling OF vexation with which they saw
that In the Cabinet councils the voice OF one man
ion OF three. These Mnistsrs-of Foreign Aflai1s
Interior and of Justce-were allowed to retire, and
the President was put In the dlsagrceabie predica
ment OF being unable TO replace them few public
men desiring to serve In government that sue
ceedng IN rendering itself generally unpopular by
OF the Treasury was induced to maze his
temp0ry resignation. This was done, and the
this body Is not particularly satisfactory and with
the exception OF Dr. Dorado named Minister OF
Foreign Affairs, and Colonel Secada. Minister OF the
Interior, tine remainder are men OF little pubic
experience. 1t ~ feared that the President VIII still
continue to hold the same position that brought
ABOUT this Ministerial crisis and If SO there are
grave reasons for fearing the most serious conse-
quences. Revolutions are SO dear to the Peruvian
heart that the least provocation pretext sulices
to induce conspiratOrs to mature their always exist
ing plans, and In movement having for It's object
What Is pSpuIarly supposed to be yndlcatoa q
s; Tns Which Ven assemble ses's II
Colonel Baita and his administration ana should
any movement against the government be then IN
exerted in its favor Thai no such turn OF affairs
will occur is devoutIy to be prayed for, for the
been progressing most satisfactorily, and Colonel
Balta whatever may be ms faults, evinces tae most
to important public works
The Peruvian monitors have been heard from at
Bahia where they were awaiting some repairs to the
expected here in the course OF the year. and after
their eventful journey the officers and crew Will be
Union, sent from here to meet them and to
thwart any plan that Colonel Prado might
have entertained towards their capture, was in RIO
at last advlces ana Colonel Prado had returned to
Valparaiso. Having these two monitors here the
Peruvian fleet can show four first class iron-clads-
fUn III n wv
together with a formidable ram, constructed here
by Mr. Gerrit I. Backus, an intelligent American
engineer in the service OF this government. Besides
these there are several very excellent wooden
frgates and sloops, and foreign naval officers have
navy OF Peru is a credit to the republic both as
regards the vessels and the discipline observed.
TINS marine has been formed with an eye TO any
possible difficulty with Chile or to any further trou-
bic with spain, since for the home requirements
three ships would amply suffice.
Cured since the date OF my last communication
except the political events already referred TO.
Business looking up after the prosralion it sur
tered during the iall excitement. a large number
OF ships are at the Northern or Guauape Islands
signing companies being anxious to nave u sun.
Client stock OF 2uano In store 20 guarantee the debt
OF the government and 10 shield themselves against
the Dreyfus contract, which, by Its terms, puts an
end to their privileges in from two to three years.
From Bolivia we nave vague Intelligence OF q revo-
headed by some one called Morales. Inls move
ment will probably be eztlnguisned by Meigarejo
with the same rapidity and success that has always
attended his efforts. Mr. A. ID. Piper an American
citizen, has obtained IRON the government OF
Bolivia most important grant OF lands IN
the nelghborhood OF The falls Of tue MADEIRA for
the purpose OF colonzmg with foreign Immigrants
The particulars OF the concession have not yet come
20 hand but will be transmitted to the Herald by
the next steamer from here.
The mixed commission for deciding all pending
claims between tue United States and Peru now sit
ting in Lima has taken recess Tor week in order
TO give the agents OF the two governments time to
fully master the papers presented for their consider
alton aud decision. The govern here IS pyous
that the matter be concluded as rapidly as possible
and that this only bar to perfect good feeling
between Peru and the United states be finally re-
moved. -
Mr.. +. r. sprgman, the Consul OF the United States
1t Tumbez has resigned his position, and Mr. Henry
q. Smith, citizen OF the United states Residing al
that port mas been appointed To the position ad IN.
term by the legation here. "