New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-04

full OF spirit Of cOncliatOn after Titanic
the GSmSed south , well OF h; country The
American citizen. William H. Stewards May Mexico, my
frank and prudent sues and 50 future
prosperity and welfare On thatday Hidalgo and Wash.
hands together and joy shall ill the hearts OF free Peo
pie. Honor to the abolitionist Of Slavery
Alfonso Lancaster Jones, Mexican citizen. grandson OF
the founder of the Lsncaserian school system next ad
dressed the audience in Spanish.
-p r MR. sBwARDs SPEECH -t ...
SENIORS sESORAs: We all are well aware that tho
American continent anticipated by period Of more than
century the occupation aud settlement Of the northern
chiefly OF the Latin nations OF Europe and conducted
s oe e and dv
prevailed throughout Europe In the fifteenth century
that the occupation aud settlement OF the northern
ton Of the continent fell to the lot Of the German and
sclavonic races who were deeply moved by IDEAS OF
political and ecclesiastical reforms. The result
that at the beginning of the nineteenth century two
different and in many respects antagonstcal systems
along the Atlantic coast, from the banks Of the
Mississippi to the Indictment regions Of the north the
sisspp over southern AND western portions o. the cont
strength everywhere and have eliminated there in
publican institutions, which are based upon the soyer
eighty Of the people and which guarantee in their high
est perfection civil and religious liberty The southern
nations of the continent have accepted the same broad
in system Of republican government has encountered
the resistance of and conserva
tism animated and sustained by European influence and
interyentIon The southern nations by the fidelity with
which they have adhered to the republican system
abundant evidence that they will ultimately and entirely
e peS s S far ss and are founded
in natural justice and equality what remains ana
entire tolerance between the North American states and
the Spanish American Republics, and tue CREATION OF
policy Of mutual moral alliance, 10 the end that all ex
erna aggression may be prevented and that internal
peace law and order ana progress may pe MeYco
have not misunderstood me III my past pOilllcSA
career and since my visit to Mexico ! feel encour'
relations which have been already secured viii
m name ad on @T MaT 10 the ap
that the policy and sentiments which expect to ind
the people Of the great important and leading state Of
Jaisco. ask you to indulge me, gentlemen in the sen
Peace. prosperity, and honor to the Governor aud
State Of Jallsco.
To these remarks and the toast CuervO responded
as follows: u,,
As citizen Of Jalsco as Mexican as an American,
more free man. cordially appreciate the splendid
for the creation the great continental American policy
well defined by him IN the toast nave tue 9opor 70
that noble idea all the influence OF an honest man
Of Us having been the golden dream q
one OF the eminent martyrs OF liberty the great
pSbcs transform the world Of Columbus into what
must be the home Of every free man. with no other as
nctons but those imposed on all hearted men Dy tbo
services lent to humanity. Among the citizens OF IaI
glorious future country our noble guest wiz " OS 1d e
country in a career as long as honoraDle as awe
state with the glorious martyr Lincoln not for having
been faithful and loyal friend OF Mexico IN her days OF
bic OF all causes absolute and unconditional emanS
patton Of millions Of slaves God preserved INN IRON the
assassn's weapon to reward him with the complete tr
umph Of his holy idea. Join me, gentlemen IA t1ls sehu
ment To that citizen whose name is his greatest pride
Mr.. Seward. Enthusiastic appause.l
Ihaye given these speeches at length an Illustration
Of the spirit and aspirations prevailing IN this community
at this time and part Of the history OF tue day
That these aspirations will ever be fully realized may
well be doubted but surely every right thinking freud
of humanity will prayithatEthey may be- We left the
hall az a. M, and on aWaklng at oeciocA iouu" '"o
| dancing still going ON.
| RELICS OF ANCIENT DAYS.
Every day something more TO remind me OF The
fact that am among the dry bones OF the pasthat the
world around me strange mixture and confusion OF
the 18th and 10Th centuries the ideas Of each struggling
for the mastery Utopan dreams OF the future and the
faith and despotsm OF the past joe and crowd
each other day by day. and the end OF the conflict IL not
yet Yesterday went out to see the indian recruits ot
plaza and returning, in the distance the tower
OF the ancient place OF worship IN tue indian EsgS .,
have spoken are made This Tonlla was inc eapa Oh
and there the DESCENDANTS OF the fierce warriors
still resdemakng clay images, while Their sons ana
brothers fight for the maintenance or kepuDcansn sdo
by side with the descendants Of the eoRqnestidors
Reaching our sumptuous quarters found on the table,
written IN quaint old Spanish, dated Madrid in 1870.
aud signed in a bold round hand with ink which might
KiugD This is royal proclamation OF Charles Mig OF
SPAIN commanding that thereafter the ocers o, ms
practice OF compelling the Indians ~ me
can colonies carry their baggage and FURNISH hem viii
provisions on Their journey without payment ana ORDER
ing regular payments at fair rates 20 oe 1,de io %
Clement Xth addressed to his Beloved Son In CHRIST
Carlos Catholic King OF the SPANS, commanding ana or
derDg the enforcement or the decree by tc ala o tue
clergy This document filed in the Customhouse OF
Guadaajara and at this day the officers sitting there
carried from one state TO another in this repubc they
did IN 1876. Al the same time came certlheate vi hoIo
rary membership the Academy OF Sciences OF Guad1is
lara IN which Mr. seward Is styled Defender OF the 'io
| ery OF the Americas"
| THE SCHOOL
This school Is unique, and deserves more extended
notice than can give it here. 1t is held IN the old
monastery OF San Augustine. which like the other estab
shments OF the kind belongs 10 the Federal Gov
ernment found 4OOboys from to IS years OF years.
learning every trade from shoemaking TO blacksmi'n'
ing carpenterlng weaving. tailoring. ETC.. etc. Theres
great desire TO enter this school among the youth OF
Jalsco and II there were accommodations ana I9nus
provided for them there would be 1000 students instead
OF 400 The boys first taught to read write ana Keep
accounts, and then go into the WORKSHOPS; NJ Tue
ing aud boots and shoes in the establishment are
made by the boys the cloth being made UP r1n, e daw
ing and other mental duties in turn No work Is PAID LOT
out OF the place U costs nine cents per day To board
dress and educate each boy, total of SO per day Tor
800 boys The Municipality pays q cents per
IL has the funds-Or the support OF each or Sj per da
and the remainder 10 made up from rents oi Tue PtoH
belonging 10 the School, which bring IN S'0 per o'"
ana from yoluntSTy W % % ad oyer t bir and
lie deposits much as he can afford his amy go 40.
need y for then SUPPORT III sSneES TN When h" h
grown 10 manhood aud mas us irlle ncll ru, ,
Sisiness for hnlseL sometimes inc has $40 only ard
500 $500. The wonderful inuslsa 'ai,"v
BOYS in tne school who have earned their insirn
n,o I4t.e