New-York tribune., 1870-01-03
MEXICO.
THE SITUATION,

cannot but admit that the present crisis is critical
one, and that the bonzon looks far darker than
/ could wish to it, There is trouble less
serious in snaioa, Michoacan, Guerrero Queretaro.
Puebs, and even as as the city of Toluca, and
the financial condition of the Republic is not good
as it should be. There is no ono opposition chief
who has money OF influence enough to concentrate
ali the factions and disturbing elements under bis
command, and in this fact and in the general
strength OF the Administration i see every
reason TO hope that the Of tho Republic will
not be impered if not forever lost lby another
cessful revolution. Nevertheless there Is trouble
enough TO make all classes apprehensiye for the i'm
mediate future and the President and Cabinet do
not sleep on beds Of roses by any means think 1T
hardly question that Mr.. RomerO's financial
iaieiatres looking to increase in the federal con-
tributiOns to meet the deficit in the treasury, will be
defeated in Congress and that that body will insist
upon reduction Of expenses, and on material
reduction of the Customs duties on imported goods,
and probably also on general amnesty to political
offenders. If these sweeping measures are caTTied
out it is hard TO how the Federal Treasury Is to
meet the ordinary demands upon it, and at the same
time provide lfor putting down the disorders
breaking out in the various States. few months
since, the proclamation of general amnesty would
have restored confidence but it is question now
whether it is not TOO late. However Juarez is in
dOmtable, and lie and his whole Cabinet are work
ing away with energy and determination TO put
down all unlawful opposition, and bring order out
of disorder and are apparently as hopeful rs ever
of success. Srty days tciH tell The sOrp and If
the Juarez Administration trumphs it will then be
stronger than ever if not, am unable TO see ray
Of hope in the immediate future.
The military operations in Puebla will reach you
by telegraph before this letter am informed that
at the request Of the Evangelical Christians of
this city of whom there some "A prosperous and
large congregations in this city, and % all told IN the
| Republic, all protected by the Administration, a
gentleman residing here has prepared for THE TRB-
uNE full account of the religious troubles at Puebla
sol need say nothing that subject am satisfied
| that the protection given to the fast increasing
| Protestant congregations in Mexico IS rousng the
old Church party TO last effort against the Juarez
Administration, and that the present disorders arc
| largely attributable to that cause.
THE TRUE HISTORY OF THE ANTI PROTESTANT
| RIOT IN PUEBLA.
| MEXICO, Dec 9.-The true history of the late
mplous outrage in Pueba upon Christians needs to be
told should be understood that Pueba, with popu'
laon Of about 10000 lying miles from this city, on the
road Vera Cruz has long been celebrated as place OF
extreme fLnatcism bigotry, hatred OF foreigners,
| and a blinded adherence TO the doctrine Of re-
| Ugous despotlsm, by union OF Church and State.
But some time ago few persons there who had aban-
doned this doctrine applied TO the EYangests OF TINS
| city TO send them missionary with supply OF blbes,
Testamens religion books, and tracts, III the spanish
| language. In compliance with this application Don
Gabriel Ponce de Leon OF this city, man IN the middle
rank life devoted heart and soul To bis cause and OF
unmpeachable probty, went to Puebla' taxing DOCKS
seSor DE Leon rented a room and went
| quietly to work. aided by his brethren IN that
CITY In few weeks they built up congregation Of over
10 members and the indications Of rapid growth in mum
bers were decided But in the mean time the Mexican
on Sunday, November 49, when but ten of the conHr-
CATION all had entered their room situated at the
head of fight OF stairs, rising from long corridor or
side hail. the adjoining streets were quickly hled as II by
concert, with great crowd, many armed with stones,
knives, or pistols The outer nall door, on the ground
cnce locked from the inside; Elk OF the ten W0r
Slippers IN the upper room escaped by back ,, way or
with chairs and then braced themselves against the
chairs The mob bused open the lower door, and ABOUT
sixty OF them rushed up stars dem"hdIne g.
which was refused. Some time was spent In trying 10
ball passing near Sehor DO Leon About the time
hole broken in the door, through which the active
Uriarte) put his head and demanded admission. Being
refused after several repettons, no said he was an
should not be hurt The door was then opened,
when they demanded all the EyangeliSal Eya,o ca
boldly confronted the ruans telling them at their peril
not lay violent hands the Word ofGod that they we're
Evangelical Christians, peacefully and lawfully worship,
ing God, under the guarantees OF the Constitution and
laws Of their native country Nevertheless three large
the street and there burned torn TO pieces and
s SSy and sSy sSEo ds N S
stolen. The brute, Uriarte seized Mr.. De
stoned by the rabbe, but, on approaching
tho outer door, was himself SO badly
and the intended victim escaped by back door INTO
another room where he found another savage trying TO
shoot his young friend senor Morales one OF the ioGr
Eyangests. He rushed upon tine wouldb murderer TO
save his friend when the villain fired his pistol at his
oSS and De Leon and Morales asccnded by stairs to
top OF the atrooied house to find that the building was
surrounded by on ladders, thus proving prec3n:
| certed plan TO prevent their escape But, py
tremendous Leap they reached from Sho oSe fSp S
roof another ill., jumping from house on 10 pIlyy,
they entered an open courtyard on ,he oppPse @ se y,
the square. Here were lew OF the MOI, from Wnom
Morales received wound on the head from stone cut
but both escaped. One OF the other Eyangelss, Don
Julian JImenez was cut on the head Win batehet ana
| and knocked down several OF the mscreants In the
Isin Regnforeed SS they fetarned and made
twenty arrests in inc nall lneInGns tron some sne
cause unexplained the conceived that some OF the
Evangests were in their crowd ana got TO nghnS un
wounded The place rang WIN Death aG deIh o the I5
erai Government that tolerates themp death
10 forelgnenW Life to MaHimlianp &c; An
armed force appeared and charged through the the
S% "d to FssIGI hSS S4 s SS S0 rioters
o Gf Pd ssT%fS their
some not knowing OF the outrage ran narrow ESCAPES;
and an old Engishman named Miller who has lived 80
years IN this country, and reared family in H. who
scarcely speak English was severely stoned IN passng
along the The worst feature remains TO be told
boldly asserted was melted and led by two men who
wear the robes OF priests Of the "so,ealed Mexican
Catholic Church, though this occasion tney were IN
the garb OF citizens. have thousands OF esteemed
friends and many loved relatives who belong 10 the
Catholic Church Of the United states whose souls would
| revolt at such enormities as these.
| THE ODONOGHUE ON ENGLISH LEGISLATION
| FOR IRELAND.
The London Times of Dec. 20 publishes long
letter from The ODonoghue English legislation Tor