New-York tribune., 1872-09-28
MEXICO.

OPERATION OF THE AMNESTY PROCLAIM ALTON
NOMINATION OF LERDO DE TEJADA FOR THE
PREsDENCY-HIS PROGRAMME - THE CON
FLAGRATIOS AT THE NATIONAL PALACE.
FROM Az OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT OF TIE TRIBUNE
Mexico, Aug. 26.-The present is an unpr9-
cedented period in the history Of Mexico. With the
ception OF Poraro Oiaz, all the revolutionary chiefs
have accepted the amnesty disbanded their followers
and have returned To their homes Ia regard 20 Daz
there are several contradictory reports The most trust
worthy one is that with few followers, he has taken
refuge in the mountains OF saaloa, and will doubtless
turn up ia California. Lerdo has been nominated for the
Presidency by numerous journals u the interior and in
the capital Last week be was formally nominated by
his mme circle Ia this city through the columns Of
the SigiO. Al the time was announced the pro-
cramme OF prime pies and measures upon which Mr.
Lerio will aImuistor the government he is elected
result OF which there can be doubt 10 Is uuexccp-
touaDe document, and reflects great credit upon that
gentleman and lis party. IL announces IN the begin
ming the great iederage republican doc triue Of the IN
dependence Of the Sata pledges the General Govern
mant tile support OF the State sOvereigntesi and
au abstinence .0m Intervention In their local ques-
tons The administration Of Mr L., II be elected, Is
pledged observe strict conformity TO tue principles
OF equality la its eustments for the army, thus
rectug another Of the great evils Of the past IL s
pledged 20 the preservation OF individual rights, aud
speedy punishment OF all who violate this guaranty; 20
the encouragement and support Of educational nsttu
ons securing these benefits to the humbss- classes 70
the maintenance Of the peace Of society by welorgan
lied police; TO give security private property against
all classes of invasion, official otherwise; 20 the
gan zaon OF the financial deparlms OF the Govern
ment the O reforms which Will include the
strctest economy and fidelity in the collections and dis
oursemeuts OF public moneys to the reduction Of puoc
employees the necessities Of the public service TO the
lust amortization OF the public debt, and 70 the protec
ton OF every class Of establishments Of public credit
to the development; Of the riches Of the country,
and TO lay the foundation OF a national credit.
Il pledged against all mOnOpolcs and against the
unwise, extravagant system OF the Government con-
ductng works Of public improvement like private
company and bY patronage 70 fayOrites, but will upon
all advertise and let out by contract to private
individuals, most favorable 20 the general
interests and greatest possible economy % the Treasury
Another feature in this programme the declaration IN
favor OF liberal and enlightened policy OF internal Inn
provements and colonization, and in support or this
policy the Administration Is pledged % render 10 All
companies that organized good faith all the ilnnu-
nities that compatible with the public good.
This programme aud the conduct OF all parties since
Mt Lsrdos advent 70 the head Of the Government are
good signs OF departure" which Of more than
ordinary importance all who are interested In pro
noting commerce with Mexico and developing her
rich Although the people generally are with
Mr Lero, aud for him, ne road IS not altogether free
from obstruetons There are small circles IN every
State, but combined one party, which has long ruled
aud contributed to ruin of the country aud
that the new departure" will place its members with
out the pale OF Office, aud cut short their rltions OF
spois At present they cannot stem the tide OF public
opinion Nevertheless they have not disbanded and
patiently watching for the first false step OF Lerdo
any other circumstance which will give them oppor-
tunity 20 capital But the President al interim,
displayed degree OF prudence and such fairness that
the election will come OF before these selfish sprators
will acquire capital for campaign The Cabinet has
not changed, at nrst expected and gen
orally wished Mr. Leros policy this respect In all
other matters, l. 70 avoid anything which might
sensation, aud give the clique referred occasion 70
excite the country No Important changes from the old
policy expected until after the election BY re-
ainng the OH Cabinet the members OF which belong TO
the circle of Oh Hlukers, he keeps then Immediately
under his own surveillance Tncy abstain from lutrues
to render themselves acceptable. tD L'ri1 Various have
been TIE a,.e uUt Of a., antagonists 10 draw MIN uto