The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-23
MEXICO, Jan. 30. 1878.

Mexico and Vera Cruz Railroad have about con-
Guided. and awaits the reaiization Oh the
advantages to be derived from a prompt COM
munication with the coast and a decrease OF the
heavy expenses necessarily attending the diincult
TRANSFORMATION OF goods as hitherto experienced
the inaugural excursion to Vera Cruz was attended
with success and was followed by several large
ENTERTAINMENTS,
among which two deserve to be spoken of
as exceeding in display and elegance.
Ihe first OF them-a large ball given by Chief
Contractor Crawley at his temporary residence in
the capital-was q most brilliant success. From
the entrance OF the 'patiOn below to the doors of
the extensive suit Of rooms thrown open for dane
Ing was one magnificent blaze of light emitted
frOm thousand jets OF gas, arranged in fantastic
FORMS and brilliantly Illuminating the wilderness
Of flowers that crowded the 'patio" or court.
About four hundred were in attendance, including
among them all the people OF prominence in the
capital The ladies' in elegant and beautiful toilets
with an abundant display of old point and dia
monds, whose richness would distinguish their
wearers at any court, all combined to make the
affair most brilliant and satisfactory.
The second entertainment was given by one OF
the directors OF the road Mr. Escandon, at his
country residencein Tacubaya; the invitations
given for half past three O'Clock There was dancing
IN the open air until shutdown, then lunch under
the trees, after which the dancing was continued
within doors until nearly five O'Clock in the morning.
interrupted only by dinner at half past ten O'Clock
The extensive grounds were beautifully Illuminated
with Chinese lanterns hung from the trees, forming
almost fairy picture. Six hundred persons, or
more, were present at the entertainment, yet so
extensive the grounds and so spacious the
house that there was no overcrowding.
AT WORK.
These substantially end the inaugural festvi-
ties and the road Is now in full operation and open
to traflc, and we rejoice most heartily in being
Able to escape the misery or diligence travel over
roads that have not their equal for roughness
think, in all the world Several American travel
iers have already visited Mexico, and by each ar
irving steamer 1t is understood many are expected
seeking to pass the Winter in mild climate and
1t the same time enjoy so much that is new and
strange in this curious country.
The railroad trains now leave Vera Cruz at three
O'Clock A. M. and arrive at Mexico at nine O'Clock
p. M. Of the same day. Leaving Mexico City at
twelve at night the tram reaches Vera Cruz at five
p. NJ.
LoZADA'S WAR MOVEMENT.
Great excitement has reigned in this city for the
past few days. occasioned by the news that Lozada
had taken the war path, pronounced against the
general government, and was marching an army
from the direction OF Topic, on the Pacific coast,
eastward towards Guadaajara, and that there
was danger that the latter city might be
sacked. Notwithstanding that oilicial circles
aid not feel inclined to disclose what was
happening with regard to this chief, the
rumor was sufficiently accredited, and Yesterday
morning we had the Official announcement that the
forces OF Lozada were met the day previous about
ten miles from the city OF GuadalaJara. by General
Corona, comman ding portion OF the government
forces; that battle OF six hours ensued, resulting
In the rout OF Lozadas forces and the loss of three
pieces OF artillery. Generals Corona and Flores
are said to be in pursuit OF the flying rebels.
1t is also rumored but not yet confirmed, that
Lozada has sent force OF 1000 men, under Placido
Vega, to occupy Mazatlan, and that General Cebal-
los, of the government iorces leaving 1000 men in
the city. had gone out to meet Vega with SUM-
Gent force.
Notwithstanding the circumstances that LoZa-
da's forces are well armed they are wanting in
discipline, and can only make good fight in the
mountain businesses.
GOVERNMENT DEFENCE
am glad TO be able to inform you that the Presi-
dent and his Cabinet have taken ample measures
to put immediate end to this local revolt, and in
such manner as to be forever warning against
similar rsings. 1t s very satisfactory add that
the most perfect peace reigns in all the OF the
Republic, and that the revolutionary chiefs in this
western sky, evidently resolved upon Keeping the
peace. 1t Is greatly to be hoped that LoZada, the
Mexican Communist, will speedily meet with his
deserts.
THE TEPIC REVOLUTION.
In order that your readers may iully understand
the Topic or LoZada question IL Is only neces-
to recall the fact that this chief has for many
years been ruling in the canton OF Topic State OF
Jalisco. the Pacific coast, as dictator, deying
the federal authority. Recently he has indicated
his intention to c0nfscate the property OF the rich
and divide 1t among the poor, and has also given
the rights OF those who have accumulated
wealth as the result OF labor and hardship.
Such being the condition OF affairs efforts were
naturally made few weeks ago by the representa-
tves OF wealth in the State to secure arms through
the federal government, with which to defeat the
plans OF Lozada the knowledge OF which having
reached the latter he sent a commission of three
persons TO the Executive, to lay the whole ques-
ton before him. with view of at least arguing
the question. The commission was sent on the 5tn
Of November, 1872 and duly reached this capital
with complimentary address from Lozada to the
President and was received by the latter. The
result Of the conference was an Official COM
munication under date OF December IL.
1872, in which the Executive, through his
Minister OF Government, properly declined to
admit any Official character in Lozada. announcing
also that the questions pending in the canton OF
Topic, like all Others must be settled by the laws
OF the country where clear and well defined. This
had in his communication OF November 5 acknowl-
edged Lerdo as President and complimented him
on the 18th Of this month to pronounce against the
Executive, declaring war against him and using
the most depreciating remarks In regard to him,
LOZADA's PROGRAMME OF CAUSE AGAINST LERDo
send you copy OF his proclamation. 1t is so
long that you may not desire to all your columns
with It, and i therefore condense IL. Those who
subscribe to It, partisans Of Lozada declare that,
considering that the Mexican nation has been for
fhirty-two years attempting to establish govern
ment which shall be just and prosperous, and that
such efforts have cost rivers OF blood that Mexico
has lost one-half OF her territory to the United
cal condition OF Mexico il ruined by bankruptcy,
owing to the corruption OF legislators and the Ex-
ecutive; that prestige has been lost abroad in
sequence Of the want OF morality; that the Treasury
has lost its credit that the public debt IL not paid
and that there are no Rurantees. Considering
that, owing to the mmmorality OF the rulers and
the false police OF the present President OF the
Republic, frank relations at home and abroad do
not exist; considering that the so-caled Presi-
cent Sebastian Lerdo de Tejada, as counsellor
vi Somonfort and Juarez, was the principal
author OF tie dishonorable acts OF the admjnstra-
eAlnR tne church interests was an arbitrary one.
~ .nat tue present bad state OF the country Is
uuo , ~ =, .ne numerous politicians WHO have only
h themselves rich at the expense OF the nation.
.ney CONSIDER themselves compelled TO rise en |
gion and throw OF this yoke &c
,,nn Inc pan tnen follows, which calls the revelu-
uonary army which he hopes TO establisn "the |
Mexican army, the popular restorer recnan,zing
Manuel Lozada as General in Chief and The nrn