The New York herald., 1874-08-19
SOUTH AMERICA.
PERU.

Important Railroad PrOjects-The Annf~
versary OF Independonce-The Political
Outlook-Trouble with tho Church.
Expulsion OF Jesuits from Peru-Gen-
eral Grant Named Arbitrator Between
Chill and the Argentine Republic
Diplomatic implications Narrowly
Avoided.
LIMA. PERU, July q,
Via PANAMA, August 7, 1874.
Peru is still casting about to seek for suitable
places for more railroads. 1t decided to ex-
tend railroad from the port Of Payta 10 Piura, q
distance OF sixty-eight miles. This road had been
commenced by the eminent engineer, Frederick
Blume, with whom the contract was suspended,
owing to want Of funds, In October, 1872. The
government has now made up lfs mind to 60 on
with the work again. The Bank OF Peru is to ad-
vance $500 900, and the nrm OF Boyce Grace Co., OF
Caao have had deposited with them f2Oo, 900 in
Peruvian bonds, who will at once advance the
necessary funds with which materials are to be
procured and the work pushed on. 1t is expected
that the road will be carried through by June
next. When this Is done 1t is expected that there
WIN be great increase in the expectation OF cot
ton, goat SKINS cattle. &c. Not only so, but Payta
will then be supplied with water in abundance,
which It never has been, and become a port OF
call for all ships clearing for the Lobos Islands.
THE NATIONAL HOLIDAY.
city on the eve OF great event. Tomorrow is
the ffty-third anniversary of the National
independence. the Fourth Of July Of Peru,
and all classes are endeavorlng to prop
efH Ths prepare FOR Its due celebration; de
with one day Of freedom from labor the good
people OF the capital have decided upon having
banks and stores win remain closed, aud this In
the midst OF the severest financial crisis that the
country mas ever suffered from. FIRST we will
witness the solemn inauguration of the Congress
OF 1874; then famous procession of soldiers and
unveng Of the superS monument erecsed to the
memory OF the heroes OF the I'd Of May, 1855 A
description OF this column, now jealousy hid from
public view, Will be given In my next 1t was
constructed IN Paris, OF bronze, under the direc-
ton of q well known artist, whose plans were
PETE DAYS IN LIMA
Then the Common Council awards prizes OF
sewing machines TO the most destitute widows, of
respectable behavior, that may be found; rewards
OF money ana gold medals to the best scholars OF
the public schools; to the fremen Who have most
distinguished themselves during the past year; TO
the police officers who have compiled with their
dangerous duties IN the most signal manner during
the same period; to the professors Of the num-
cipa scholastic establishments meriting premiums
rom t M the Of rner Pupils and in ne
public service under the direction of the Alder
Taxation. Horse races at the Caucha de Lima the
Jerome Park Of Peru; athletic sports at the bull
TluI (tuOS0 IeTOClOuS aulIualS are auOWeU Il OrlGI
respite Of rest) climbing creased poles, an amuse
ment which seems 70 be cosmopolitan; fireworks
OF course by the gross, and @ receptions and dancing
pa rites at the different clubs. An International
rife match has been arranged between the
National Guards and such foreigners as may
choose to try their skill, the arms Comblain and
Winchester rines, distance 200 yards. prizes gold
and silver medals ana money. The Jttes Will con-
S!ude with tn grand sham sham fight at Amancaes on
ordered to participate. All the evenings we have
two theatres open. one with dramatic company
and fh0 nfh yxyif oip Teal
Carroll Zucchi being the prima donna. Certainly
Lima cannot be called q dull city during the
coming week.
THE POLITICAL OUTLOOK.
There Is much interest manifested in political
AFFAIRS and more especially In the attitude to be
assumed by Congress In regard to the Executive.
AS has already been made known to the HERALD,
the opposition seemed to have gained some ad-
vantages in the first OF the qualifying sessions Of
that body, IN which the credentials OF new mem-
bers were examined, but since then sort OF dead,
lock has in. Until the opening session to-mor-
Prado still maintains his reserve Both the Min
isterial party and their opponents appear to have
serious doubts respecting his proposed course. At
all events there IS no danger OF armed disturb
ance. The war may be wordy one, but nothing
further
THE BANIsHMENT OF ALL JEsurTs.
President Pardo has issued two deerees, bearing
severely on religious interests.
The first, declaring that the JeSufts must leave this
Republic IN accordance with the terms OF the law Of
1866, prohibiting the residence OF members OF that
body within the jurisdiction OF Peru. A few un-
offending followers of st. Ignatius took up their
abode In HuanuCo, distant interior town, where
they devoted themselves TO public instruction and
gained The friendship OF the community at large.
They were fostered and protected By the bishop OF
the diocese, and the only complaint made against
them is thai they belong to the organization IN
question. Quite an anomaly Is this In country
where PrOtestants are not allowed to openly follow
the worship they prefer.
THE PERUVIAN EXECUTIVE VS.. THE HOLY SEE.
The second relates. to the Bishop OF Pun0, who,
dlsregardng the sovereignty of the State,
forwarded his resignation directly to Rome,
IN sSa q it to The approval
consequently very bitter against the President.
He has touched delicate point. If the Court to
whose investigation is referred the matter or the
ernment, which by the way would be legally difl-
cult OF accomplishment, the situation would be
somewhat unpleasant.
GENERAL GRANT NAMED AS AN ARBITRATOR.
From Chillan newspapers we learn that the
Argentine Republic has selected General Grant as
lts arbitrator IN the question with Chlli TO the
the Emperor OF Brazil her side, and the King OF
the Belgans Is suggested as umpire. The affair
at one time looked serious, and dates back TO the
period OF liberation from the Spanish yoke All
Will turn on the Interpretation OF the old Spanish
documents relating to the demarkdtlon between
the different vlcerOyalties and the right which
may have been acquired by colonization.
DIPLOMATIC wRANGLE AVOIDED.
The Republic narrowly escaped dsagreeable
muddle q few DAYS since. An ARRAY took place
on board OF one Of the Pacific Steam Navigatlon
COmpany'S vessels, in the bay OF Panama, between
an Engl1shman and Chilian in which the latter
was wounded. On arriving at Calao the Cniilan
presented his Complaint TO the local authorities
and the Engishman was immediately taken from
the steamer and placed in confinement on shore.
or course the British Legation In Lima expostu-
lated IN no measured terms at such an open out
rage on international custom; but for some days
the Caao officers appeared unwilling to deliver
the Culprit. Finally 1t was discovered, after much
circumlocutlon, that Peru was not an Interested
party IN the matter, and the Engiishman was re-