The New York herald., 1874-08-18
PERU.

Political preparation Tor the Assem-.
bling OF Congr gress-General Prado's Po-
sition Before the Public-Citixen Honor
to q Faithful servant-Presidcn emit
Pardo's Message Slightly Anticipated
Commerce Depressed by Treasury
BungIing.
LIMA, July 1a, 1874.
Until the meeting Of Congress on the 2Sth OF this
month we confidently expect to keep to the even
tenor OF our political way. The different commit
tees OF the legislative body appointed for the ex.
press purpose OF examining the credentials OF the
newly nedged Deputies are bushy working, and
until the verdict as to the legality Of the recent
elections be made known the aspirants and the
Lima world at large are occupied in the customary
attempts to gain sympathy, on the one part ior
themselves, on the part OF the public for their
chosen few. But when the eventfui day arrives
q spicy period is anticipated.
POINTS OF THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
The reports to be submitted BY the Cabinet Min
listers and the Message oil President Pardo are
awaited with much anxiety. This Congress is by
no means as ravorably disposed toward the views
OF the Executive as the last and the government
regards with some degree OF alarm the presump-
tive power OF the opposition. This has been made
apsurdly manifest within the last few days
GENERAL PRADo's RETURN.
The HERALD has already acquainted Its readers
with the arrival in Peru OF General Mariana
Ignacio Prado, the guiding spirit OF the nation
when the victory was gained In May, 1885, over
the Spanish squadron IN the bay OF Callao. THIS
distinguished Oficer, named Peruvian Pienipoten.
tary to the Court OF st. James, and at the same
time honored with an appointment to Congress by
the citizens OF the port where his great achieve
ment was accomplished, is at present the idol Of
all parties. The Independent press assures the
country. at large that the General can occupy but
one OF three singulary distinct positions -
FirSt-Tne leadership OF the opposition.
,Second-Tne cheftainship OF the armed revoiu.
ence o the Of the actual
The ministerial organs asseverate in their turn
that the hero OF the 90 o. May who. by the by, was
Identified with the military power OF the Repub-
lie, swept away with the accession OF Don Manuel
Parao TO the Presidency. and the tragic disap-
pearance OF Balta and the Gutierrez, VIII only be
guided by constitutional principles, and regards
with dsdain any hint that may be given toward
time the object o. this especial interest shown by
the TWO contending factions, contest which iortu-
natey Is most am1cable. maintains strict silence,
legged lie he leads. Flying from the coun-
Try in 1885, under the protection o.. the
to seek refuge IN Chill, he returns to Peru after
mis- long absence to be the admired oI all admirers.
Banquets are given IN MS h0aGr at IN the Govern,
congratulatory addresses from the Common Conn-
cn, the universities, the societies Of mechanics,
tant to popularity IN this Republic, Is on the bills,
to take place it Is said on the 10th INST, dedicated
to the nero OF the hour. The General IS recognized
by even his most bitter opponents as an honest and
well meaning man. HIS antecedents, as lar as
good intentions 20, are excellent. But, as has
before been remarked, ne Is now regarded. until
his symp mpathies are known, as sort Of amiabe
bull In china shop, and the proprietors OF the
establishment are uneasy. Prado's IN.
nnence is powerful IN the extreme should
the occasion arise forcing him to assume strong
position against the administration, the weight OF
the Executive would be sorey tried. Nevertne.
less, hose most versed IN the Intricate poll lcal
problems OF Peru declare that from the presence
OF Prado in the Legislature only beneficial reforms
will follow.
REVENUE AND TRADE.
The Estanco, that law from which the President
hoped to so signaliy increase the revenues OF the
Republic by limiting the exportation Of nitrate OF
soda must be repealed. Out OF ffty-six flourish
ing MANUFACTURES in the province OF Tarapaca
only about thirty are working now, and those on
half time, such has been the depreciation abroad
in TIE vaiue or the article owing to the enort to
get rid OF the nitrate on hand before the neavy ex
port duty authorized by the measure in question
was imposed. Foreign markets are overstocked,
and. while The treasury mas gained some thousands
OF dollars bv the experiment, the producers are
steadily marching on to bankruptcy and ruin.