The New York herald., 1876-11-30
THE MEXICAN REVOLUTION.
THE GENERAL SPREAD OF THE INSTRUCTION
PLAN OF IGLESIAS

more serious, and the position OF the Lerdo govern
ment more critical AS you have been informed by
telegraph Jose Maria Igesias, who claims be Pres
dent by virtue OF his ofice as Chief Justice and the
fact that the election for that high Office
illegal, has established his government at Guanausto
one OF the most thriving cities OF the Republic, with
tho following cabinet Emilio Vclasco. Minister
OF Justice; Guillermo Priete, Minister OF Govern
mont; Felipe Berrozaba Minister OF War and Marine.
These are OF prominent and well known
gentlemen, and their adhesion 10 lglesias will add
great weight his movement 1t is stated that lyle
sias had the intention of calling Senior Gomez Palacio,
well known in Washington circles the Ministry or
Foreign Relations but his premature arrest and IN
prisonmeni has prevented The consummation OF the
supposed purpose OF Mr. Igesias. Not only have the
Legislature OF Guanajuato and Queretaro declared
against President erdo but is confidently believed
that other States have already will follow thei.
example The law abolishIng the liberty OF tho press,
however, prevents tho free circulation OF events
passing Much however, is known as a certainty, ana
that not at all favorable to the government
II is now understood that General Porlro Diaz and
Mr.. Iglesias acting in harmony, ard that the
mer acknowledges the 'plann OF Mr.. Islesias (vice
President OF the naton and his assumption OF author
ity provisional President until another election in
which the people shall be allowed Tree unbiased
vote without fear or moestation, which Will deter
mine the sovereign choice OF the nation In his plan
which is lengthy document, Senior lgesas distinctly
declares that neither himself any member of his
Cabinet will be candidates for the Presidents chair.
On the whole his 'manfesto' is considered very lib
eral in and has been well received although
General Diaz stands pre-eminent in popularity.
OVER
rumor that General Sanchez Rivera who hold
government command in tho vicinity OF Pucbla, had
s'pronounced,n has been confirmed by tho Dario
r,G, NJ Wa thutip Maze lac ,rl, eDna
offered him by tho revolutionary party to become
one of its leaders, which ho refused. We hear OF
'pronunciamentos" continually, and It would seem
that there is little else left for the government but
mission. Tho present sustaining military force Of
Senor lglcsias west OF this city numbers II is said
some 6,oo0 or 1000 General Loera was recently sent
out by the government to make attack upon thcm
but only reached Quiretaro and came back.
General velez has now been ordered forward in the
same direction and We may at any moment hear an
important engagement Since the decided movement Of
Senior Islcslas many officers OF tho Mexican army
heretofore loyal have gone over to the revolutionary
party
Telegraphc communication with even the nearest
cities and has been cut Railroad travel has
been interrupted Tor week moro, and proves
permanent one and the travellers who here and
desous oi leaving Tor the coast, greatly annoyed
and diligence travel again spoken OF likely to be
established.
General Gonzalez Revolutionary is in command at
Apaszao, with force OF 1000 men, thus having pos
Pucba and General Diaz, with his command is not
distant General Allatorre forces in front remain inac
tive. Not long since the government sent tor him to
personal instructions from the Secretary OF War,
alter which, and two days sinca he lett the capital to
rejon his command 1t is not yet known If he has
succeeded in doing Generals To!entino and Santi-
banez supposed to occupy the pass at Rio Fro
the old diligence road to Puebla, with considerable
orce and General Aatorre took this route he may
shave been intercepted. Generals Contellonare anu
Rodrgues The city, to the south, shaving COM
plete possession OF the road in that drec-
down the city gates without molestaton
You will therefore perceive that the situation
Is by no means aterng Tor the success of the govern
ment, against an enemy daily increasing in numbers
and resources and that the probabilities are that an
early steamer may convey the abroad of the a!l
OF the Lerdo government and the establishment Of
temporary pne with Senior iglcsias as Acting Presi
dent for brief period, terminating with new cleo
lion. The revolutionary generals, Hernandez, Teran,
Pontoncs, Raivcra and Others still held prisoners
10 we'll known in Washington Mexican Commits
sioner on Claims. and also as Mexican Minister TO
Washington.
The following constitutes in BRIEF the plan OF Vice
OF government promulgated constitutional Presi-
dent ad interim OF the Republic Of Mexico:-
constitutional reform IN regard 10 the nonelection
the Presidentof Of the Republic, Tor tho term imne-
iia,ey following the period during which he has fliod
The Office.
Full liberty in the coming elections, with express
announcement of myself as candidate, or that o the
ministers who form tho Cabine and suppression OF all
s'Raising Immediately the state OF siege in those
States subject 10 this measure and contrary to tho
constitution.
Appealing to the patriotism OF the revolutionary
Chiefs that their acts shall not espass upon consttu
tional limits.
and seniiors loyal 10 their obligations together with
the substitutes OF those who have been delinquent
"Thc equalization ofthe resources with the expenses,
by m cans OF economy exercised in the branches OF
government; treasury, and public improvementshan and
especially IN that oil war.
1.-The Immediate estapiishment OF a National guard,
In order TO arrange the army properly, and provide
for the defence OF our institutions.
sProfound respect Tor Individual guarantees rccog-
nized the right OF man, not consentrg that any OF
them shall 90 violated.
Especial involablity of the liberty Of tho press
being he safeguard OF other liberties and the sup
pression of subventioned papers.
'The reform OF the law OF Amparo, with the under
standing that the immediate trial. 10 responsibility
shall be commenced against any authority who may
have violated any individual guaran tees whatever
"Obeaience to judicial decisions united with tho
complete Independence OF judicial authority
"A constant respect for the sovereignty OF the States
in everything reating TO their internal government
The increasing support OF public instruction,
especially primary, as graiutous and obligatory.
s'The development OF material improvements, eHpe-
ciay relative to the construction of raiiroacs order
10 facilitate the transportation abroad OF the fruits OF
agriculture and industry, 10 reanimae foreign and
domestic com mercc, and TO obtain abundant products
from maritime custom houses
sThe establishment OF good system OF colonization
npon OF established peace, liberty o worship
tho insurement OF individual guarantees and prac-
lca advantages Tor the coionsts.
1.-THE faithful observance OF the treaties in force
with respect 10 the nations with which now hold
them aud good disposition TO accept the indications
OF such nations may wish TO resume relations
broken without fault, make them Tor the first
time.
"a most elevated attachment Tor the national Dig
nifty with respect to proposals Tor the rcvadaon OF
concessions which have become extinct
''The rapid organization Of the federal district ac-
cording to the constitution.
..Pre-cmiuent .dcraton to the 'Desagiic Works
the canalzation the Valley OF Mexico, The Lcgis
laure and Executive he acting as local authors
ties Of the federal district.
.sThe construction OF Mexican Penitcntary, which
facilitates the abolition OF the death penalty and puts
TO the terrible condition OF the prisons Of this
city and OF Been the authorities OF the prison being
meanwhile the local auihortcs OF the district
'sSuch 10 brie tho system of government which
I shall observe during the short period OF my pro-
visional government The respective members will
labor at once with energy Tor the development Of tho
part OF the programme pertaining 10 themselves II
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