The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-26
HIS CLAIMS AND EXPECTATIONS.
Lerdo'S Reelection a Fraud and COnstitu.
tiOnally Invalid.
1.-THE FUGITIVE WILL NEVER RETURN"
Arbitrary Proceedings and Exactions Of
the Diaz Usurpation.


jose Maria Iglcsias OF the Mexican Presidents,
arrived In this city on the steamship Granada this
afternoon, accompanied by his entiro Cabinet. In
interview with Chronicle reporter shortly after his
landing tho fugitive President spoEe substantially as
follows:--
eve obliged 10 como TO San Francisco because
We could not effect landing on Mexican SOIL On
the 18th OF December left Manzanillo where had
made way and intended to stop at Mazatan, whore
the troops wore In our favor; but whom we reached
that port found that the soldiers had declared for
the Porferio Daz party and their commander went SO
far as TO demand Of tho captain OF tho ship that we
should DO turned to him rebels against the
government
REpoKrxR-Tben you do NOT consider that you arc q
rebcl u row Olutonist
IGLEssIAs-I consider that l am tho constitutional
President OF tho Republic of Mexico by succession.
Lcrdo has fed the country never to return, and l.
head OF the Supreme Cour., or what you would term
vice President his loyal successor. Diaz is SIM
ply a usurper.
RxroRTER-Have you not been negotiating with
tho present difficulty?
IGLEssIAs-That Ia true. I with Diaz In the
beginning. Lerdo had secured his by fraud
by the manipulation OF the militasy Governors Of
States appointed by him. Diaz was against Lerdo, I
was against Lerdo and all the Mexican people,
Diaz and joined forces 10 drive Lerdo out We did
drive him out and he will mover rcturnhe dare not
do It,
RxPoRrER--what caused the trouble between Diaz
and YOURSELF
IGLEssIAs-1 claimed to be the constitutional Presi-
dent when Ierdo fed. Under the laws | was entitled
to the position but could to do understanding
with Diax Ho told mo that no and intended to
remain a revolutionist. OF course ] could neither
H.
army his sidc there nothing to do but to get
out OF his way.
RIpoRrER-Do you think he can hold tho advan-
tage he now possesses2
IGLEsIAs--I do not At present no Is very strong,
having succeeded In getting tho whole army rebel
but while the soldiers all iavor him, the of tho
people do not, and he will yet have to step aside. The
primary elections held under the auspices Of the Con-
gross appointed by Das, will DO held hext Sunday the
2sth inst Tho election will be held on tho 5th Of
March following, when Das expects to be elected
President
RxPoRrxR-And II no should succeed what will
become OF you and Lcrdof He will thon bo the
recognized and legal President
IGLEssrAs-No, sir II he succeeds in getting into
the Presidency Is will DO by his own machinery That
does not prevent from still claiming be the con-
fttutonai President, and II can DO supported In
carrying out my claims Lerdo will never return. He
does not want to- and II no did would be permitted
REPoRrxR-what is tho attitude of tho Mexican press
on the situation?
lGLEssIAs-The newspapers as rule favor the Diaz
party. They could not we'll afford to do otherwise
RsroRrxR-what do you intend doings Havo you
any plan OF operationss
IoLEssIAs-For tho present wo shall remain here
It is my intention, however,, to get q foot
hold on Mexican soil again as soon rs possibly
can. II It can't be done on this side, then will go
ST. Louis thence to Now Orleans and thence TO the
Northeastern Mexican States, where tho people arc
favorable to me. do not expect tho government OF
Diaz will last long, and hope In tho Of four
SIX months BIO in tho city OF Mexico again and at
the head Of tho government
DIAz's ExACrIoNs-THE OUTRAGE ON AN ENG
LIsH SUBJECTIVE ACTS OF LERDos Gov
EMINENT REPUDIATED-wHY THE EDIcT OF
PUNISHMENT WAS ISSUED AGAINST CoRT1NA.
WASHINGTON. d. c., JAM IS, 1871
Tho exactions and arbitrary proceedings of tho Daz
authorities in Mexico and their violation OF tho plain
est principles of international obligations in assuming
to declare invalid tho OF tho legitimate recog-
nzcd government OF President Lcrdo prior to the
cupaton Of the capital by tho revolutionary forces Is
creating very unfavorable impression here. 1t
is known that tho most formal contracts made
by American citizens with tho government Of Pres-
dent Lcrdo long before Daz entered upon his present
attempted revolution and whom he was enjoying the
clcmency extended TO him by President Lerdo, arc
now deliberately declared invalid by this revolutionary
leader who assumes 10 act In the name OF tho Mexican
nation
OUTRAGE BRITISH SUBJECT
In the Of the eminent banker, Mr.. Barron, who
is British subject, he has proceeded further, evi-
IDENTIFY believing that II can DO done with mpuniiy,
England has representative In Mexico and has illc
gally imposed dne Of $780, 900 because that gentle
man had attempted under the recent unfavorable
financial circumstances to build a railroad from tho
city Of Mexico toward the interior Of that country.
OPPOSITION TO RAILROAD BUILDING.
These acts, however, will surprise when
IL Is remembered that OF the principal planks in
tho revolutionary platform or pan issued by General
Diaz when commencing his present rebellion the Rio
Grande frontier, In association with Cortina, March
last vas that necessary to overthrow tho con-
stItutional government OF President Lcrdo because II
had favored tho building OF the railroad from Vera
Cruz TO tho city OF Mexico desired effect set
Element Of the debt duo to the holders OF Mexican
bonds
WHY coRrIxA WAS "BAxIsnRD.n
The paper decree OF Punishment now reported to
have been Issued by Diaz against his former rcvolu.
tionary associate, Cortina, is explained by the TACT
that the latter versatile operator has recently pro-
ferrcd to give tho countonancc OF his support TO
Iglesas rather than TO Diax BY this formal Danish.
mens of enemy he cannot roach Daz also hopes TO
deceive and gain favor with the United States
IGLEsrAs' AND LRRDo's EXPORTS TO EscAPE.
Soon after the steamer Granada left Acapulco II was
rumored that ex-Prcsident Lcrdo would board the
vessel at point tho and passage for
San Francisco The rumor confirmed by the
ofnccrs OF the steamer, and the coast was closely
watched for the party, but without avail
BOARDED IGLEsrAs.
At Manzanillo, which was reached next day. OK
Chief Justice Iglcsias and party, including
Cabinet officers, military men and other officials,
with followers, numbering IN all nfty-eight
men, came or TO the Granada in boats. All
were armed. nearly TO tho teeth. Most OF tho