The New York herald., 1877-07-02

matte capacity. He 10 said 10 be an agreeable
and cultured gentleman. Ho Is about any years Of
ego and is we'll verssd and sKiul In diplomatic af-
fairs He la highly spoken Of on all sides and Is ro-
garded as valuable agent in the mission 10 secure
the recognition OF the Mexican government under
Diaz lie will offer himself the successor
OF Mr. Mariscal, tho present duly accredited
Minister Of the Mexican government and
will call tomorrow at tho State Department
to present his credentials and open tho question
whether the United States recognize Daz Al the
regular President OF de acto and de re government
in Mexco
COURSE ov TUE STATE DEPARTMENT.
The State Department. iceling the gravity Of tho
situation In view Of the circumstances under
which Diaz obtained his title, will move slowly
and cautiously because 1t is felt that beyond
the fact OF recognition by the United
States tnero also ut stake that OF
the principal governments OF Europe, who now
believed to be waiting to what the United States
will before they shall act in the premises 1t s the
opinion leading officials that nothing will be done
finally the matter until the meeting OF Congress in
October Al all events tho State Department is said
to be disposed 10 examine tho question carefully and
lcisurcly.
PEEiIxa AMONG GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS.
Upon inquiry among government officials here the
p,az government found have gained considerable
strength with US and !s' now looked upon
almost favorably In fact TO some extent It
is regarded stronger and more reliable
than its predecessor. II may, however, DO
stated that the question which has TO be doter
mined with the visit OF Senior Mata as the representa-
tive the Diaz governments Is the recognition OF the
present authority established Ly Diaz as President.
Thus far State Department has taken no stops IN
that direction but with the presence OF seor Mata the
Norc Ia anaphn ota fc
laid on tho TACT that the American Minister, Mr.. Fos
tor has as yet givcn no certain sound favoring the
recognition Of tho government which has
bcen established. Groat confidence is placed
IN Mr.. Fosters judgment. especially as he Is
and has been the spot and 10 thus enabled to act
with discretion In giving an intimation 10 his govern
mcnt as 70 tho course II should pursue The great
point TO be declded before the United States can
recognize the "Diaz usurpation." as II has been
called by our officials, IL whether II has
any element In give that II will DO per-
manent in Its authority or may not on tho contrary,
be likely to be overturned In q few short months II
recognized and admitted at the State Department
that IL has been enabled thus far to preserve tho
peace efoctualy and is securing o recognition OF its
authority and corresponding tranquility the North
States OF Mexico, which have been heretofore SO
insubordinate and defiant But Diaz will havo to fully
demonstrate that he sustain himself and continue
10 the peace, giving assurance OF govern.
ment which is to be stable.
QUASI RECOGNITION
In many OF his public acts even at this stage, Daz
is recognized 10 have pursued wise course and 10 hnvc
been happy in his diplomacy. whilo dealing with the
United States government which no have en-
deavored to make the frend Of Mexico This is shown
and referred in his selection Of scor Mata at this
time represent the claims OF tho Daz government to
recognition. II will be emcmbcred that under the
Lerdo government arrangements had beer made by
authority send forward $500 900 to meet the install
ment Of Indebtedness decided to be due from Mex
ico Whom Diaz succeeded Lerdo he immed-
ately addressed himself TO the duty OF sending
money to pay tho award. and selected Sehor Mata
as the gentleman in whose charge it should be
sent TO the United States Besides he selected as his
Secretary OF the Treasury Scnor Matas Romero who
is we'll known here and who besides served in sim.
liar capacity under Juarez and Lerdo, tho preceding
Presidents Of the Mexican Republic Added 10 this,
Mr.. Romero is very popular with the State Depart
ment, and besides has q brother member OF tn
present Mexican Legation In this city under Senor
Marscal
HELD ABEYANcE.
The question OF recognition will be held in abeyancs
until lu guarantees Of absolutely reliable character
can be given by Diaz tor the future permsnenca Of
government and the protection OF the Rio Grando
border
Mr. Schlcicher of Texas says that Diaz is undoubt-
cdly acting in very shrewd and diplomatic way,
mancstng great skill in the conduc, Of affairs thus
far. leading government official says that Diaz, in
his action about the Mexican border trouble. and his
ready acquesccnce with tho exactions of the United
States government. has showed consummate ability.
Senior Don Jose T. de Guear is Charge dAfriircs ad
interim oil the Mexican Legation In tho absence OF
Senior Mariscal, who has gone to Now York. He says
that II the of General Diaz shrll be rccog
nzed by tho United States Senior Mata will be re.
ceved as tho successor Of Minister Mariscal,
but, the meantime, the joint ques-
ton OF recognition will depend upon
advices received from Mr. Foster, this representative
of the United States in Mexico