The New York herald., 1877-07-03
TROUBLED MEXICO.
Sonor MariScal, the Mexican Minister.
on the Border Raids.
REPEL FORCE BY FORCE"
The Instructions to General TreWno-
Concert with General Ord.
DIAZ AND KING ALFONSO
Senior Mata, the New Diaz Minister,
on the Situation.
NO TERRITORY TO DISPOSE OF.
Wishes and Purposes of the Pres
ent Mexican Executive.
The Instructions to General Trevino-
Concert with General Ord.
DIAZ AND KING ALFONSO
Senior Mata, the New Diaz Minister,
on the Situation.
NO TERRITORY TO DISPOSE OF.
Wishes and Purposes of the Pres
ent Mexican Executive.

A reporter OF tho HxzALD yesterday embraced the
opportunity Of the presence in New York OF Sehor
Msriscal, tho Mexican Minister, to obtain from him
tho information that follows concerning the attitude OF
his country TO The United States resulting from the
border troubles. Il should be remarked thai the
Sehov speaks English nucnty and with moro than the
precision aud direcness Of the native. but al
ways dplomstically Hence his unwlingness to dwell
matters with the progress OF the pending
vevolutou express opinion with reference to
the respective contestants and partisan leaders, Tho
reporter asked him point blank at the outset Of the
intsrvisw with which side he sympahised and what
government likely in the end to prevail to which
the reply was. sententously;-
Frankly, sir, my position is such delicate one
that 1t would be improper for mo TO touch upon other
than general propositions and known facts"
REroRTEk-Perhaps you are not unwilling. however,
to state what government you at present represent
Sehor MARIscAL-I am holding over under the Diaz
administration, although II is known TACT among my
friends that not anxious to retain the position,
and expressed myself 10 this eect TO the secre-
tary OF Foreign Affairs 6f General Diaz in the month
OF January.
rHE rRoUBSgs ON THE BORDER.
REPoRrER--I.et me ask you them what Is the exist.
lpg situation between the two governments with ref
erence to the recent troubles on the bordors
sehor MARiscAL-And l answer with pleasure, be-
cause It affords me an opportunity to correct certain
misappfsbensions ON the subject Ot late it has been
that General Trevho approved tho policy recently
adopted by the OF the United States OF in
vading Mexican territory In certain cases. pur.
suit Of bandits, and 1t was inferred that General
Trevo under tho Instructions Of the Diaz gov
ernment. Al the time II Is fact that l. inter-
prsting tho disposition Of tho government and OF pub
lie opinion Mexico, died protest In the State
Department st Washington. The government Of Mex.
leo has sustained that protest think it dated
Tune and gave Instructions to General Trevio
sxcseongly prudent In his action, should any In
vasion Of Mexican territory take place, yet
II necessary, 10 :'repel force by fofca" This
10 in accordance with the unanimous will of
the Mexican people. and with tho right which
thsy possess resist any act contrary 10 tho law o
nations In this perfectly unprovoked, since
the pssssxt sf dsprs1asons she frontier had
lost all ts force by the recent publication OF the
ports showing that tho alleged outrages were
mittsd in section than year ago. Tho first
intimation Of tho robberes camc from General Ord,
who acknowledged having sent troops in pur.
suit OF Indians into Mexican territory and
securing the services OF two Mexcans as
scouts. The latter beng captured afforded him
another pretext to invade the soil tho Sd Of Inst
tho prison whore they confined in expectation Of
trial. When the Mexican Consul at San Antonio
asked for explanation OF that INVASION the wrtton
rcply OF General Ord that, not knowing the
nationality Of these mon, he wanted TO savo their
lives because he thought they might be shot. And
this induced him to make the Invasion.
THE MINISTER
Previous to the ausion to raids from Mexico to
Texas nothing had been hoard, and my surprise was
groat when The instructions given BY General
Sherman. II increased by the fact that tho dis
rrclon OF General Ord was expressly relied in his
Instructions. Whom made complaint tho was
that the fac;s would be ully investigated; but be.
fore receiving explanation l statements from
OH cia alleging and considerable raids
IRON Mexico. l am bound 10 say, however that as
yet none Of tho details have boen made known spe-
cincally
WHAT THE MxxIcAxs THINK.
Rsro1rxR-Whst in your judgment Is the feeling Of
your people with reference 10 this condition OF affairs
How do they feel toward thc United StatesY
senior AAKIscAL--l think the action ot the Mexican
government proves that " is In perfect accord with
the ieenngs OF the Mexican people irrespective OF
local parties partisanS, and while they would con-
slider a rupture Of good relations between the TWO
perfectly we'll that they could not claim DO indc-
pendent nation they tolerated what among the gen.
crafty OF nations Is considered al insult.
RxpoRTgR-Bul do you think the insut WAS in nded?
Senior MARscAL-Doubtless not In TACT, l nuve
been assured but II is not the intention winch has to
be considered by the world a. large when they
what manner Mexico is ucr = IA this cahc 30 much
iary snhsncsd whom to McKee, because shs
Is the weaker Power yet the less ented 10 tho
respect o her neghoors not only for general
but because she has always shown herself worthy oil
consideration BY rsssnE the last foreign nvasons
never counting the number oi her enemies
uring their forcc.
rHx PRESENT INTERNAL STRIFE
RxroRrsR-what are your views concerning the
gene welfare Of your country
Sehor MARIscAL-Of course sincerely dcplore-
every true patriot must deplore-the evils that are
country capable of vast development II Is that and
every revolution sets US step backward by dscour-
aging the emigration that we invite. We have soil
which, saying is ut IS only necessary to tickle
win y TO mako it1aufh with 9 harvest" We havc
mines the wealth OF which cannot be computed; our
ralroads are bringing important cities and
towns In closer reation 10 tho seaboard, aud there
only have peace instead Of revolution and change
REronrgR-Do you think your people like oursY
senior MARiscAL lsmilinR)-why shouldn't weY We
eldest sister, from whom have copied many our
institutions, although (twirhng his handsome mug
moro snshus,astie than WISE /. Illustrates, however
tho natural tendency to progress which has developed
itself N that country In spite Of many prejudices con-
sequent upon Tho old colonial education.
Other visitors were awaiting the attention OF the
Minister, and the interview, 80 frank some respects
Sehor Msrisca that much that he had left unsaid OF
narrative character would be found embodied In tho
following onclai documents which he had 10
tho early part Of the day These no conrtsousy placed
q the disposal oi the NEw YoKK HKKALn
TnE MEXICAN WAR SECRETARY rRxvrso
Tho United war Dep has issued On order
on the 1st inst, translated copy OF which herewith
enclose ng the troops Of shat country tv invade
our territory with the object OF pursuing the evil
doors which refers TO capture the same punish them
sn hs :.
who ugains, that Of offence
shn IL impes tho Foreign
BY telegraph that he has received friendly
na at,ons from the American 10 Presdeps
thinks thai the honor Of the county will be satisfied
hut With nooincssion Of the said order In such
that h shs nos be- now with the
trsstics in bcswesa Mexico and tke United states
with the law. snd the
tlce Of ci viiiEed nations.
The Fresdent already disposed what Is convenient
ovder that which that order
given rise treated In suitable form and manner with
sne Vxbpst OF Washington, but ~ It's tie
rustier OF the ncighbonr Republic may occasion conflicts
between the nations before those questions
be dtscssssd the Magistrate has deemed
his duy 10 you ~ commander o the lac
Of tho north certain nstructns which prevent tar
possblo the said conflicts ~ least in extraordi
Ssv esse preserve dignity tine Republic
Ibereore the President desermn that soon as
reserve ths pressns nun,csuon shall order the