The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-01

OF tho Executive aud the grounds BY which II sus-
| tanned are extensively developed. cannot recon-
mend too strongly. tho profound and impartial study
OF this document With the convocation Of the Sen.
ate is allied In inseparaole niunncr the steady and
peaceful progress oil our institutions
COW MUCH or 4 SESSION
Tho early resolution in regard 10 the duration OF the
Eighth Congress also matter OF great transcend
epcy have earnestly to call your special attention TO
this subject, trusting with entire conddence that
representatives Of the people on resolving
denote the duration OF each Legislature, the exact
States on which the legislative periods should com.
by preference in each term. The most careful atten
you possibly dedicate TO this delicate subject
luton m ght easily into the origin OF worry
serious ineonyenicnces
DANGER or REACTION
On my return from the campaign that opened
In the interior some tear aud alarm existed In the
minds Of majority OF The citizens in consequences Of
moanors Of certain excited parties who, con-
Haerins .hs occasion % be favorable, were
luton by procaimiug those reactionary prin-
ciples, which Il would now be impossible TO carry
into execution and by endcavoring 10 make the coun
try TALL twenty years. and thus throw aside all tho
eonquests obtained nj the cost OF SO much blood
state OF affairs gave rise tho circular the 18th OF
February last, which defined In. clear and precise
s @
resolved TO follow. thus dspcling all llegtmate pre-
Tensions.
different organization 10 the branch OF public charities
from that which 1t formerly had. Establishments OF
Of the rown Council, are now subjected to Board
OF Charity, which, by attending 10 them as
the principal object oil lis institution will exercise an
elicacous aud salutary influence over them. Tho
respective regulations published on the 23d oil January
last will explain the motives OF this measure, which,
IN the opinion Of the Executive concIliates the IN.
forests OF the needy With those OF our liberal instr
tuiions.
xDuoArIoN
As regards pubic Instruction, the Executive has
commenced by attending 10 the repairs Of those
buildings winch, in general were found to be IN a
Treasury Department have not permitted the compile
ton OF the improvements mentioned: but they have
not boon neglected, and II TO be hoped
they will DO terminated In loss than year
on the occupation OF the capital in November last the
tee about to be opened. To have delayed the
forms which tho experience OF civilization has quali-
lied as Indispensable would have amounted to the loss
whole year the students OF tho national
schools; the Executive, consequently did hest
.a.e 10 enecng 'nese '.nprovemonss po. always sud
OF these establishments could not have continued IN
existence any longer without being supplied with the
necessary resources 70 prevent their failing into COM
plee and rapid decay.
The Executive has prepared several Initiatives in
gard the branches of public education and justice.
and, among other reforms recommends 10 your spe-
cal attention that which refers 10 The prompt cstab
lshnen of the penitcntiary SYSTEM US the promises
made by the constitution and the huranary dictates
OF the present century earnestly demand this impor
tant umcoratton
Notwithstanding the pecuniary difficulties OF the
exchequer originated by the causes already roforrcd
TO, public works and public improvements have not
been disregarded The greater part Of the telegraph
lines that were destroyed during the now
working at comparatively moderate cost;
branches and Offices have opened aud the lines OF
the States OF Vera Cruz. Hdag0 San Luis Potosi
have been supplied with materials to no small exont
the drainage OF the valley and city OF Mexico a
work SO oftcn attempted, 10 once moro under serious
consideration, and some labor has already been en-
poyed thereon.
during the month OF February u canal was devised
to unic the Cbalco Lake with The Tepexpan station,
on the Vera Cruz Railway. A third part of this I'M
portant work has already been completed ana
within two months the whole will be opened to
public tralc Tho opening OF another canal has been
contracted between Chalco Mexico serve for
the navigation OF small steamers, and arrangements
now on foot for the construction Of third canal,
which will JON this city with that OF Texcoco
The question OF railways, which has so seriously pre-
occupied, and with much reason, all those VINO
Interested in the prosperity Of Mexico, has justly had
tho attention Of the Executive, and, although il has
deemed proper account OF legal causes TO declare
the caducity OF tho Central Railroad grant, by SO dong
II has Withdrawn itself from It's intention oil lavorng
within the orDt OF Its faculties Ihose enterprises that
comply with their obligations thus contributing TO
the attainment OF the vehement desires felt IN this
country possess railways within as short time
possible that will give room 10 Tho development OF her
nexhnustble sources OF wealth. With thus end q
new contract IS about 10 DC entered into with
the Touca Railway Company; contract which. AL
though II calls tor further sacrifice on tho part of the
government will assure TO It the conclusion OF that
line within one year; and hnally tho necessary sum
has been supplied Tor the repostion OF the railway
within fifteen days.
II Is matter of public notoriety that the late govern
ment rented out several OF the mns upon terms that
have been strongly ccnsurcd by pubic opinion. Gov.
eminent has dedicated It's attention 10 these i'm
portant Affairs, IN which both the morality OF the
nation and The interests OF lis revenue equally
ccrned, and has come to the resolution that some
OF these contracts In which doects have bcen found
that invaidac them, shall be submitted 10 the cog
nzance OF the competent courts, as provided for by
laws, order nat they may be judged entire
cases not found IN similar case, government will take
such measures as may be convenient after the
investie atoms now being made respecting them. II
may DC well 10 menton here that the Oaxaca mint,
which IS again in the possession Of tho fcderaon the
term OF It's lease having expired, has been provided
with modern machinery IN substitution oil that winch
existed before, thus expediung Its. operations.
MErEoRoLoGy.
meteorological observatory that has been estab-
shed in the National Palace another matter OF I'M
porance, will also 10 another Astronomical obscrva
winch will shortly be concluded IN the edi-
nce; ana also the formation oil good geographical
chart Of the Republic, and the collection. already
numerous, OF maps and plans which has been made
III the Department OF Public Works, with the view OF
creating the respective archives the utility OF which
undculable. The constant want OF equilibrium that
has existed between the and the expenditures
Of the Republic Is too we'll known. IL to this deficit be
added the enormous expenses incurred by the former
administration in the last year Of It's exstcnce under
the pretcxt OF overcoming the national instruction,
and the rulnous contracts had recourse to IN order
to obtain means, may easily the dila pi-
dated state 10 which the pubic treasury was found on
the triumph OF the revolution
lie state VI war IN winch the country continued
after the present administration was installed In
the capital; the necessity or maintaining
a numerous army, Increased afterwards by
the troops OF the begerents, and tho administrative
disorgaBlzation which every revolution necessarily
produces have caused tho situation OF tho country to
become stiil moro critical
RESULTS REVOLUTION.
The urgent duty OF communicating the pacihcation
OF the Republic obliged the contract
tain loans, Tho reimbursement OF which has been aud
Is being attended To IN the terms agreed upon.
TINS same circumstance and the pressing urgency OF
making the payment already referred 10, in Wash lng
ton gu the 3lst OF January last compelled government
10 the decree oil the 27th December uL levylng
an extraordinary contribution on the products vi
capitals.
Now that the civil war has ended, tho Executive has
BEEN aud Is still, attcntveiy engaged In studying the
reorganization OF financial matters, endeavoripg
AZ the same time 10 increase the products Of
public departments and to diminish the
pcnses by mcaus OF economics introduced In every
branch Of service and ESPECIALLY N the War Office