The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-10
He Desires Recognition by
the United States.
LETTERS FROM MEXICANS
They Advise Submission to the
Existing Authority.
cirY OF Mkxrco. June


On May Is General Pornr.o Diaz was onlcal!v roc
ognised by the German Empire as the constitutional
President Of Mexico. Tho communication Of HIS
Majesty the Emperor General Diaz is published In
tho Dtario ONciaL
LETTERS FROM DISTINGUISHED MExIcANs AD-
vIsINo RECOGNITION OF THE pIAz Gov
IMMINENT AND SUBMISSION TO THE PRES
ENr ADMINISTRATION.
The following private letters from Mexico will tend
10 give clear idea Of the condition Of affairs In the
sister republic, and this time prove OF general
Interest,"
LETTER vRoN r. ROMERO.
MEXICO. May %, 1877.
MI DEAR siR-As you speak to me about the present
condition Of this country, win communicate 70 you
nv Vows on this subject You we'll aware that
have been opposed TO all revolutions because
thought needed consolidate institutions and
this object could not be attained long were
subject the violent OF military revolt
With this Wow OF tho always supported Presi-
dents Juarcz and Lcrdo against all Instructions and
rcbcllions.
DIAz RKsrEcTs THE CONSTITUTION
Unfortunately Mr.. Lcrdos administration could NOT
stand against tho last revolution headed by General
Daz, and " was overthrown in November last Mr..
Lerdo could mako stand after leaving this city
and had TO leavc tho country General Daz has, after
tho country has recognized him, taken steps
como back to tho constitutional order OF things He
called tor the election OF House OF Representatives
President Of the Republic and members OF the Supreme
Court and has recently called Tor tho election
Ators. Hc has now all tho army undor him, and
tho whole country obcys his authority. Under such
condition Of things IL Is difficult for patriotic Mexican
10 decide what course TO take To support the pres
ent government might seem TO contribute the consoli
dauon OF y revolution by movement, while opposing
Il will certainly lead another long and bloody war
winch will ruin the country, and tho very doubtful
superstition that General Diazs administration should
be overthrown, would bring about not the restora-
hon OF Mr. Lerdo but either anarchy the elevation
pfa leader OF far less influence than General Diaz.
THE rREsIDExr's CHARACTER. ID
General Dinz has always been a patriotic man. who
has rendered very distinguished services his coun.
try. He has desire do good this nation and Is
thoroughly honest man. Excepting his pronuncia-
mcntos which cannot approve OF, ne is with
cut reproach.
lie ASKS AMERICAN RECOGNITION.
Taxing therefore these and other considerations,
think all Mexicans wishing the good OF their country
VII decide 10 support General Dlaxs administration
this is At least tho course have decided TO pursue
Those who desire the peaoo and prosperity OF this
try and the maintenance Of friendly rela-
tons with tho United States would ike TO
General Diaz's government recognized by tho
administration at Washington early as possible.
Those who intend to bring about against the
present ncumbents lay great strength the fact that
the United States continue to recognize the Lcrdo gov
crnment as tho government OF Mexico. Tho early
recognition OF INSTRUMENTATION by the United States
will therefore contribute IN some measure to consoli.
date the peace In Mexico. | confidently hope that
whom the United States government will no informed
OF the condition OF things In Mexico they will recog-
nizc General Days administration
/ am, very respectfully, your obedient servant
X. ROMERO.
LETTER FROM N. DE zAxAcoYA.
MEXICO, May 10, 1877.
Ny DEAR SIR feel very happy in complying with
your desire 10 know my opinion about the public stua
lion OF Mexico truth DO hidden, and less
10 those who are able TO spread II in places whcro
ideas prevail. will tell you nothing about
our last revolution about tho means by which
1t became successful. This question, historic and
abstract to certain extent Is not to-day the most OPP
FORTUNE for the Mexican statesmen. must protest to
you, notwithstanding, that feel bound TO boieyc my
self ono Of the most devoted friends Of the constu
tion.i institutions Of Mexico, and one OF those who
have made some efforts for rcmcdyIng the errors OF
our government by the pacific means furnished by the
constitutional mechanism.
revolution however has taken place in our Re-
public and present problem IS choose SUCH men
tional liberty, peace and prosperity In other words.
our principal and practical question now is this
Who Is more dcsirous and capable TO procure
for Mexico those great advantagcs-Gencral Daz
his oppoLcntsi Among tho latter there are
some who have gwen up all claims TO he supreme
power and are only waiting for tho opportunity to
ibcr personal dignity by acknowledging that tho
Mexican people have accepted the oi
rcyoIusscn some others, alter pciny deprived Of
ppAer ~ a q ID Or betf In M
changc In the popular opinion Of the country winch
opened 10 General Disz the way Tor ms triumph.
protest from abroad against the order oil Things,
but certainly lack tho moral and physical power
compsh revolution. Their greatest obstacle con-
sists in the present state OF The national feeling
Lgnpo's UNPOPULAR POLICY.
Tho pubic sentiment IN regard 10 Mr. Lcrdos ad-
mnistration has not changed alter his TALL and the
efforts Tor immediate restoration have against them
The rcmembranccs Of an unpopular pocy ana the ears
that tho endcavors 10 rccstabsh It may be fruilicss
ami productive OF long prOructcd anarchy. Ms coun-
tiymcn at large entertain tho most vehement
desire for peace and constitutional order. Almost
all OF them arc anxious TO sec the end OF some
pcrplc x,,es shown by the present. administration.
They desire TO bavc the constitutional regime rersiab-
lishcd they expect that the activity oil tue govern
mcnt and OF the influential classes may be applied
10 the moral and material Improvement Of the
country, ana not TO be disturbed moro by political
agitations think | am not mistaken when ! be-
lieve that General Disz intends TO SATISFY these
desires, ana that he only stops before some resist
TO which be sscriDes moro importance than they really
possess But. ~ any rate u cannot be denied that no
Is the man who has at hand more elements OF govern
inent that Is 10 say. more popularity and more per-
ponal infacncc among the large number OF citizons
WHO have not gwen up the arms they took against tho
party Of the second term.
IL seems TO me very convenient that all those who
desire Tue fc-estaoishmcnt OF constitutional Jaw,
lend their b~ip 10 The President make
HIM conscious oil MS personal power
ana to encourage him in the struggle against some
obstacles winch are making rather SLOW the move.
nent OF the nation toward order OF things more
regular and consistent with the constitution Of The
country have been Tor long time lar from Mexico.
IL may be that my judgment Is not quite IL
u.s. Notwithstanding, tho faithful expression OF the TIM
presslons have received my arrival and the opn.
have heard among large circle OF enlightened
friends. remain your most obcdicat
H. DE- ZAMACOSA
MARrscAL PROBABLY ELECTED GOVERNOR IN
soSoBA--DIAz AND THE ABOLITION OF THE
GOLD EXPORT DUTY.