The New York herald., 1878-12-14
MEXICO AND MEXICANS.
Condition and Prospects as Described
by General Frisbie. (
A FIELD FOR AMERICAN ENTERPRISE.
Beneficent Results Of President
Diaz's Administration.


Diaz's Administration.
About year ago rumor had it that General John
B. Trisbie of California had gone down to Mexico
secret mission from the State Department in Wash
ngton, with the ultimate object of treating for the
cession Of the northern States Of the neghborng Re-
public. Many parties then thought that this would
be the best way to settle pending disputes about
border troubles would give far shorter line to
watch than there is at present. and afford moro for
idsble obstacles to cattle thieves both sides Of
the line. "But this was all mistake yesterday
said the General who is stopping at the Windsor
Hotel. II went down to Mexico for purely business
purposes" 4,..ta@r fur
W THE MEXICAN GOvRRNlfENpp
''What do you think. General, about the present
government Of Mexico r. was asked.
II think it is an Improvement upon all pre-
vious governments that have existed in Mexico
since that country acquired her indepen-
dence. Among other important changes effected
by General Diaz was the inauguration of
an efficient and protective policy on tho
frontier. He has established complete order there.
and all the successful work lately done in that drec
ton has been by the Mexican government. The in
vasions Of Mexican soil by United States troops did
nothing but wound the feelings of q susceptible
people and ir1itate them General Diaz really at
loss how to shape his policy 90 AZ to keep on
friendly terms with the United States border au-
thories and yet make 1t acceptable to the Mexcans
~ DIAzs POLICY SUCCESSFUL.
~ 'sThe last campaigns of the Mexican troops re-
presenting Diaz on the border were extremely sue
cessful. The Lipan Indians, who until lately were
Of much trouble both sides Of the frontier
have been removed to the interior and
possibly will there be put on a reservation.
foa1x ~~A,l TTrs<o
The frontier isnow quiet and in all likelihood it win
remain Canales is completely under the control
Of the federal authority which is dominant and alb
soluteIy master Of the situation. General Diaz fully
apprehendcd the Importance to Mexico Of establish
ing order his side Of the Rio Grande, and
he has succeeded in attaining this end. He
was thoroughly impressed with the importance of
being on good terms with the United States govern
ment and people. He realizes that American enter
prise and capital must bo depended on for railroad
improvements and for developing the mining well
rs the agricultural resources Of Mexico.
INTERESTED EUROPEAN POLICY.
1.-THE Europeans who are in business there un-
doubtedly look to the ultimate removal of their
capital to the old Continent They make money for
the purpose of retiring from business late in
life to eujoy their fortunes in countries far
from Mexico. The. American. on the contrary.
Is permanent resident in the country where his
lated earnings he reaches out for more er-
tended enterprises. He is so near TO his
n
the United States he thinks Of transferring it
back there Indeed. the American in Mexico lives ln
system OF international railroads that will i'm
Imensely facilitate the intercourse between
degree sEe ssaraine to
country from the construction Of railroads. Mexico
through their % dsvsoprnent With railroad facilities
for transportation the industrial condition Of the
country mus. undergo a marked change for the bet
ter. There many products of the interior which
cannot now be brought to market without the aid of
railroads to take them thither 9s.e
st AMERICAN MINERS GOING THERE. tf4sss
The mining interests in several parts of the coun-
try are attracting the attention OF the American peo
money to invest. considerable amount Of capital
has gone from California to the State of Sinaoa and
present order OF things be maintained, coincidence
will be inspired In the stability OF the government;
and there is no DO bt In my G mind that every mining
and great number Of our experienced miners. My
concdsion e that mining in Mexico win prove more
profitable than in Nevada or California; snd am
Thoroughly impressed with the agricultural sdvan-
tages.
"In the single article Of coffee alone Mexico after
thc lapse Of few years. might have export trade
OF ort;" !, ~, os rs,orv !; s smn%a na VERY nfge
vation OF coffee versCruz. Cordova. Colima Mchoacan
and other drstrcts all grow coffee Of superior
dnccd and have been told that IL first planted
there by an American gentleman, an old resident in
ego. It II claimed by those engaged in the cutiva-
tion of coffee that after the first Ave years the busi
ness win pay 100 per cent At the end Of three years
the trees begin to yield profit, and after i've they
come into full bearing"
'Is there any objection to the establishment Of
international railroad. General asked the reporter.
''Oh, no." replied the General. warmly. ''The
and even the least informed portion Of
tue community, favors international railroad
difficulty and an opposition to be overcome 1t was
one OF the causes which drew a strong support to
Dfaz. his being svowedly in favor OF such roads.
cession to build raiiroad from Tuxpan to the city
Of Mexico wss warmly supported by General Diax
defeat Of that effort The opposition to other conces-
sions applied for has not arisen from Discrimination
tie parties applying would be unable to comman9
the capital necessary to construct the road 1t is APP
parent that If the franchise were granted to any
unable TO accomplish the construction of the road
failure OF this nature would tend to discreit enter
prises OF this sort In the future and dissppoint the
doubtedly initiate seriously against future develop
ment IN this direction"
The attention OF General Fisbie was now called to
. comm nnication from Mr. Foster, the American
Minister at Mexico, IN which he stated IL his belief
that the Mexican government and people are opposed
to an international railroad To this the General
piled without
"Mr. Foster is altogether mistaken or rnsinformed.
nave INV hscfvicWs Oh tnls buDJect Win tcnerhl
Diaz and every member of his Cabinet, and know
them n as being anxious to bring about good sys-
tenn OF international railroads. The only question s
how this may best be efectedY' a~N
nN DEVELOPING A RAn.RoAD SYSTEM.
"a great many railroad concessions have been
given but they all failed until lately excepting the
Vera Cruz road At present Mexico In doing well In
the way Of constructing Q number OF short roads
centring in Mexico city. There Ii very good horse
system In that city having it's outside ermini in
the surrounding small towns, such ~ the villa de
Guadaoupe Chapultepec, Tacubaya Tacuba and
Tlnlpsu and new brauc IA proiected 20 SANTA Anita
road IL graded from Mexico 10 Cuernsvaca twenty.
six leagues off, and Of the iron for 1t has already
arrived. franchise has been granted for u road TO
Ometusco. The Mexico and Toiuca line ID also being
pushed with commendable vigor."
SHIPPING INTERESTS.
How are American shipping interests in Mexico,
General r. .-t eNt
THE uniformly increasing trade e yearly bringing