The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-14
GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

WASHINGTON. April 10, 1878.
THE RECOGNITION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF
PoRFIRIo DIAz OF MEXICO.
The Department OF State yet received official
intelligence OF the recognition OF the Diaz govern
mont by Minister Foster. There Is doubt how.
ever Of fact the instructonsto that gentleman
returning to Mexico authorized him do SO should
he find q proper condition OF affairs 10 warrant
such action, and besides full credence given TO the
telegram TO Mt Zamacons, the Mexican representa-
two here received last night, informing him Of the
occurrence. The reasons for recognizing tho dag
government arc that Il has shown a disposition TO
arrange all matters In dispute between tho two
governments ana givcn evidence OF Its carncstness
In that direction having, among other things, sent
federal troops TO the frontier 10 preserve the peace,
thus suppanting the inefficient militia Consequently
NO raids have occurred tho Rio Grando for
the laSt thrce months-certainy none OF a
serious character. Besides, tho Mexican govern
mcnt has promptly paid. they became
due two instruments OF the Mexican indemnity,
amounting 70 5000, ooo and recently the Mexican gov
eminent checked an attempt At Matamoras to levy
forced lvans on American citizens There have been
no other such attempts for some months past and
every precaution will be taken TO prevent them In
foure Further, tho Mexican government expresses
readiness TO enter upon negotiations tho adjust
ment Of all questions In dispute and been on It's
good behavior for at least one year.
HOW TO COUNT THE VOTES.
Tho bill prescribing the method OF counting tho
electoral votes and deciding questions thereon agreed
upon by the Senate Committee on the Electoral
Count, embodics substantially the proposition
submitted TO Tho corresponding House Commit
lee by Hon. Eppa Hunton, Of Virginia The
principal points that osch state shall provide
Tor the judicial determination OF any controversy
concerning tho appointment OF electors and that
every such determination maze by the highest state
scurt shall be conclusive TO tho lawful
title Of tho electors SO declared TO have been ap-
pointed; that where conflicting decisions
from different tribunals In the same state
como before the convention OF tho two
houses Of Congress, the votes OF those electors
only shall be counted, whose title electors two
houses acting separately shall concurrently decide
upon. Tho returns Of tho electors OF the several
States arc to be transmitted to tho President 81 tho
Senate by tho second Wednesday next aftor mcet
Ing OF the electors, instead OF the FIRST Wednesday In
January, now provided by law.
DEMOCRATIC SENATORS IN ciUcus.
The democratic Senators met In caucus to-day for
tho purpose OF reviewing tho various measures now
pending before Congress. 1t is understood that the
Resumption Repeal bill was discussed aud although
definite action was taken the prevailing sentiment
appeared TO be in favor OF its passage. Tho comn g
elections and the suffering experienced by the poorer
classes shrooghout the country very generally
discussed but without arriving any conclusion as
10 what action should BIO takcn with regard 10 tho
legislation necessary to relieve the latter The execu.
tive caucus committee wac authorized confer with
the House caucus committee with a view 10 reaching
. decsion as to tho course TO be pursued.