The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-07
Interview With President Dlaz on
the Situation.
A HINT TO SECRETARY EVARTS.
The International Railroad Project and
the Mexican Congress.


eminent troops, IN when the latter claim ssnrst
bood = dn not reach THIS capital until some time
after f0dad been published in the HERALD and prob
ably forgotten by its readers. The reason for this
have already stated The telegraph frontier
mere theory; not tangible, practicable convenience
The incurson Of the Lerdistas has created much
SUR IN The public mind, although it has spared on
President Daz TO energetic measures with view
10 the speedy suppression OF what the existing gov
eminent now calls insurrection. According to the
Official report forwarded TO the Minister OF War and
duly published the papers Of this city, victory
perched upon the banners OF the government troops
In the last engagement. The victory consisted in the
Killing or woupdng Of insurgent ana the
Of two horses by the troops aforesaid, OF wnom
ono was hurt, their commander digniiyipg this litte
unpIeasantness into "deed OF armsn So tar the
Lerdis.as have accomplished anything and their
prospects appear by means bright. Tho only mill
larry OF note among them is Escobedo,
and DO is more conspicuous for the length
Of bis ears Than for executive ability or
course, tins is the country OF surprises, aud the
Lerdstas may DC at il again IL opportunity should
occur Although some OF President Diaz's advisers
ire by no means popular yet he has lost his hold
anon the masses. No one questions his honesty ana
patriotism, and his admin slraton is still tavorabiy
compared with that of his predecessor His military
resources, too are great enough inspire respect
and what is most essential, they promptly paid.
The misfortune of this government, has been the
misfortune OF every preceding one, consists In tho
TACT that II has superabundance OF military genius
on hand | allude to the great number OF generals
who are eeches upon tho public purse OCCASIONAL
revolutionsts, whose services wanted but
who have to be paid to skecp them quiet. Mr.
Romero. the Secretary of the Treasury, has TO
rake and scrape provide this asylum OF decayed
talent
PRESIDENT DIAz's STORY
But shah reserve iurtner comment ontbc Next
can situation TO President Disz himself with whom
fought interview in order present the readers
Of tho HERALD authoritative statement OF views
and intentions President Diaz Is not behind the age
de probably secs tho advantage Of commun icating
with the world at large through the medium OF the
leading American Journal, and having on former
casion convinced himself that his uttcrances would
be fairly stated, received the HERALD representa-.
tive with his wontcd cordially, and conversed upon
public matters IN general freely the subject per.
mitted
The writer remarked:-sT hope, Mr. President, that
The recognition by the United States will help to con-
'odase youe governmcn and defeat any attempt at
revolution by Mr.. Lcrdo or his military adherents."
''Tne recognition Of this government" answered
General Diaz. "may help TO render Impossible any
successful attempt at revolution the part OF Mr.
Lerdo or his followers, although thcre other and
greater reasons why such an undertaking should end
In ignominlous failure. AS for Mr.. Lcrdo himself I
hardly believe that he would conspire upon
foreign soil against his country s, less that no
would ally himself with savagcs the frontier, It
has been reported; Tor IN dong he would place
himself outside Of the pale OF CIVILIZATION
81 suppose that the recognition tho part OF tho
United States spontaneous and unconditional ~
gard the writer.
'Yes," continued the President. sThe recognition
vas not Spontaneous, at least uncondit ,onaI. AS
| told you during the first interview, we could not
admit any CONDITIONS basis OF recognition; IL was
prerequisite, and am glad that the United States
government at last tho justice Of our argument
In that respectn
EscoBEDo's RAID.
"Wnat is the state OF AFFAIRS on the fronticrf DO
Fou think, Mr.. President. that your government will
cooperate with that OF the United states in maintar
ing order there 2" These were the next questions
propounded to tho President
General Diaz replied --sPeace on tho frontier has
recently been disturbed by the csosssng over iron
United States territory Of an armed bana OF insur-
tents. OF course this attempt tho part OF lev
desperate has not the slightest chance OF success
Inc instruction VIII be crushed IN It's germ, ana I
hope that the United States government will iu iuturo
'so due diligence IN preventing the htling out OF
lrmcd bands and incursions upon our TERRITORY
What would The United States government say IL
followers OF Mr. Tilden fitted out an armed ex-
petition in Mexico and wero ncrmitted TO invade
American territory to mako upon President
HaycsY
Tie writer being interviewed BY resident
Diaz answered, IL suppose President Hayes would
,ay that the Mexican government had not used duo
.iligcncc."
.sRegarding your-que tion'' continued tho General
"as TO whether this government would cooperate
with the United states IN maintaining order on tho
frontier, can only say that shall preserve oraer
side and suppose that the United States will
10 likewise on their SIDE"
'.Is there any probability OF Mr. Cortina being per.
nittcd to return to hts old haunts on the frontier?
at will depend atoges Issue OF his trnlp
replied General Daz "Mr. Cortina's case 10 now be-.
lore tho tribunals OF his country. II he should DO
found guilty OF any Of the offences charged against
him he viii certainly not be permitted to return 10
the frontier II the charges against him should not
be proven he will have TO be released and permitted
20 Wherever no pleases, like any other citizen OF
The Republic
Speaking OF the abuses OF the ibrc the writer
rropounded the following questions :--s'wili your
rovcrnment. Mr. President, take steps stop SNUG
CLING soma Htrsp Could the roma iibre lust
rs we'll be abOiishcd9v
On this point General Daz was reserved, but from
bis few remarss on the subject the writer believes
that the government has taken some important steps
win the ,ntcnion Of limiting hire. that par
adsc OF snuggicrs, VII on limitation may amount to
practical abolition oil H.
REDUCTION ARMY
"ln view OF the peaceful state OF affairs does your
government propose 10 roducc the armySn inquired
your correspondent
1bis was a delicate subject 10 touch upon mn the
President replied without EVASION :--"rns govern
mcnt has adopted an effective System tor reducing the
army. We use reduction measure OF disc pine
Whenever any body Of troops, be It company or regi-
ment. act contrary to good order o,scipline wo
suppress IT, discharge part Of tho members and
emDody tho remainder into other organizations.
In this manner the army has already been
reduced about thirty per cent, and I have no
objection 10 informing you that we are about