The New York herald., 1878-10-06

authorizing tho forces of the two governments to
Into each others territory pursuit OF thieves
and Indian savages under certain limitations The
session last summer. But the latest invasion by
American troops. while the preiminariss bel ing
discussed between the two governments stopped
all negotiations and alarmed the people hero
10 SUCH an extent 10 render it highly
impruden. Tor tne governments ts continue
that the United States would take the law
own hands, convention or no convention. And l, 10
better that the matter ended as u did. Sucn q
vention was from the outset impracticable and
iraught with dangers OF collision Tho sight OF Aexi
can troope upon American soil would appear to The
Texan ike the waving OF a red flag 10 the eyes OF
inturiated bull, and he would be slow welcome
the invader with leaden mess sengers NO more would
the grsaser relish the sigh OF the hated gringo upon
his sacred soil, and his resentment might take sim
lar practical shape Mr. Mata the Secretary OF State
upon whom rested the weight OF these negotiations mas
just resigned alter very snort lived tenure OF ONCE
The Official reason Tor hls resignation, which in his
case may be the true one is his falling health HIS
temporary successor Is Mr.. Avila, who was at Que
Time connected as secretary with the Mexican Claims
Commission in Wash ngton, aud has given up his
position Justice OF the District Court accept his
present Office Mr. Nnrisca we'll and iavoraby
known as Minister TO Washington, will probably tako
Mr.. Avila's place In the District Court moe
portant office In the government would be bettor
suited to Nr. Marsca's hign talents and executive
ability but nc does not wish to take part In active
politics he can afford 10 wait.
CANDIDATES THE PRESIDENCY.
The ruling spirit oil the Mexican STATE Department
Is still be Mr. Vaara, It's former incumDent
and Chief Juslice OF the Supreme Court, who Is
next Presidency, The other canddate being Mr. Justo
Benlte, a iull-biooded Indian, IRON Oaxaca. Sir.
Bennez is crafty politician. who hates Americans,
and for this reason has worked with all mis- might
and main TO defeat the SulIivan-Paimsr Railroad
project connect the Mexican capital with the
Pacific and the American frontier. The present Con-
grcss, which has just met Tor organization, will DO
the arena OF the Presidential struggle. The returns
Of the next election will be submitted
the revision OF that BODY. Aud this means that Con-
gress win SO manipulate the returns as 10 put IN
The man OF lis choice regardless OF the popular
ut
In Mexico, where three-ourths Of the inhabitants do
not know the meaning OF universal suffrage, arc az
ignorant to-day AS they were before Herman Cortcz
landed, and whose lend and be all here' rs to
money enough to pay Tor their fortiuds and byoes
sion then, 70 be fought Ia TINS Congress- with tho
chances the dissatisfied party may transfer his
case 70 tho battieheld, ana tnat the dark horse IN
tho shape Of successful General, may slip In 10
the exclusion Of The abovc-m ent tonea two politicians
For PRESIDENT Diaz IS pledged 10 one term, and, IN
truth, has lately allowed himself to be ecpsed
By keeping 100 much in tine back ground and letting
others manage, or, rather, mismanage, the govern
msnt Tor him But no DOUBTS that Don Porhrlo
as he is iumiIiarly called, is an honest M and
patriot, and ne may yet surprise his enemies and de-
tractors with sudden burst OF energy In spite
OF the financial difficulties he will probably complete
his term OF Presidency, owing 10 his military pres
tigc, II TO nothing else, but after him-the deiuge
RELIGIOUS MOVEMENT.
Amidst all these elements ot anarchy aud STRIFE this
talk OF and American nvasion there Is powerful
lgious Invasion, anu attracted the notice 1t
deserves. II Is headed ny Rev. Or. Henry Z. Rtcy,
u
and aims at the establishment of national Mexican
Church. This movement Is similar IN purpose and
importance 10 that commenced by DR.. D0illnser In
Germany. While Engiish and American missionaries
have Jailed TO reach the masses In ibis country
count OF their sectaricn views aud alien origin, this
Churcn OF Jesus as IT is called, has gathered many
converts around II, and IS already In possession OF
neucus, In the sbaUe OF Cathedral IN this capital
and may be regarded one Of the sness
church buildings In the world. AS oil The results
inc beon Ell be h0 al mar
In power, former Roman Catholic presDyter of the
name OF Francisco Asuiiar. q man OF decided piciy
and man OF learning avalling himself OF the liberty
thus conceded, commenced IN tho city Of Mexico
movement that looked toward the establish mont OF
the Christian faith in IT'S primitive purity and that
should be IN favor OF the general circulation Of
cam s Chupsn has obs.pea possession Of mssu,aeeat
former Roman Catholic Church buildings IN the
capital IL has extended It's work to neighboring
towns, and now c0untsi In It's communion over hfty
we'll organized congregations and many mission STA
tons 1t has taken marked interest IA the education
OF the young ana large number OF children now
being educated In its schools and 0rphanagos IL
well conducted theological seminary ana an able
and eloquent band Of clei gymop. As this churcn IL
Of thoroughly Mexican growth ana carefully main
tains It's independence It has gained ths sympathy
s many In the Republic In doctrine aud order Il Is
very similar TO The Protestant Episcopal Church Ia
the United States and, through this sister Episcopal
Mexican Churcn, Episcopaiians nave the opportunity
n promoting their cause and The cause OF cducaton
in this long distracted land.
HOPEFUL FOR PEACk
Ths reply OF Congress 10 the Presoents Messages
whtlc qualifying The order gwen TO General Ord as
abuse OF force and attack upon the sovereignty
OF Nations" was moderate aud pacific in tone, sx-
pressing also the hope that the United States weuld
listen 70 The voice OF reason, anu being convinced
OF Mexcos good Intentions would do all In its power
TO arrange tho pending diflcalties In AN equitable
manner The reply 10 tho part oil the Message which
relates TO TINS subject concludes ioiows:-
We trust strength which greatest strength
in the OF history and the strength Of
justice Let hope for let nope that tho
American people and their noted statesmen will see
clearly the right which side and will respect
nastona Sovereignty.