The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-07

prise. These prejudices however, the government
does not share, and they have probably from
the tact that this country has given 10 Americans
concessions Tor important railroad enterprises which
have never been carried out. and only express
nope that those gwen ~ future VIII not remain
paper This government des res 10 encourage Aneri-
can enterprise. We only fear that II may lead all
sorts OF troublesome claims b has done in the
past Any American citizen who does not come here
with the object OF getting up claim against this gov
eminent will ind a welcome.
care you, Mr.. President, in favor OF a commercial
treaty with tho United States, what, in your
opinion, should be the leading features Of such
treaty2" e.8
President Diaz said he was not fully prepared to
answer the question, adding, ~ can only say, IN
general way, tnat l am In favor OF commercial
treaty between the two coun,ries-such as win be
vantaseous 10 both. Al present we are negotiating
with United States regaras Indian savagcs
On the irontlsr-how to stop their aeprcdations and
limi. them TO a certain extent OF territory. After
ihls question is arranged We shall what
DO about a commercial treaty.
THE lNTERocEASIc RAILROAD.
"What is your opinion, Mr. President, regarding
the nteroceauc railroad from the city OF Mexico TO
the American frontier ana the Pacific? Do you
think IL Will obtain the sanction OF Congress, and
you personally IN favor of 2" the inquiry
OF the writer.
q am in favor OF Mr.. sul,vau's in.eroccauio rail-
road, said the PRESIDENT ''as being the ouly one be
lore US, and have done all could to promote II.
As whether it will receive the sanction OF Congress
am unable TO say Our Congress. like yours is
boay INDEPENDENT OF the Executive and not posi-
BILE to say what 1t viii do. Ii Mr.. Suivan's project
20 through this session II will be rather from
lack OF time than from lack OF votes OF course can
ony urge II upon Congress to certain limit II 1t
SHOULD with determines resistance shall with
draw from il rather than create i'll feeling by per-
sistent pressure. Mexico is very much in need Of
railroads, ana this government will encourage any
,crprisc that will give reasonable Tor supply
ing that great WANT
Abiding to the railroad between Vera Cruz and the
city Of Mexico your correspondent remarked that tho
headed by Gcnera Dazl distinctly promised that said
railroad would be compelled reduce its exorJitaut
charges OF freight and passengers. Why ad that
promise been ful6lieds
s'rhe preceding government" continued General
Diaz, .made contract with the railroad company
which lil-adyised and sot in the interest OF tho
people, authorizing the railroad to chsrge the high
rates you mention We cannot break that contract,
but we now negotiating with tho managers with
view to u red uction."
as your admins ration. Mr President In favor OF
REDUCTION OF the customs tariff 2"
..This government" replied the President, "is In
favor'of revising the customs tariff and there now
measure before Congress which bring great relief
to commerce. l mean the abolition OF interstate
customs (Aicabaiasl We also propose 10 abolish the
export duty on silver and gold. These measures
riea out the greatest lmpedimenss TO iree
mercia Intercourse will havo been and then
there viii DO time 10 think Of reducing tho import
du,es.o
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
's there any prospect OF the resumption OF diplo-
matte relations between this country France and
England?" inquired your correspondent
..Our door IS not SHUT" said the President 1--WE
are ready ovsr.ures, but shall take the
initiative in TINS matter AS with the United States
We shall not compromise the national dignity for the
sake OF obtaining recognitIop. Some time ago a halt
way proposition came from gentleman connected
with the French government but as 1t appeared rather
disingcnuous the offer not awaited or Moro ro-
Gently the French government annouocca that there
would be space reserved Tor Mexican exhibitors but
no oiclal invitation having been addressed to this
govern mcnt necessary TO secure It's consdera
tion do no: think That any Will be Of that
Offer"
..Does your government intond to resist payment
OF some OF the American CLAIMS winch II considers
r udulent SUCH Tor instance, those OF the mining
company Ii AGRA. ana We'll Co, Matamorosgn was
the hnal question Of the writer.
cit is obvious TO any impartial mind who has In
vcstigatcd the natter" replied the President sha
some of the claims decided against this government
are fraudulent, and can only explain tho award of
the ny misrepresentation OF facts perjury
OF witnesses. OF course We shah pay those awards
unless the Unitcd states government, from n Of
justice. should, after investigation, relieve IRON
payment. 1 unucrs aud taat the American Congress
wo expect get iair play"
Although President Daz did not seem averse to
iurincr conversation Tho writer, mindful OF tue crowd
outside who were waiting him. here terminate ed
the interview.
EXECUTIVE JUDICIARY CLASH.
There considerable disc ussion occasioned by the
refusal OF the Supreme Court TO grant leave OF alb.
sence to three oil their associates who men,
pcrs OF ,bc Cabinet They are Mr.. Vailarta the Mn
lister OF Foreign AFFAIRS Mr. Tagc. Minister Of JUST
and air. Garcia, Minister OF the anterior THIS refusal
meant that those gentlemen must either leave the
court or tho CABINET Mcssrs. ragle and Garcia re-.
main n the Ministry, having esigncd their places IN
the Supreme Court, but Mr.. vaarta, tho Cher JUS
ticc wno as SUCH would General DAYS legal sue
ccssor anything should happen that gentle
man during hts Presdentia term, has lett tho Cabinet
but cannot yet DO sald be completely of it, as
there still some hope thattle Suprem Court may yet
relent aud give him leave 10 resume his fuucuons as
Mins,c, Foreign All IRIS. Mr.. vaIisrta be
President and would lam hold 10 both places, as
they may be equally conducive 10 the ocj OF h
ambition. Tho action Of the members The su
prcme Court partly explained by their bitter usKe
Of Mr.. faglc, who has carried thngs IN a too nigh
handed manner Tor them, aud ihey~iavc siGcc then
intim ated 10 President Daz that they would
to MI vaiar,a's remaining IN the cabinet II lie
would dismiss the hated Iage. what the President
Is eoiu. 10 do about IL is yet TO pc sccn. In the
meantime Mr. yaiarta's post 10 the Ministry re-
mans vacant, aud. though gossips have pro-
vidcd several succe ior him Mr. Rom, ar.
Mariscal among the numoci, tue pr obaD yis that
the matter will be kept in suspense TO give tho SUI
prcmc Court a chance TO change rs dec SION. AT.
Romero told the writer tnat he does the
place, ana Mr.. Mnrrc,I, wno would DO an excellent
appointment, Is too recently from Washington