New-York tribune., 1879-01-29


MEXICO. Jan. 15.-Thc commercial mission to the
Mexiclns has begun auspiciOuslv, and promises 10
be attended with the happiest results. The eighty
travellers composing the American Industrial Dep
utatiOn arrived at this city Tuesday night. They
were met at the railway station by two dis
tinguished citizens. by Minister Foster and several
American residents. With Yankee aptitude an
informal reception was organized and as each mem-
Der filed by he or she welcomed To the capital
by Minister Foster and the citizens aforesaid, who
represented both the Government and municipality.
Next day devoted to sightseeing or repOsc. SO
that the formal business of the mission only began
this forenoon. when the deputation were received
by President Diaz, to whom, in their name, Gov
ernor Fisk read the following address:
Mr.. President: As president OF the American IN
dustrial Dcpuation now wishing Mexico. I have tho
honor IN their name. OF presenting our respects 10 you,
and through You the people OF this Republic Though
strangers to YOU personally, We are familiar with
fences Of diriomacy but address Won in m" 1Ian'
Straightforward language OF business and friendly
our republican brethren OF MeXico hopng that our
visit may tend to bring the people Of two
sIeat nations, kindred in Prncp.cs, iDto closer
committee OF observation, composed Of competent
gentlemen, and requested them 10 obtain 30 far as
practicable. iul statistics OF all your Orts and
ports also full Information to your mining, manu-
featuring and commercial Interests. also the condition
OF your educational and charitable Institutions.
fan and accurate information al rlese subjects
determined however that L. all matters upon
which We obtain information onr people, Onr
return, shall receive tal fair aud accurate
statements Among us are gentlemen from four
teen of our States. representing almost every
element Of our civilization. The most widely circulated
AND nost powerful IN influence OF the newspapers Of our
country are represented by learned aud experienced
journalists. who will lay before our countrymen the re-
suits OF their Investigations.
since our arrival in your land We have been profoundly
impressed with the sublime grandeur and wonderful
beauty of the scenery through which we have passed
ANA, overwhelmed by the 6oundlcss hospitality and IN
cICaSng core'cs o your people, We are already quite
Permit me express, in the name Of the American
peace and the most important Of all agencies 10
bind nations and people together may grow UP between
these sister republics into enduring bond "f friend
ship and that ,ldc by side hand hand. heart heart
may forward in united prosperity, straiing
10 the wnO!e world the power and value Oi the great
principles of Liberty, and the stability Of our Govern
mcnt founded on The consent Of educated aud Intel-
gent constituencies; and further that the friendship
now so happily EXISTING between the people Of these
two grand Republics may be perpetual
After Governor Fisk had read the above address
Colonel " whiting repeated it in Spanish, and pre-
sentcd President Diaz with an American flag sent
by Cheney Bros of Connecticut, for the occasion.
Colonel Whiting in doing said
In conclusion Mr. President, we present to You this
emblem OF our Nations greatness aud prosperity under
its broad folds nave achieved Independence and
greatness and every one OF ~. old AMI young ready
to shed the last drop OF our blood rather than single
one OF it, should be dmmed Of ITS stripes
erased We tender to y0n sir with all the sincerity Of
our hearts request you accept with all of its
glorious memories, the best evidence OF the parity Of
intentions and the oxPrcs, lou OF the profound
gratitude and feel for The cordial reception
rendered us by the people whom yon noby represent
General Diaz accepted gracefully the starry hag
placed it next his heart and in clear. fluent tone
replied as follows:
To The President and members o(he American Industrial
The CONSIDERATION with which You regard me has in.
spired the kind sentiments You have addressed To
/ do not merit them. nevertheless accept them with
the most profound gratitude as an evidence Of your
courtesy and kindly ferlng toward me Individually. 1
W
macy, Tor am not diplomat. Educated III camp,
where men taught to speak the truth reply 10 you
with the rude frankness Of soldier much for my
self individually. As the chief magistrate Of rcpnb-
lican nation, ! would not be allowed to reply
you, except with that severe sincerity that 10 bcc0u
Ing in one ne 0Gc1pynG @ I my position ton ossono,
greet yOu as the sons OF sister Republic have snci
pated your desires. Taking into consideration the fact
that you come on the noble mission or binding IN
tie the commercial relations that exist between
into subcommittee. who will cheerfny furnish you
with all the information that yon may require
and that they may lie able to furnish. This cordial
cooperation which yOn propose IN the glorious task
which you have undertaken meets with my most
cordial approval, and 1t Will afford me pleas
ure second your views by furnishing all
the Information and salis that may be found in tho
various departments OF our Government, and which
NAV aid you IN the JOINT labor yOu have proposed 10
II is indeed TO be regretted that difficulties baye been
inicrposed to prevent right understanding between
our respective countries. ana that pubic opinion in your
own country should have been biased by incorrect re-
norris from our own This condition of affairs has been
particularly unfortunate for Mexico primarily. and for
the OF civilization IN general, because II has re-
tlllp
mcrcia relations, thereby Ieardns the cause Of pro-
gress on this continent
Nevertheless your presence hero to-day is a happy
augury that the evils 10 which have referred Will
spcellly terminate | do not attribute the wrong in
rr,rd TO Ours to sinister motives but to lack Of
knowledge or the elements composing our social and
noca condition, differing from your OWN, and there
fore strange you, and difficult 20 be understood
It is conseaue,niy hS1y & y GaayiGs 70 me TO know
selves animated by noble purpose, snould have
here 10 solve amd the Of everyday r aided
f,y nfe
c0mpShinent Of the noble objects You have in view.
Through your medium, wrong Impressions Of America
i'm regard my will be corrected. the truth Will
I've made plain. and truth Is the stone OF sucees
anticipate these grand results with the greatest conf
dence because you accompanied by representatives
the American press, accustomed TO grappc with po-
Ical questions Of the day iu practical and scientific
manner.
furnish You with will be enough 10 penetrate the
cesses of our hoarsthe he2rs OF the Mexican people
and that YOU will carry asay win you tue friendly i'm
soil OF our country
ment OF closer business and social relations between tho
two Republics. We have given yoa proofs of the sin
ccry Of our wisles ana WIN unfegntd joy hail tho
Close and cordial relations between two nations pro-
free the purpose of developing their respect
i've industries. the foundation Of all greatness, gori
Gus spectacle to contemplate. earnestly desire that
your coming among Us VIII be me foundation OF the
friendly union which cannot fail of being lasting BEN
eh TO the citizens of both republics.
You could not have offered me more precious gift
than tbr fs you have this day placed m my hands asa
gage Of friendship. receive IL with joy fn emotion.
Under its broad and brilliant folds your country ad-
yanced and developed, and become great among the
great nations the earth. She has become elder
slater of the republics Of this continent, andyou have
ilst cause TO be proud OF your national standard
receive, geniemenr your precious git with sincere
desire that your c0ors may blend With ours In our
tuai march 10 slU grander aud more comprehensive
civilization. Under the flag OF Mexico our pe0-
pie also made advances which may not
appear great 10 the superficial observer. but
they are great when compare the social and political
conditions present with what they the begin
nlng OF the century. You will aSo md here that every
man ard woman, young and old, Will render the
homage the flag that on render 10 y0urs and holding
your symbol IN my hands, my earnest and feryeDt
prayer raised 10 heaven that both erbems may
forever the glorious cause you have wOrthiy under
taken and that under the broad folds OF both
nniInaIei hX The nurnlse. and de-