The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-24

TO Washington
PRESIDENT DIAz.
Behind him came u well built solderly looking
man. with swarthy complexion, close cropped hair'
slightly sprinklel with gray; large. dreamy eye.
but enormously firm mouth and chin. 1t was
General Porfrio Diaz. Constitutional. President
Of the Mexican Republic My reception
was exceedingly cordial. After shaking hands
with serenely and bidding me be
seated him, the President read my letter OF
introduction and expressed his qualification at the
visit. ! noted his closely. 1t entirely
void of theatrical effort, being easy and GRACEFUL
without seeking to impress one favorably.
President Daz produces his visitor feeling OF
respect. which do not believe prejudice can
overcome Bearing in Mexico the character of unin.
peachable honesty. he now fills place in the poll
tics of his country which for him to be
forced TO vacate would be a calamity every
sensible Mexican would wish to avoid. This is the
opinion openly expressed here by men who have
striven against Diaz up to the hour of his
complete triumph. 1 do not. however. be-
lieve that the next Presidential election will take
place without attempt at another revolution.
The tension OF political feeling now is very
great and it is possible that only the greaeat vigil
ance and activity on the part of the government can
prevent the disturbances in such States Jaisco
from developing into serious revolutionary move
ments.
OBJECT VISIT.
expressed tho pleasure I felt in calling in my
capacity special correspondent to present the
pliments OF the proprietor OF the HERALD to the
President of Mexico and my personal qualification at
meeting such distinguished soldier. In low tone
General Diaz thanked me and remarked that he felt
grateful for the compliment OF the visit Then.
marking that party of American excursionists
were DESTROYS Of making favorable impression on
the Mexican people, the President said that
he was certain it would have that effect.
Sei1or Romero took part in this conversation and
gave some interesting explanations of the rela-
tions Of labor and capital and other inter-
ests. remarked that railroads were essential to
the tranquility of the interior if they
structed connect the capital with centres Of
chronic disturbance they would afford of
centrating troops to crush instruction President
Diaz agreed that such roads would have immense
influence in securing peace while they would also tend
to the development of the industries of the country
Reference was also made to the roads about to be
built from Vera Cruz to Alvarado and from
Tampico to San Luis Potosi. Minister Ro-
called attention to the present fnan-
cial straits of the country, and expressed the
hope that little while all would be set right The
in the East then came up for discussion, and
called attention to the advantages of the
suggesting similar strategical lines in Mexico from
the capital to the northern frontiers and coasts.
Want of money pleaded the reason why Mex
leo has not more iron roads After a very pleasant
interchange Of friendly sentiments withdrew
thanking President Diaz for his courteous reception
RECEIVING THE pEPUrATIoN.
Afterward had prolonged and delightful chat
with Mr.. Foster at the Legation. and dropped in
at the theatre. visit next morning at sunrise to
the Castle of Chepultepec. with its fine observatory.
and the grand reception of the deputaton by Presi
dent Diaz filed in the whole forenoon of Thursday.
The excursonists after visiting the National Museum
and Art Gallery. presented in body to the
President in the grand reception chamber of the
palace short address read by Governor Fisk
setting forth the objects of the visit congratulatng
the President his government and expressing
warm desire for the establishments of the closest
commercial relations between Mexico and the United
States. handsome American banner was then
presented to President Diaz. who received
it with much emotion and placed it next
his heart. In reply President Diaz said that he
thanked the American deputation for the Hattering
address presented to him by Governor Fisk. and
ceptei it proof Of the extreme amiability of the
excursionists. referring to the simplicity Of the
words in which the Governor couched his address,
General Daz said that such simplicity touched him
and was pleasing to a soldier who had spent most Of
his life in the field He added that it is grateful to
the Mexican people and its government to
respectable body visiting Mexico. and it is to
be believed that after careful study Of the condi-
tion products and of Mexico. your report
to your compatrots will be entirely just and that
result the commercial interests of both countries will
be assured The President also stated that committee
of gentlemen hal been appointed which would aid
and afford every opportunity to the visitors for
gaining the fullest information about Mexico. "The
presentation of the United States dag beneath whose
folds q nation has been nurturcd until it has become
one of the greatest upon the earth, has" he
said touched heart, and 1t is my
hope ana belief that that flag will continue to
float great and prosperous people. and that
the two flags may wave over two peoples bound by
common ties"
After the reception the excursionists visited the
palace and the departments of state, where they rs
courteously received.