The New York herald., 1879-07-02
MEXICAN POLITICS.

ALLEGED FAILURE OF NEGRETEs REVOLUTION
AIRY MovE-THE DIAz ADMINISTRATION STILL
SECURE.
prominent Mexican gentleman resident in ths
city, and who holds considerable commercial inter-
course with his mother country, gave an interesting
sketch of the present state of politics there to
HERALD reporter yesterday He said the present revolt
was really of no importance whatever and was already
dead. Negrete, he said. not a man OF any great
ability or influence. and he had not succeeded IN
carrying with him any party worth speaking o.
Nevertheless he believed revolution OF greater
magnitude to be imminent The military, he ex-
planned. have patriotism. far as the internal
administration OF the country is concerned. and no
special devotion to any chief. en- he said. "a
foreign invasion to take place have no doubt
they would show great devotion III resisting it, but
in these domestic wars they Indifferent. They
will fight for that party which can pay them. and
they will desert any other. Now the Diaz admins
tration has not funds enough to buy postage
stamps and it is inevitable that the army will fall
away and become available to some revolutionary
party that will oppose chance of pay to the certain
impecuniosity OF the party in power
LERpo's CHANCES
'what would then be Lerdo's chance Of coming to
the head of affairs ?"
ole would have good opportunity then. He is
though. very highly of in Mexico by large numbers
OF the people Diaz is Indian, and, though con-
sidered honest. is not as liberal enlightened as
Lcrdo. who is pure white and favors the
foreign and commercial interest, and is in turn
highly thought of by them.
''Is Lerdo at the back of Negrete's movement?"
II do not think So This movement has no
strength and money. In the article in yester-
days HERALD the Restauraconstos described as
having agents in the United States for the purpose of
purchasing stores to very large extent. This
not be true; tney nave no means OF paying IOr
them. Politics in Mexico are in the main controlled
possess all the wealth and most of the respectabity
of the country take little part in the frequent
revolutions They would not lend any aid to this
enee and consequently it can have no resources to
THE ''PRoTEcToRATE' NOTION.
'What chance OF success would it afford any party
to seek the aid of the United in bringing about
u revolution and afterward in etfecting reformsY
1T would utterly XII any aopes ;nas aesoa",on rev lion
proud people. They are proud Of their nationality,
and they bitterly resent any foreign interference.
One of the things that tended most to strengthen
Diaz the opposition that the government OF this
country made to him and the favoritism 1t showed
to Lerdo The placing OF General Ord OH the from
tier with the instructions that he had was course
favorable to Diaz than if the United States had
shown partia!ity. or perhaps ought to say impair
TALLY, to him..
..What is the meaning Of the mention of Ben
Butlers name in connection with this protectorate
mauterY
II think that is a mistake. think it sug-
gested by the rumored purchase Of arms. Butler
bought great quantity Of rifles and caroines from
the United States Navy Department some time ago.
Ho sold part to Bolivia. and it seems as IL some
notion of his disposng of the rest to Mexican in
surgents at the bottom OF the remark in the
Chronicles article reprinted in the HERALD.
VOICE FROM MEXICO.
Among those whose opinions on the Negrete pro-
nunciamento were CLEANED was an American gentle
man who has within few days reached this city
from Mexico, where he resided for q considerable
party in the sister Republic was at the back OF the
new movement ''Well. you know" said he.
there's no movement at all just at present Ne
CRETE tried to get up revolution. but 80 far the
attempt has proved an utter failure. Negrete is
supposed be hiding just in the city of Mexico
and there is no insurgent body or any account i'll the
feld.'
..iias not Negrete 600 men. at his back?''
'Not at all. I'll give you . history of the whole
affair. About June Negrete circulated manifesto
attacking the administration and calling on the citi
to revolt in the cause of reform Diaz had all
the copies seized imprisoned those who circulated
the manifesto, contscated their property and took
other highhanded measures for two or three days.
lished Negrete signihed that he could be found
Just outside the city by all who wished to join his
standard Wnen tne troops searcnea ioi MN. now,
to be hiding in the city of Mexico.
THE woULD-BE REvoLuTroSIsrs.
'sWhO Is Negretey
..Te began life Us tnsmith. and he used to adj
dress the workingmens clubs in sxico. and gained
u good deal of popularity among them by setting
himself up as the champion of labor. He was one
of the heroes of the 5th OF May-that is to say he
general Of division in victory gained by the
by the people with more eciat than their Indepen-
dence Day. He has now. however. no influence
either with the army the more respectable classes
As a proof OF which may mention that he not
invited to take part III the last 9th OF May COM
memoration."
Several others mentioned as being prominent
in the ffew rebellion. What is their status?'
"That is a very amusing matter. Most of the
names mentioned represent either fictitious persons
or else persons OF little account that they
before heard of in politics. There such
generals as Rincon Francisco Castaneda. Cipriano
Rptz Esfe Gar AZ
bornoz is also purely imaginary character For
the rest. Juan Lerma was really at the head of
rising in Tepic before June /, but he submitted
about that date. There still nsurgent bands of
Indians there but the movement is in no sense
national one and has no connection with that G or
cities of Topic and Guadalajara were
in the hanas of the rebels. General Garcia
de la Cadena who is the last mentioned, is
Governor of the State of Zscatecas. But he is one
of the most powerful candidates for the Presidency
in election. and it il very unlikely that he
would imperl his chances by taking part in any
wild scheme now.
'What truth is there in the rumor that Generals
Trevno and Naranjo have been removed from their
commander"
None whatever. They are both close friends of
Diaz."
LERDo DrAz.
"Has Lerdo anything TO do with this affair?"
81 do not think so. l am informed that he is at
present ut Nilgara
"what are his prospects of coming TO power?"
ellis friends say thorc will be eertaiuya un.Ter-
sal revolt his at tho end Of thus year the
beginning OF next
But has eneniiesT
"Oh. they say he's played out"
"How strong is Dilz!
''lle effected of the reforms he promised.
The people waiting and Watching. lie is gen.
orally regarded man OF honesty. but ability.
"What about the alleged union of parties against
him?"
al think the politicians would like very we'll
union with the Church party, for the latter includes
all the wealth and respectabiliiy of the country.
The organ OF that party. however. constantly de-
nounces the liberal constitution"
"what strength has the Church party as political
organization?"
"None. 1t almost annihilated when Maxi
milan fell. It's members all rich and can
not afford to take part in politics."
'What effect would American aid have any
party that might secure it?
"It would kill it,"
GERMAN MASONIC TEMPLE.