Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-10-20
AMERICANS IN MEXICO.
Some Of Them Bad Men Making
Trouble,
And stirring Up OLD Pr.iudice-.
salallO Cor. N. 0. Times Democrat.

1 Their residence in Texas had become
somewhat dangerous by consequence
OF their Futhanly and criminal con-
duct Among those characters there
may have been about twenty who were
depraved and vicious. E
They amused themselves by looking
in the windows of the houses and in
sulting the inmates during the day
and by assaulting peaceable people,
and beating and in treating the police
at night. Occasionally small party,
in emulation OF their prot0types-the
Arizona cowboys--Would, while under
the influence OF liquor, start out on q
raid through the streets. 10 the
course OF a few weeks such was the
disgust aud dread these desperadOes
inspired that the ladies refrained from
their usual nightly walks in the plaza
and went out In the streets only when
actually compelled to. The gentle
men gradually acquired the custom
OF srming themselves, and In the
course OF time numerous sbOoting at
trays occurred in the saloons and 10
the streets.
But the city contained a number Of
quiet and peacoable Americans, who
were employees on the railroad or who
were engaged in business OF var GU:
kinds. The Mexicans unjustly exten
ded the hatred they entertained
against the ruf6ans to these also, and
in few months the title of American
was bitterly detested by the majority
OF the inhabitants of Monterey.
have been informed that this feel
ing against Americans extended "a
the government circle. Thus not only
were the
AMERICANS SOCIALLY OSTRACIsED,
but the relations Of the Mexican Ma
tional Railroad officials with the mem
bers Of the State government we're on
asOmeWhat uniriendly footing.
It's true that the rufhanly conduct
Of certain Amesicans-or so called
Americans-hrst gave rise to this
feeling on the part OF Mexicans
against Americans, but it is none the
less true that the Mexisens them
selves we're unjust, aud confOunded
the respectable Amsrieao element
with their criminal countrymen
regret to say that the Reyists, a
well edited newspaper, owned by a
gentleman who has visited the United
States, and who is we'll acquainted
with our people, instead of endeavor-
ing to control OF govern public opinion,
followed the popular current, and, for
q time, published articles agains,
Americans, which we're more remark
able for their bitter hostility than for
absolute truthiulDess or Justice.
Dr. Campbell, the American Con-
sui, assures me that this enmity
towards America is gradually dying
out He also thinks that La Revists
will, in the future, be more inclined
TO take az impartial view OF the ques
ton, particularly as the
GREATER NUMBER OF THE DEsPERA.
DOES
have either been killed or imprisoned
or have gone back to their former
hsunts
Daring these troubles the position
Of the officials OF the Mexican Ma.
tiOnal was very embarrassing. In
constant contact with the govern
ment officials their intercourse was
constrained and possibly uniriendly.
But the company had the good for
tune TO possess at this point, as freight
and passenger agent, a gentleman
whose prudence, tact, courtesy, firm
ness and knowledge OF the language
and Of the people stood the enterprise
in good stead. Notwithstanding the
ayoWed enmiiy Of the people and csr>
tain members OF the State government
to Americans and American enter
prises, Colonel L w. Stevenson is
always kindly received by the govern.
msnt officials and is, at the same time,
highly esteemed By the Mexicans in
general To his tact aud courtesy
may. 10 great measure, be attributed
the gradual elimination Of the hatred
entertained toward Americans, A
prominent Mexican remarked 10 my
presence, = :. the directors Of Ameri
can enterprises would only send such
gentlemen as Mr.. Stevenson TO repre-.
sent them in Mexico they would save
themselves 3 vast amount Of trouble
aud expense, and Us deal OF annoy.
ance.
The position Of American Consul in
Monterey is by no means to be en>
Wed 1t he carries out his 10 struc.
tons, he has bard time with the
State government, aud is abused by
the rufhanly element Of his country.
men. The present incumbent, DR..
Campbell, has managed to acquire the
good will OF the government, while
enforcing sundry unpleasant demands,
and is esteemed by the better class OF
Americans.
THE FEELING TOWARD AMERICANS
10 Ssltillo is remarkably friendly, but
1t must be confessed that the better
American element is Only as yet rep.
resented. Heaven only knows what
change might obtain If an inhnx Of
desperadoes should come upon the
town
The Governor, Don Eyaristo Made
70, is progressive and liberal gen
tleman. He is as yet extremely we'll
disposed toward Americans. | have
had several pleasant interviews with
him, during which he asked me
numerous questions concerning the
progress Of mechanics, manufactures
and agriculture 10 the United States.
lie limited rather strongly that be
would ike 10 receive a visit from
Governor McEnery and other repre-
sentative Louisianiaus
His Secretary, Mr. Horeacitas, an
other liberal aud highly educated
Mexican gentleman, is also kindly
disposed towards Americans aud
American enterprises. He has several
important concessions. which he has
been induced 70 submit to New Or
leans capitalists
While the officials Of the govern,
ment, and those Of the Mexican Ma.
tional, have extended me many favors
and courtesies, am particularly in,
debted 10 theGoyernor, Mr. Horeaoilas.
and Messrs. Appleby and Quin, Tor
their many attentions. The two latter
are employees OF the Mexican National
Railroad Company.
Remarksble for overcoming disease,
caused by impure water. decaying veee.
tauon, etc, is Browns Iron Bitters.
FnOch Ensley.
Chattanooga Tradesmau, IS
Among the prominent men Of Ten
nesseo nov living but few, il any, ex.
eel 10 real merit and sold worth the
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