The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-12


THE hIEXICAN REVOLT.
The number Of revolutions and insuTec
tons which have taken place in South and
Central America since tho adjournment oil
the Pan-American Congress IL a very inter
esting commentary on the agreement which
was 40 formally entered into by the members
of that Congress providing for the submission
of all causes of serious dispute between the
American republics to an international board
of arbitration The delegates from Chill
alone recognized the absurdlty Of the pro
ceedine and deliberately refused 10 partici-
pate in IT, The revolution which almost im-
meIiately followed in their country showed
that they understood the true character Of
their people.
Since the adjournment Of the Congress, not
only has Chill gone through state OF com
plete political uYheaval. but Brazil has had an
experience almost as severe in the deposition
of Fonseca. Honduras Guatemala and Para
quay have. with only brief intermissioIs,
been in the throes Of instruction throughout
the same period. 1t is now the turn of
Mexico, on the whole the most powerful Of
the Latin republics in the Western Hemis-
phere.
For many years that country has been ex-
empt from great political disorders owing to
the fact that its president was q man of an
unusually vigorous character, who was fully
determined to maintain himself in his posi-
ton. Virtually he was q mere dictator under
the thin disguise Of law, but as he was bent
upon preserving order his rule was cheerlully
acquiesced in by al the elements Of the Mex
can population who were interested IN the
prosperity OF their country. Under his adj
minlgtgation Mexico has made very rapid pro-
gress. which has been largely due to the in
yestments Of capital in its borders by English
and American companies and individuals.
The successful issue OF the insurrection in
Chilli has aroused rebellious spirit in the
Northern States OF Mexico, II is characters
tic to find that one Of the main reasons given
in explanation of the movement headed by
Cara is that the present rulers of Mexico en-
tered Office poor and are now the possessors
of millions. A desire to initiate the example
Of Diaz and his associates 10y securing ;he
same opportunities for official robbery is one
of the principal motives which controls the
leaders Of this movement. Their designs
seem to be confined to the separation of the
Northern States from the Southern and the
establishment Of an Independent Republic.
Diaz possesses one great advantage for the
suppression of the Mexican Instruction
which was not enjoyed by Balmaceda simi-
! larry placed in Chill. There are now great
lines of railway uniting all parts Of Mexico.
and he can. in a very short time compare
: lively speaking concentrate large bodies OF
National troops which IL viii be difficult for
| Cara 10 overthrow IN a pitched battle if they
shall remain loyal 10 the Central Govern
ment. The dissatisfaction with the Diaz
government is not sufficiently general 10 JUS
tify the expectation that the troops under
his control will prove untrue 10 their alleg-
ance when fairly put to the test
IT'S a fact Of very considerable interest
that for some time the military authorities of
the United States have been engaged n test
ing the capacity Of the Indians TO become
soldiers in organized companies. There are
now seven Indian companies which are being
subjected TO careful military training so
far. these companies have stood the best test
! which HAS DctA nbliAANN ~ l'ARNp t-ANAt tl-l-
cheney IN drill most admirably. They arc
said to act with promptness and decision in
response to commands. and show M inteih-
gence in the performance of their military du-
ties that IS very satisfactory. The members of
these companies are selectedfrom the lcwer of
the different agencies and are unusually fine
specimens Of physical manhood. They have
not yet been tried in the fire and confusion of
battle. but all the present indications are that
even under these arduous circumstances they
would remain true % the spirit Of discipline.
which has been patiently inculcatei in them
by their white officers.
THE prospect that the bill appropriating
$4,000 annually to the Soldiers Homo in
stead of $4,000 as now, will be reported
fayorably is regarded with very general salts
faction. The State will under the proposed
arrangement, become the owner OF the
property On which the home now stands
when the uses TO which it is devoted has OK
PRED, and this will 90 far towards recouping
tho State for its outlay in the interval. The
purpose for which the annual expenditure
OF the $50 900 is to be made il the bill be-
comes "a law is sufficient Justification in itself
independently of the ownership OF the pro-
perty in the future
Our adyices from Washington are that since
the arrival Of Senator Hill Of New York. it
has been observed that he and Senators Cor
man Barbour and Brico ARE focking to-
gethern This. no doubt. but accorls with
the habit Of birds of feather" They are
al practical politicians and one OF the party
Senator Gorman-has made politics and tho
benefits thereof his only pursuit in life. IL is
much to be hoped that these influential
Democrats are aocking together in order that