The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-21
MEXICO.
A. In,erv,.w with s,spor Cesar or.,n,.

A. Interview with sisuor Cesar or''ni
sirnor Cesar orsinL formerly Deputy from
Rome In the Italian Parliament. was recently
in New York, and sailed on Saturday on MS
way to Italy. after q trip to Mexico. where. In
the name OF King Humbert he conferred upon
President Diaz the grand cross OF sts. Maurice
and Lazarus. and also presented the Prosident
with portrait OF tho King. He brings oacE
with him presents for the King from the fTesi-
dent OF the Mexican republic.
Knowing that signor orsini was In position
to give an account OF the present political ana
financial situation in Mexico. We sent re-
porter to him to obtain his views and Impress
sions. which will be found below:
Q.-What do you think OF the situation OF
Mexico?
A.-The political situation OF Mexico could
not be better-peace and security everywhere.
Gen. Diaz Is master OF the situation. ana no.
body dreams Of rivalling him.
Q.-And the financial question:
Ave must look at the financial situation
OF Mexico from a double point OF view. First.
In the interior the financial condition OF Mex
leo has suffered on account OF three years OF
bad hnrvests. caused By drought: but this
year the harvest is excellent. and the country
is greatly relieved. The thing which for n
short period only affected the Mexican finances
was the drop In silver. which Is tho monetary
basis OF Mexico. This. however presents q
case for the repetition Of tho proverb that for
some things bad luck Is good because the
fall In the valuo OF silver having produced dis
enlargement among several large importers.
the local Industries began to assume very
considerable development. and other new In
dustries will soon be established.
Odd tho suspension Of imports produce
Uni mi in ho nSf, sp
A.-Certainly; but President Diaz did not
delay twenty-four hours. With his Minister
OF Finance. Mr.. Limantour. whose spotless In
tegrity is only equaled by his profound econ
omical studies and his financial experience.
he hns been able to put the Government In a
position to meet every diminution in the Gus
toms receipts. His last measure was disap
proved OF by some foreign journals. but II Is
certain that, for the credit OF Mexico and tho
security Of the Mexican bondholders good
and honest economy Is worth more than the
luxury Of almost useless legations. The stamp
tax has been considerably increased. re-
duction OF 10 per cent. has been made in the
salaries OF the civil and military employees.
For the present all unnecessary expenses have
been suppressed. including those Of the Mexi-
can Legations abroad. whore they were not In
caused even the siChtest direction. The
ssss 3 Mas'G ana
Capitalists have united to offer some millions
Ing. The Mexican experiment is composed
and especially their scrupulous honesty: are
worthy the respect OF the most civilized ma
sonally: and from my acquaintance with the
most prominent statesmen OF Europe. 1 do not
hesitate for an instant to say and to affirm
and that Mossrs. Mariseal. Minister Of Foreign
Affairs; Limantour. Minister Of Finance; Ro-
nsne1 Rq0" h ansep of Of h Far a
randa. Minister OF Justice and Public Instruc-
tion. and Gonsalcz Cosio. Minister OF Public
Q.-Do you believe that the Mexican Gov
eminent will he able to continue to pay its
Al DO not think that there is in any coun;
try a Government that has more national
government o. frssident biaE One sinsIs s
nize and never, will recognize, and for the best
q 2, reasons , ! mean mean, the Macmillan debt
the bondholders the Mexican Government
does not trouble Itself with them in the least,
to recognize debt contracted by usurper.
called and sustained by a minority only while
has EXIST
OF the Maximlian debt tho Mexican Govern
mont is prepared to meet every obligation to
the last cent II the drop in silver continues
and the purchase Of gold becomes impossible.
am sure. ! might almost say that ! know
that the Mexican government will give
guarantees and securities to the bondholders
amp y sufficient to. give them confidence.
Mexico is on the high road OF progress. The
cultivation Of coffee has ia zen an enormous
stride. All industries are developing. Some
of the minos. in which tho country IL extremely
rich. are In full working order. The system
OF drainage to better the sanitary condition OF
the capital and its mel Ghborhood is nearly
finished. 1t is the, work Of Gen: Diaz. and Is
worthy Of ancient Rome. The railways, which
were opposed by certain Mex lean statesrn en-.
have been extended under the Government Of
Gen Diaz in an extraordinary manner. Almost
TOGO kilometres are running. The wonder
full riches Of the country are opening their
arms to foreigners There is no country where
come more respected. or better liked than in
Mexico: but woe to the man who would dare
to refuse to show respect for Mexican inde-