The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-06

ldining cars, making an ascent OF 49oo rec.
Ewlth scenery TOO grand to describe. =
freight train here consists OF the enelns'
flour loaded cars and the caooose. Me
[met two ench trains on their way up. one
must ride on the engine 10 appreciate
Iwhat It means for her to climb mouu-
tain The acquaintance we made VIVA
\ those Of the panty was most pleasant, ana
lin particular that OF Mr.. F. Sornmer ana
his affabIe wife of Galveston, together
with whom we spent most OF our tiine'
Long shall we remember the tour Oh the
democratic daily to Mexico City
H. p. Schaefer,
Schulenburg. Texas.
~
The beneficial results Of the recent SEES.
sion OF the Transmisssslppi Commercial
4 Congress held In Houston will not be fuliy
comprehended nor appreciated for years
but will nevertheless be as certain TO enseo
as that time shall pass away. But inc
benefits pleasures AMI enJoyments OF
those who awaited themselves OF me
Houston Post excursion to the CITY OF
M3ico, were ever present with them ihe
constant changes of ever varying scenes
lgoing from the republic OF the unNeu
States to the republic of Mexico NIL the
mind of the traveller with memories Oh
historical and traditional events long for
gotten uatil revived by actual oOserva-
ton. The views and scenes are ancient.
wierd and wonderful. The people are OF
past generations. The republic is no
more nor less than a military despotlsHi
presided over however, by president IN
name) wise benehcent and patriotic, and
fully comprehending the nature, HABITS
and traditions OF his people
An American is greatly assisted in real
izng the blessings. beauties and benen-
cence Of his own country by visiting Win
eyes open the republic of Mexico, but on
returning he will be the better satisfied,
more and more in love with MS own hoine'
his own country.
The members of the excursion party
were all genial, good natured and jealous
for each others comfort and enjoyment
! and that each should have opportunity 70
avail themselves of the highest BENEFITS
J of the trip.
It IS quite obvious to the close observer
that the church, although at present di-
yorced from and subject to the Anvil gov
eminent, is making strenuous efforts TO
| regain its former control. but the genius
of republican government, ever onward
in It's march, will become more firmly es-
tablished and will eventually and will
supersede in fact the present military pow
er by which the republic is now held to-
gether.
In conclusion permit me to express the
hope that excursions of Americans to for
elgn lands may become more frequent and
thus peaceful revolutions become inau-
gurated to the end that Anglo Saxon traits
OF character may be more and more in
fused into the life blood of all nations OF
the world b. F. Montgomery
Cripple Creek. Col.
~
1t was my pleasure to join The Posts
Mexico excursion from San Antonio, at
which city l had been attending the an
, nual concave of knights Templars. I
have travelled over England, ireland, Scot
land Wales, as well as the principal cities
of the United States and Canada, and
have yet to find a more interesting and
unique country than that We have just
yislted-Republic of Mexico.
Among our party were several members
OF the Transmlssissippi Congress who
added much to the pleasure of our trip
On our going and return trip l made the
acquaintance OF a number Of Thirty-sec-
ond Masons and Shriners who gave us d
, cordial welcome and much information az
to the most interesting points to visit
while in the country.
After delightful trip we arrived in
the City of Mexico Thursday morning A
large number OF Americans are seen in
Houston. Among the number is my old
friend, Mr.. John r. Davis, who has re-
sided in the city thirteen years, in charge
of the Waters Pierce Oil company, Before
moving to the city Mr. Davis was cash. u
for w. d. Cleveland & Co. Houston. While
in the city Mr. Davis extended to ouI
party many courtesies none of which VIZ
appreciated more than our visitors card
to the American club This club is one
, of the most elegant l ever visited and
would do credit to any of our large Ameri-
can cities.
Among the distinguished gentlemen II
was my pleasure to meet while IN the
r city was our ambassador, Hon Powell
) Clayton, who received us with a cordial
, welcome.
| voice the sentiment of all members
i of the party when | say We are dus
} Messrs. Palmer, Holland, Thompson and
Richardson many thanks for the mani.
fold kindnesses extended to US and theil
, giligant endeavors to make the trip en-
! joyable TO all aboard The Houston Posts
J Mexican special.
, Our party was jolly one, and the la
, dies as usual contributed the larges
share to the pleasure of the occasion
, Geo. A. Gibbons,
Houston, Texas.
? To every one OF this fortunate crowd
the old song phrase, Where is Now the
, Merry Party will be a distinct and in
dividual recollection of the Houston Post
excursion. Such complete congeniality
was scarcely hoped for in so many people
, from so many different localities,
! The most comical situations occurred
: daily from the inability of the "Ameri-
canos' TO speak the language of the ma
: lives and how wise We did feel when able
, 30 use six or ten words
] The ubiquitous beggar had no trouble
; In making us understand "un centavo =
and many of them mad learned that much
English, II no more. They all used the
: same information ana it stil rings in my
/ ears.
The rich are very rich, ana the poor are
poor beyond belief. II is a mystery how
they manage TO live at all on those bar
rem cactus wastes through which we
: passed They scrambled for the scraps
from our dinner.
The view of 2acatecss, the ideal dav n,
Guanajuato, and the entire stay in Mex
: leo City will be numbered with the iovs
OF my life, The oldness of it all their
love OF color, flowers, statuary, music
art, etc, IN contrast with the PRIMITIVE
way OF cooking and manufaetury. seemed