New-York tribune., 1901-06-23

the social prejudice against les eXtranjeros."
Men and women enter a church during mass
talk loudly, take snapshots of the altar or a
shrine. disturb the Worshippers. and depart.
ieaNlng IN impression Of vugarity ana lack of
common decency of feAlinS \ kodak fend.
without asking permission. enters the charming
courtyard of a greet house and takes pictures.
regarded as another evidence If tn lack of
courtesy and breeding on the part of those
rude foreigners
BARBARIAN AND HIS WIFE
The other afternoon. on a streetcar. noticed
the foreigner to the Mexicans Two Young
Mexican women, dressed simply in back giving
no evidence, except IN quiet elegance Of at
tire. Of the fact that they were wealthy. both
OF them young women Of travel and accom-
rlishments. occupied seats the shady side of
the car They understood English we'll
YOU or ! do
Enters sandy bearded man with the ear
marks Of "A newly arrived evangelist. come 10
convert these rude pagans 10 broader and
hetter faith. He is accompanied 10y his wife
frcCked. yet not uncomely. a patient looking
woman but tactless and of no social training.
The evangelist and his wife take seats the
sunny side Of the car. The afternoon is hot,
tropicalll so. for there has been 10 rain
BY and by the man assigned to rescue Mexico
from the bottomless pit. and incidentally 10
overthrow the pagan idolatry of this Popsh
land remarks 10 his wife. The other side is
cooler. and taking her by the hand-she is
hit reluctant-passes over where the young
women sitting. and. without word Of
apology. without the customary with perrnis-
and squeeZrs in himself making room. also. for
his wife. who Is not wholly pleased with her
share in this rude performance.
The Mexican women looked al each other in
a half frightened. half aStonished way. then
situation, ana resumed their Interrupted con
versa lion. The excellent pastor Of an alien flock
appeared as If he had don" perfectly proper
thing in taking up the room which had meant
ease and comfort Ia the women. Anyhow. they
were only natives"
The Latin has one governing principle OF ac-
in or ia-N 10 0ffe
and he rcsents intended offence. Acting On this
social plan. lif" flows on very Charminely here.
Rarely viii one receive "A gross Insult. even a
harsh grating word. There are MeXicans with
bad manners. and their fame is widespread
among all their acquaintances. So-and-so is
muy groseTo" one hears, and the rude person is
socially OStTacZed
Foreigners who are considerate, who learn
something Of the language. even just enough 20
show that they appreciate the fact that they are
in a country not their own. who are polite and
kindly get on well But all that they do in the
best sort OF missionary work, as pioneers OF our
best civilization some raucous voiced despiser
Of Mexicans undoes The decent, well bred for
eigners have to suffer for the sins OF the rude
compatriot.
EXAMPLES OF FOREIGN RUDENESS
A foreign woman went TO a charming and
historic interior city. and her excellent manners
and good heart won her the regard of the people
With her Was a who had Joined her party
on the railway train and continued 10 go about
with them. The foreign visitors We're invited
one afternoon TO the house of wealthy Mexican
woman. long resident in that city, who speaks
excellent English. but who did not Immediately
air her accomplishment. While the foreigners
were in her drawing room there was talk OF
having the daughter of the family sing some
Mexican songs. They We're being gently urged
to overcome their modesty by the foreign
woman. who is, i believe, a ew-Yorker, wheh
the man who had attached himself TO her party
said impatientiy: oh, don't make such a fuss
about them; they're only Indians. you know,
The Mexican hostess was hurt to the quick,
but being perfectly well bred, made no sign
of having understood. Naturally chill fell on
aifynN
get rid of the "extranjero grosero' the next
dav she returned to the house to express her
regrets and modification, and was most poiitely
received. "
These are but samples of the rudeness which
is too often shown the natives" who are sup
posed to have NO feelings, no education. and -