Year: 1872




TO the watering place OF Chonios and consequently
the movement in the higher circles of the govern
ment was brought almost to standstlll. In one
OF my former letters alluded to Q reform which
was effected by Pardo, in the different ofices OF his
ministers. He selected o number OF the most
distinguished men OF the country, for the especial
purpose OF conlerring with and advising the
ministers or State on all important
questions These Consulting Committees as they
are termed, were chosen from the ranks OF all
parties, and the benent resulting from their Joint
action with the Cabinet ia apparent. recent case
will illustrate the point. The Minister OF the Inte-
riOr, in common with his rejecting countrymen,
entcrtans the conviction that the great requisite
Of Peru at this turning point Of her fortunes Is


STRONG STREAM or IMMIGRATION,


since only by this means can the enormous re-
sources OF the Republic be properly utilized. The
Minister, of course looked towards Europe for this
desired end, aud, after hearing the Presidents
opinion on the subject proceeded to appoint
his consulting committee. The very outset
proved the wisdom OF the Minister He
sought for practical and intelligent assistants,
and he discovered them among the foreign
mercantile community Of Lima. The chiefs OF the
principal business houses Of the capital gladly
answered the official invitation, and the first
meeting OF the immigration Consulting Committee
was held a few nights since at the palace Various
plans were proposed by the Minister for the con-
sderaton OF the Council but 1t was finally decided
10 appoint especial Commissioners OF immigration
in Germany, Great Britain, France and Italy, these
agents to be un der the direct supervision OF the
government and to receive orders from the repre-
sentatives OF Peru in those countries The most
important topic, however, was naturally the in
ducements to he offered TO the immigrant
and the guarantees to be given him
Minister
government was willing TO contribute largely
towards the expense of transportation on the ar
rival Of the passenger on Peruvian soil. He would
be allowed to choose certain portion of land
from those held by the government on the public
agricultural implements would be furnished on
such terms as would render payment matter OF
no difficulty; and that, as to other protection, he
could only receive that which Is given by the Ex-
ecutive and Legislative branches OF the admns-
tration to all. These explanations were deemed
satisfactory and the committee adjourned to await
further action. The first step has been taken ana
the press and people regard the question with the


yeliest interest There are some points which ,
centives to European emigrants arriving in the
United states is the requirement of citizenship and
the privilege OF having voice in the matters Of
| the adopted country. In Peru


TIE SYSTEM or NATURALIZATION


States To become Peruvian citizen it is alone
necessary to signify such desire to the municipal
authorities; and, on proof OF good conduct being
presented, the paper comforting the title is signed
and delivered SO far as this goes diflculty
would be encountered. The stumbling block is
religion. Here the State ana Church are so closely
! united that no other public worship than that of
the Catholic faith Is permitted. The second article
OF the constitution expressly declares this, and,
despite the numerous and wcll-organized efforts
that have been made in Congress by the liberal
party, the law remains unchanged. Hence it is
the other hand the natural advantages OF the coun
try must be taken into consideration. The favor
able concessions to be made by the governments
and the liberal assistance 1t promises to afford to
the immigrants are also matters OF great
ns moment e .r,,5Is the interested In parties the
nous nous districts rom which 'ih, the @ spot ''S' for
residence might be chosen, towards which now the
locomotive and telegraph are marching with giant
strides; the wealth OF the mineral sections, always
an attractive bait to those who leave their homes
for new and more promising localities; the health
mense demand for labor and the wretc6ed inade-
auacy OF the supply; the benevolent character Of
the people towards industrious foreigners-all
these points initiate directly In favor Of a scheme
which, II successfully carried out, will prove of moro
real service to Peru than have the millions of
money derived from her treasures of brdlime. The
Presdent-an earnest, practical man--is thoroughly
alive to the necessities OF his country, and to no
project does he bestow more careful attention than


THE ALL-ABSoRBING TOPIC


OF the day. Peru requires 100000 OF Woodworking
tiOns almost essential to ultimate benefit s that
these immigrants should be accompanied by their
families. Experience has clearly proved that the
single man arriving here is far more liable to sick
ness and failure than the married couple. The con-
ndence placed by the public generally in the latter
class is almost guarantee itself Of success. The
numerous Chinese who have reached Perp-for the
most part industrious and sometimes Intelligent
are never imported with women. Your corrc-
spOndent has seen more than fifty thousand
Coolies in this Republic, and as yet has had the
pleasure Of gazing upon but one daughter OF the
Celestial empire. Consequently these Cinnamon
betake themselves to opium and fifty other de-
grading wees, all of which they would probably
throw upon one side were they allowed the benefits
of female society and the comforts OF q hOme


In q few days this interesting subject will again
be brought under the consideration of the Minister
and his associates, and your correspondent will
take much pleasure in chronicing the measures
taken in a movement which may be held as yitally
affecting the future OF Peru.