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The Morning Star
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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Mexican political tensions: Juarez's Congress message claims tranquility amid opposition; Speaker demands free elections and criticizes government interference. Nelson's return anticipated; re-election ban likely, risking revolution or defiance. (187 chars)
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Opposition to Juarez-Serious Trouble Apprehended-Minister Nelson's Return Home Anticipated.
By American Press Association.
NEW YORK, March 19. -The Herald has an Havana special giving Mexican intelligence of the 13th inst. The message of President Juarez, presented at the opening of Congress on the 10th inst., says that the Republic is tranquil, except a small district in the State of Guerrero. The relations of the Republic with foreign governments are amicable, although with some they continue interrupted. Nevertheless all foreigners in Mexico are protected. The answer of the Speaker was exceedingly sarcastic. He says that the condition of the Republic is due to the power which Congress has vested in the President; that peace and liberty must unite; that the country is in trouble owing to the fear for the cause of liberty in the coming elections; that it is the duty of Congress to tranquilize the country; that the people must be allowed to vote freely and untrammelled; that some of the government officials have adopted an improper attitude upon the electoral question; that the official journals should be prohibited from meddling with elections; and that Congress had unfortunately before it documents which indicate that troubles in some States are neither slight nor have they terminated. The Speaker, however, expressed his belief that the executive will aid in the guarantee of independence and sovereignty to the States. Congress will resolve patriotically, because it expresses the voice of the people, and because it holds the future of the nation in its hands. The return of Minister Nelson to the United States was expected at an early day. The Theo Republics defends Minister Nelson against the charges of the Mexican opposition press that he has used his influence in favor of Juarez. The Press says Nelson's course is due to annexation projects. It was the general impression that Congress will pass a law prohibiting the re-election of Juarez. If so, Juarez will ignore it. If it does not pass into law, a revolution will follow. In either case Juarez, with the power of government in his hands, has the advantage. It is supposed government will obtain the support of members at present in opposition, by giving them some of the offices.
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Mexico
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10th Inst. To 13th Inst.
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potential revolution if no law passed prohibiting re-election; juarez expected to ignore law if passed; government may co-opt opposition members
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President Juarez's message to Congress on 10th inst. claims Republic tranquil except small district in Guerrero, amicable foreign relations though some interrupted, and protection for foreigners. Speaker's sarcastic response blames Congress's vesting of power in President, calls for free elections, criticizes officials and journals, notes ongoing troubles in states. Return of Minister Nelson to US expected soon. Mexican press defends Nelson against charges of favoring Juarez, attributes his actions to annexation projects. Congress likely to pass law prohibiting Juarez's re-election, which he may ignore; revolution if not passed. Government holds advantage.