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218 On the other hand, the present Government of Mexico seems to be cultivating and encouraging every effort that may serve to strengthen society against the possibility of any conservative reaction.

Thus, for example, the attitude of the Government toward the various Protestant sects, which are earnestly striving to gain a foothold in Mexico and extend their special theological views among its people, is well illustrated by the following answer which was returned some time since by the Governor of one of the important States of Mexico to a Protestant clergyman, who had made application for military protection for his church against a threatened mob:

"Sir, I willingly give you the desired