. Mexico, a history of its progress and development in one hundred years. eculiar interest for Americans,and especially for those whoreside in Mexico. Though onMexican soil, it is American inthe fullest sense of the word, forthe full and perfect title thereinis vested in the United States,and its management and controlare in the hands of the War Department at Washington. Mexico is the only coun-try on earth where the United States possesses a title to land for such purposes, andexercises authority over foreign soil. It was in 1873 that the cemetery was sub-jected to the rules and regulations a
. Mexico, a history of its progress and development in one hundred years. eculiar interest for Americans,and especially for those whoreside in Mexico. Though onMexican soil, it is American inthe fullest sense of the word, forthe full and perfect title thereinis vested in the United States,and its management and controlare in the hands of the War Department at Washington. Mexico is the only coun-try on earth where the United States possesses a title to land for such purposes, andexercises authority over foreign soil. It was in 1873 that the cemetery was sub-jected to the rules and regulations affecting United States national cemeteries. 11was established in 1851, under an act of Congress approved September 28, seven hundred and fifty soldiers who were killed on the plains of Mexicoare buried together in a single grave. In memory of these, a simple graniteshaft about six feet high has been raised. To obtain the right to bury there it is necessary to secure a permit from theUnited States consul-general, the permit being a voucher for the citizenship of. SENOR DON SEBASTAIN CAMACHO. VICE-PRESIDENTOF THE JOCKEY CLUB. CLUBS AND SOCIAL LIFE 211 the deceased. In addition to this, another permit has to be obtained from thecivil authorities, which is a mere formality, as Americans, living or dead, havealways received magnanimous treatment and the kindest consideration fromdistrict authorities as well as from those of the general government. No gravesare sold, and the selection of the last resting place lies with the charge is made and no expense incurred. The United States governmentpays the employees and superintendent out of the annual appropriation and thefriends of the deceased are at liberty to express affection by the adornment ofthe graves with monuments and flowers. The funeral customs of Mexico are a source of constant interest to strangersin that land, as the burial of the dead is a ceremony of great display. The poorrent handsome coffins,
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