. Municipal organizations in Latin America. Mexico City. MUlSriCIPAL ORGANIZATION IN LATIN-AMERICAN CAPITALS. 211 Prior to 1903 the form of government in the Federal District wassomewhat similar to the territorial government in force in the Dis-trict of Columbia about thirty-odd years ago. The organic act for the government of the Federal District wasapproved March 26,1903, and went into effect July 1 of the same year. Under its provisions the immediate government of the District isin the hands of three officials who, together, compose the SuperiorCouncil of District Government. These official
. Municipal organizations in Latin America. Mexico City. MUlSriCIPAL ORGANIZATION IN LATIN-AMERICAN CAPITALS. 211 Prior to 1903 the form of government in the Federal District wassomewhat similar to the territorial government in force in the Dis-trict of Columbia about thirty-odd years ago. The organic act for the government of the Federal District wasapproved March 26,1903, and went into effect July 1 of the same year. Under its provisions the immediate government of the District isin the hands of three officials who, together, compose the SuperiorCouncil of District Government. These officials are the Governor ofthe Federal District, the President of the Superior Health Board, andthe Director-General of Public Works. This form of government bears a marked resemblance to that atpresent in force in the District of Columbia. This resemblance isj,however, more superficial than (Photo by Waite, Mexico City.) NEW POST-OFPICE, CITY OF MEXICO. The cornerstone of this building was laid by President Diaz on September 14, 1902, and it was openedto the public in 1907. The cost was $l,500,OCO and it was erected in accordance with the plans ofthe Italian architect, Adamo Boari. The post-office occupies a central location, and covers an areaof about 40,000 square feet. In the District of Columbia the residents have no vote upon anyquestion nor any voice whatever in the government, while in theMexican Federal District they elect many of the minor officials andhave considerable weight in the management of local affairs. In theDistrict of Columbia the final determination of affairs of consequenceis in the Senate and House Committees on the District, while inMexico it is with the President of the Eepublic. The organic act,article 19, says: The political government and municipal administrative of the District shallbe in charge of the Executive of the Union, through three o
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