fight against the Central government was not for the purpose of dividing the Mexican Republic, but for the re-establishment of the constitution of 1824 with such changes as the experience and . . . knowledge of the century make necessary for a free people." Among the delegates to the convention were to be certain "foreigners, who by their services, integrity, adhesion to the country, knowledge and virtues, recommend them as representatives of the nation." Pending the establishment of a permanent government a provisional one was to be established as soon as a secure and appropriate place was found, and in the new government there was to be "one or two foreigners of integrity and ability."

Since foreign capital was essential to the development of the abundant resources of Mexico, all laws prohibiting foreigners from acquiring rural and urban lands or mines were to be repealed. All existing foreign and domestic debts were to be paid, and liberal provision was to be made, in addition to their regular pay, for all persons who rendered military service in behalf of the Federal cause. Those individuals who contributed money or effects to the Federal cause would likewise be rewarded. All financial obligations owed to the military and others, as a result of the present crisis, were to be met out of available funds; "if not, the amounts will be carried and all amounts paid in full upon the completion of victory. . . . Foreigners who give services in behalf of and in support of the Mexican nation in the present fight," it was stipulated, "shall enjoy the privileges and rights of the Mexicans." Those "foreigners who enter into the service of the Mexican nation shall submit to the regular order and military discipline and all the laws of the country."

There must have been some misunderstanding of the ultimate objective of revolutionary activities which Anaya supported. The first impression in the Texas press was that of a separatist movement, and it was announced in the Telegraph and Texas Register on September 18 that Anaya was seeking assistance in the establishment of a stable government over six or seven of the northern Mexican states (departments), which would assume and pay their proportionate share of the existing national debt of Mexico. Either there was a misunderstanding of what he told certain important Texans; or, if he were reported correctly, he felt it impolitic to publicize the fact at this stage, for it would