Note XXIII-21 — Chapter XXIII · POLITICAL AFFAIRS IN NICARAGUA. 1867-1885.
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In his inaugural speech, he promised to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, whose policy he extolled, expressing his acknowledgments. His words were: 'Dejando en práctica principios políticos, y mejoras materiales, que antes de él apénas se habian ensayado.' Id., March 4, 11, 1871; Id., Manif. Disc. Inaug., no. ix.; Id., Mensaje, March 1, 1871, 1-10.