CHAPTER XI

PERU’S GROWING STABILITY

Seeds of Revolution Running Out--Educated Classes Not the Sole Conservative Force--President Candamo’s Peacemaking Administration--Crisis Precipitated by his Death--Triumph of Civil Party in the Choice of his Successor--President Pardo’s Liberal and Progressive Policies--Growth in Popular Institutions--Form of Peruvian Constitution and Government--Attitude of the Church--Rights of Foreigners--Sources of Revenue--Stubborn Adherence to Gold Standard--Interoceanic Canal’s Aid in the National Development 164