The Blalock Mexico colonists are much discouraged and disappointed.  They are discouraged by the endless chain variety of red tape rules they are subjected to in order to secure the finality of their deal with the Mexican government for the El Chamal, and disappointed because they will arrive there too late to take advantage of the early seasons.  Fully half of the colonists are now ready to start and are awaiting the announcement of the Mexican government that all is in readiness.  The colonists held a meeting in Mangum last Saturday, but they had no business of importance to attend to, their only act of any consequence being to remit to Mr. Blalock the remaining $1300 that was in the treasury.   The Mexican government now requires that the colonists buy as much as $3000 worth (Mexican currency) of Mexican bonds as a guarantee of good faith, and for the exact performance of their contract.  These bonds, however, will be interest bearing, and when the colonists occupy their purchase they can sell their bonds at par value and the money revert to the colonists.

According to the provisions of the code of commerce of the Mexican government it was found necessary to obtain a certified copy from the secretary of the Territory of the act of incorporation and by-laws of the colony, such as were filed in the office of the territorial secretary.  This certified copy is to be duly authenticated by the secretary of the Territory and then forwarded to Washington, where the secretary of state authenticates the signature of the Territorial secretary.  The documents are then to be taken to the Mexican ambassador and he also authenticates the signature of the Territorial secretary.  The ambassador is then required to make a certified statement that the Blalock Mexico colony has been incorporated under and in compliance with the laws of the Territory of Oklahoma, and then sent to Mexico for more red tape regulations.

To perfect the concessions the Mexican government has promised them, the colonists are required to present themselves before the nearest Mexican consul and make a statement that they are moving to the El Chamal to stay.  They must also make a consular invoice of all the tools, goods, livestock, etc., they expect to take.  The effects must be described in detail, giving their weight in kilograms, and not in pounds; they must also give the gross and net weight, the value of the same and the duties which they have to pay as per the Mexican tariff bill.