The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1892-02-23

making oyertuyes to the brgand I4osada, "the
Tiger Of Alicia" to secure the services OF the
latter iii aid Of his cause. The negotiations
in that particular instance however, were rot
successful. Conspiracy. indeed, was the main
force employed by Diaz, in his earlier period
of prominence, to attain his ends
There may be more significance in the Cara
business than appears on tho surface, for I'M
doubtedly the present administration III Mex
leo rlust have numerous and powerful enemies
WHY 4 government should place the immense
reward of 100000 on tho~head Of man who
is merely q bandit is q fact open to conSidero-
bic suspicion. Cara too, is not so desperate
q freebooter as to render his annihilation y
matter or such vital consequence TO the public
veal.
The progressive policy of President Diaz has
operated to increase the irendiness OF foreign
countries toward him, and the United states
may have good reasons Tor desiring the Contln-
uance of his rule. lie has rendered Mexico a
profitable field for foreign investors, and he
has been called the apostle Of peace Internal
Improvements have received more attention
ard impetus since lie rose into power than ever
before, and the financial credit of Mexico is
now fairly established The action Of the
American forces in hunting Cara down so
pcrsistently seems, however, to have exceeded
the liilits Of international obligation.
Tie supplies of money which Garza's move
meu: seems to have behind il must be coming
from other sources than those OF the SpOils OF
bandtt.
In 1886 powerful political support was given
to the scheme OF making Daz dictator, to
hold office for twenty years, and extremists
even suggested creating an hereditary dicta-
torship. OF late this idea has not been much
spoken of, though il is quite possible it has not
been forgotten or discarded by those in favor
Of it. Even now an uuGer-current may exist i'll
Mexican politics in support OF the dictatorship,
and those who oppose it and are familiar with
the inside drift Of political affairs may have
decided to attempt its counteractOn by some
thing in the nature of q revolt and CARA may
be the selected instrument OF the instSatOr5
of revolution.
In order to give the reader clear idea Of
the present political situation in Mexico it is
necessary to go back to the period when DiaZ
first became power in that country.
From one point of view POriiriO Diaz IS
good representative of the democracy. lie has
risen to his present position from the very small
est beginnings. His father was small country
innkeepcr i'll the province of OaXaca Nature,
however, had gifted Diaz with the physical
and mental qualities that are calculated to
bring their owner forward in the race OF life,
his person being handsome and his mind broad
and clear WilLpower and perseverance were
also his in an uncommon degree. From boy
hood he displayed great love for things MILF
tary dressing himself M to initiate soldier
and arming with mimic sword.
During tho height of Santa Annals fame
Diaz had attained the rank of captain in the
army and was promoted to colonel in the war
of reform. But his greatest distinction was
won during the fight between the imperialists