Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-25
CUATEALA AND MEXICO Seem /! S.tined to Have a Clash of
 s Arms. M -l ACTIVITY NOTICED Among Friends of the Latter, and All Anxious for the
 Gall to Arms.

CHICAGO, Jan. 24.-A special from the City of Mexico says: Renos Birrios, president of Guatemala, has mortgaged all his plantations and sent the money to Spain. The Guatemalan answer to Presi- dent DiaZ's ultimatum is expected today. The final papers under seal from Guate- mala to her minister, DeLeon, are on the train from Tehuantepec route to this city. Until thIs letter is received aud acted upon nothing definite about the re- suit of the negotiations between Mexico and Guatemala will be known.
 A prominent American here has offered to organize an Amercln legion to fight against Guatemala if war is declared. The government has contracted for the pur- chase of 25, 1000 Mondragon rifles of the finest make. There is much activity in the medical department Of the army. Should war be declared Gen. Bernard ino Reyes of Monterey will be commander of the Mexican forces. The students who made the dem monstrations of Tuesday de- cided last night to form regiment and give the command to General Escobeda. It is reported that different states will raise men and furnish ample means.
 A telegram from Guatemala says that the Guatemalan minister in Madrid will not interfere in any way 10 satisfy Mexico. The indications are that Barrios, president of Guatemala, expects aid from Spain on account of his bold stand.
 The students who declared in favor of war are among the best families in Mexico. It was by their combined efforts that the obnoxious bill for the conversion of the English debt was thrown out Of congress in 1884. They have been remarkably free In their criticism of the governments policy, their ideas being usually very radical and far in advance of the most liberal of lib- erals. For that reason they have generally been found to be in opposition to the ad- ministration. The dignlfed and firm atti- tude of President Diaz on the question of the hour, however, has won their hearts, and the meeting of Tuesday was called to support him in the stand he has taken.
 THE FEELING SPREADING
 AND MUCH ACTIVITY NOTICED ALONG THE
 BOUNDARY LINE.
 ST. LOUIS, Jan. 24-A special to the Globe-Democrat from the City of Mexico says that with the immense demonstration of students in that capital Tuesday the war spirit throughout the republic has been wrought up to Q high pitch. Reports last night from many interior points show a rising spirit of patriotism among the ma jority of the people, and it is propable that other great popular uprisings will occur in many of the cities of this country.
 Dommeio de Leon. Guatemalan minis- ter to Mexico, was caught outside his hotel when the procession was moving, and thus had an excellent opportunity of viewing the feelings of the Mexican people on the international boundary dispute and the firm stand taken by Mexico. full report of the proceedings of the day was sent by the Guatemalan minister to President Barrios at Guatemala, and it is said to have created profound impression in govern ment circles. The city was quiet and or derly yesterday, although the effects of the patriotic storm of Tuesday are easily dis cernible.
 The volunteer movement is rapidly spreading and it will evidently be possible to raise 20 ,000 volunteers In this city alone within day or two if the general govern ment only indicates it's need for assist ance.
 special from Tampichula, state of Chi aIas, Mex, says that the southern border is u ferment over the impending hostil- ities between Mexico and Guatemala. More troops are being centered along the frontiers and heavy movement of people is noticeable on every hand. Fugitives from Gautemalan soil are arriving almost daily. They number many Guatemalan revolters from the Guatemalan interior, but are thus far for the most part native born Mexicans, who have taken up a resi- dence on Guatemalan territory. Large parties are on their way from Quetzalte- mango, northern Guatemala, either afraid to remain in their homes or coming with the purpose of enlisting against the gov ernment which they leave behind.