The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-01-24
MEXICAN ENTHUSIASM.
It Upholds President Diaz in His
Determined Attitude,
THE LOYAL STUDENTS ORGANIZING

Meetings Held in the Different states to
Raise Men and Funds for the War That
Is Coming-General Bernardo Reys VIII
Lead Mexico's Forces.
CITY OF MEXICO, Jan. 24.-It is reported
here that President Barrios, of Guatemala,
has mortgaged all his plantations and sent
the money to Spain.
The students who on Tuesday declared
in favor of wCr are Of the best families OF
Mexico The young men are remarkably
Intelligent and Independent body. 1t was
by their combined effort that the obnox-
ious bin for the conversion of the English
debt was thrown out of congress in 1854
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 liberals.
For that reason they have generally been
found in opposition to the administration.
The dignittod and firm attitude of Presl-
dent Diaz in the question of the hour has
however, won their hearts, and the meet
ing of Tuesday was called to support him
in the stand he has taken. The great mass
of students rushed upstairs into the palace
shouting for President Diaz After some
little delay the doors of the ambassadors
Offices were thrown open and an immense
throng entered the saloon, but the hall
would not hold all that demanded admit
tance, and the doors were shut against
great multitude seeking entrance.
The appearance of President Diaz by
side door was the signal for an enthusias-
tic cheer, and his reception partook of the
nature of an ovation.
Student Rivera Mute delivered an en-
ergetic discourse to the president, who was
accompanied by the members Of his cab
met. The youthful speaker gave short
synopsis Of the history of the wars of Mex
leo, and at its close presented the docu-
ment signed by the students and hundreds
of citizens. The following is a translation
of it:
Mr. President: The cause of the faith
erland is the cause of its sons. The stu
dents of this capitol have always received
glorious ideas with enthusiasm. Today,
as the international question pending with
Guatemala agitates the entire republic,
they come en- masse, impelled by the most
ardent patriotism, to give their votes of
approval to the dignitied and energetic at
titude which you have observed, and to
offer their service in the unfortunate case
that the question will have to be decided
by means of arms. We present to you the
consideration of our appreciation and most
profound respect"
President Daz made an eloquent adj
dress to the students, which was fire.
quently interrupted by tremendous ap-
plause. He said in substance that the gov
ernment esteemed and appreciated the of
fers of generosity so nobly made by the
patriotic youths He said that soldiers
like himself, Of an expiring generation,
beheld with delight the energy displayed
by those who were going to succeed them
and receive in their hands the power and
sacred deposit of the honor and dignity of
the fatherland.
General Diaz closed with touching
reference to the baptism of blood which
the youth had so spontaneously offered in
defense of the altars Of the country, and
| expected they would show themselves as
illustriOus when the supreme moment ar
| rived.
The Associated Press correspondent is
| advised that should war be declared Gen
eral Bernardo Boys, of Monterey, will be
| made commander oil the Mexican forces
The students who made the demonstra-
tion have decided to form a regiment and
| give the command to General Escobe. In
the different states public meetings were
| held last night, to raise men and furnish
ample means for the war that all feel is
coming.
telegram from Guatemala says that
the Spanish minister in Madrid will not
interfere in any way to pacify the quos-
tion with Mexico The indications are
that Barrios president of Guatemala, ex
poets aid from Spain on account of his
| bold stand.