The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-24
DIAZ'S WAR SPEECH
WHAT THE MEXICAN PRESIDENT
SAID TO EXCITED STUDENTS.
If Guatemala Insists on Her Demands.
the Offer of the Youth of the Re-
public VIII Be Accepted.

CITY OF MEXICO, Jan. 23.-It is reported
here that President Barrios of Guatemala
has mortgaged all his plantations and sent
the money to Spain The Guatemaians an
swer to Mexico's ultimatum is expected to-
morrow.
The students. who yesterday declared in
favor of war. were of the best families of
Mexico The young men are remarkably
intelligent and Independent. 1t was by their
combined effort 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 criticisms 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 opposi-
ton to the administration. The dignifed
and firm attitude of President Diaz in the
question of the hour has, however won
their hearty admiration and the meeting of
yesterday was called to support him in the
stand he has taken. The great mass of stu
dents rushed up stairs into the palace
shouting for President Diaz After some
little delay the doors of the ambassador >
office was thrown open and immense
throng entered the saloon. but the hall
would not hold all that demanded admittance
and the doors were shut against the great
multitude seeking entrance The appear
ance of President Diaz by a side door was
the signal for an enthusiastic cheer and his
reception partook of the nature of an ova-
ton.
Student Rivera Mute delivered an eulogis-
tic discourse to the President, who was ac-
companied by the following members of his
Cabinet: Seniors Romero, Rubio. Limantour
and Fernandez Leal, and also Gen. Ricon
ana General Paro Of Governor Of ths pa
ace. The youthful speaker gave a. short
synopsis of the history of the wars of Mex
1I1
ment which had been signed by the stu
dents and hundreds of people. Following
is translation of it:
MIR. PreSident-The cause of the father
land is the cause of its sons The students
of this capital have always received giori-
Gus ideas with enthusiasm. To-day, as the
international question pending with Guate-
mala agitates the entire republic, they come
en- masse, impelled by the most ardent pa
triotisn. to give vote of approval to the dig
nified and energetic attitude which you
have observed. and to offer you their serv-
ice in the unfortunate case that the ques-
ton will have to be decided by means OF
arms. We present to you the consideration
of our appreciation and most profound re-
sDect.''
President Diaz made an eloquent address
to the students, which was frequently in
terrupted by applause. He said, in sub
stance that the government esteemed and
appreciated the offer SO generously and mo-
bly, made by the patriotic youths Their
address and the vehemence with which It
had been presented was but natural, owing
to the fire and ardor of youths, but the
Q0n0lQ&
the danger point and might carry into
war, in which event we would then accept
and employ the contingent that made this
stated faat he would not say that the
neighboring republic would insist in its
erroneous course, but, should it do so, in
the war that would follow Mexico would
have justice and right on its side. Tremen-
dous applause.)
himself, of an expiring generation, beheld
with delight the energy displayed by those
70 oe.1 f1an,,,
ceive in their hands the power and sacred
deposit Of the honor and dignity Of the
fatherand The applause that followed
with touching reference to the baptism
of blood which the youth had SO spon-
have shown themselves so noble. 50
ed that they would show themselves as IL
lustrious when the supreme moment ar
mas The
tired in the best of order, entirely satisfied
with the results of their mission
There is much activity in the medical
department of the army. The Associated
Press correspondent is advised that should
OF Monterey. will be made commander of
the Mexican forces. The students who
made. the demonstration yesterday have
decided tonight to form a regiment and
give the command to General Escobode. 1t
lie lie Thee meetings te-night viii raise men and
furnish ample means.
A telegram from Guatemala says that
the Spanish minister in Madrid wills not
interfere in any way to pacify the question
with Mexico. The Indications are that
Barrios, President of Guatemala. expects
aid from Spain account of his bold
stand.
prominent American here has offered
to organize an American legion TO fight
against Guatemala il war is declared
The government has contracted for the
purchase of Is 900 Mondragon rifles of the
finest make.
The Salvadorean minister. Castellanos,
feels quite delighted at his treatment since
reaching here. Yesterday the marching
students cheered him and his country lus-
tsly as they passed his hotel
TIE State Of Yucatan has fallen in line
and has placed all her resources at the
disposal Of the government In case they
are needed.
pir sole Rogers Bros, nlafaware 1877