The morning call., 1895-01-24
MEXICO is FOR WAR.
President Diaz Speaks to the
Students.
HE WILL YIELD NO POINT.
Direct Threat to the Government Of
Guatemala.
ASKING FOR THE WORLDS JUDGMENT
Should the Southern Republic Persist in
the Erroneous Course Which She
Has Now Taken.
ISEING FOR THE WORLDS JUDGMENT

Cry OF MEXICO, Jan. 23.-It is reported
here that President Barrios of Guatemala
has mortgaged all his plantations and sent
the money to Spain. Guatemalas answer
to Mexico's ultimatum is expected to-mor-
row. The students who yesterday declared
in favor of war were of the best families of
families of Mexico. The young men were
remarkably intelligent and independent
body. The dignifed and firm attitude of
President Diaz on the question on the hour
has won their hearty admiration, and the
meeting of yesterday 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.
The appearance of the President at a side
door was the signal for an enthusiastic
cheer and his reception took the nature of
an ovation. Student Mutrie delivered an
eulogy to the President, who was accom-
panied by the members of his cabinet.
The youthful speaker gave short synop-
sis of the history of the wars Of Mexico,
and at its conclusion presented the docu-
ment, which had been signed by the
students and hundreds of people. F0llow-
ing is a translation of it;
Mr.. President: The cause of the fatherland is
the cause of its sons. The students of the
capital have always received glorious ideas
with enthusiasm, To-day as the international
question pending with Guatemala agitates the
entire republic they come en- masse, impelled
by the most ardent patriotism, to give vote
of approval to the dignifed and energetic at
titude which you have assumed, and to offer
to you their services In the unfortunate case
that the question will have to be decided by
means of arms. We present to you the consid-
Grafton of our appreciation and most profound
respect.
President Diaz made an eloquent ad-
dress to the students, which was frequently
interrupted by tremendous applause. He
said in substance that the Government
esteemed and appreciated the offer so gen.
erously and nobly made by lie patriotic
youths. He further stated that he would
not say that the neighboring republic
would insist in its erroneous course, but
should it do so, in the war that would fol-
low Mexico would have justice and right
on its side.
General Diaz closed with touching ref
erence to the baptism of blood which the
youths had SO spontaneously offered in de-
fense of the altar of the country, and as
the young men have shown themselves so
noble and patriotic, he also expected they
would show themselves as illustrious when
the supreme moment arose. The enthusi-
asm which followed this appeal was un-
bounded. There is much activity in the
medical department of the army.
The Associated Press correspondent is
advised that should war be declared Gen
eral Bernardino Reyes of Monterey will be
commander of the Mexican forces. The
students who made the demonstration yes
terday have decided to form regiment.
1t is reported that in the different States
public meetings tonight will raise men
and furnish ample means.
A prominent American here has offered
to organize an American Legion to fight
against Guatemala if war is declared.
The Government has contracted for the
purchase of 10000 Mondragdon rifles of the
finest make.