The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-01-24

City of Mexico, Jan. 23.-It is reported
here that President Barrios, of Guate-
mala, has mortgaged all his plantations
and sent his money to Spain.
Guatemala's answer to MeXico's ulti-
matum is expected tomorrow.
The students who, yesterday, declared
in favor of war, were of the best
families of Mexico. The young men are
a remarkably Intelligent and Independent
body. 1t 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 remark
ably free in their criticism of the govern
ment 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 oppo-
sttion to the administration. The digni-
fed and firm attitude of President DiaZ,
in the question of the hour, has, how
ever, 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 up
stairs into the palace shouting tor Presl-
dent DiaZ.
The appearance of the president by "a
side door was the signal for enthusi-
astic cheers, and llis reception partook
of the nature of an ovation.
a Patriotic EulOgy.
Student Rivera Mutrie delivered an eu-
logy 20 the president, VINO was accom-
panied by the members of his cabinet.
opsis of the history of the wars of Mex
leo, and at its conclusion presented the
document which had been signed by the
students and hundreds of people. Fol-
lowing is translation of it:
'Mr. President-The cause of the
fatherland is the cause of its sons. The
students of this capital have always re-
ceiVed glorious ideas with enthusiasm.
Today, as the international question
pending with Guatemala agitates the en-
tire republic, they come en- masse, i'm
PEELED by the most ardent patriotism, to
give a vote OF approval to the dfgnlfied
and energetic attitude which you have
observed, and to offer to You their serV-
ices in the unfortunate case that the
means of arms. We present to You the
consideration of our appreciation and
most profound respect"
President Diaz made an eloquent ad-
dress to the students, which was fire.
quently interrupted by tremendous APP
plause. He said, in substance, that the
government esteemed and appreciated the
offer so generously and nobly made by the
patriotic youths. Their address and the
vehemence with which it had been pre-
scented was but natural, owing to the fire
and ardor of youth, but the pending dlpio-
matte controversy is nearing the danger
which event we would then accent and
employ the contingent that made this
voluntary Offer Immense applause.)
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 follow
Mexico would have justice and right on
its side. tremendous applause)
Baptism of Blood.
General Diaz closed with a, touching
reference to the baptism Of blood which
the youths had so spontaneously offered
in defense 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
enthusiasm which followed this appeal
was unbounded.
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
yesterday have decided to form a regi-
ment. 1t is reported that in the different
states public meetings tonight will raise
men and furnish ample means.