The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-01-24
MEXICAN ENTHUSIASM
II 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 Bernardo Reys win
Lead Mcxico's Forces.
CRY OF MEXICO, Jan. 2i.-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 war are Of the best families of
Mexico. Tho young men are remarkably
intelligent and independent body. 1t was
by their combined effort that the obnox-
ious bill for the conversion Of the English
debt was thrown out Of congress in 1884.
They have been remarkably free In their
criticism of tho 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
foGnd In opposition to the administration.
The dignided and firm attitude Of Presi-
dent Dinz in the question [ I 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
tllccs NtTt oHeu anu uH
throng entered the saloon, but the hall
would not hold all that demanded admit
lance, and the doors were shut against a
great multitude seeking entrance.
The appearance OF President Diaz by a
side door was the signal for an enthusiast
tic cheer, and his reception partook Of the
nature of an ovation.
Student Rivera Mute delivered an en-
ergctlc 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 tho docu-
ment signed by the students and hundreds
of citizens. The following is a translation
of it:
"Mr. President: The cause Of the faith
crland is the cause Of its sons Tho stu
dents Of this capitol have always received
glorious ideas with enthusiasm. Today,
as the international position pending with
Guatemala a2itates the entire republic,
they come en- mnsse, impclled by the most
ardent patriotism, to give their votes OF
approval to the dtgnlHed and energetic at
titude which ynu nave observed, and to
offer their service 10 the unfortunate case
that the question will have to be decided
| by means If arms. We prcscnt to you the
consideration Of 0ur appreciation and most
| profound respect"
President Diaz made an eloquent adj
| dress to the students, which was fire.
| uuCutly interrupted by tremendous APP
| plausc. He said in substance that the gov
crnment esteemed and appreciated the Of
! fors of generosity so nobly made by the
| patriotic youths lie 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 oil tine honor and dignity OF
| the fntherlnnd.
| General DiaZ closed with a touching
reference to the baptism of blood which
the youth had SO spontaneously offered in
defense of the affairs OF tho country, and
expected thCy would show themselves as
| illustrious when the supreme moment ar
rived.
Tho Associated Press correspondent 1:
advised that should war he declared Gen
eral Bernardo Reys, of Monterey, will bC
made commander of the Mexican forces.
The students who made the demonstra
tion have decided TO form u regiment ant
give the command to General Escnbe. In
the different states public meetings were
held last night, to raise men and furnish
ample means for the war that all feel il
coming
| A telegram from Guntemaln says tina
the Spanish minister in Madrid will no
iAlcrlere in any way to pacify the ques
ton with Mexico, The indications ar
that Bnrrios president of Guatemala, e1
poets aid from spain on account of hi
bold stand.