Arizona republican., 1902-03-16

would be governed in all his acts by the principles laid down by President Dfaz.
 There is no question as to the truth of this statement, for if Limantour was supported by Gen. Reyes, he would have the solid backing Of the Mexican military forces, to say nothing Of the Reyes civil faction. which is one of the strongest in the republic. Add to this the support of President Diaz and Mr Limantour would be able to rest secure in his administration. It is known that President Diaz is anxious 70 ac- cord to MT. Limantour some notable recognition of his services to the Diaz administration. This fact has been recognized for so long that any ar engagement between Limantour and Reyes, such as has been noted, would general approval. for it would be in the form Of a compact which would insure industrial and political peace to the country for an indefinite time. It is probable that the prominence given to the candidacy Of Gen. Reyes by the American press has led tc this semi official statement from the general him. self, SC as to keep his relations with h:s political friends upon an amieabl= basis.
 Jose Ives Limantour is of French parentage and is more of q European than he is a Mexican. His family is very wealthy. having acquired wealth through the rise in value cf real estate in the City of Mexico. He was edit cated in France and until a few years ago was a practicing lawyer, with . highly cultivated taste for arts and let ters. and his home was celebra ted throughout Mexico as being enc Of the best appointed and the most refined in it's influences among many such in the luxurious capital of the Mexican repub- lie
 He was the author of several pamph It's upon finance, and these attra the attention Of President Diaz to his ability and grasp of economics. His wealth and position forbade his ap- pointment in a subordinate position, but he accepted the assistant secretary- ship in the department of finance, With the understanding that he was to pe made minister upon the retirement Of Romero. While nder-secretary he originated many of the reforms in the system ot taxation for which Romero has received credit from foreigners and blame from some of the natives who were opposed to the apparent innova- tions.
 Since Mir. Limantour has been minis ter of finance he has practically been assistant president, for President Dia= has left in his hands many of the mod ern questions of government admin stration with which the builder of mod ern Mexico was not able to cope In de i tail. When President Diaz was ill T ] year ago. MT. Limantour was made act ing president and for several weeks conducted the affairs of the government in all it's branches to the entire satis- 1 faction of the power upon the throne. l To reward MT. Limantour for his uE- doubted ability and the earnest work he i has performed in modernizing Mexico has been the desire of President Diaz. i There could be only one reward which could be considered adequate. and that l is for Limantour to serve. for a time at least, in the highest office within the gift Of the government.
 Gen Reyes is young, and although
 ambitious. is sufficiently sure of him
 self and hi spower not to be impatieu, i to realize upon it. From the official
 character CT the statements within the
 past few days. it is evident that the
 long talked of agreement between l Reyes. Limantour and Diaz is to ma
 terialize. and that in pursuance of that
 agreement Limantour will be the neX;
 president. 10 be followed within q reasonably short time by Gen Reyes. This plan would do away with any opposition between the two largest fac-
 tjons in Mexican politics. Other candi- dates are not of sufficient importanc,
 to be taken into consideration, except by the police authorities, and an ar
 rangement of this kind would be hailed
 with delight by the enormous foreigr investments in Mexico. for it would b,
 9 practical assurance of continued peace and prosperity.
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