The Washington times., 1904-07-12
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wholly without any surrender whatever
OF authority. He viii teach Corral, he
viii watch Corral he viii chastise him
or expel him # he thinks that Is best
Diaz win judge-Diaz with the army.
with the power Of an autocrat, and with
the devotion Of a patriot
Very likely he will go abroad and per-
nit Corral 10 prove his aptitude and
capability. He has long wanted 10 travel
in Europe and 10 return 70 America,
where he found refuge when he fed from
Mexico. a red revolutionist. beaten at his
own game.
But If he goes he viii never be far
away from a telegraph office. a sum
mons VIII find him. and he will be ready.
Aged. but not lnfirm, he is taking pre-
cautions against the day when his death
might bring confusion and disaster 10
the nation. His statesmanship now IS 70
perpetuate his own policies. Corral
chosen VIII be tried. Diaz, however, viii
remain dictator Of Mexico
Beneath the calm surface Of events
and the reuceuce Of the politicians there
Is story Of intrigue and OF wrath and
punishment Under his own eyes, with
IN his own government, DiaZ was met
By ambition and conspiracy.
Upon one occasion, OF moment enough
70 be cnDained IN history, the POrJu-
guese ambassador said 10 Louis XIV Of
France: Il viii settle this matter with
your maiesty's ministers
4 have no ministers, Mr.. Ambassa-
dor" the young King replied You
mean my men OF business
placement Of His Minister.
It was a man Of business who deceived
Diaz, who plotted against him, and who
was burdened with stripes and then cast
out Dlaz has had 10 ministers He
has had assistants. Wisdom, guile. in
teIligence. as he has found them en-
bodied IN men. have been conscripted 10
serve as q means toward an end.
Inside the palace and out Of II no name
was heard, however, except that OF
Dlaz. Congress was Diaz. and congress
50 remains. The ministry was inDer-
sonaL genius in finance was in the
treasury. but he was devoted TO the
President, and on his own declaration
was without ambition. A condition OF
silent and satisfied obedience. Of IndI-
vldual efacement, Of fun compliance
had become permanent. Unexpectedly
there were signs OF internal cOmmOfion
and laIer a minister lctt the cabinet.
ThefsICry has never been told in types
Although the election was not to occur
until the summer OF 1904, delegates 10
the Liberal party met IN Mexico City in
June. 1903, and nominated General DiaZ
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term OF that office and "a himself was
the Liberal party, as he was the govern
ment The delegates had come from
twenty-five Of the twenty-seyeu states
OF the republic.
Speaks to Country.
Through them-they being men Of his
business-Diaz spoke to the country.
Francisco Bulnes, one OF the most con-
spicuous citizens Of the nation. standing
On his feet and addressing the delegates.
asserted that Mexico for twenty years
has yielded blind obedience. because she
was told IL would be for her good The
sacrifice" Mr. BuInes went on 20 say,
has been made willingly for Por6rio
DiaZ, the idol Of all classes Of his coun-
trymen. But after him enlightened Mex
leans desire the law 10 resume It's sway.
me country wants-cO you know, gen
tlemen, what the country really wants
What II wants IS that the successor Of
General DlaZ shall be the law2'
~ Liaz can prevent II, no dictator shall
follow him The people Will rule-a few
OF them at trst; all OF them when they
are worthy. Ministers VIII not be men
or business only, bust VIII take part IN
the functions. hOnOrs. and responsible
ties OF government. Alilitarisru, the su-
premacy OF the sword, Will give way 70
the constitution.