The San Francisco call., 1909-07-28

}, over the impending elections have
m to the involved political conditions
S in the republic to the south. That
d support of the public there can be
OF disposed to let Diaz name his sue
The demonstration at Guadalaiara
this growing sentiment The situation
ates. A rigid censorship has concealed
tics from the American people. From
$ in Mexico The Call gathered such
a clear light on the situation.
Europe and America. A strict dis
ciplinarian. he was always reasonable.
and today he has the esteem of the en-
tire army.
But Limantour and Reyes were not
at peace. Their common ambition bred
a mutual suspicion. Diaz felt that he
could spare Reyes rather than Llman-
tour and the former was sent back 30
Nuevo Leon. There he has remained
for the last FIVE or six years. gaining
daily in strength.
There is something more than mere.
personal rivalry in the Guadalajara in
cident Guadalajsra is the birthplace
Of General Reyes The people. OF the
city have followed his career with
pride almost paternal. They have
seen him rise from the ranks 10 the
highest position in the army. There
was feeling OF resentment. therefore.
easily understood. when an attempt
,.,.a v,a5a 60 {,1ro6a pava-s ovr~ bo~,.
in the interest of Ramon Corral. Guada-
lajara. from early days, has always
been the scene OF unrest. 1t was not
so many years ago that General Co
roma, the idol OF the people OF Guada-
Iajara. was suddenly assassinated. The
suspicion has never been fully eradi-
Gated that his taking or was interwo-
ven with the political events OF the
day.
Guadalajara is called the pearl OF
the west by the people Of Mexico. 1t
is thriving city of 100000 people It
is second in size to the City OF Mexico
and its people have always felt that
President Diaz has devoted himself 10
the advancement OF the capital, neg
lecting the while the second city of the
republic. All these factors have COM
bined to foster spirit easily inhamed.
Guadalajara. moreover. Is ambitious
to come into its own. 1t is on the
threshold OF vast commercial develop
ment. 1t has been recently made a
railroad center of extensive propOr-.
tions and is eager to avail itself OF
every opportunity to go forward
There is some doubt as to the part
played by General Reyes himself in
the sanguinary demonstration. An in
cident that occurred in Monterey. the
capital Of Nuevo Leon. some years aga
is in point. There was opposition to
the reelection of Reyes as governor
of the province. A procession had been
arranged for the rival candidate. 1t
happened that upon this occasion the
troops of General Reyes were distribu-
ted along the line of march. some
perched on heights OF vantage. others
mounted and ready for action. The
parade had barely started before. the
marching column and the soldiers
elashed. The troops opened IRE. the
procession was dissolved and the oppo-
sition to General Reyes ceased
General Reyes has always been in
tolerant of opposition. although he has
given loyal and effective service to
President Diaz. His is the figure that
is already visible in outline over the
future of Mexico II viii be a contest
sooner or later between his command
ing personality and the statesmanship
of Corral backed by the deeply rooted
influence of Diaz. But to be the real
ruler of Mexico. say those who know.
one must have. the army. And Reyes
has the army