New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-17
ROTH PRESIDENTS CROSS
BOUNDARY.
Cordial Greetings and Pledges of
Friendship Exchanged at El Paso
and Ciudad Juarez.

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and in the exchange Of courteous words there
vas simple but cordial informaiity.
President Diaz was the first 10 speak. He
.ss,red President Taft Of his warm personal
regard and his high esteem for the man who
accomplished so much in the Philippines, in
,-yza and elsewhere. and who now bad the
honor 10 be the Chief Executive of so great
nation as the United States. President Taft
declared that he was glad to meet President
piaz He was glad TO know the President Of
such a great ration, and especially glad to meet
the man who had made that nation great
Both Presidents dwelt on the cordiality of the
relations between the United States and Mexico.
President Taft said that to-day's meeting was
not necessary TO strengthen the bonds of friend
shin. L merely typifies the strength of the
bonds already existing.
Less than score Of persons were permitted 70
witness the meeting of the two Presidents. Even
these were excluded later. when President Taft
and President Diaz withdrew into an inner room
n the Chamber Of Commerce Building. where
The historic meeting occurred. and were attended
only by Governor Creel Of the State Of Chihua-
hua. formerly Ambassador TO the United States,
who acted as interpreter.
PRESIDENT TAFT IN MEXICO.
The scene Of the days ceremonies shifted
from time 10 time from this thriving little Amer
lcan city TO the typical Mexican settlement OF
Cudad Juarez across the Rio Grande River.
In the custom. house at Juarez President Diaz
received return call from President Taft, and
late this evening entertained the American
President and large party at state dinner,
which In all its surroundings Of lavish decora-
lions and wealth of silver plate handed down
from the time Of Emperor Macmillan. was prob
ably the most notable feast ever served on the
American Continent
II was al this dinner that the more formal
and public expressions of regard between the
two executives as the representatives OF the
psople Of the United States and Of Mexico were
exchanged. The dinner also marked the end OF
the day OF International pageantry
sCHooLBoY KILLS COMPANION.
The day was naarred by only one untOward
incident A schoolboy was stabbed TO death by
companion just as President Taft was leaving
his special train when it arrived in the centre
n the city al $3.50 o'clock this morning. The
boys were in the crush OF people gathered in
the plaza and in pushing forward 20 catch
glimpse Of the President they became involved
n fight Noll Morgan. fourteen years old,
drew knife and before the bystanders could
realize what vas happening. Lawrence Winber,
ffteen years old, was lying mortally wounded
At their feet Before an ambulance could reach
the scene the boy was dead
even the wagon from the morgue could not make
lis way through il, and most Of the time Presi-
dent Taft was al breakfast the body lay
The pavement not forty rods away. Some
thoughtful person finally tore down two Ameri-
can flags from the decorations about the plaza
and spread them over the dead boys form.
Morgan was arrested and is held in the county
3sl tonight. lie is utterly crushed and heart
broken
NEUTRAL ZONE ESTABLISHED.
An interesting incident OF the day was the dec
lsrstion Of neutrality over FL Chau1izal ter
ritory, a part Of the city Of FL Paso over which
Mexico is contending for sovereignty. FL
chamizal territory was formed when the Rio
erande River took one of its periodical spells Of
eontrariness and changed its course mile or
Two 70 The westward
The contention Of the American authorities is
that this change was gradual and was due TO
natural accretions from the American side. The
Mexican authorities contend that the change
vas due 10 q sudden shift of course. and that
he United States gained additional territory
~ the shifting Of the natural boundary line.
me question is still in dispute II was agreed
between the governments Of Mexico and the
United States to-day that this territory which
les on this side . the international bridge,
should be regarded as neutral and that neither
ne American nor the Mexican flag should any,
Where be displayed in it.
As President Diaz made his way through the
'hafnizal this morning 10 visit President Taft
NE roadway was lined with American troops.
As President Taft passed over the disputed
eiound to return the call the way lined with
Mexican soldiers
PRESIDENT DIAZ CROSSES BRIDGE.
The days ceremonies began this morning
"nen President Diaz. in state carriage with
eoo hubs. gold-mounted doors. black horses
"Ao gay cockades. crossed the international
U'loge with an escort Of soldiers. The main
O''F ot Mexican troops was left behind at the
FDfSnce 10 the bridge President Diaz's car
aee was driven al = smart pace through the
'asinlzsl territory, 10 be met at the boundary
~ ne American troops and by Secretary Dick
inson
salute II twenty-one guns was fired as
resident Diaz stepped from his own carriage
"lo one provided by the American authorities
WIN en- escort Of two squadrons and three
a1'efies Of American held artillery. the visiting
ssioent vas taken at double quick time
,Ho1sh the streets OF the city TO the Chamber OF
-olmeroe Building. where President Taft
e~sited him
resident Diaz fun dress Uniform Gold
'S'e was his throat and on his Guns. and a
'oso gold sash was around his waist On his
~ breast many decorations glittered All along
~ he or march President Diaz was cheered bv
@ crowds. With plumed chapeau in hand. he
9"ledged the greeting with bows 10 left and
'sEE Secretary Dickinson rode beside him and
iisse '''e car
MEETING OF THE PRESIDENTS
ia President TAFT ,,l,e, l,, s,r.a,o1 ~, - . .