New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-23
NO REVOLT In MEXICO
SENIOR M1RISC4L SAYS.
The Merican ambassador Thinks
His People Too Busy for Rebellion.

Washington Aug 22-'"There never has been any
fear of a revolution in Mexico declares Senior
Marisca the Mexican Minister Of Foreign Affairs
in a dispatch received at the Mexican Embassy this
afternoon.
The Mexican Ambassador Senior De la Barra
said he felt that Senior MariscaTs message ought
dispose of the which had been current
OF indicating the probability of uprising In
his country result of the approaching Presi-
Dental campaign. The Ambassador declared that
the whole country will firmly sustain the candidacy
OF Diaz for the Presidency for the next electoral
term. and that the patriotism OF the people
such that they would not brook any interruption
10 the era Of progress which Mexico had
tered.
Because of his position. Senior De la Barra said
he did not feel at liberty to enter into discussion
OF the merits and qualifications of the Mexican
citizens whose names had been mentioned as can
didates for the Vice-Presdency whose campaign
for that office appears to be really paramount TO
that OF the Presidency. because of the possibility
OF succession 10 the latter Office in the event of
President Diazs death
When asked for his views the situation in
Mexico Ambassador De la Barra consented to ex-
plain in a general way. why. in his opinion. there
was no danger OF a revolutionary movement be-
cause the sentiment OF the people was opposed TO
such a step The actual conditions. he said, had
been very much exaggerated Diaz. he continued.
would be supportec his candidacy because OF his
honest. patriotic and wise administration Of the
presidency. which had gained for him the respect
OF the people both at home and abroad. The po-
htcal agitation over the Vice-PresIdency would
not. by any means, produce any disturbance in the
public peace OF the country he predicted
THE fear expressed in some quarters that the
conflicts appearing at Guadalajara and other places
were symptoms of coming revolution" added the
Ambassador ARE without foundation. Those con-
ficts simply political manifestations incidental
10 any campaign
Senior De la Barra said that In the conflicts re-
ferred TO there had been neither loss Of life
damage TO public property, as had been stated
The of business had not been interrupted.
and with a country like Mexico, which worked and
prospered, normal conditions had not been dis
turbed The country. he declared is progressing.
and preparing. within the limits of the law. for the
elections.
Il have the conviction that peace will not be
disturbed" he reiterated. land. above all. the
patriotism OF my countrymen is such that they will
not consent to any interference with the progress
in which have entered in such decided
manner"
so many notwithstanding industrial and agri-
cultural-have been developed during the long era
Of peace which has prevailed in Mexico that the
people will not permit any interruption"
In contradiction of any impression which may
obtain that Mexico is on the verge of political
and economical crisis. the Mexican Ambassador
called attention specifically to the business of The
Tehuantepec and Mexican National railroads
showing the prosperous conditions OF the country
The terminal ports OF the former. he said. already
inadequate handle the intercontinen;a traffic
in that section. termed by Baron Humboldt the
Bridge of the World" necessitating enlarged and
improved facilities. The business 81 the Mexican
National ~ said. had increased to such an extent
that its earnings during the last six months had
more than doubled over the preceding period.
This showing" said Ambassador lie la Barra
in conclusion. could have been made in a
country on the eve II revolution. which In the
present instance cannot be started because Il would
be opposed by the practical sentiment and the pa
triotism OF my cOuntrym,n''