The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-02
No Discordant Note in
His Inauguration
as President.
FEELING
NOW IT is OVER
Event Seems Peaceful Terrnina-
ton Of Domestic Turmoil
Through Which Mexico Re-
Gently Has Passed-Will
Be No Change in Person
mel of His Cabinet.

Meaico City, December Tt is very
gratifying to me to say that my heart
is full of faith In the progress OF a
people who. like the Mexicans, has
known how to conquer by its own cf-
forts place among the lovers of toll.
after having proved Its valor in war
in patriotic defense of its country, ana
that never as to-day could l declare
that Mexico belongs definitely to the
group of nations OF assured stability
because against the firm guarantee of
peace which we possess no influence
tending towards It's dissolution can
now or ever shall be able to pre-
vail
.As to the relations between Mexico
and the United States and other friend
ly nations, never have they been more
cordial, Us was indicated in con-
.vincing manner during the celebration
OF the centennial of Mexicos independ-
cnce."
The above is tho authorized message
OF President Diaz to all nations on the
eve of his Inauguration for the eighth
time as Chief Executive of the Mexican
nation.
Happy Termination.
pcaceably and seemingly as happy
termination of the turmoil through
WHICH tbC HdlloIi Jusl pdSSeu, EluE
ceremonies attending the taking of the
oatlls of fealty by General Diaz ana
Ramon Corral, recently reelected to
the presidency and vice-presidency, re-
spectiyely, were conducted to-day.
There was no discordant note, and II
the occasion was shorn of some of its
brilliant festive features of former
years by reason of recent disturbances,
there was no lack of digniied cere-
monial.
Notwithstanding a realization on tho
part of every one that the possibility of
, any attempt by foes of the Diaz ad-
irinistratton to interfere with to-day's
Inauguration was remote. there was a
event was happily concluded.
There will be no change in the per-
sonneI of the Cabinet. In accordance
with custom. each OF the ministers sub
mitted his resignation. Each was
| asked. however, to retain his portfolio
The Inauguration ceremonies took
place in the temporary quarters of the
| Chamber of Deputies. In the palace, in
the presence of Senators and Deputies
a few specially invited guests and
! diplomatic representatives. At 1910
| A. NJ President Diaz entered the hall
| He was accompanied by the Vice-Pres
( anu HlelUDeTS VI MS SdDluet. tAs
| each took the oath and was proclaimed
! in office. the room rang with hand
| clappings and vivas.
1 In Holiday Dress
/ The presidential party and diplo-
mats went Immediately to the National
Palace. The streets were lined witt
! spectators, who saluted with hand
! clapping Flags and bunting gave the
/ city holiday appearance.
| At the palace President Diaz received
! the congratulations Of deputations OF
| government officials and diplomats.
| Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson. as
dean Of the corps, made formal ad.
/. dress. which was responded to by the
| President.
/ Tonight the city was brilliantly
lighted. There were band concerts il
several parks and free theatrical per.
| formances in various theatres.
A feature Of the inauguration pro
/ gram was the distribution among the
! poor Of thousands of dollars worth ol
I! food and blankets by the circle ol
friends Of President Diaz.