Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-25
Depends Upon Whom Diaz
Names as New Ad-
vIsers.
ENCOURAGES REBELS
Leaders Declare, However,
They Will Not Rest Till
President Quits.

Mexico City, March 25-The res
1gnation OF the Diaz cabinet con-
Einues to be the absorbing topic.
Chief interest is now centered in the
membership of the new cabinet, but
nothing of a definite character was
made known this morning. The an
nouncement Of the resignation came
with distinct suddenness and caused
more or less surprise. The official
reason given for the resignation was
the belief it would assist in rees-
tablishing peace and in facilitating
contemplated reforms
WASHINGTON NOTIFIED.
Washington. March 25.-The of
fcial announcement OF the resigna-
tion OF the Diaz cabinet reached
Washington today in the form of a
dispatch from Minister OF Foreign
Affairs Creel to the Mexican ambas-
eador. The dispatch announced that
yesterday the entire cabinet pre-
sented their designations TO Diaz &C
cording to his convenience. Cree1
added that this action of the cabi-
net was well received by the public
as contributing to definite reforms
and lasting peace.
Nevertheless the selections made
by DiaZ for a new cabinet. II is
thought, Will have an important
bearing on the insurrection.
LEADER OF REFORM.
Miguel Ahumade. now governor Of
chihuahua, who has been looked up
on as possible minister OF the inter
ior, is regarded by the insurrectos
as the leader of the reform move
ment. Jose Yves Limantour and
Bernardo Reyes, former minister or
war, now in Europe on a military
mission" are regarded as men who
will figure prominently in the new
cabinet II the wishes OF the insur-
rectos are considered. u
WATT FOR DIAZ TO QUIT.
1T is impossible at present for
us to draw definite conclusions from
the cabinet designations, said Con
zales Cara, insurrecto secretary OF
state. I'VE are not yet certain that
81 is not a ruse intended to appease /
the revolutionists without granting
our demands. Wen not lay down
our arms until Diaz is out"
DOUBT IMMEDIATE RESULT.
Ell Paso. Texas, March 25.-Con-
fident that the resignation OF the
Diaz cabinet means the end OF the
present political regime of Mexico
and the institution OF great reforms,
but still uncertain as to the immed- /
late results which may follow the
selection OF a new cabinet, the in
surrecto junta today insisted the in
.surrection will proceed
IMANTOUR At BoTTOM.
Developments at Mexico City are
regarded as a direct result OF Liman-
ttour's conference with the insurrecto
sagents in New York. The demand 4
THAT Diaz declare null his last cleo I
tion and agree to- n new election for
president viii not he relinquished .
and the popular election Of governors .
of states and jefes politico will be
insisted upon
AMERICAS. zOr EXECUTED.
Washington. March 25-The report
ed execution of four Americans at Aqua
lPrieta for participation in the revolu-
ton is denied by the Mexican military
authorities at Nogales, according to q
telegram received by the state depart
ment today from American Consul Dye
NO AMERICANS EXECUTED.
Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Mex. March
25.-There is no truth in reports sent
from this vicinity that four Ameri-
cans. captured with the insurrectos (,
during the recent battle here. were ex-
eeuted by the Mexican authorities.
The names OF the men supposed to
have been executed correspond with
those OF well known Douglas resi-
dents. but none OF them has been i'm
prisoned Or executed. Only one Amer
lean WAS held among the Is prisoners
IN jail here, and he was civil prison
er and later was released.
GOES AFTER sMuGGI.ERs.
Mex:can. Mexico. March 25.-Cap-
tain Beck OF the United States cav
airy, left with a detachment today
for Coyote Wells. TO capture insur-
gent sympathizers reported station
ed there and smuggling arms and
supplies across tbs line TO rebel
forces.
DENIED THERE WAS BATTLE
El Paso. Texas. March 25.-Ad-
vices from Colonia, Dublan. Chihua-
hua. state positively the reported
battle at Chocolate pass last week {
was never fought and no rebels or :
federals were near there at THAI
time. In Juarez It IS stated posi-
lively General Rabago did not leave
the track OF the Mexican National
railway going south. Rabaso's COM t