Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-08
President Pacifies Insur-
rectos, Though Ig-
noring Them.
WAR PLANS ARE HALTED
Leaders of the Revolutionary
Forces JubiIant Over Yield
ing of Main Point.


alton of the intention OF President Diaz
% retire was received today by Mexi-
can Ambassador Zamacona In = dis
patch from Foreign Minister De La
Barra. In the dispatch the foreign
minister says:
"Diaz afirms his will to retire from
power as soon as he is completely con-
vinced there is no fear Of the country
being plunged into anarchy by his act.
He finished by making an earnest ap-
peal to the whole nation to help toward
the restoration of peace. This mani
festo is inspired by the highest senti-
ment of patriotism and sincerity"
WASHINGTON OPTIMISTIC.
A distinct feeling OF optimism re-
garding the Mexican situation pervaded
administration circles today. The in
tention of Diaz to retire is believed TO
be an irresistible step in the direction
of peace.
CHANGES THE ASPECT.
El Paso, Texas. May S.-The Asso-
ciated Press dispatch from Mexico City
announcing the intention of President
Diaz to resign, has changed the situa-
ton from one OF great gravity to one
OF festive hilarity. Today members OF
the Madero family sent messages TO
Diaz, telling him what a fine man they
think he is and how be saved the
country. Negotiations were begun for
70, as well as the resumption OF the
peace conference. The unanimous opin-
ion of representatives of the warning
factions is that complete tranquility for
Mexico is now in sight.
Facts that an attack on Juarez was
secretly planned became known today.
Madero, Jr.. leader OF the revolution,
had announced an intention of march
ing his forces southwark and abandon
ing the attack on Juarez for fear OF
American intervention His military
leaders, however. secretly agreed upon
a plan of attack notwithstanding their
chiefs orders.
PLANNED ATTACK.
Madero was persuaded to go to
Bauche, IL miles away. With their
chief out Of reach, the revolutionists
prepared for the attack, but the news
Diaz had submitted to the rebel de-
mands by announcing an intention to
resign came and they went back TO
their camping grounds. where today
they are celebrating what they consid-
er a triumph.
LOOK FOR 4 FIGHT.
FL Paso, Texas. May S.-Shots were
by federal and lkyIIrecto
today. The federals were
said to have begun the shooting.
KILLED ON AMERICAN SIDE.
Ell Paso, May S.-AntonIo Garcia, a
Mexican, watching the fight near the
United States immigration station was
truck in the head by bullet and
illed. A Mexican woman was hit on
he arm. Several bullets struck the
station.
Louis Hernandez was shot in the
eg while standing on the American
ank of the river.
At 1 o'clock Madero and Navarro
greed on an armistice and peace ne
citations will be resumed late today.
FIGHTING IN EARNEST.
San Diego. Cal. May S.-Fighting
egan In earnest this morning in the
icinity of Tijuana, Lower California.
he rebels advanced and detachments
federals went to meet them. Rebel
ullets entered Tijuana.
FEAR AN ATTACK
San Diego, Cal, May s.-The federal
uard at Tijuana, lower California,
100 men, was put under
rms at daylight to repel an attack by
rebel band supposed to be near the
'wn. Persistent rumors that force
as nearing town and would attack at
ny moment were current.
DIAZ IN MANIFESTO.
Mexico City, May 7-General Por-
70 Diaz last night issued a manifesto
the people OF Mexico declaring his
tention 70 resign the presidency as
,on as peace is restored.
In this manner the president has vir-
ally acceded to the demands of Fran
SEQ I. Madero that he make announce
ent of such intention.
AS to when peace is actually restored
eneral Diaz reserves the right TO be
le judge. In the words of the mani
sto, it will be when, according to the
ictates of my conscience, / am sure
lat my resignation will not be fol-