The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1911-05-09

iCpOht W SoP'. Ohi' ShAtVu t'tdNeS dtIiiN ,
In command Of part Of the border guard.
declared that one shrapnel which ex-
ploded over q band Of rebels near Peace
Grove where the peace conferences
were held. killed AT least dozen of them.
This happened about q O'Clock.
HARRINGTON DISAPPOINTED.
No Peace Factor In Diaz Manifesto
Madero's Tactical Blunder.
WASHINGTON. May s--Officers Of the
United States Government were disap-
pointed to-day when they learned the
details Of President Diazs promise TO
resign. Last night when the brief bulle-
tins Of his intention TO give up Office were
received here the Government authori-
tiee we're confident that his voluntary
retirement would tend to clear up the
situation. When IL was learned TO-DAY,
however. from the more complete ac-
counts Of the Uaz manifesto that the
Presidents resignation was not only con-
ditional upon the reestablshment Of peace
but was also to he submitted only when
Diaz himself was satisfied that permanent
peace prevailed. the United States
officials became less optimistic.
Under such conditions. it was said.
President Diaz's intention to reeign
amounts 10 nothing more than an in
definite promise made apparently for the
purpose of throwing the responsibility
for a continuance Of the revolution upon
the insurgents. The insurgent repre-
sentatives here at first believed that Diaz
was sincere in his reported intention TO
resign. but when more complete details
reached Washington they came to the
conclusion tn at his announcement would
have little if any effect upon the situation
The Mexican Govern ment insists that
the resignation OF D,az was not a con-
cession TO the demands Of the insurgents
In fact they contand that the demand Of
the revolntionists for the simultaneous
resignation of President Diaz and Vice
President Corral was fatty refused. Here
is the official version Of the resignation
telegraphed by Minister of Foreign
Affairs dc 10 Bsrra TO Sefior Manuel NJ
De Zamacona. the Mexican Ambassador
here:
Tonight or tomorrow a declaration Of
Gen. Diaz will be published in which he
addresses the nation. explaining the actual
political conditions Of the country and the
efforts ma de by the Government to re-
establish peace The President states
therein the reasons which. prompted him
to refuse the demand Of the iusurrectos to
resign con join.ly with the Vice President.
These reasons are based on considera tons
having in view the welfare OF the nation
and the dignity of the Government. Gen
Diaz further affirms his will TO retire from
4 a ia ~ q ~ ins, al
WINGED that there is no fear of the country
being plunged into anarchy by this act
He finishes by making an earnest appeal to
the whole nation 70 help toward the restora-
ton of peace. This manifesto is inspired
by the highest sentiments Of patriotism and
sincerity.
The fact that an attack on Juarea was
precipitated by the insurgents after Gen
Madero had announced his intention of
withdrawing from the border TO march
on Mexico city is accepted here as an
indication OF lax discipline IL not absolute
disobediencs of Maderos orders The
announcement Of his purpose OF with
drawing from the border and marching
on Mexico city was regarded as one Of
the most important strategic moves that
he could make 1t would if carried out
iVuhoN " WIG StNuc NN~stlliieb ITof1 NuS
border and prevent international COM
plications with the United States due to
firing across the international line
From a military point OF view it is
thought by army experts here a march
upon Mexico would have considera bly,
strengthened his position Madero would
march his army through country which
is already affected favorably toward the
revolution and he would run no risk Of
meeting a strong force Of Federals until
his arrival at Mexico city. In addition
he would gain many recruits The dis
tance from Juarez 10 Mexico city, how
ever, ia about 200 miles and would be a
difficult march
Mexico city Madero would be in a COM
manding position. He could Join forces
with insurgent armies from other parts
Of Mexico and would be able TO besiege
the capital with a fair chance Of forcing
the Government to surrender. An attack
on the capital would be difficult because
Of the fact that it is on high ground and
could be essilv defended by a small force
armed with field artillery, but it could
be invested. the military sharrs say
and could be starved into surrender
The firing on Juarez has led to con-
siderable doubt as to whether NTadero
is in real control Of the revolutionary
forces. II he is not the retirement of
Dtaz might. il is pointed out. lead to
worse confusion and disorder than now
prevails in that country
President Taft himself expressed to
callers at the White House to-day strong
hope that the pronouncement of Pres
ident Diaz would clarity the situation
in that country. but il was evident that
this hope was not entertained by other
Government officials. even those close
in the confidence of the President.
The White House received no official
confirmation of Daz's announcement,
bevond the statemen, sent by Minister
de Ia Bsrra TO the Mexican Ernbassr
e.