Evening star., 1911-05-26

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MEXICO CITY, May 26. - Francisco
Leon de Ia Barra, the Mexican foreign
Washington, took the oath Of office as
provisional president Of the republic to-
day. He will act as the chief executive
and in succession to Porflrio Diaz. who
resigned yesterday. until general cleo
tion can be held.
Order prevailed throughout the capital
last night
Senior de Ia Barra was escorted from
the national palace TO the chamber OF
deputies. where the oath of office was ad-
ministered. by the members Of the staff
Of former President Diaz
Diplomats at Ceremony.
The stan officials had resigned days
nao but had asked permission to escort
the provisional president to the scene of
his inauguration. The new chief execu-
tive was accompanied by Gen. e. Rascon.
Ohio took the oath as minister Of war
earlier In the day.
Most Of the distinguished personages in
the capital were present. including the
diplomatic corps in full regalia, headed
by the American ambassador. Henry
Lane Wilson. the dean Of the corps.
Owing to the fact that Mexico City
was orderly throughout the night, despite
the magnitude OF the crowd which cele-
brated the change in administration. busi-
ness men this morning prepared to re-
sumo their occupations on normal basis.
Brightens Up City.
Shutters were removed from the win
dows for the first time in two days and
the morning sunlight, like good omen,
cast its rays through the open facings OF
the buildings, Frightening considerably
the appearance of the business districts.
large crowd gathered about the
chamber OF deputies cheering for Senor
de la Barra and Gen. Madero while
the oath was being administered. 1t is
now regarded as certain that Alfredo Ro-
sentative here, and who is virtually
the military commander of the federal
district, will not find Ii necessary to call
In the Revolutionary forces from the cities
of Cuernavaca and Pachuca for the pur-
pose Of maintaining order. The police
and soldiers are acting under the direc-
ton of Senor Dominguez with as much
readiness as II they had never known
another superior.
Gen. Diaz Improving.
Gen Diazs condition was reported as
improved this morning. The Inflammation
In his face IS said to have subsidized
greatly and the fever to have disap-
peared. Members of the retired presi-
dents family expressed the belief that
he will be able to sail for Europe from
Vera Cruz by the last OF the month
Gen Enrique Torreolla, subdirector of
the military college. today was appointed
chief of staff TO Provisional President de
la Barra-
Before resigning his office yesterday as
minister of finance Jose Yves Limantour
exhibited to Jaime Guerra, the new sub
secretary of the treasury, $50 400 600 i'm
gold In the vaults of the treasury.
Turns Over the Cash.
Senior Limantour turned over all the
government funds iu his possession. TAX
ing Senior Guerza's receipt
The passing OF President Diaz last mig ht
was one of the most dramatic events in
the recent history of Mexico. The veneer
able ruler was still confined to his palace
which was hedged about with strong
Guards of mounted police and soldiers
while across the locale machine guns
were masked ready TO deal with any
further outbreak such that Of the
night before.
Acceptance Of designations.
Gen Diaz's letter. resigning tn,
presidency of the republic, was read by
tne president of the chamber of deputies
and its acceptance was announced al
asa O'Clock yesterday afternoon. Accept
ance of the resignation of Vice President
Corral followed Immediately and Foreign
Minister de Ia Barra was proclaimed
provisional president. to serve until
General election can be held.
Every one had expected an uproal
ufen the announcements should be made
hut within the chamber the words an
no,,pcinR the event were followed py
.ilence The deputies seemed awed b,
vhat had taken place.
In the streets. black with people. ths
news that Diaz was no longer the presi
dent was the signal for wild shouting
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