Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-06
WAITING ON DIAz.
should the aged President Refuse to
abdicate the War will be Resumed
with Increased Vigor- Believed His
answer will be in the Negative.

with Increased Iigor- Believed Hi:
answer will be in the Negative.
Mexico City, May 6. Whether peace
or war shall be the portion of Mexico
for months to come, was expected Il
be settled definitely before the passing
of today. The arnlistice in Chihuahus
expires today and unless satisfactory
answer is made by President Diaz to the
rebels demand for his resi- ignation, war
fare in that state will be Immediately
resumed.
There is increasing fear that Diaz
will refuse the demand Of Gen Madero
the insurrcctos leader, that he resign.
An answer was looked for today, bnl
those close to the aged president say
his recent actions and words have al
ready constituted an emphatic negative
reply to Madero.
The pessimism regarding Diaz's de-
cison is reflected in the continued
exodus OF foreigners from the capital.
That there will be tremendous up
heaya If Diaz continues obstinate Is
indicated by cries of Down with Diaz, :
and Long live Madero," which are
resoudding through the city with alarm
ing frequency.
Crowds Of sympathizerS with the re-
yolutionists are engaging in clashes
with the police, condition OF affairs
that would have been considered impos-
sibIe even week ago. The change III
the public feeling makes it certain that
the city will be given over TO rlotng II
Dlaz remains unconciliatory. Students
are playing leading part III the anti,
Diaz demonstrations.
Word was received today from Judge
Francisco S. Carbajal, federal commits
,ioner, and DR.. +. Y. Gomez, insurrec-
TO commissioner in the peace negotia-
lions, that they are becoming appre-
hensiye over the outcome Of the nego-
tatiuns.
If Diaz does not give a satisfactory
answer during the day, il is believed
that the rebels will move against
Juarez, renewing the suspended attack.
Fl Paso, May 6,-rhe insurgent
leaders across the river anxiously are
awaiting the reply of Porflrio plaz 10
Francisc0Madero' ultimatum demand
ing public assurances of his speedy re-
rirement from the presidency OF Mex
leo.
Madcro fears that, unless he gets
these assurances from Diaz quickly, he
sill be unable to hold back his follow
crs around Juarez later than tomorrow.
The revolutionary leaders whose pres
sure on Madero compelled him 10 use
his ultmatum are growing very i'm
patient and insist that he must send his
reply before tomorrow. Judge Carba-
jail. the Diaz peace envoy, when seen
here today. profcSsed not to have re-
eived Dia1's reply. He stated last
night that he had not yet submitted the
question Of Diaz retirement to his gov
crnment, hut this statement is gene
ally regarded as diplomatic eva
sion -
Adyices from Mexico City are unaul-
nous in expressing the belief that the
retirement OF Diaz is near
The Mexican resident, there, the
dispatches say. ARE evidently nmir Of
this. as they have been parading the
,treets crying Viva Madelo.' without
interference by the police.
Washington, y c., May G.-l'he at
ituIe Of the United States III the Men-
can situation today hinged upon the
decision of DiaZ in answer TO Madero'S
Iemand that hr resign.
The United States is now and Tor
months has been ready to act lustanta
nruuslv if invasion should be ordered
by President Taft. who will take snc!
A step only i'll the last extremity.
The President and other high officials
are greatly disturbed 10y the latest re-
ports Of the internal situation IN Mexico
and there MAS evidence OF tenseneSs to
day throughout official circles. All tine
lines have been tigh;ened up and there
IS Il general feeling OF rather indefinite
anticipation.
Washington, D. c., May 6.-That
the Mexican government has involved
i.self in the most serious complications
not only with the United States, but
European nations. because Of the shell
ling Of Mazatlan by federal gunboat
was the statement made today by au-
thoritics on international law. The
bombardment of an unfortified town
is positively prohibited in the accepted
rules of war and codes Of international
Law which have been in acceptance for
nearly two decades.