Arizona republican., 1911-04-21

have been no negotiations.
 Concerning the exchange of notes by the two governments over the Agua Prieta incident, he told the dep uties little more than they knew. The chambers request that he de- liver his report was an invitation that he take that body into his con- fidence and if he did, nothing has been kept from the public.
 He reviewed the mobilization of the American army. repeated President Tafts explanation, referred to the Blatt- Converse incident and in the mildest manner possible injected a word of criticism for the minor American authorities but with eX- ception of the last part of his re- port it was characterized by optimism. Concluding, he assured the deputies that they should not hide from them selves the fact that a great army is yet camped on the frontier and that conditions now unforeseen might have disastrous result
 A few members of the chamber were absent The afternoon papers bearing the statement of Madero. that he would fight first and talk armis- tice later. had just appeared and many read the rebel leaders declara- tion as they elbowed their way to points of vantage
 Men loyal to the government and men who doubtless would like to see Madero win but who realize the dan ger involved, listened to every word of the minister as if under high ten sion. It was not a crowd that ap- plauded. It was one that wanted to learn something more than it knew That desire was not realized and the optimism of the minister did not ap- pear to have the effect of reassuring deputies or spectators. Tonight the thousands unable to gain access to the chamber eagerly read the news paper extras containing a full text of the report.
 De Ia Barra expressed his surprise upon being told of Madero's state ment that he would not listen to the proposition of an armistice at this time. That the government now has no choice of action but to meet the advances of the rebels at Juarez and
 
 It is generally believed here that the day of peace was almost at hand and that the men who have been at tempting an armistice will not relax !, the efforts and even if the battle of | Juarez is fought. their work of es- tablishing peace will not be stopped l
 De la Barra in his report gives full | credit to the efforts made by the | American officials to prevent filibus- | -ering operations. Regarding the | Tounding and killing of Americans at | Douglas during the battle at Agua | Prieta and the note sent by the Ameri- | an government to the Mexican gov ernment the minister said: This note | vas answered after having received | he report of the American government. md it was also expressed that the ihOts had proceeded, not from federal | soldiers but from filibusterers coming rom that country and enlisting in the 'anks of the Lopez company. At the anne time the department called the -ttention of the American government O certain acts of minor authorities of he army and police not in accordance with international usage. l assured
 
 leXican government deplored the .eath of individuals wounded by bull cts shot by insurrectos and reiterated he instructions previously given our orces to avoid shooting toward the erritory of a neighboring country"
 De Ia Barra expressed the opinion hat these negotiations could not re- ut in the least friction between the wo countries. Following this review f what has been done, the minister lade more emphatic his remarks. The moment is important for our atiOnal life" he said "Notwithstand- l ng the friendly declarations of the ; resident of the United States may alm the spirit in Mexico there remains | n our frontier a great army supplied ;ith abundant elements of war We 5 hould not hide from ourselves the tavity of the situation, for rotwith- 1 tanding the spirit of the two countries 3 friendly and cordial ther. might rise a conflict of circumstances now of" He assured the deputies that all lust await the course of events He | ulogized Diaz for his firmness. pru- ence and patriotism. He asserted 1 hat the president had watched care lilly the evolution of the Mexican peo- le and that in peaceful methods he as willing and anxious to foster their rowth. The minister closed his re- ort with plea that Mexicans should | lbordinate their political differences the interests of the country and to | le upbuilding of a healthy democracy . 'hich permits guarantees for the ex- rcise of all rights