Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
Situation in Mexico Demands
1t, Asserts Dr.. Gomez.
FEARS UNREST IN ARMY
Would Publish Basis of the Agree
ment With Diaz.
DOUBTS PERIL TO MADERO
Minister de la Barra Has Heard of
No Plot Against Rebel Leader.
Gen. Reyes Halted.


Gen. Reyes Halted.
JUAREZ, Mexico May Cot seems
quite necessary that some announcement
or declaration of peace be made at once
said DIR. Francisco Vasquez Gomez. head
Of the rebel peace commission, discussing
the report that peace would not be de-
elared In effect until President Diaz act
nally resigned. He intimated that II
might be done some time today after
conference with Judge Carbatal, the fed
erai envoy.
I'VE had thought" said DR.. Gomez
that a peace agreement was entirely un-
necessary, as we could merely stand by
and witness the actual carrying out OF
the various things we have demanded, but
in the meantime the army would be idle
and would have to be provisioned and a
wait of ten or fifteen days might cause
a dangerous restlessness. Some kind of
a manifesto advising the various chiefs
that peace is practically assured is nee
essary. Those who are not on the ground
and in touch with the progress of our re-
lations with the government might reel
disposed to prosecute the rebellion.
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In the declaration the manifesto of
peace should contain the principal basis
by which peace really will have been ef-
fected. 1t should record the fact that
President Diaz has publicly announced as
well as personally teegraphed Mr.. Ma
dero that he will resign before the expira-
ton of the present month. 1t should note
that the revolutionistS have agreed that
Senior de la Barra shall be provisional
president. and that eight members of his
cabinet shall be selected by the revolu-
tioniSts
Likewise it should announce that 1t
is assured that the Mexican congress
will pass laws appropriating money for
indemnities and pensions and granting
freedom from political prosecution on ac-
count of the revolt
Depends on Legislature.
The fact that assurances have been
given that four provisional governors
chosen by the revolutionists for the states
OF Chihuahua, Sonora. Zacatecas and
Coahuila will be installed should be reg
istered, and that eventually the governors
of other states will be named. This is a
matter whieh--sae- state legislatures only
can do. but We can inform the revou-
,ionists generally that we have received
assurances that it will be DONE
DR.. Gomez had an informal talk with
Judge CarbaJal. the federal peace en-
voy. early today, and it is understood he
transmitted the names of the men who
have been named by the rebels for the
new cabinet announced by the Associated
Press last night. Rebel leaders today
said the new cabinet would be found to
be the best Mexico has ever had, that ii
contained picked men. and surely would
meet with popular approval.
Personnel Of Cabinet.
Senor Vasauez Tagel. the minister of
Justice" said one of the insurrecto chiefs,
'is a we'll known laweyr in the city of
Mexico. He has had no political affilia-
tions. but for the department of justice
that is distinct advantage. Gen. Ras-
coma, the minister of war has the con-
hdence of the army, and. though the
choice of the federal government he is
well liked by the rebels.
Manuel Calero. the minister of TO
mento promotion of colonization and in
dustry), has had experience in that de-
partment before. having once been SUBJ
secretary of fomento. Publicly, he has
been allied with various parties in Mexico.
but is now one of the most conspicuous
Of the maderistos in congress.
Manuel Bonllla minister of communi-
cations, public utilities and roads, Is a
civil engineer and likewise has had ex-
perience in the work o: his department
He Is considered a very able admins
traitor.
DIR Francesca Vasquez Gomez, minis
ter OF PUBIC instruction.. mas, OF course,
been one Of the leading figures In the
revolution. but for the department of pub
iic instruction he is particularly well
fitted He has made study of the edu-
Germany. England. Switzerland, Spain
and Japan. He is a member of the su-
perior board OF education in Mexico and
OF the National Academy.
Emilio VasQuez Gomez, minister of in
terror, and brother Of DIR. Gomez has
practically formed the anti-re-electionist
party in Mexico and is considered an ex-
ceIlent choice for the political balance
"Ernesto Madero. minister of hacienda
(iEance). an uncle of Francisco /. Ma
dero. is one of the leading bankers of
Mexico. He is esteemed by all political
parties and has the confidence of the
business world. both in this country and
abroad
Il is regarded as quite probable that If
Francisco 1. Madero. jr.. should be elected
president and Or. VasqueZ Gomez vice
president in the coming general election
the same cabinet would be retained the
vice president being able. under the Mex
lean constitution, 10 occupy a cabinet
portfolio.
Thinks Madero Safe
MEXICO CITY. May 2o-Foreign Min
lister de Ia Barra declared that the gov
ernment had no knowledge of any con-
spiracy against the life of Madero He
MaQGFO wOlilC
! be safe in coming to Mexico City and
would be treated in good faith in accord.
ance with the agreement with the Diaz
government
HAVANA, May 2o.-Gen. Bernardo
Reyes, ex-minister of war of Mexico. ar.
rived here yesterday on board the steam
ship Ipirango on his way to Mexico. Cen
Reyes suddenly changed his plans anf
had his baggage hastily put ashore saw.
ing that he had been directed from the
city of Mexico to remain In Havana som.
days.
He was reticent when an interview wa,
sought, but said: II only desire to serv,
my country. and do not wish to becom,
its president. / cannot talk for publica
fion. because / am not informed of tn,
events that have transpired since / lei
Europe.
The presumption here is that in conse
quence of the protest of Madero agains
the return OF Reyes to Mexico he ha
been ordered to stop here.
Federals Evacuate Cuautla.
CUERNAVACA, Mexico. May 10 (de
Iayed in transmission).-The federal gar
rison under Munsia today was forced t
evacuate Cuautla, twenty miles southeas
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