The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-05-09
(By the Associated Press.)


Mexico City, Mexico, May 6.-Be-
lieving that Genera DiaZ had deter
mined to accede to the demand of
Madero, thousands Of residents of the
capital were ~astounded this afternoon
to learn that the last moment Of the
armistice had passed without an
agreement having been reached.
In the declaration Of MaderO that
he would resume hostilities they read
the answe Of the President that he
would not yield his high position. The
surprise felt by the public was shared
by officials. Almost all of the resi-
dents had entertained the hope that
peace would be declared.
Great Rush for News.
Tonight newsboys are finding it diff
ficult to supply the demand for papers.
In the cafes, the clubs, the theaters
and in the streets men are eagerly
seeking news, and on every hand is
heard the query regarding fnterven-
ton.
Meanwhile the old soldier President
sits in his office at his home on Ca
dena street, grimly facing the most
desperate situation which has men
aced Mexico since he assumed control,
more than thirty years ago. Army
officers, members Of his cabinet and
other high officials come and go, but
from the Presidents home comes no
word that he is yet willing TO an
nounce his intention to resign.
Will Dmz Retire in Time?
Minister Limantour and Minister De
La Barra have had numerous confer
ences with DiaZ since yesterday noon
and it may be assumed that Liman-
tour at east has urged the ADVISABLE
ity of yielding.
Proposed, as he has been for the
provisional Presidency, De La Barra
declares his position too delicate for
him to talk for publication more than
to state-hours after the breaking OF
the armistice-that the government is
waiting for a reply to the note sent to
Judge fCarbajal.
It is thought to be barely possible
that DiaZ yet nay avail himself OF the
opportunity to bring peace to his coun-
try by yielding, but those who know
the old mans personal character now
say tina having ignored Madera's ulti-
matum, he Will not yield.
Americans Fleeing the City.
For weeks Americans have been
leaving the city for the United States
and the news Of today has resulted in
a sudden augmentation in the exodus.
Tonight's train to Vera Cruz carried
Americans, chiefly women and chill
dren, and many unable to get accom-
modations. are attempting to get out
Of the country over the railroad
left open to the north.
Fear that further fighting Will be
followed by Intervention and that this
will result in scenes Of tragic disor-
der is expressed IN every hand.
Sensational Reports on Papers Mis-
leading.
Belief that the United States Will
take part in Mexico's affairs was slim
ulated this morning by h publica-
ton in a local newspaper of a dis
patch from New York purporting to
be a copy of a Washington dispatch
published In a New York newspaper
According to this dispatch President
Taft had discussed at length the sit
uation saving that Intervention was
imminent and furnishing the details
of the movement of troops and war
ships, the landing at Vera Cruz and
ever the amount of the indemnity the
United States would ask at the close
of the war. This afternoon the New
York newspaper telegraphed to this
city a statement denying the publica-
ton or receipt Of any such story. AL
though not true the story has had its
effect on the people many
now believe the end of independence
ia at hand. It is this feeling which
may grow into more serious menace
for Americans.
Intervention a Remote Possibility"
WASHINGTON. May 6.-StorleS print