New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-13
NO DELAY IN ELECTION
Madero Kills Scheme That
Threatened Trouble in Mexico.

Threatened Trouble in Mexico.
From a Special Correspondent Of The Tribune
Mexico City. Sept. 12.-VirtuaIly
unanimous expressions OF approval es-
pecially from representatives Of bust
ness interests. were elected to-day by
the publication Of message sent to the
President of the Chamber of Deputies
by Francisco l. Msdero in opposition To
the III timed proposal that the Presi-
dental election set for next month be
postponed Nothing else Msdero has
done thus far is so calculated to win ap-
probation and support for him from the
substantial and conservative elements
throughout the republic,
At the risk Of mourning criticism by
seeming 70 interfere in a matter vitaly
connected with his personal and politi-
cal fortunes and against the advice OF
many Of his friends, Madero decided 70
throw the weight of his influence against
the scheme which admittedly possesses
no features 10 Justify or recommend II
The plan is being urged by unimportant
groups Of radicals opposed 70 the sane
policies OF administration advanced b.
Msdero and lacks popular support. The
Reyista party seized on the idea i'm the
desperate hope ~ DELAYING the election
on the theory that a postponement would
weaken Madero's candidacy and possibly
aid the fortunes Of Reyes. II is known
that Revista representatives. have been
endeavoring TO enlist the support Of
members Of the Chamber Of Deputies TO
enact a postponement measure when the
chamber couvenes on September 16 In
semi-annual session
While the attempt will probably be
made. il IS doubtful II the Deputies will
dare IN accept the responsibility in the
face IF overwhelming opposition from
all classes Of citizens. especially the
working people. The attempt would he
unfortunate and certain TO cause politi-
cal disorders The proposal has the UNI
qualified disapprovsl Of President de Ia
Barre.
Madero's Message TO Deputies.
catan. where he has gone on the invita-
ton Of the state officials In IL he says
that no reasonable excuse presents itself
for delaying the election. that the coun-
try is quiet and no basis exists for the
contention that the people are not ready
TO vote for Presidential nominees. He
insists that 10 prolong the campaign
would intensity political excitement, and
that no guarantees could be offered that
any more citizens would avail them
selves Of the franchise six months from
now. or that any fairer test OF the
strength of candidates would then be
possible The October election, he says
was one Of the pledges that accompa-
MED the triumph Of the revolutionary
movement. He declines TO be RESPONSE
bic for the consequences 10 the country
if the pledge is broken and the priv
ilege of voting is longer withheld from
the people.
The general impression is that Madero
has drawn the fire of the advocates Of
nostponement. and that the election will
take place as originally set. Business
interests particularly would regret TO gee
the election delayed. as IL would mean
prolonged period Of suspense before the
present provisional government could be
succeeded by an elected President, with
consequent hindrance TO development
and commercial enterprises involving the
investment OF large sums which are now
held in allegiance pending the result Of
the election.
A disagreeabl BILE aspect is given 10 the
situation by persistent rumors cmanat-
ing from anti-Maderists that certain for
eign powers are intriguing TO delay the
selection OF a President, with the ulti-
mate design 20 maneuvre De la Barra
into the office There IL palpably no
foundation for these stories. which have
repeatedly been denied by President De
la Barra and other member of the gov
eminent, but nevertheless they obtain
considerable credence among the lower
classes.
Indications are that General POrtiriO
DiaZ has definitely abandoned all inten-
ton of ever returning To Mexico or again
becoming "A factor in Mexican politics.
Orders have been received here TO dis
pose at public sale OF the furniture, pict-
ures, art objects and other contents OF
his private residence. In Gale Cadena
v here he lived more than twenty years
The only articles reserved are his
rifles shotgun and revolvers, OF
which ne had "a large collection. Plans
are being prepared 10 dismantle the
sumytuous apartments OF the former
President, including the Office where h
signed his abdication last June. anG 20
remodel the lower floor for business pur-
poses The passing Of the private char
scter Of the structure so closely related
to 2 full generation OF Mexican history
will soon be accomplished.