New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-18
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when he offered 10 step down With
peace was restored.
Beginning on Saturday, and contlnu-
ing until after noon to-day. the Cabinet
had been in conference with the Presi-
dent from early until late. II is wei
established fact that IL had been urged
upon him by at least two influential
members of the Cabinet that the Internal
affairs Of Mexico had reached such
critical point that the course of WISDOM
and patriotism dictated that he should
submit to Madero's insistence and name
a specific date for his resignation. one
minister said to the Tribune correspond
ent on Saturday:
The country Is crazy. The people,
while not unanimous, favor Madero or
any other man who Is opposed to the
administration They are. it must he
admitted united in one thing. They are
all against the government. If the Presl-
dent is brought to see this you may de-
pend on II that he will subordinate his
own feelings, which in man of mis-
strength of character would naturally
inpel him TO fight to the bitter end. and
resign. in order to do what he can TO
bring peace to the country. The next
day or two will tell the story"
Ruthless Events Forced Diaz to Yield.
Following the fall of Juarez a week ago
Tuesday. events throughout the country
marshalled themselves against the gov
eminent so enphatically and irresistibly
that President Diaz could no longer blind
himself to the impossibility Of stemming
the tide Of revolution. Added 10 his
mental stress. which has been severe and
unremitting since October. was the
physical discomfort endangered by an
liberated tooth. from which he has been
suffering for several DAYS. The failure
of the peace negotiations with Figueroa,
the leader of the revolutionary forces
which dominate the states Of Guerrero
and Moreos: the capture and looting OF
Pachuca night before last, and the
brigandage which has been spreading
over the country like wildhre in the last
two weeks. were factors which served to
bring him 10 the decision which he an
nounced to-day.
| 1t was a great blow 10 the President
that the manifesto calling on patriotic
Mexicans to rally to the support Of the
admnistra ton evoked not the slightest
response, despite the confident asser-
tons of Sefor de la Barra that the terms
will be accepted by Madero. II is prob
able that the rebel leader will cavil at
the proposition that Senior de la Barra
shall name the Minister of War The
assumption is that the government is
intent on giving this portfolio to Cen
era Bernardo Reyes, who will arrive in
Mexico from Europe the latter part OF
the week While it is unquestionabl bic
that Reyes is probably better qualified
for the post than any other man who
could he selected and that his appoint
ment would nc satisfactory 10 the ma
jority Of the army, Madero is admittedly
suspicious OF Reyes and fearful Of his
portant concession to the government
If he leaves open a loophole by which II
will be possible to place In Reyes's hands
the immense power that would be
welded by him a head OF the army.
Reyes May Run for President.
II is a foregone conclusion that when
a Presidential election is called Reyes
will enter the campaign as a candida te
against Madero. In this event Reyes,
with the support Of the army, i'm all prob
ability would defeat Madcro who labors
under the handicap in appealing 10 the
suffrage Of the Mexican people Of being
a civilian and devoid of any of the
spectacular attributes Of militarsm, Of
which the populace are so fond.
| The general effect of President Diaz S
remuneration cannot fail to be favora BILE,
of peace compact. While not more
than half of the so-called revolutionists
who are operating in different states owe
allegiance to Madero. most OF that half
will undoubtedly obey his lnjunctions to
| lay down their arms. Of the remainder,
great majority of whom are bandits.
nearly all save the most desperate can be
depended on to realize that the govern
ment will devote its energies and its
soldiers to exterminating them and aban-
| don their lawlessness. General Reyes 8
energy and military skill would be of
immense value in restoring order and
rendering life and property even in re-
mote parts of the country as secure as il
was before Madero's rebellion compelled
Diaz TO relax his strict policing of Mex
! leo
The prospect Of an election within the
next two or three months cannot help
| but he a source Of apprehension To all
those who are anxious that the country
have a chance TO subside from It's pres
ent turbulent state before it is plunged
into political strife The hope is OK
pressed shat Senior dc la Barra will con-
| tinue the President pro tenn for AT least
six months 10 give Congress time to
frame a suitable election law and for the
authorities to arrange for fair and open
elections. The government is DESTROYS
! Of investing the election with such guar
antees Of impartiality as to deprive de-
feated candidates Of any excuse for re-
fusing TO abide by the result
The American colony in Mexico City
cabled 10 President Taft to-day that
they deprecate sensational and alarm
ing reports regarding affairs in this city.
They say that in their judgment there is
no just cause for apprehension on the
part Of Americans here and express con-
fidence III the good will of the Mexican