Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01
Steals from the Capital and Takes
the Poorest Route to
Vera Cruz.
FEARED WRECKING OF TRAIN
Will Probably Make His Home in
Madrid-Inauguration of Pro-
visional President a Sim
pie Ceremony.

Mexico City, May 26.-Porfirio Diaz, for
whom during 30 years all Mexico stood
to one side, early to-day stole from the
capital. Only few devoted friends fol-
lowed him to the station ut two O'Clock
this morning. shortly after the celebration
over his resignation had quoted down
Diaz was bound for Vera Cruz to take
ship for Spain. In the distance he could
hear the voices of a few enthusiastic citi-
Gems who were still acclaiming the new
president, Frncisco Leon de la Barra
end shouting. viva Madero."
so carefully were the arrangements
made for the abdicated presidents es-
cape that the news did not transpire un-
til late to-day. Secrecy was due less to
apprehension of a popular outburst than
to a desire to reach Vera Cruz before
marauders along the route could learn
Of the trip.
Travel between Mexico City and Vera
Cruz usually Is over the Mexican rail-
road. a standard guage line. with mod
ern equipment. Rails along this route
frequently have been removed of late
by bandits, who were determined that
Diaz should not leave the capital. They
that he would follow the precedent Of
other Latin-American presidents and car
~ the national funds with him.
There is also q narrow gauge railroad
to the coast Taking it for granted that
Diaz would take the more luxurious route
the bandits did not modest the narrow
gauge road. For this reason It was chosen
by Diaz for his trip. The general reach
private kilograms received here Accord
ing TO these advices, Diaz boa->ed the
Ypiranga, a Hamburg American boat,
tonight. The Ypiranga Is due to sail
south to Coatzacoalcos tomorrow. She
will return to Vera Cruz and sail for
Europe Wednesday.
USED BORROWED AUTOMOBILE.
General Diaz still feeble from his III
ness and far from being a well man. left
his home under dreary circumstances
Rain had fallen earlier in the night, and
by the time he left his house. the air was
chilly He was closely muffled. To aid
in the disguise a borrowed automobile
was used and the trip to the station was
made over unfrequented streets.
AT the last moment, police were scat
tered along the way At certain points
close friends of the former chief execu-
tive. including those who are to accom-
pany him across the Atlantic, fell in be-
hind the Diaz automobile.
Three trains We're used, the first as a
pilot. The Diaz special followed. A third
train occupied by a detachment of in
fantry, brought up the rear. The first
car of the fuCitives special was occupied
by General Diaz and Mrs. Diaz. Mrs
Romero Rubio dc Teresa. Col. Porfirio
Dtaz. Jr.. Lieut.. Lorenzo Elizlga and
their families
The trains ran without orders, for fear
the bandits along the line might tap THO
wires, and get news OF the fight
He probably will make his home in
Madrid. During the recent centennial
King Alfonso conferred on Diaz a title
and made him an honorary general Of the
Spanish army. Sonora Diaz was made a
lady in waiting to the Spanish Queen
General Diaz speaks no language other
than Spanish, and, outside of Mexico. he
would find the most congenial surround
ings in Spain.
The Inauguration to-day of De La Barra.
as provisional president, was brief. oc-
cupying only 10 minutes. To spectators
down Avenida Cinco de Mayo with his
splendid escort before he was on his wav
back to the national palace at the heels
of his galloping troopers, his carriage
smothered with flowers
The oath was administered by the presi-
dent of the Chamber Of Deputies Those
present remained standing while the oath
was administered. When this was com
ritnc
throughout the chamber The diplomatic
corps was present
During the trip of Mr. de la Barra
In an open carriage from the national
palace to the Chamber of Deputies
and return, infantrymen restrained the
crowds along the route.
The cheering was greatest on the
return trip. The presidential car
riage was fairly covered with roses
and orchids and the vivas were pro-
longed and enthusiastic. The Presi-
dent carried his silk hat in his hand.
bowling right and left. He remained
in the palace all afternoon, holding n
reception.
The city was quiet throughout the
day. A few street urchins tried to re-
new the demonstration of tho last two
days but they were kindly but firmly
suppressed by the police. Apparently
the capital has passed the crisis with
the greatest credit TO itself. a-d has
given the lie to those who prophcsied
that there could be no change OF prosi-
dent without subsequent anarchy.
Gen. Samuel Garcia Cuellar. chief OF
staff under President Diaz, to-day was
formally appointed Governor of the
federal district and assumed his du-
ties. He is regarded as a man OF high
character and attainments and is pop
ulGr with all classes. lie won his rank
OF general through bravery and ablI-
ity displayed as commander Of the fed
erSl forces in the battle of Cas1s
Grandes, in which he lost an arm
One of the first requests Of Madero
after the signing Of the peace pact
was that his former opponent should
remain in the service of the provision
al government. General Cuellar has
a wide acquaintance In the United