El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-27

prevent rebels along the line picking
up news from the wires.
To Live In Spain.
Gen. Diaz undoubtedly will make
his home in Spain, probably at Madrid
During the recent centennial, king Al
fonso conferred a title upon him and
made him an honorary general of the
Spanish army. Sonora Diaz was made
a lady in waiting to the Spanish
queen Gen. Diaz speaks only Spanish
and outside OF Mexico he would find
the most congenial surroundings in
Spain.
Maderista Troops Loyal.
Doubts regarding the loyalty offthe
Maderista troops in the southern
states were. settled by reports made
by leaders to Alfredo Robes Domin-
guez Ambrosio Figueroa said he
wo3ld obey all orders of Francisco l.
Madero, and. with one exception. SIM
liar answers were made by all the
revolutionary chiefs. the exception be-
ing Zapata. the man who took Cuautla-
and even he will submit TO the terms
Of peace, 1t is believed. Zapata has
not always obeyed orders. and Thurs
day one of his officers. Apa, was exc
cuted by Figueroa's men on the charge
of brigandage. Zspata last night te1e-
graphed to- Dominguez that he would
receive the peace UtInduQS-
New Ministers Arrive.
Rafael Hernandez the new minister
OF justice, and Ernesto Madero. the
selection for the portfolio Of finance.
arrived last night.
Election Measure.
The measure providing for primary
elections November 8, and the final
elections November 19, was yesterday
afternoon approved by the committee
and reported back to the chamber.
There is practically no doubt it will
be approved and the elected president
be inaugurated December 1.
CueIiar II Governor.
Gem Samuel Garcia Cuellar. chief Of
staff during the regime of president
Diaz, yesterday was formally appoint
ed governor of the federal district and
assumed his duties. He is regarded as
a man OF high character and attain
ments and is popular with all classes
He won his rank Of general through
bravery and ability displayed as COM
mander Of the federal forces the
battle of Casas Grandes, in which he
lost an arm and defeated Madero.
One Of the first requests Of Ma
dero. after the signing Of the peace
compact, was that his former opponent
should remain in the service Of the
provisional government. Gen Cuellar
has a wide acquaintance in the United
States. having served as Mexican COM
missioner at the Buffalo exposition.
De La Barra In Office.
The provisional president remained
In the national palace all yesterday
afternoon, holding a reception. Tt was
within five minutes of noon when
senior de la Barra, in an open carriage.
left the national palace to go TO the
chamber. Infantrymen with full
equipment, including knapsacks and
blankets. stood in the sun and re-
strained the crowds along the route.
The cheering was greatest on the re-
turn trip. The presidential carria ge
! had been covered with roses and or
chids and the vivas were prolonged
! and enthusiastic. The president car
| rieG his silk hat in his hand. bowling
| right and left.
Crisis Seems Over.
The city was quiet throughout the
| day A few street urchins. apparently
| not recognizing that the circus had
| left town. tried to renew the demon
! straticns, but were kindly and firmly
T, suppressed by the police. Apparently
! the capital has passed the crisis with
| great credit and given the lie to
| critics who prophesied that there could
| be no change of presidents without
| anarchy following in its trail.