The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-19
.D|Az WILL RETIRE
 ABOUT MAY 2425
Political Amnesty Bill Is
 Introduced
WILL FREE PRISONERS
Author of Measure Applauded When He Says Diaz Has Recognized Rebels and Imprisoned Ones
 Should Go Free

Mexico City. May 1s.--It Is semi-offi- from the presidency will take place May 24 or 25. Vice President corral's resigna- ton will be sent by cable and will be attested by the Mexican minister in Spain.
 A bill proposing general amnesty to all political prisoners was introduced in the chamber of deputies today. Explaining the measure the author of the bill, Man uel Calero, said the revolution had tri- umphed in all the country, not alone In military sense, but in a political sense as well. He added that the president and cabinet have recognized the revolution ists' belligerency by entering Into peace negotiations.
 President Diaz," said senor Calero. "is convinced that the revolution Is a popular movement and has promised to resign. Under these circumstances it is simple justice that the gates of the prls- ons be opened to the revolutionists It Is logical that they be freed because if the government orders the federal forces to abandon cities and entire states and Is delivering the country to revolutionists it is unjust that the defenseless revo- lutionists who are prisoners should con tinue In jail, for the reason that if an armed revolution is respected, imprisoned revoutionists deserve the same respect
 The galleries appauded the speaker un- til silenced by the presiding officer.
 All telegraph lines are down north of saltillo. in coahuila province. It Is re- ported that an uprising has occurred at San Miguel de Allende, in Guana Juato. The municipal palace there has been burned and the telegraph office robbed. Serious troubles are reported in Monte rey.
 The prospect of popular elections all ready has had the effect of bringing three political parties into being, the independ- ent democratic, the national Catholic and the progressives. The progressive Is the name by which the Maderists will be known.
 It Is believed the greatest danger to the Maderists lies In the Catholic party which is considered to be the crystal lization of the church element. Not since the days of Juarez has the church had anything to do with the politics of Mexico. It was effectuai,y elimin- ated when Juarez promulgated the ltws of efurm. The programme of this parry was issued today. It was signed by four of the wealthiest men of the re- public who have been influential in its social and commercial life. They advocate reforms ostidentical with those dema nded by Madero
 In addition the leaders of this party should have an advantage through their ability to appeal to voters on the basis of religion, nine-tenhths of the popula- ton being Catholics.
 The independent democratic party has issued a draft of Its platform which contains blanks that aiso are similar to those of Madero. Its promoters are not men of as great prominence. They have not fought for the right to choose the country's officers like Madero. 9th erwise there appears to be little diff ference between the independent demo- cratic party and the progre ssives.
 Thus the issues becomes personal be- tween the followers of Madero and ad- herents of the chrrch.
 It was officially stated tonight that the condition of President Diaz was somewhat improved. The swelling in the face has been reduced and only a trace of the fever remains. His phy- sicians believe they have checked the infection.
 It is reported that Senor Iimantour intends to return to Europe Following his retirement from ths cabinet under the temporary regime.