Rock Island Argus., 1911-05-26

MEXICO CITY, May Zb--f ranCISCC
De La Barra, Mexican foreign minis
ter tand former ambassador at Wash
sangton. took the oath of Office as pro
rvisional president of the republic to-
day. He acts as chief executive in
succession 70 Diaz, who resigned yes
terday, until general election can be
held. Order prevailed throughout the
capital last night
Is STATE OCCASION.
The oath Of office was administered
to De lie Barra in the chamber of
deputies by members of the staff of
former President Diaz. The most
distinguished personages in the CAPT
tai were present, including the dip
lomatic corps IN full regalia. headed
by the American ambassador Will
son.
Owing to the fact that the city
was orderly throughout the night de-
spite the magnitude of the crowd,
which celebrated the change of ad-
ministration, business men prepared
to resume their occupations on a
normal basis. Shutters were remov-
ed from store windows for the first
time in two days.
CABINET OUT, TOO.
The entire cabinet of President
Diaz presented their designations.
General Rascon has taken the oath
as the new minister of war.
Diaz's condition improved this morn
ing. The inflammation of the face
subsidized greatly and the fever has
disappeared.
MICH GOLD IN TREASURY
Before resigning Office yesterday
.ag m mister OF finance Limantour ex-
hfbfted 10 Guerra. the new subsecre-
tary of the treasury, $50, 100000 in
gold in the vaults of the treasury.
Limantour turned over all the gov
ernment funds in his possession, TAX
ing Guerza's receipt.
PASSING MOST DRAMATIC.
The passing Of President Diaz last
night was one Of the most dramatic
events in the recent history OF Mex
SEQ. The venerable ruler is still con
fined to his palace. which is hedged
about with strong guards of mounted
police and soldiers, while across the
Zocaio. machine guns are masked
ready TO deal with any further out
= breaks such as that of the night be-
Tore. Popular excitement was at
high pitch. but was held in check
by the patriotic appeals of Madero's 3
personal representative, Senior Do
minguez. for the maintenance of or
der and the dignity of the cause.
The crowd surged about the cham
Der OF deputies awaiting word OF
DiaZs final action.
IMPRESSIVE SCENE.
Inside of the chamber there was
an impressive scene as Diaz's letter
finally and completely relinquishtng
the reins OF power. was presented
and accepted followed by the pres
entation and acceptance OF Vice Pres
ident Corral's resignation.
CAUSES GREAT DEMONSTRATION.
Immediately word was carried to
the awaiting crowds outside. which
broke into wild demonstrations of
enthusiasm, accompanied by the
changing Of the great bell in the
cathedral and the salute of cannon.
The surging masses of people parad
ed the streets carrying banners and
emblems of Madero with wreaths Of
flowers and other symbols of the
final success of the revolution.
MADERO WEARS SMILE.
Juarez, May 26.-With a smile on
his face Nadero sat under a cotton
wood tree beside the irrigation ditch
that winds by his house and eagerly
read newspaper dispatches from Mex
ico City telling OF the resignation of
Diaz. HE could not restrain a smile as
he noted Diaz's comment that he knew
Of no fact chargeable to him which
should have caused a revolution of
feeling against him.
MAKES NO COMMENT.
To the Associated Press representa- I.
tive. who was present. he said he pre-
ferred not 10 comment on President
Diaz's letter. He gave the impression
he could not agree with its contents. .
II is expected that Monday Madero viii
depart for Mexico City
FINALLY RESIGNS.
Mexico City. May 6.-President ,
Diaz. in a letter bitter in its infer
ences. read by the president of the
chamber of deputies yesterday after
noon. resigned the presidency of the
republic OF Mexico and at 4;54
O'Clock the acceptance of the resig-
nation BY the deputies was an
nounced.
Every one had expected an uproar
and demonstration when the az
Rcuncement should be made. but
within the chamber the words an
lOuncing the event we're followed by