East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-05-06
Foreigners in City Of Mexico
arefeartul Of eloodshed and
Many are Leaving
MEXICO HAS NO RIGHT
TO SHELL MAZATLAN
AIaderO lcitcrates Statement He is
Ready TO Resign to Bring About
Pcace-Diaz Makes Indirect An
nounccmcnt lie VIII Not Quit.

Washington, May 8.-As a result OF
Wilson's reports, all details for AM
erican intervention In Mexico have
been arranged though President Taft
won't order such step except as a
last resort. If Intervention Is dccid-
cd upon IL will take the form of a
double invasion, the Texas army cross
ing the border, on one side, and ma
rines from Guantanamo on the other.
On the advice of the cabinet Presi-
dent Taft has caused precautionary
orders To be sent all flashsips within
steaming distance of Mexican ports
u be ready for instant movement.
The action Is taken because IL Is be-
lieved the situation has reached a
critical stage.
Mexico Blamablc.
Washington. May s.-Authorities
on international law today declare
that Mexico would probably become
seriously involved with the United
States and Europe by shelling Ma
zatlan. The bomhardment of unfor-
titled towns is prohibited under the
accepted rules of war. The Hague
conference of 1908 declared the pres
ence OF troops in a city attacked not
n sufficient justification for a bomb
ardment. II is expected all foreign
countries having citizens at Mazatlan
will file protests.
New York. May s6.-Madero says:
I'm order that peace may be restored
* will probably be necessary for both
contending parties to resign. on my
part 4 stand ready to resign If that
course will restore peace, provided,
however that peace will bring with
Il liberty that will satisfy the people.
This condition can only be secured by
the retirement of Diaz who ! am in
formed Is desirous of retiring. since
he is inspired by the same patriotic
sentiments I am. II he does peace
may be Immediately restored, as l am
ready to accept Senor De La Barra
as temporary president
Diax Wont Quit.
Mexico City, May 6.-That Diaz
wont resign as demanded by the in
surrectos but will fight to the end Is
indicated in a statement given out to-
day by Manuel Bonilla, president of
Honduras following a visit with Diaz.
Bonilla said Diaz is a fighter and
wont resign. "He told me he did not
like the iGea of being forced from Of
flee by rebels and favored fighting
interests of Mexico" Foreigners are
leaving this city by hundreds. 1t is
feared the capitol may be the scene
of a bloody conflict
New York, May 6.-Under an Ell
Paso date, the Times today printed a
statement from Madero setting forth
that Madero will resign as provis-
ional president provided Diaz will
heed the insurrecto demand and re-
sign. Madero says he is willing to do
this in the interest of peace.
Would Extend Armistic.
Ell Paso, May 6.-Carbajal, Diaz'
peace representative, announced un-
Officially today that the armistice will
be extended three days to allow fur
ther communication with the capitol
This afternoon there are rumors that
Madero declined and fighting is
scheduled to start.
Madcro TO Fight.
El Paso, May 6.-Madero this after
noon confirmed the report that the
armistice Is off and that the rebellion
will continue after the futile attempt
u arrange terms of peace. He said
he would not attack Juaroz today,
Madcro refused to give out further
plane. Federal troops at Juarez are
stationed on house tops and refugees
have started for FL Paso Unless the
armlstice is renewed II IS expected
Juarez viii be attacked tomorrow.
Sulzcr Feels Cautious.
Washington, May 6.-Sulzer, chair
man Of the house committee on for
eign affairs said today he believes
Intervention in Mexico not imminent
and will come only IL events force It.
He said all departments are resolved
to keep hands off unlcss some Am
ericans are outraged. lie says hecan't
see where We are obliged to pacify
Mexico.