New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
REYES IN BACKGROUND
Diaz Government May Keep Him
There for the Present.
WILL NOT OFFEND MADER0
The General, Remaining in Ha-
vana, Says He Is Confident
of Lasting Peace.

Mexico CITY, May 20.-The personnel or
the new Cabinet will probably be an
nounced tomorrow. following an exchange
NJ suggestions between Minister de la Bar
ra and Madero There will be some changes
in the tentative slate made public at Jua-
req last night. This statement was made
after a Cabinet meeting lasting until late
/ tonight.
Although the government showed a us
position to-day 10 belittle the significance
attached 10 the halt in the voyage OF CEN
eral Bernardo Reyes. and although one OH
cal went 80 far as TO deny that he mad
been ordered TO leave the steamer al ma
vana, il is generally conceded that Presl-
dent Diaz and his advisers, determined
that another discordant note must not be
sounded have ordered him to remain IN
the background until the negotiations for
peace are completed.
Madero and his advisers several days
ago demanded the detention of General
Reyes At best his coming offers an awk-
vAtd problem TO the revoulicniss Friends
of Reyes Indignantly deny that he would
be the source of trouble should he re-
turn after the establishment Of a provis-
ional government, but those not so inti-
mate remember his popularity when he left
here for Europe, and are guessing how far
his alleged ambitions might lead him.
1t may have been a mixed motive that
caused the government TO order him 10
delay his arrival. In addition 10 the de-
sire not 10 antagonize the rebels, II Is
possible the officials wished to guard him
from attack. II is popularity believed that
he would have been unable 10 make the
trip from Vera Cruz 10 the capital in
safety.
For the first time since the signing OF
the new armistce. to-day has brought as
surances that the terms of the agreement
will be respected by the principal leaders
Havana. May 2o-General Bernardo
Reyes, who arrived here yesterday from
Europe and has delayed his departure for
Mexico City pending the receipt OF in
structions from the capital, made state
ment on the Mexican situation to-day.
My supreme desire at the present mo-
nent." he said. lis that by concentrating
the various factions and arriving at agree
ments between the revoutionsts and the
government, which demands above all else
supreme SdNliilNtS VII bONA SiNtc' f'"NN
may be established but not peace which.
for the lack OF the binding character OF
its terms. may prove full Of dangers for
the future. even 10 the point Of threaten
Ing us with anarchy.
II want strong and firm peace that
must have all Of our best efforts and in
tentions, for which We must lay aside all
personal and partisan pretensions. That is
the only way by which We can safeguard
the immense volume Of foreign capital
which in various forms has been invested
in our country, and that alone will renew
the splendid advance in the direction Of
progress and ultimately evolve true de
mocracy
IN the present dispute there have been
many unfortunate events. but | observe
with satisfaction that the national army.
| although considered deficient in force. has
/ re manned firm in its post of honor. and that
! the conduct Of the various divisions of the
revolutionists has been correct. This con-
vnces me that If political questions are
| well handled the peace | so earnestly desire
will become a fact.
II do not know whether my personality
will figure at all in the events now in
process Of development with startling
rapidity in my country. but should ! be
called on ! will give my utmost efforts 10
advance the ideas have expressed, which
represent my sincereSt convictions after
long and careful consideration. Along the
path have indicated everything may he
done by and for our beloved country. for
she lives and ever will I've devoted 10 up
holding the principle Of true democracy"
,,,,1
In his journey was the result OF orders
10 remain in Havana from the Secretary
Of War. TO whom as soldier he owed
obedience. He said he did not know how
Tong he would remain here on account Of
his ignorance Of the conditions which
made his detention in Cuba advisable 20