The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-03-27
GENERAL BERNARDO REYES TO
COMMAND THE MEXICAN ARMY
Continued From Page One,

pathetic sidelight OF the day was the
fact that Senor De la Barra was required
To remain in almost constant attendance
by the bedside of his 13-yc1r-old son,
Francisco. who Law critically i'll.
Minister De la BaTas mission TO Mex
leo. in the face Of present conditions In
most significant occurrence in the Mex
lean situation since Senor Limantour,
minister OF finance. conferred in New
York with F.rancisco Madero Sr,. and
Gustavo 4. Madero, father and brother.
respectively. OF the revolutionisL leader.
Took No Part in Conferences.
II developed today that though Senor
pany with Senior Limantour, ho re-
Trained from participating in the peace
conference there because he felt that. as
ambassador 10 the United States, his
functions were concerned with intcrna-
uoual rather than internal affairs.
He. however. was fully acquainted with
added to this, he since has had an OPP
portunity while in Washington TO learn
OF The contentious OF the revoutionist
party, so that he is entering upon his
duties as premier in the Diaz cabinet as
fully equipped perhaps as his colleague.
Senor Limantour. TO deal With the in
surgent problem.
Colncident with the departure of Min
lister De Ia Barra came the information
from n trustworthy source that Francisco
Madero. Sr.. and ,Gustavo a. Madero,
route to San Antonio. really were on
their way TO Join the declared president
Of the provisional government in his
stronghold in Chihuahua.
AS these two men discussed informally
with Senor Limsnlour in New York the
prospects OF pence and thus are believed
the government intends 10 go in its pro-
posed policy OF reform. it is believed
they will play an important part In the
negotiations calculated To restore tran
quality in the republic.
De Barra Has Peace Plans.
Minister De la Barra today declined
to discuss for publication the plans which
he has In mind for bringing about peace
in Mexico but he admitted that he had
formulated certain ideas which he would
lay before President Diaz in the inter
est of peace
From person in the confidence of
the Mexican government as we'll as Ihe
leaders of the revolulionist party II was
learned tonight that the prospect of
peace in Mexico is so bright that the
paramount question now il TO decide
upon the modus opcrandi OF negotiations.
II IL admitted that this is no small OBJ
Staclc.
The revolutionist leaders have request
ed that the negotiations be formal. but
that they be carried on In Washington.
The Mexican government. IL Is said feels
unable TO acccde 10 this request because
OF the fear that it's dignity and prestige
abroad would be weakened. Such for
NAL negotiations 1t is argued. might be
as recognition OF the bel
ligcrency Of the insurgents.
The Mexican government is known,
however. to be strongly DISPOSED To treat
for peace and will endeavor 10 consum-
mate a convenient means OF negotiation
next week
Fears expressed by members Of the
revolutionary party that political perse-
cutIon might follow the LAYING down OF
arms would be set at rest. IL is believed.
by assurances from members OF tho new
cabinet in unmistakabie guarantees. such
n step will be one of the first taken by
the new cabinet, according To advices
here.
nrobablv will be urged bv the cabinet.
n Is believed here. will te formal pre-
sontation by the rcVolutionlsts party for
the programme Of reform This VIII be
followed by correspondence and confer
ences designed to satisfy oil factions.
AS proof TO the revoutionists OF It's
good intentions. the Mexican government
II further was learned, soon may put
into effect in the state OF Puebla cor