Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25


finance; Olegario Melina, minister OF To-
mento (promotion OF colonization and in
dustry); Justo Sierra, minister OF educa-
ton: Manuel Gonzalez Cosio. minister OF
war and marine; Lcandro Fernandez,
minister Of public works and commuDica-
tons; Justine Fernandez. minister OF
justice.
In Conference Four Hours.
The resignation came after a day that
had been spent in conferences. Before 10
o'clock in the forenoon the members Of
the cabinet called on President Diaz, and
for more than four hours they were clos
eted together. II was evident that mat
tiers of vital Importance were being dis
cussed. but all efforts to get any infor-
nation rs to what was going on were
unavailing.
AS the cabinet ministers emerged from
the conference with the president they
were questioned one at time, but not
one of them would divulge the slightest
clue to what had taken place in the ex
ecutive Offices. They joined in saying
that any information as to what had
uanspired must come from President
Diaz himself.
Not one Of the men who formed Presi-
dent Diaz's cabinet is less than sixty-five
years or age. and a number OF them are
much older.
With the exception of Enrique c. Creel
minister of foreign affairs, all have been
members of the presidents official family
for great many years, and this fact
alone has been one OF the grievances of
the revolutiontsts, who have insisted that
the chief executive should surround him
self with representatives of the younger
generation-men more closely in touch
with the affairs Of the people.
Unpopular With Public.
Without exception all members of the
cabinet have contributed valuable serv-
ices TO their country and to their presi-
dent. but the popular feeling against
them has been growing steadily since long
before the beginning Of the revolution.
Ramon Corral is not so old that his age
can be used as an argument against his
usefulness; but I'LL health during the last
few months has served the same purpose,
especially when 1t is taken into consider
alton that the man has not been popular
among a great proportion Of the people
from whose ranks the revolutionists are
drawn.
Enrique C.. Creel is not by any means
In the decrepit class, but he, too, has
fallen under the displeasure Of the forces
opposing the administration and his age
tributed more than age. however. to his
unpopularity among the masses Is the
fact that he Is rich man and incurred
the hostility Of many in his own state,
Cn1nuanua. Inat MT. Cf00I IL 0lplo-
mat was demonstrated in the conduct Of
his office as ambassador to the United
States, and his record as q cabinet Qfilcer
was considered good by the conservative
element.
May Succeed Creel.
Jose Yves Limantour. who. it il re-
ported. will be the only cabinet member
to remain, is an old man. but yet re-
garded az one Of the shrewdest ana most
able men In the republic. There is an ete-
ment which will not be pleased at his
retention. but there IL none who says he
should be retired solely on account Of his
coed Creel or retain his present port
folio.
Justo Sierra, minister Of education. en-
to him Is due largely the credit for build
ing up Mexico's schools. Objection to
him has rarely been made.
Three men against whom the masses
have cried "old age are Leandro Fer
nandez, Justine Fernandez and Gen.
Cosio. In years gone by these men have
accomplished muchc In their respective
Offices. but 1t Is an open secret that for
the last three or four years their duties
have been materially fightened by dis
trfbution among subordnates
The news that the cabinet had resigned
spread rapidly throughout the city In all
quarters II elected favorable comment,
but not all would 60 so far as to repeat
the note Of optimism sounded In the OH
cial statement Of the designations.