Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-27

Of the rsvolutionist party. SO that he II
entering upon his duties as premier In
the Dias cabinet an fully equipped.
perhaps, as his colleague. Senior 1jm3n-
tour. to deal with the insurgent prob
lem.
Coincident with the departure OF
Minister de Ia Barra came the informa-
ton from a Trustworthy source that
Francisco Madero. ST., and 9ustavo A.
Madero. who passed through here Sat
urday night en- route to San Antonio.
Tex. really were on their way to Join
the declared president of the provis-
ional government in his stronghold In
Chihuahua.
As these two men discussed Informally
with Senior Limantour in New York the
prospects Of peace and thus are believed
10 be fully acquainted with the extent to
which the government intends to go In Its
proposed policy to reform, it is believed
that they will play an important part In
the negotiations calculated to restore
tranquility in the republic
Has Plans for Peace.
Minister de la Barra yesterday declined
TO discuss for publication the plans which
ne had In mind for bringing about peace
in Mexico. but he admitted that he had
formulated certain ideas which he would
lay before President Diaz and his COL
leagues of the new cabinet in the in
terest of internal peace. Senior de Ia Bar
IA declared that he would dedicate all
his energy to effect peace in Mexico:
From a person in the confidence of the
Mexican government, as well as the lead
ers of the revolutionist party. it Is
learned that the prospect Of peace In
Mexico is so bright that the paramount
question now ia to decide upon the modus
operandi of the negotiations. 1t is ad-
mitted that this Is no small obstacle. The
revolutionist leaders have requested that
the negotiations be formal and that they
he carried on in Washington.
The Mexican government, 1t Is said,
feels unable to accede to this request be-
cause of the fear that its dignity and
prestige abroad would be weakened IN
the future by the precedent. Such formal
negotiations, IL is argued. might be in
terpreted as a recognition OF the bell
lgerency of the insurgents. The Mexican
government is known. however, to be
strongly disposed to treat for peace. and
will endeavor to consunmate a conven-
lent means Of negotiation next week.
Guarantees Against Persecution.
Fears expressed by members Of the
revolutionary party that political perse-
cution might follow the laying down of
arms will be set at rest, it Is believed,
by assurances from members Of the new
cabinet Of unmistakable guarantees. Such
a step undoubtedly will be one of the
first taken by the new cabinet, according
TO adyices here.
The method of peace negotiation which
probably will be argued by the cabinet.
il is believed here, will be the formal
representation by the revolutionist party
of the program it desires. This will
be followed by correspondence and con-
ferences designed to satisfy all factions.
AS a proof to the revolutionists of its
good intent the Mexican government, 1t
further was learned. may IN the near
future put into effect in the state OF
Tuebla corrective electoral policy and
the results of this move are calculated
to convey assurances Of the adoption of
the reform program throughout the re-
public.