New-York tribune., 1911-04-05
PEACE IN MEXICO
BELIEVED NEAR
NEGOTIATIONS Proceeding Be-
tween Government and Lead
erS of InSurreCti0n.
HOPE OF SUCCESS GROWS
Madero's Utterances Not Taken
Seriously - Cabinet Framing
Reform Legislation - Fed
eral Troops Gain Ground.

Trro9l Special CORE sponden; Of The irpCnc'l
Mexico city. April l.-Unequivocal
verification was given to-day by men,
hers of the Diaz Cabinet to the adVlces
previously cabled by The Tribune cor
respondent TO the effect that peace
agreement between the government and
the insurgents is in process OF ncsotla-
ton. with every reasonable prospect OF
satisfactory conclusion within few
davs. II is no longer denied by the gov
eminent representatives that rap
prochement exists on the part Of the
federal authorities and the Maderists,
and that the outcome hardly can fail to
bring about the restoration Of law and
order in the republic. Every step In the
programme taken by the government in
the last ten days. including the installa-
tion OF the new ministry and the recon-
mendation Of reform legislation by Presi-
dent Diaz in his message to Congress.
was impelled by definite purpose and
with one end clearly in view. Important
developments may be looked for pos
siblv before the end of the week
Disclaimers purporting To emanate
from the leader Of the Maderists. 70
the effect that the revolutionists will not
he satisfied unless President Diaz re-
signs and a new election for President is
called Immediately, are not regarded
seriously here. 1t is considered reason
able 90 infer that Madero is 200 shrewd.
e II ipa a.
Of consideration for the sentiments Of
n more radical of his followers, To give
too prompt acquiescence To what the
governmen. las already offered
From every point Of view The govern
nent's position is much stronger. II
has attracted favorable public sentiment
r. nstituting reforms which have met
with approval from the thoughtful and
conservative elements of the population.
who are keen above all other Considera-
tons for a settlement of the civil strife
and consequent improvement Of business
and general conditions The federal
troops have more than held their own
recently in the field
Cabinet to Press Reform Legislation.
Prolonged sessions of the Cabinet were
held to-day. at which reform legislation
was considered porior 70 being presented
10 Congress for passage. This sus ted
legislation will 20 10 the Senator'S and
Deputies in the form of a recommended
ton offered by the Cabinet as a whole,
and will embody all the innovations pro-
posed by President Diaz in his message.
including anti-re-electiOn. judicial reform
and free suffrage for literate voters.
L think il is safe TO say that the lead
ers Of the insurrection may be depended
on 70 indorse what the government has
offered. said a Cabinet minister to-day
n the Tribune correspondent what
ever doubts they may have had as TO the
good faith of the administration should
have been eliminated by the steps which
already have been taken by the central
government. and this impression Will he
strengthened by what is TO come. Credit
must he given TO those who are opposed
70 the administration for a reasonable
degree Of good sense and patriotism.
The situation from every point Of view is
much better to-day
The plans Of the government. 50 far
As they concern General Bernardo Reyes
are being held in abeyance. While the
order sent To Reyes directing him to re-
turn to Mexico Immediately has been
suspended. II has not been annulled II
seems 10 be no longer considered a prime
necessity that Reyes should come TO
Mexico st once and take command of the
federal forces I'm the north. II may be
assumed that the order would have bean
allowed to stand were not conditions so
improved in the last week as TO indicate
that there is at least fair chance that
his services will not be required i'm put
ting down the rebellion.
To Settle Disputes with United States.
r. l.. dc la Barra. the Mniste1 Of
Foreign Relations. and Henry Lane VII
son. the American Ambassador. had n
long consultation to-day regarding the
formidable list of old ana new cases
pending before the governments Of tho
United States and Mexico. and in which
the financial interests and liberties of
many American nationals are Al stake
SenOr de Ia Barra Informed Mr. Wilson
that he had received instructions from
President Diaz 10 20 into these mat
ters without delay and use his own dis
cretion in settling them. This infor-
nation was eminently satisfactory 70
the ambassador. and will be received
with no less qualification I'm Wasbipg,o,,
mus the way is open for a speedy ad-
yVs'ment Of multiplicity of cases some
Nhlch have been for wears vevod
Iuesuons 10 the State Departments 80
noh countries. Senor De la Barra'e o.,
- IONS from the President are upder-
49, 20 he positive and 10 admit of ma
'| ID adjudicating these cases
10y The Associated Press
"eAlco City. April 4-Dcputv Fran
DUNES tins afternoon introdu.oa
O"dfnber Of Deputies a measure
proposing an amendment 70 the Nov,
a" constitution prohibiting the re-eIec-
VI PRESIDENT. a Vice Prosidep, ar
state Governor This amendm.n, +.
"' REFORMS suggested by preei-
n' ' Ci'@ IN MS message. sehor Bulnes
said he believed the time bad o,aeo on,sS
"heh the people Of Mexico v,oro o..,''
bie OF selecting thei, Co..,