The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-08

he had no instructions to treat con-
corning the Diaz question, from the in
surrecto viewpoint, it meant a ternina-
tion of peace negotiations and they
dissolved their peace commission of
three with a vote of thanks. Instead
they have formed a new commission
of seven, including the former commits
siOners and armed it with new inStruc-
tions and what they believe to be even
more drastic demands on the federal
government. One report is that they
would not consent to anything but the
naming by their party of IA governors.
four cabinet members and host OF
subordinate officers. Whether the old
commission will be reappointed and re-
instructed is a question which rebel
leaders were talking about at the Ma
dero headquarters early today. 1t is
believed, however, the trio will be call
ed into a convention again and the first
conference this afternoon at Peace
Grove will again find Judge CarbaJai'
representing the federal government,
DR.. Vasquez Gomez, Francisco Madero,
Sr., and Senior Pine Suarez of the in
Surrecto government exchanging type
written sheets of yellow paper and
pounding the clean pine table in the
big peace tent.
ShipDing Gold to New York.
New York, May S.-Mexican gold coin
been received at the federal sub-treas-
ury and assay office here within a short
time past Substantially half the
amount has been melted into bullion at
the assay office. The remainder was
deposited at the subtreasury. The gold
was all of recent coinage.
1t was reported that some one, poSS1-
bly, high official Of the Mexican gov
ernment anticipating a crisis in Mexi-
can affairs, had shipped the gold here
as a precautionary measure.
1t was said later by the bankers
through whom the shipment was made
that it was in the regular course OF
their business as correspondent OF
financial institution in Mexico City. 1t
was possible, they said, that 1t reflect
ed the alarm of some private individ-
ual over the Mexican situation.
Officially Confirmed.
Washington, May 8.-Official con-
firmation of the intention of President
Diaz to retire was received today by
Senor Zamacona, the Mexican am
bassador in a delayed dispatch from
Foreign Minister De La Barra, dated
last night.
Tonight or tomorrow a declaration
| of General Diaz will be published in
which he addresses the nation ex-
planning the actual political condition
of the country and the efforts made
by the government to re-establ1sh
peace. The president states therein
| the reasons which prompted him to
refuse the demand of the fnsurrec-
tionists to resign, conjointly with the
vice president. These reasons are
based on considerations having in
view the welfare of the nation and the
| dignity of the government. General
Diaz further affirmS his willingness to
retire from power as soon as he is
convinced that there is no fear of the
/ country being plunged into anarchy
by his act. He finished by making
an appeal to the whole nation to help
toward the restoration of peace. This
manifesto is inspired by the highest
sentiment of patriotism and sincerity
| A distinct feeling of optimism re-
garding the Mexican situation per-
Vades administration circles today.
The intention of President Diaz to re-
tire is believed to be an irresistible
step in the direction of peace.
The state department received no
word from Ambassador Wilson during
| the forenoon. 1t is believed the am
bassador will await the PRONUNCIATION
of the manifesto by President Diaz
| before reporting.