Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
Gomez Makes Final Effort
to Avert Battle of Juarez

Confusion as to the Interpretation Of an
armistice is believed by DR.. Vasquez
Gomez, head Of the confidential agency
of the Mexican revolutionists. to be re-
sponstble for the hitch in the truce which
had been partially arranged with the
Mexican government and which Gen. Ma
dero yesterday rejected.
DR.. Gomez sent a long telegram to
Cen Madero today in which he pointed
out that it was necessary not to confuse
the armistice proposition with the peace
proposals which were to follow. He de-
clared in his message that neither side
would gain nor lose by an armistice, the
primary condition being that the status
quo be imposed on all military opera
ton, which would include, of course, the
shipment of arms or the bringing up Of
thing which Gen. Madero yesterday said
was probably the Mexican governments
idea In favoring the armistice.
Holds Attack Needless.
DR.. Gomez Is said to have indicated to
the rebel chief the needlessness Of an at
tack on Juarez now, in view of the fact
that If there Is a disagreement in the
peace negotiations following the armistice
Gen. Madero still would be in a position
to attack Juarez. The ultimatum issued
would attack Juarez today unless he was
assured that President DiaZ would re-
sign has been formally communicated by
Dr. Gomez to the Mexican government.
Dr. Gomez was not optimistic as to a
favorable response. He is said to be Of
the opinion that while the retirement Of
President Diaz is an ultimate necessity
for the complete restoration Of tranquil
lily In the republic, a state Of anarchy
and lawlessness would be likely to fol-
low any announcement or assurance that
Gen. Diaz would abdicate the presidency.
1t is said that DR.. Gomez believes an as
surance that President D1az would re-
sign should be given only after all the
other conditions of peace are arranged,
which, he thinks, would occupy at least
q month, during which time the country
would be returning to its normal condi-
ton.
Madero Answers Gomez.
Ell PASO. Tex. April 21.-If the MeM-
can government would avoid information
al complications. 1t must order Gen.
Navarro to evacuate Juarez at once.
! This Is the ultimatum sent by Gen.
Francisco l. Madero. jr.. to DR.. Vasquez
Gomez, at Washington, today to be COM
municated to the Mexican government.
In addition. Gen. MaderO sent word to
DR. Gomez by way of the FL Paso iunta
that he was well aware of the difference
between an aTmlStlce ana peace neSOtla-
tons, which 1T was suggested should fol-
low the armistice. Gen. MaderO has
taken the position that an evacuation of
Juarez is essential before he will consider
an armistice.
Wants a Headquarters.
He is DESTROYS Of establishing a head
quarters from which to conduct negotia-
lions with the Mexican government. The
reply of the Mexican government Is ex-
pected to be received here from DR.. Go
mez at Washington, and 1t Is very prob
able that any attack on Juarez Will be
! postponed until 1t arrives. Allowing for
| the time Of communication, 1t Is not be-
| lieved that the answer will reach here
before tonight
/ Madero this morning declared:
Nothing has occurred up to this time
I to make me change my mind about at
/ lacking Juarez-
Mrs Madero arrived this morning from
| San Antonio, where she has been staying
| since Madero went into Mexico.