Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-01

Vera Cruz. Mexico. May Jl.NIen.
Pcririo Dias said his farewell to Mex
leo today. With his wife and other
members Of the Diaz family, he board
ed the steamer Npiranga. bound for
Spain The steamer sailed last night
and will make the trip via Havana.
Delivers a Parting Warning.
To his country General Diaz deliv-
ercd warning. Speaking to the lit
tie group of soldiers, who had served
as q guard on his trip from the CAPT
tai to the port. the old man who has
governed Mexico for more than thirty
Years by military strength, said that
the present government must yet re-
sort 20 his methods il peace is to be
established.
Soldiers Of Generals Guard.
Wearing the same uniforms they
had on when they served as the gen.
erals guard. the soldiers drew UP in
front Of the home of J. b. Body, where
the ex-presiGent has been Guartered
since his arrival in Vera Cruz. There
IVES one detachment of the Eleventh
infantry, and a detachment of Zapa-
dores. one Of the crack regiments of
the country. Both were under COM
mand Of General Nictoriano Huerta. an
old and warm personal friend of Gen
eral Dlaz.
Defended Him from Rebel Attack.
II was not such n display as would
be arranged for inspection. Some of
the men wore sandals. some shoes and
none would have gained praise for
neafness They were all men who had
Gone fighting. They were the same
men who defended the life of the ex-
president and his family when rebels
attacked the special train coming to
Vera Cruz. Four Of thefr number were
killed in that affair near the little
village OF Tsreyahualco.
General Diaz learned this morning
that his men wished to say good bye.
There WAS some formality, but this
feature was lost sight of later in view
OF the intimacy of farewell. The men
stopped. facing the veranda Of the
barn Ike wooden house. which is sit
uated down in the terminal yards.
Back Of them stood a row of freight
cars. Messy engines puffed about and
ships tied up It the wharves served as
a reminder Of Why the ex-president
was here. On the veranda a small
detachment OF the presidential guards
was lined up.
Son Remained in His Room.
Friends of his in this city and one
CT two from the capital came out of
the house with him. His son. Col Por-
the women members of the party, in
Guiding Sonora Diaz, he chose to re-
main in mis- room. Rarely has he ap-
peared in public of late and never dur
Ing this forenoon. when his father was
paying goodbye. did he let his face
Dc seen.
Hour Too Solemn for Applause.
When General Diaz stepped forward
~ .he Veranda there was a buzz of
interest. but TO applause. The mo-
fnent was too solemn for an express
SION Of that character and even the
sttle group of poems massed behind
The soldiers repressed their feelings
tnrii the speechmaking and embracing
were concluded Even then their ap-
Siause was brief.
No Sign Of Recent illness.
General Disz his face showing no
fisn Of his recent illness. was dressed
g. an ordinary sack suit OF black He
carried in his hand Panama hat. The
only touch OF color about his attire
vas a lavender necktie.
General Huerta's Address.
IN the name Of the army General
fsuerta addressed him. Standing not
bore than TWO PAGES in front of his old
)hicf the soldier told him that he
ltanding what everyone said" General
Hu@rtas voice brol-e IS ne added with
perhaps more frankness than tact: 1T
Is ne only portion of the country that
NO not go against YOU.
One Cause for Qualification.
re declared that he and his men
1nd The army in general were sorry to
zee General Diaz leave Mexico, but
that there was also reason for graft
hcation. inasmuch as foreigners would
Be given an opportunity to know the
nan who had made his country fa-
nous.
Disz Overcome by Emotion.
Through all of General Huerta's talk
Disz stood like a soldier on parade.
with eyes front and never a twich of
the muscles. Braveiy he began his
reply. but before many minutes he was
having great difficulty In mastering his
emotion.
Is Grateful to the Army.
II am grateful to the army" said
the ex-president. that I could count
on u to the last moment of leaving
Mexican territory. IL is the only real
defense the country has. and to re-
establish peace in this republic. it's
services VIII have to be called upon
In this crisis
Tears Course Down His Face.
BY now the tears we're slowly roll
fng down the old mans face and his
voice was broken. But, like a father
talking to his children, he Continued.
assuring them that he gave his word
of honor that should his country at
any time become involved in trouble
he would be willing to return.
Wsaid Know How to Conquer as in
TIsnss Past.
Pointing to the colors of Mexico. the
general added: Il would then place
myself at the head of the country s
loyal forces and under the shadow of
that flag ! would know how to con-
ouer as In times past
Disz Embraces Officers.
General Huerta. himself almost a.
old az the deposed president, grasped
his hand and then the two old fight
ers embraced. One by one the minor
officers moved forward from the ranks.
Each Was embraced by General Disz
and told good bye. 1t was over. The
troops had stood at attention for an
hour in the broiling-heat. but none ap-
pr1red wcarr General Diaz turned to
euier the house and the officers gave
the command 10 march. Tile troops
went directly to the cars of special
train On which they began their jour-
ney 10 the capital
Poses for Photographs.
For an hour after the farewell To his