Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-27

MEXICO CITY. May G5.-F-ancisoo Leon
de IA Barra- the Mexican foreign minister
and former arrb1ssador az Washington
took the oath Of UtEce as provisional presi-
dent OF the republic today. lie viii act as
the chief executive i1 succession 70 Por~
firio Diaz. who resigned yesterday, untf
general election can be held.
order prevailed throughout the capital
last night
Senor de Ia Barra was escorted from the
national palace 70 the chamber OF deputies
where the oath Of office was administered
by the members Of the stHf or former
President DiaE. The staff officials had re-
signed days ago. but had asked permission
to escort the provisional president 70 the
scene Of his Inauguration. The new chief
executive was accompanied by General z
RAscou. who took the oath as minister Of
war earlier In the day.
Most Of the distfn ruished personages IN
the capital were present, including the dip
lomatic corps in fun regaHa headed by the
American Ambassador. Henry Lane Wilson.
the dean Of the corps
BaEiRess il Resumed.
Owing to the fact that Mexico City was
orderly throughout the night. despite the
magnitude OF the crowd which celebrated
L44c ELALlEG IA a0El4l4EAEhEOu plEAD6EH men
this morning prepared 70 resume their Oc-
cupations on a normal basis.
Shutters were removed from the windows
for the first time IN two DAYS and the
morning sunlight. like a good omen. cast
its rays through the open facings Of the
buildings, Frightening considerably the ap-
pearance Of the business district A large
crowd gathered about the chamber OF
deputies. cheering for Senor de Ia Barra
and General Madero. while the oath was
being administered
Il is now regarded as certain that Alfred
Robles Dominguez, General MAdero's rep
resentarive here and who is virtually the
military commando Of the federal district.
win not find II necessary to call in the
revolutionary forces from the cities Of
CuernaEacA and PachOoa for the purpose
Of maintaining order. The police and SOL
diers are acting under the direction Of
Senor DomingueE with as much readiness
as If they had never known another su-
perior.
General D1Aa IL Better.
/ General Dlazs condi11on was reported as
{ improved this morning. The Inflammation
I in his face is said 70 have subsided greatly
and the fever to have disappeared Mem
bers OF the retired president : family sx-
pressed the belief THAI he viii be able TO sail
for Europe from Vera Cruz by the last Of
I the month
( General Enrique DorroeIla- subdirector Of
+ the military college, today was appointed
4 chief of staff 70 Provisional President de
/ Ia BarrA
! Before resigning his office yesterday as
minister Of finance, Jose Yves L-mantor
exhibited 70 jaime Guerra the new sub
secretary Of the treasury, $50 4O0.eOO in gold
mAntour turned ever AL the government
funds in his possession, taking senior
/ GUerzss receipt
Passing of DtAz Dramatic.
/ The passing OF President Dsaz last night
was one Of the most dramatic events in the
recent history OF Mexico. The venerable
ruler was slill confined to his palace which
was he6gsd about with strong guards OF
/ mounted police and soldiers, while across
the sooOlo machine guns were masked.
ready 10 deal with any further outbreak
/ such a. that Of the night before.
Popular sxcitsrent was al high pitch.
l but WGs hel6 IN check by the patriotic ap-
( psals Of MAdero's personal representative,
/ ssnor DominEueE, for the mAlntenAnce OF
order and the dignity Of TIE cause
Crowds surEed about the chamber OF dspu-
. ties. waiting the words OF D1szE tnsl ac-
ton.
Inside the chamber there was an imprss-
i sive scene ar Pressdent DtRE letter, n
nally and completely rsliaq uishing the reins
I OF power was presented ana aooepted- fol-
I lowed by the presentation and acceptance
] OF Vice President Corrais resignation
villa Demonstration.
I Immediately word Was carried 70 the
Z waiting crowd outside, which broke into
q wild demonstration Of enth usiAErn. accom-
panied by the changing Of the great bell in
4 the cathedral and a salute of cannon
4 Surgiag masses ot people psraded the
. streets. carrying banners OF snbiems Of
( Madero with wrsaths Of flowers and other
I symbols Of the ftnal success Of the rsyO-
luton Here and there were scattered af-
/ trays bit "A The main the demonstration
. was one Of enthusiasm and rejoicing.
. Francisco Leon de Ia BsTrs took Up the
Z reins Of government in an open letter i'd
dressed 10 the Mexican people, aclznowlsog-
ting his election as provisional president
ana declaring his purpose not 10 be q