The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-03
SAYS GOODBYE
AGED and Broken Ex-Ru!er Diaz Embaks
for Spain.
PATHETIC SCENES

Last Words Before Leaving country
he Ruled so Long Warning that
His Methods Must Continue to As
sure Peace in Republic.-Farewell
to Officers and Soldiers.
General D!az said his farewell to
Mexicon Wednesday at Vera Cruz,
With his wife and other men,
bers of the Diaz family, he boarded
the steamer Ypiranga, bound for
Spain.
Gen. Diaz said from this port We'd
nesday on the steamer Ypiranga for
Haxre, France. The steamer goes
Ivy way of Havana and Gen. Diaz ul-
timate destination is Spain.
His ship was only little ways
out when the searchlight of the fort
ress guarding the port was turned
on it. With glasses in hand, among
small party in the stern, Diaz was
standing somewhat apart, close to the
rail. He was plainly discernible.
The last words of the EX-President
spoken to those left on shore were,
II shall die in Mexico"
This was uttered in a tone of pro-
phecy and with a look of inspired
conviction.
It was 5 o'clock when Gen. Diaz
and his party went aboard. The
Journey from the house where he
had been quratered was made in
carriages. Crowds jammed the way.
Gen. Diaz, accompanied by the mill
tary commander of the port. Gen.
Joaquain Mass, and followed by Sc
nora Diaz and the other members of
the party, received an ovation on the
walk to the ship rarely accorded to
any one in Vera Cruz and never be-
fore to Gen. Diaz.
With his arms filled with flowers,
and bowling right and left, the for
mer president started up the COM
panionway. On board, the ships
band began the Mexican national
hymn. Every hat was off and Diaz
matted at the head Of the companion
way. The guns of Fort Santiago be-
gan for the last time to fire presi-
Dental salute in honor Of Diaz. The
crowd cheered itself hoarse and the
general lifted his hat.
81 will never forget this reception,
fellow citizens" he said. 1T comes
at time when the country is against
me. Not even a President can be
the recipient of greater ovation
than this"
Once more cheers arose and Diaz
moved into the ship. On board the
ship were scores Of friends and Wis
itors to the General. The ship cap
tain took the old fighter to the
bridge. whore the General ;eazed out
upon Mexico.
Darkness came over the harbor,
lights appeared anil people held their
positions waiting for the ship to sail.
Sonora Diaz, as well as her hus-
band appeared on the bridge. She
bade farewell to the old family SER
wants who did not accompany the
party, and was visibly affected by the
parting.
Many kilograms and letters had
been received by Gen. Diaz. To each
an answer was sent.
To his country, Gen. Diaz delivered
warning. Speaking to the little
group of soldiers who had served as
a. guard, the old man who governed
Mexico for more than thirty years by
military strength, declared that the
present Government must resort to
his methods If peace Is to be restored.
The soldiers were the same men
who had defended the life of the Ex-
President and his family, when rebels
attacked the special train coming to
Vera Cruz. Four of the number were
killed in the affair.
When Gen. Diaz stepped forward
on the veranda of the house. there
was a buzz of comment, but no ap-
plause. Diaz was brief. In the name
of the army, Gen. Huerta addressed
him, telling his old chief that he
could always count on these men,
notwithstanding what every one
said"
Gen. Huerta's voice broke as he
added, with perhaps more frankness
than tact:
"It is the only portion of the coun-
try that did not go against you.'
He declared that he and his men
and the army in general were sorry
to see Gen. DiaZ leave Mexico. but
that there was afro reason for graf.
itude, inasmuch as the peoulc would
be given an opportunity to know
what he has done for Mexico
Bravely Gen. Diaz began his reply
but before many minutes he was
having great difficulty in mastering
his emotion.
81 am grateful to the army said
the Ex-Presidont, that I could
count on it to the last moment of
leaving Mexico. 1t is the only real
defence the country has and to re-es-
tablish it will have to be used in this
crisis
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