The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1911-03-15
May Now Come at Most
Any Moment.
THE BLOW SEEMS IMMINENT
Hopes of People May be Real
ized-LimantOur Picked
for Presidency.
MARTIAL LAW DECIDED UPON

Washington. March 1.-THE
downfall of the Diaz Government in
Mexico is imminent. His resigna-
ton and the transfer of authority
may be announced at any time.
Events of the republic seem to be
rapidly shaping themselves newt
ably in that direction.
The Mexican Congress was con-
vened to-day in an extraordinary
session, to meet the emergency con-
fronting the Government. The con-
stitutional guarantees throughout
the republic we're suspended. This
is equivalent to the establishment of
martial law, and the change from
the orderly method of conducting
the Government to the strong arm Of
the military is an admission that in
ternal conditions are extremely
grave.
This one official act, more than
anything that has yet occurred, cor
roborates the accuracy of the infor-
nation that has been received at
Washington, but which has been
strenuously and vehemently denied
by the representatives of the Next
can Government.
Clubbing over the state of the
health of President Diaz as indica-
tive of the strength of the republic
has ceased to be factor in the sit
uation.
The publication of his daily rout-
inc to bolster up the statement that
the oId-maa. lie hale and hearty and
still the dominant figure that he has
been for % years, no longer inter-
ests. The substitution of martial
for civil law is Of vastly more con-
Germ, and to those who are keeping
In close touch with the Mexican sit
uation this action portends the end
of the career of the man who has
ruled Mexico with an iron will,
backed by an army always loyal and
prepared to do his bidding.
The army to-day, II half the re-
ports from Mexico are true, no long
err can be relied upon to uphold the
Diaz regime. Much of the disaffec-
tion in the Mexican military estab-
lishment is said to be due to the
mismanagement of a Minister ofWar,
weak and hesitating, who succeeded
Reyes, now in exile in Europe.
With it's ranks decimated by de-
eertion to the revolutionists, its pres
tige as an efficient military force
greatly diminished, it's officers dis
eouraged and the soldiery disheart-
ened, what remains loyal to Diaz is
concentrating around the capital to
afford personal protection to the old
man and to prevent rioting and pill
Laying when the final crash comes.
? In Washington two names are
mentioned in connection with the
Mexican Presidency-Vice President
Corral and Minister of Finance Linn
antour. Senior Limantour is loyal
to TIE Diaz group, of which he is a
prominent member. and is esteemed
by the revolutionists. Mexicans.
without regard to party, character
i7e him as a strong man, and pro-
claim him as one of scrupulous hon
estv.
He is a man of very great wealth |
and graft Is thing of which he, at |
least. has never been charged Gus
tavo Madero. brother of the revolu-
tionary General, now in New York,
In an interview to-day spoke of him
as mobile and fine man. He is one
of the few Mexican high offieials,"
continued Senior Madero, "who is not
a CRATER. He was a rich man when
he entered the craftsmanship of our
country. and is a fine citizen"
Martial Law In Mexico.
Mexico City,. March 11.-For the
first time in is years President Diaz
has determined TO invoke that clause
In the constitution providing for
summary action-the application of
the death penalty-when deemed ex-
pedient in cases of highway robbery,
the raiding of towns and plantations.
pillaging, cutting of telegraph and
telephone lines. interfering with
traffic by train wrecking, or acts en-
dangering the lives Of those operat-