The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-06-01
IF N. D|Az BIDS.
FAREWELL To
HIS COUNTRY
Affecting Scene as Old War
rior Addresses Soldiers
With Tears on His
Cheeks.
SAILS FOR SPAIN
WITH HIS FAMILY
Madero rendered a Recep-
tion at El Paso; Federal
Officials Still Control
Chihuahua.

VERA CRUZ, Mex. May 31.-Gen
cral Porhrio Diaz sailed from this port
tonight OF the steamer Ypiranga fol
Havre. France The steamer goes by
way of Havana and General Diaz IS ulti
mate destination is Spain.
His ship was only little way out
when the searchlight of the fortress
guarding the port was turned on it.
With glasses in hand, among small
party in the stern, Diaz was standing
somewhat apart and close TO the rail
He was plainly discernible, taking his
farewell look nj his native land.
His last words, spoken 10 those who
he had left on shore, were;
90 shall die IN Mexico.''
This was uttered in a tone of proph
ccy and with look of inspired convic-
lion.
Throughout his administration. Vera
Cruz had nothing but hisses at the men
ton Of Diaz 5 name. Today Vera Cruz
gave only cheers,
Went Boldly Through Streets.
Ii was about CLOCK when Diaz and
The members of his party went aboard
The Ypiranga. Contrary 10 popular eX-
pectation, the journey from the house
where he had been aua-trred was made
in carriages through the streets of the
city
Diaz was advised 10 avoid the peo-
pIe. He said his departure from his na-
tive land must be public.
Without announcement, the parade of
carriages started, and the residents Of
Vera Cruz awakened into unusual uc.
tivity upon percelving the approach of
the vehicles led by that one in which
the president rode. The drive took not
more than twenty minutes. The pro-
cession then turned on TO the Sanitary
pier, at the head Of which was moored
the German steamer dressed with flags
by the captain in honor of his distin-
guished guest.
Along the sides of the piers soldiers
were drawn up at present arms. and two
military bands stood in ranks. Crowds
of working people and the leaders of
the city S society damned the way,
making progress difficult.
Ovation on the Pier.
General DiaZ. accompanied by the mil.
itary commander of the port. General
Joaquin Mas, and followed by Sonora
Diaz and the other members of the
party and their escorts, received an ova-
tion on the walk to the ship rarely ac-
corded to any one in Vera Cruz aud
never before 10 General DlaZ. \ dozen
pretty Young women threw before the
aged warrior great lunches of flowers,
rcserving some TO present to him per
Sonally
With his arms filled with blossoms
and bowing right and left. the former
president started up the companionway.
)n board. the band began the Mexican
national HYMN. Every hat was of and
+. .iienera Diaz halted AZ the head of the
tiago began for the last time to fire a
presidential salute in honor Of Diaz.
The crowd was cheering itself hoarse,
but never A cry for Madero,
sThen it was that Diaz lifted his hand,
signaling for silence.
.'Citizens of Vera Cruz. he said, q /
will never forget this reception. 1t is
the most notable for having been given
at "A time when all the country is
,gainst ME | am accorded greater re-
ption than mere citizen is entitled
Not even a president can he the
irient of a greater ovation than
nee more cheers arose and Diaz
4 ed into the ship. Sonora Diaz fol
y ed mp the companionwaY. She, too
as the object Of the crowd S approval
Takes Farewell View.
On board the vessel were scores of
friends and passengers and visitors
Mingled IN something like "A general re.
option, II was a gala hour but from
he admirlng throng the captain Of the
fplranga rescued the old fighter. taking
HIM 10 the bridge, where. with three or
four friends, he gazed out across the
harbor toward the painted walls Of the
last Mexican city he was TO see, for
many months AT least
On the pier, the military bands alter
nated with the ships band in making
music, and the crowds continued 10
hold their position. hoping for lust one
more glimpse of the man who was leav.
ng virtual throne behind him,
. Darkness came over the harbor. lights
jappeared, and vet the people held their
positions, waiting for the ship To sail.
Sonora Diaz. as well as her husband
J appeared happier than she had been for
y many weeks. Before leaving the build
ing which had been her home for the
last few days, she was the recipient of
flowers and messages from many
Friends. One of her last acts was 10
llend to the wives of the members OF
(he presidential guards, her remem-
Frances. There was an affecting scene
\ fhen she and the general, said
M pod bye TO the old family servants
ply three of whom accompany them
II ross the ocean.
. Foi the use Of the former president
p ship captnn S quarters were re