Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-01
Says His Methods viii Be
Necessary 10 Restore Peace.
Pathetic Scene as He Says
Good Bye TO Body Guard.
Gen. Reyes In Sympathy with Rebel
Views In Mexico.

Vera Cruz. Mex, May 3.-Gen- Por-
frio .Diaz said his farewell to Mexico
today With his wife and other mem
bers of the Diaz family. he boarded
the steamer Ypiranga, bound for
Spain.
To his country Cen Diaz delivered
a warning. Speaking to the little
group of soldiers Hho had served as
a guard on his trip from the cdpstai
tn the port, the I'D man who has
governed Mexico fer mor3 than 80
years by military strength, said that
the present government must yet re-
sort of his methods if peace is to be
re-estabiished,
When General Dtaz stepped forward
to receive the farewell of his hodys
guard. there was a buzz of interest.
hut no applause. The moment was
toe solemn for aay expression Of that
character.
General Diaz. his face showing al
most no sign of lis recent illness,
was dressed Ia an. ordinary sack spit
Of black.
In he name of the army Ger. VIC
tcrious Huerta, commanding the
guard, addressed him. St8nding not
more than two PAGES in front af his
old chief the soldier tod hir. that
he could always count on them Net
withstap ling what everyone said"
Gen. Euertas voice broke a S he add
ed, with perhaps II ore frankness than
TACT
1T 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 We're sorry To see Gen.
Diaz leave Mexico, but that there was
also reason for qualification, inasmuch
as foreigners would be given an OPP
portunity to know the man who has
made his country famous.
Through all of Gen. Huertas talk.
Diaz stood like soldier on parade
with eyes front and never twitch OF
the muscles. Bravely he began his
reply, but before many minutes he
was having great difficulty in MASTER
ing his emotion.
Il am grateful to the army" said
the ex- President, that / could count
or it to the last moment of leaving
Mexican territory. 1t is the only real
defence the country has, and to re-
establish peace in this republic it's
services will have to be called upon
in this crisis.
But now the tears were slowly roll-
ing down the old mans face, and his
voice was broken. But, like a father
talking to his children. no 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.
Pointing to the coiors 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 conquer as in times
past"
General Huerta, himself almost as old
as the deposed President, grasped his
hand and then the two old lighters en-
braced. One by one the minor officers
moved forward from the ranks. Each
was embraced by Cen. Diaz aud told
goodbye 1t was over. The troops had
stood at attention for an hour IN the
broiling heat. but none appeared weary.
Gen. Diaz turned to enter the house and
the officers gave the command to Marcia
The troops went directly to tho cars of
| special train on which they began their
journey to the capital
For an hour after the farewell to his
uoopS beh, Dlaz opuslngly posed Tor
photographers by himself and with
friends. Those who went aboard tbs
steamer with the ex-President included
Sonora Carmen Diaz, the wife Of the gem
eral; Sonora Tereza. the widowed sister.
her son. Gen. Diaz, Jr.; his wife and
their five children; Lieut. and Mrs Lo-
renzzo Flizaga and their young son. Gen.
Manuel Gonzales and Col. Fernando
10 hFn thar i'm.
law of Gen. Diaz.