The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-01
Shaking With Emotion Aged General Bids Good
 by to His Troops
ISSUES A WARNING
 TO HIS SUCCESSORS
Says if They Are to Bring Peace to Mexico They Must Adopt His Policies - Is Sailing
 For Spain

Vera Cruz, Mexico. May 3l-General Porfirio Diaz sailed from this point to- night on the steamer Ypiranga for Havre. France. The steamer goes by way of Havana and General Diaz ulti- mate destination is Spain.
 His ship was only a little ways out when the searchlight of the fortress guarding the port was turned on 1t. With glasses in hand, among a small party in I the stern, Diaz was standing somewhat apart, close to the rail. He was plainly discernible, taking his farewell look at his native land.
 The last words of the ex-president spoken to those he had left on shore were:
 T shall die in Mexico It was uttered in tone of prohpesy and with look of inspired conviction.
 Throughout his administration, Vera Cruz had nothing but misses at the men, tion of Diazs name. Today Vera Cruz gave only cheers.
 It was o'clock when General Diaz and the members of his party went aboard the Ypiranga. Contrary to popular expec- tations, the journey from the house where he had been quartered was made in carriages through the streets of the city Diaz was tired of the attempts to avoid the people. He declared that his departure from his native country must be public.
 Without announcement the parade of carriages started and the residents of Vera Cruz awakened into unusual aetiv- ity upon perceiving the approach of the vehicles, led by that in which the ex- president rode.
 The drive took not more than twenty minutes The procession then turned on the sanitary pier, at the head of which was moored the German steamer. flut- ter with flags, dressed by the captain In honor of his distinguished guest.
 Soldiers Drawn Up Along the sides of the piers soldiers were drawn up at present arms and two military bands stood in ranks. Crowd! 1 of working class people and the mos prominent people of the city jammed thu ! sesy. r.fssi5-g rroFress difficult i General Diaz, accompanied by tlf military commander of the port, Gen | Joaquin Maas, and followed by Senor' l Djaz, and the other members of tn, party and their escorts, received an ova tion on the walk to the ship. rarely ac- corded to any one in Vera cruz and never before to General Diaz. A dozen pretty young women threw before the u ers reserving some to present to him personally With his arms filled with blossoms and lowing right and left, the former president started up the conpanionway. On board the ship band began the Mexican national hymn. Every hat was off and Diaz halted at the head of the companionway. The guns of Fort Santiago began for the last time to fire a presidential sa- lute in honor of Diaz. The crowd was cheering itself hoarse, but never cry for Maderoy
 Then 1t was that Diaz lifted his hand. signalling for silence. "Citizens of Vera Cruz" he said, q will never forget this farewell It is the more notable for having been given at a time when all the country Is against me. I am ac- corded a greater reception than a mere citizen is entitled to. Not even presi- dent can be the recipient of a greater ovation than this.'
 Once more cheers arose and Diaz moved into the ship. Sonora Diaz fol- lowed up the companionway. She, too, was the object of the crowds approval.
 Affecting Scene
 There was an affecting scene when she and the general said goodby to the old family servants, only three of whom accompanied them across the ocean.
 Both General Diaz and his son were busy today answering correspondents, who used both the telegraph and the cable to convey to them expressions of regret and good wishes. Three hundred messages or more were received and nearly half of these came from abroad, To every writer a reply was sent, the general himself insisting on wording them in many cases.
 General Porfirio Diaz said his fare well to Mexico today To his coun- fry General Diaz delivered a warn ing. Speaking to the little group of soldiers who had served as guard on his trip from the capital. the old man who governed Mexico for more than 30 years by military strength, de- clared the present government must vet resort to his methods If peace is to be re-established.
 Wearing the same uniforms they had when they served as the generals guard, the soldiers drew up in front of the home of J. B. Body, where the ex- president had been quartered since his arrival in Vera Cruz under command of General Victoriano Huerta. an old and warm personal friend of General Diaz. It was not display such as would be arranged for an inspection. Some of the men wore sandals, some shoes and none would have gained praise for neat ness All were men who had done fighting. They were the same men who had defended the life of the ex-presi- dent and. his family when rebels at- tackled the special train coming to Vera Cruz Four of their number were killed in that fight.
 When General Diaz stepped forward on the veranda there was a buzz of in- terest, but no applause. The moment was too solemn for such an expression and even the little group of peons be- hind the soldiers repressed their feelings until the speech-making and embracings were concluded. Their applause then was brief.
 Huerta Speaks
 In the name of the army, General Huerta addressed him. telling his old chief that he could always count on these men notwithstanding what every one said" General Hnertas voice broke as he added, with perhaps more frank ness than tact:
 ''It is the only portion of the country that did not go against you.'
 He declared that he and his men and the army in general were sorry to see General Diaz leave Mexico. but that there was also reason for qualification inasmuch as foreigners would be given an opportunity to know the man who had made his country famous. Brsvely General piaz began his reply, but before many minutes he was hay
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