The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-08

w ASIilNGION, May "A second
armistice. during which Madero will
try to persuade Duaz to set definite
date for his retirement, viii probably
follow Diazs manifesto. according to
an announcement made at the revolu-
tionary junta here to-day.
Il have not seen u copy of the
manifesto. and until one reaches me
1t would be most indiscreet for me to
criticise Ii in any way declares Jose
Nasconeelas, representative Of Fran
cisco Aadero. 1T it's terms are as
reported, however, It should open the
way for immediate peace negotiations
in which the revolutlonists will try
to get the federal government to be
more definite
Though no message had been re-
ceived at the state department today
from Ambassador Wilson regarding
the promise OF Diaz to resign, officials
were inclined to take an optismistie
view of the situation. Word from
Wilson was expected hourly. Great re-
lief was expressed at the WeT Depart
ment today at the news OF Madero's or
der withdrawing his troops from the
border 1t is believed that if this Or
der IS obeyed, serious complications
will be avoided.
a
wild celebration In the streets OF
Ell Paso. lasting practically all night,
II was stated at the camp of Fran.
cisco /. Madero early to-day that the
manifesto OF President Diaz announc-
ing his intention Of retiring proba-
oly would result in an immediate re-
ne~al of the armistice in the Mexican
revolution.
The DiaZ announcement came Just
IN time to stop general movement OF
the insurgent troops away from Jua-
reg and towards the city of Mexico.
AT 2. NJ. the rebel outposts moved
up closer to Juarez and fired few
shots. In Juarez this was believed to
be the signal for a general attack,
and there was much excitement. There,
was no further firing, however. and
within an hour the insurRent forces
We're moving southwark
1t was at this stage that a telegram
came from Mexico City announcing
Diaz's manifesto This Information
was communicated to- Madero and
General orozco, and the former i'm
mediately rushed couriers ahead 10
stop the advance OF his troops.
Madero said:
y am going to send General Diay
telegram of congratulation on his
patriotism. I am overjoyed to hear
his announcement. as ! believe II Will,
make for peace"
DR.. Gomez declared the manifesto
/ means that peace will come immed!-
ately.
Judge Francisco Carbajal. Diaz's Of
/ f1ciai peace envoy declared early To-
day that he had received no notice OF
the presidents manifesto. but il is be
i'eved that its text will be telegraphed
nm before night DIR. Gomez expects
az soon as the manifesto reaches Ilarez
that tarba1al VII suggest a further ar
mlstice. Gomez declares that Madero
VIII Immediately grant the request and
thAt the peace negotiations in peace
grove viii b. renewed with practical
certainty OF an anicable outcome.
fhe insurgents clearly received the
manifesto as an insurgent victory and
none now doubts that peace will come
within a week
1t developed today that the retreat OF
the rebels In Juarez resulted from q
proclamation by Madero calling insur-
rtcto forces away from the frontier.
Inc proclamation directed attention to
the Aqua Prieta affair and declared
tnat a renewal Of the incident OF the
killing Of Americans on American soil
would undoubtedly result in American
intervention