The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-19
FEAR OF INTERNATIONAL CoMPLiCA
TONS PROMPTS PEACE TALK

TONS PROMPTS PEACE TALK
AS had been expected aud predicted by TIE
In9inlan. the real battle al Aqua Prieta, in
which many Mexican Foderals and Insurrectos
were killed, and hundreds Of Americans placed
In jeopardy has resulted in serious talk of peace
in the AZTEC region,
The proximity of the instruction to Arizona,
the killing OF several Americans and woundIng
OF others, and the proE1pt warning by President
Taft that this eountr, would feel compelled to
take action il its citizens were not safeguarded
from injuries and death, have impressed the PEG
pie of Mexico with the fact that they face some
thing more serious than spasmodie guerilla war
fare.
The dangers of international complications are
great. and the Federais and Insurrectos had best
realize that before this country is forced 10 In
tervene. The Insnrrectos fighting for gov
ernmentaI reforms, d revision of the election
laws, and other principles which they deem
best for Mexico. President Diaz Is resisting
them because he wishes TO retain the Office of
emperor of Mexico, but he assigns as his reason
the preservation of the integrity of Mexico and
the maintenance of Law. order and government
III view Oh tue latA tuat DolA SidFn pIDANf9 x" Nv
fighting for their country's honor and advance
ment. they should readily realize that the best
interests of Mexico dictate speedy termination
of hostilities The peace talk following the bat
tie of Aqua Preta is founded OH the belief that
the United States will be compelled to take a
hand in the revolution if the fighting continues
along the borderland and the lives and property
,e srun oh This &c
not aching for war with Mexico any other
nation. It's position with regard 10 the reTolu-
tion Iii Mexico has been approved by practically
all nations Whether there IL "a between
the United States and Mexico depends entirely
upon the conduct of the rival armies in The
Aztec region. The United States would be per
fectly justified in setting about to resent further
disturbances of tine peace in Arizona and break
ing up the revolution responsible for IT,
From every point of view il is desirable that the
Federals and 1nsurreetos come to terms and re
move Mexico from the brink of the precipice on
which she now sways The insurrectos demand
the resignation of President Diaz and the resto-
ration of republican form Of government in
Mexico which processes to be republic. but in
truth Is AN empire Their demands have
appealed to fair-minded people all over the world
as reasonable The great number Of Insurrectos
III the army and their sympathizers should indi
cate TO President Diaz which way the wind il
blowing and impress upon him that his dictator
ship is no longer desired, and that the people
will not be content 10 live in an oligarchy, The
Insurrectos have manifested Willingness to
allow President Diaz five months in which to
adjust his affairs and resign. They favor the
appointment of Minister La Barra temporary
president to serve until an election is held La
Barra is broad-uinded statesman and man
devoted to the best interests OF Mexico he has
served diplomat in this country ana most
fayorably Impressed the officials in Washington
The resignation of President Daz and appoint
ment Of La Barra would solve situation In
Mexico which threatens the life Of that country