New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-01

LEAVES WARNING BEHIND
Says His Methods Must Prevail,
if Peace Is To Be Restored
City That Once Kissed
Now Cheers Him.

the steamer Ypiranga for Havre. France
The steamer goes by way Of Havana and
General Diaz's ultimate destination is
Spain.
His ship was only a little way out
when the searchliGht Of the fortress
guarding the port was turned on IT, with
glasses In hand. Diaz was standing
among small party in the stern, some
what 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
We're: Il shall die IN Mexico" This was
uttered in a tone Of prophecy and with
a look Of inspired conviction.
Throughout his administration. Vera
Cruz had nothing but Kisses at the men
tion Of Diaz's name To-day Vera cruz
gave only cheers.
II was = o'clock when General Diaz
and the members Of his PARTY went
aboard the Ypiranga. Contrary to popu-
lar expectation the journey from the
house where he had been duartered was
made in carriages along a circuitous
route through the streets of the city.
Diaz was tired Of the attempts to avoid
the people. He declared that his depart
ure from his native land must be public.
Parade Through the Streets.
Without announcement the parade OF
carriages started. and the residents Of
Vera Cruz awoke 10 unusual activity on
perceiving the approach Of the vehicles
led by that in which the ex-President
rode The drive through the city took
not more than twenty minutes. The
procession then turned on to the sanitary
pier, al the head Of which was moored
the German steamer afutter with flags,
dressed by the captain in honor Of his
distinguished guest
Along the sides of the piers soldiers
were drawn up a present arms and two
military bands stood in ranks. Crowds
~ working people and the most prom
inert members of the citys society
1ammc1 the way, making progress diff
fcult
General Disz. accomra MED by the mil
itary commander of the port. General
Joaquin Mas. an1 followed - Sef'Ia
Dia, and the other members of the party
and their escorts. received an ovation
on the walk to the ship rarely accorded
to any one in Vera Cruz and never be
fore 10 General Diaz ) dozen pretty
Young women threw before the aged
warrior great lunches of flowers. re-
serving some 70 present 10 him FER
eonally
With his arms filed with blossoms.
and hoving right and left. the ex-Presi-
dent started ~ the companionway on
board tho ships band began the Mexican
national hymn Every hat was off. and
Diaz halted al the head Of the compan-
ionway The guns Of Fort Santiago
began for the last time to fire a Presi-
dental salute i'm honor Of Diaz The
crowd was cheering itself hoarse. but
never A cry for Madero
Then ii was that Daz lifted his hand.
signalling for silence. Citizens Of Vera
reception. II is the more notable for
having been given al a time when all
the country Is against me. | am ac-
corded a greater reception than mere
citizen is entitled 70. Not even a Pres-
dent can be the recipient of a greater
ovation than this"
Cnce more cheers arose. and Diaz
moved into the ship. Senora Dlaz fol-
lowed up the companionway. She. too.
was the object Of the crowds approval.
A Farewell Look at Mexico.
ON board the vessel were scores Of
friends and passengers and visitors
mingled in something like a general re-
ception. It was a gala hour. but from
the admiring throng the captain Of the
Ypiranga rescued the old fighter. taking
him TO the bridge, where. with three or
four friends, he gazed out across the
narbor toward the painted walls Of the
last Mexican city he was 70 SEQ. for
many months AT least.
Sonora Diaz. as well As hep husband.
happier than she had been FOR
many weeks. Before leaving the building
which had been hcr home for the last
few days she received flowers and mes
sages from many friends. All were gra-
clouslv acknowledge and to a personal
friend Sonora Disz displayed a radiant
one Of her last acts was
10 send fans ~ remembrances 10 the
wives Of the members Of the Presidential
guard
There was an affecting scene when she
and the general said goodby to the old
family servants. only three Of whom ac-
companied then, across the ocean.
The captains quarters were reserved
for the use of the ex-President. Sonora
Diaz is in the cabin given up To her by
the first officer This act of courtesy
has been deeply appreciated by both dis
travellers II will enable
them to secure "A privacy on the voyage
which would have otherwise been impos-
sible
That General Diaz will keep alto
gether 10 himself on the long trip from
here to Iiavre Is not expected by his
friends. Embittered ana disappointed he
may be. but ne nevertheless appears 10
gain comfort from talking 10 OLD friend1
Should General and Sonora DiaZ desire
exercise on the voyage they VIII have
plenty Of space. Accustomed 10 long
strols through the grounds at Chapul-
tepec IT is not improbable that the gen
cral may become a prominent figure on
,bo uromcngdo Sonora hiaZ has not