New-York tribune., 1911-04-23
LONG STEP TOWARD
PEACE IN MEXICO.
Madero Authorizes Gomez to
Arrange Terms Of an
ArmistiCe.
DIAz'S CONSENT EXPECTED
Message Stating Conditions Pass
ing Between Washington and
Mexico City-President Taft
and Cabinet Gratified.

toward restoring tranquility III Mexico
was taken to-day. After an extended
series OF unofficial conferences. including
overtures from peace ENJOYS. Francisco
I. Madero. jr.. the leader OF the insur-
gents, formally authorized DR.. Nasqnez
Gomez, his diplomatic representative III
the United States, to conclude the ar
rnistice with the federal government
which In the last few days had been
urged by mutual friends.
The message to DR.. Gomez from Ma
dero follows:
Taking into consideration tho actual
situation, General Madero accepts the
armjstice proposal covering the zone be-
tween Juarez and the city OF Chihushua
In order to negotiate peace In conferences
chat are to follow.
The news of the agreement to ar
range an armistice was Immediately
telegraphed by DR.. Gomez to Senor oe
la Barra. Minister Of Foreign Relations
at Mexico City. with whom he has peen
In communication for the last few days
Probable Terms Of Arristice.
The armistice plan has met the ap-
proyal Of the Mexican government anu
is n preliminary step to peace negoua-
tions designed TO adjust the differences
out of which the revolution grew. To-
night the conditions of the arinistice are
speeding back and forth over the wires
for the approval of both sides in the
revolution. They include chiefly the I'M
mediate suspension OF hOstilities as well
as the dscontinuance OF movements OF
troops. the establishment Of definite
period in which the truce is TO be ef-
fective. the zone TO be covered by 1T, and
permission for both sides to obtain sup
plies of food and free telegraphic COM
munication
The general opinion in official circles
tonight was that an amicable settle
ment Of the Mexican revolution would
in a great measure relieve the United
States from the necessity Of making any
move I'm response to the protests OF
border warfare. President Taft and
members of his Cabinet were gratified
to learn that peace was In prospect. and
hope was expressed that the economic
development in Mexico would soon re-
sumo its normal state.
President Taft received the news Of
the arrangement for an arnstice with
much satisfaction. He was quick to in
form members Of the Cabinet, and sum-
moned Secretary Dickinson for short
conference. The Secretary was much
plea sed when he left the White House.
The President, although somewhat dis
turbed by occurrences in Mexico, has
never abandoned hope Of peace. He has
been confident that Sehor de la Barra
would be instrumental in restoring tran
qullity, and the fact that the former
ambassador has taken part in the
negotiations for an armistice has pleased
him greatly.
An indication of the desire Of both
sides to pacify their partisans in Mexico
was the issuance tonight Of two state
ments. one by the Mexican embassy and
the other by DR.. Gomez declaring I'm
substance. that neither side had taken
the initiative in proposing the armistice.
1t was inferred that an effort was being
made by Dr. Gomez, as the agent of the
revolutionist party. and by the Mexican
government, to forestall friction IN fut-
ure peace negotiations by the possible
cry Of Triumph" or Victory" for either
side, which, it was considered. might
arise later
The Mexican Ambassadors statement
indicated that his government was sim
cere in its desire to bring about peace.
and also asserted that his government
had not taken the Initiative. The effect
Of the two statements, II was said to-
night. vas 10 prevent the charge that
constitutional government in Mexico had
Welded To force Of arms q contingency
which il IL believed revoutionists as well
as federals were anxious to avoid so
far as concerned establishing a precedent
I'm the ewes of the world by which to
Judge the strength and patriotism OF the
Mexican people.
Mexican Government Coneiliatory.
The statement issued at the Mexican
Embassy follows:
The Mexican Ambassador said. with
reference 10 the reports or an armistice
with the insurgents, that the government
had made no propositions. but. on the
other hand. had openly and repeatedly
made known their good disposition to
consider any proposition made to them
which should be reasonable and inspired
by sentiments of true patriotism.
The ambassador asserted in uneauivo-
cal terms that the Mexican government
Lad the power and counted on moral and
material means sufficient to obtain with
i'm "A short time complete pacificaton.
As to the relations Of Mexico and the
United States, the ambassador said that
the good will and concilatory spirit OF
both governments are so manifest and
sincere that most undoubtedly all ques-
tions that may arise VIII find, in the
future as in the past a friendly and
peaceful solution satisfactory to the dig
nifty and welfare of both sister republics.
Sehor do Zanacona expressed his high
appreciation Of the spirit of justice and
equity displayed once more by the Pres-
dt nt OF the United states. Of the Secre-
tary Of state and OF some most promi-
rent members Of the Senate and OF the
House OF Representatives in their noble
efforts 10 prevent that alarming and SEN
sationa reports should mislead public
opinion on Mexican affairs. Said eforte
Scfor de Iamacona added. would un
doubtedly have n powerful influence in
furtherng the cause OF peace and good
will between the two great republics Of
North America.
Or. Gomez declared that proposals for
an armistice had not been made original
~ by the revolutionists, but that inter
mediate parties had suggested the idea
simultaneously. aud mad been successful
In bringing il about. He said that per-
sonal friends Of government officials. az