The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-07

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 Mexico City May 6.-Mexican officials appear to believe tonight. in spite of the disquieting news from the north. that peace agreement may yet be reached. At the department of foreign relations it was said information had been received that the chiefs of the revolution were in con- sultation this afternoon, and 1t was re- ported that a cabinet meeting had been
 called for tomorrow morning. A reply had been received from Judge Carabajal
 to message sent last night by Minister
 Limantour, the inference being that the
 message was the subject of consideration
 A high official of the government made
 the statement that negotiations were not
 broken off but that there was yet a
 chance that the conferees would be able to get together.
 Believing that General Diaz had de- termined to accede to the demand of Madero, thousands of residents of the capitol were astounded this afternoon l to learn that the last moment the ar mistice had passed without an agree- ment having been reached. In the dec- laration of Madero that he would re- sume hostilities, they read the answer | of the President that he would not yield his high position. Surprise felt by the public was shared by officials. | Almost all residents had entertained the hope that peace would be declared and while feeling regret that 1t was
 to be the price named, they were pre-
 pared to pay to Diaz the tribute mer-
 tied by a man who placed the welfare
 of his country g. higher level thaa his personal ambitions.
 Tonight newsboys are finding it diff ficut to supply the demand for papers. In the cafes, in the clubs, in the the
 atres and in the street men are eagerly
 seeking news and every hand Is heard tine query regarding interren- ltion.
 Facing Desperate Situation Meanwhile the old soldier President sits in his office at his home on Ca-
 dena street grimly facing the most
 desperate situation which has menaced Mexico since he assumed control. more than 30 years ago.
 Army officers. members Of his cab met and other high officials come and go but from the Presidents home comes no word that he is yet willing to am nounce his intention to resign. Mem bers of his cabinet refuse to discuss the situation.
 Minister Limautour and Minister De La Barra have had numerous confer
 zs,,
 day at noon and it. may be assumed
 that Limantour at least has urged the
 advisability of yielding.
 Proposed as he has been for the pro-
 visional presidency. De La Barra de-
 clares his position Is too delicate for him to talk for publication more than , | to state-hours after the breaking of the arrnistice--that the government Is waiting for reply to the note sent to T Judge Carbatal
 But De La Barra Is not yet without hope that satisfactory agreement may be effected, He does not believe that Madero will persist in his de- termination to continue the war. At l one department there is no need for an expression of opinion. At the war department they have work to do, and 5 Gen Manual Gonzales Cosio. minister
 of war Is preparing for a resumption of hostilities on the assumption that , Madero will not long delay action. | InOnfc1ally the suggestion le udue 'tudt Madero intended by his statement that Juarez would not be attacked before to1
 morrow. to give the government one mora
 chance though without the formaiities of
 an armistioe
 Diaz Is Determined
 Here in the capital it is thought to be
 barely possible that Diaz yet may avail
 himself of the opportunity to bring peace
 10 his country by giving in, but those who
 know the old mans personal character
 now say that having ignored Madero's ul-
 timatum, he will not yield that until Gen.
 eral Reyes arrives he himself will super
 intend the direction of the war. General
 Reyes should arrive here about May A,
 and if the administration should persist
 in its attitude the popular belief Is that
 Reyes Is the only hope the government has for the overthrow of the revolutions ists.
 Newspaper specials today carried the statement that the government had or dered Reyes to delay his arrival. but this Is authoritatively denied.
 , For weeks Americans have been leaving
 the city for the United States and th6
 news of today has resulted In a sudden
 increase in the exodus. Tonight's train to Vera Cruz carried numerous Amer , leans. mostly women and children, and
 many were unable to obtain accommoda- l tions the boats.
 
 , followed by intervention, and that this will result n scenes of tragic disorder are expected on every hand.
 Belief that the United States will take , part in Mexico's affairs stimulated this morning by the publication in local , newspaper of dispatch from New York 7 purporting to be copy of Washington
 dispatch published in New York news
 paper According to this dispatch, Presi- dent Taft has discussed at length the sit-
 uation, saying that intervention was im- , minent and furnishing the details of the
 movement Of troops and warships. the landing at Vera Cruz and even the amount of the indemnity the United States
 would ask at the close of the war. Thio afternoon the New York newspaper tele- : graphed to this city statement denying ' the publication receipt of any such story. Although not true, the story has had its effect on the people. many of whom now believe the end of independ- . ence Is at hand. It Is this feeling which : may grow into more serious menace fox
 Americans.