Evening star., 1914-08-21
CARRANzA ENTERS
MEXICAN CAPITAL
Provisional President of Re-
public Promises Government
for All the People.
GIVEN GREAT RECEPTION
BY CROWDS IN STREETS
Estimated That More Than $50, 900
People Witnessed His March
Through the City.

MEXICO CITY, August 21.-Gen. We
nustiano Carranza, the supreme chief Of
the Mexican revolution and now provis
ional president of the republic. entered
the capital at noon yesterday. He was
given an enthusiastic reception by the
crowds on the street
1t Is estimated that more than 10000
persons crowded the line Of march Of
the new president and his followers,
which extended from the village Of Atx-
capotzalce to the National Palace Q dis
tance Of six miles. There was not the
slightest disorder as Gen. Carranxa and
his staff passed through the cheering
crowds. which showered them with dow-
ers and confetti and from which came
cries of '1ong live Carranza: long live
the constitutional government
Troops Form at Dawn.
At dawn the constitutionaust troops be-
gan forming at close intervals in a double
line along the entire distance over which
the victorious constitutional leader was to
pass. Back of the troops were ranged
the sightseers, and every roof and bal
cony also held spectators.
1t was noon when Gen. Carranza,
mounted on a superb horse and accom-
panied by his staff and the generals of
the northwest, the central and northeast
divisions Of the constitutionalist army,
left Atzcapotzalce. escorted by squad
ron of cavalry and the 4th Sonora Bat
talon of Infantry. which acted as the
guard Of honor. On reaching the city
limits the column was met by the mayor
and the city council of the capital. who
delivered to Gen carranza the keys Of
After this ceremony the calvacade pro-
ceeded to the historic Chapultepec
Castle. where two batteries of artillery
fired a salute In honor Of the new chief
saecutive. sa I've Here the parade turned
avenue. which was designed by the un-
fortunate Empress Carlotta, and which
leads from the castle to the National
Palace.
School Children Garry Flowers.
Along this section of the line. Of march
were grouped hundreds Of school chill
dren dressed in white. each carrying a
bouquet and a Mexican flag. As Car
rama passed they sang a hymn written
for the occasion. entitled Union and
Liberty"
When the procession reached the Ma
uonal Theater it halted in order that
hands Of a delegation of workmen the
nag which President Madero dropped at
that very spot on the fateful 9th of
February. 1913. the date Of the Huerta-
DdaZ uprising
Passing down the Avenlda San Fran
cisco. the crowds gave the new presi-
dent continuous ovation. This avenue
leads to the historic Plaza de la Consti-
tuition. the cathedral and the National
and municipal palaces forming its sides.
Here an immense throng had been gath
cred since early in the morning. and
vociferously cheered Gen. Carranza as
he passed through the main entrance of
the National Palace.
few moments after he entered Presi-
dent Carraanza appeared on the balcony
under the liberty bell and addressed the
crowd, promising a new ear of real con-
stitutional government. The troops then
passed IN review before the new execu-
tive, band of 200 pieces massed in the
square meanwhile playing martial airs.
Address to the People.
The day was holiday. and all places
of business were closed
In his address President Carranza said
that after months of villif1cation on the
part Of the press and the enemies Of de-
mocracy the people had at last come to
understand the true purpose of the con-
stitutionalists.. which was to give a gov
ernment for all the people and not for a
small part of them.
He assured the populace that the revo-
luton was over and that the constftu-
tionalists had no desire to wreak petty
vengeance on the members Of the oppo-
site party. He said, however. that the
new government would punish all per-
sons guilty OF crimes against the state
with stern justice, but only after a fair
trial.
The nraS;dant ,,11aa ~ tha r>nooyn <o
support the new regime and to aid him
to bring back peace and prosperity to
Mexico.
After reviewing the troops they were
sent to the barracks and the new exec
utive. accompanied by his wife and three
daughters. left for his private residence
During the ceremony inside the palace
President Carranza sat in the gilded
chair once occupied by Benito Juarez
called the Lincoln of Mexico"
Diplomats Not Present.
As the provisional government Is not
vet fully organized the diplomatic corps
was not present at the function. although
the Brazilian minister. John r. Silliman,
personal representative OF President VIII
son. and Senor Merino. the personal rep
resntative of King Alfonso, were among
the hundreds who congratulated President
Carranza.
Gen. Panfilio Natera and Gen. Tomas
Dominguez arrived in the capital late last
evening with their entire forces Of con-
stitutionalists.
Carbajal Sails for Galveston.
VERA CRUZ, August 21.-Francisco
Carbajal. the ex-provisional president Of
Mexico. left here yesterday for Calves
ton aboard the steamer Mexico. Senior
Carbajal expects to remain in the United
States for a considerable time. He says
he intends to study the English language
and will seek admission to the American
bar.