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Would Prevent Disbanding
Idle Men and Would Help
Mjko Recruit the Army.
MEN ABE ALL
SEASONED NOW
Could Be Utilised to Put
Do-wn Unruly Ones Who
Refuse to Accept Peace.
Should peace be consummated by the
conference now In session many ofthe
Insurrectos new encamped across the
river from El Paso may be enlisted In
ie Mexican federal army as Xmounteo.
rurales to establish and -preserve peace
in the three northern states of Chihua-
hua Coahuila and Sonora.
This move has been seriously con-
sidered by the federal and insurrecto
leaders and is expected to be a solution
sit the problem of restoring a state of
permanent peace in northern Mexico.
Brig. Gen Pasqual Orozco Col. Pancho
Villa and Col. JGse De La Luz Blanco
will be In command of such a division
of the Mexican mounted force if It is
created and will direct the operations
of the mounted rurales in supressing
any outbreaks after the peace treaty
Is signed.
There are now approximately 3000
men under arms and under Madero's
direct command. With the best of these
m?n completely equipped and mounted
the northern states would be given a
fighting (force which could cope wlth-
any outbreak that might occur In op-
position to the government. These men
are all hardened to field service and it j
Is expected "would make a splendid ad-
dltion to the lighting force of .the re-
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their leaders during the armistice
these men have refuted the report that
they were nothing more than disor-
ganized bandits. The discipline in Ma-
deros camp since it was established
3hile not as strict asthat of the Amer-
ican army compares favorably ivith the
discipline of the Mexican federal troops
and there have been no Indications of
any lawless outbreaks. To put such a
force in the field at the present tlm
with Madero and his strong company j
of followers favoring peace it is be-
lieved that the situation could be easily I
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peace assured to the republic by turn'-
ing these erstwhile enemies into pre-
servers of the peace.
Such a move by the government
-would be a solution of the difficulty of
discarding the present insurrecto army
ad 'Would put the standing army of
Mexico on a more substantial basis. An
effort is known to have been made by
Madero and his associates to fcava
Guiseppi Garibaldi remain In Mexico
and It is said that he nasvbeen prom-
ised an important berth with the war
office In the reorganization of tm? en-
tire Mexican army. Col. Garibaldi ha6
ingigid that he wishes to return to hfs
"sin Italy but v it is believed that
can be persuaded to remain to assist
' in this general reorganization of the
federal army.
INSURRECTO IS
KEkLED BY TRAIN
Jesus Molena a member of Madero's
army was run down and killed by
Golden State Limited train on
Southern Pacific bridge over the
Grande Wednesday afternooi.
Molena -with two companions
crossing tne onage at tne time tKe ac
cident occurred and -were on their way
from Madero's camp to El Paso. Mo-
lena according to a United States sol-
dier who saw the accident at the ap-
proach of the train stepped on one of
the platforms which are on the bridge.
He then undertook to cross the track
in front of the train to another plat-
form and when he jumped the train
struck him throwing him against a
girder a.hd he fell back across the
track. The wheels of the train crushed
his ody.
The dead man's companions picked
up the body and carried it back to the
camp -where it was burled nvith military
honors.
Molena's home is said to have been
in Guerrero and he had been "with Ma
dero's army for some time.
The G. H. officials asked the count
officials to investigate the accide.
j-xiMsazcy morning ana tney went to wie
scene of the accident but could findno
trace of the man's body.
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MEXICAN CRUCIFIED
NAILED TO CROSS WITH RUSTY NAILS
!N CHURCH PLA y DIES
Guadalajara Mexico May 4. CIriaco Comejo a Tuxpaa iadias wko
took tke part of the Christ Ik the shshsI Holy TVeek Passion Play at the
town of Taxman iH tfee southern jtaxt f this state. Is dead as the result
of his Insistence that his hans be sailed to the cross la the crnclfixion
seese.
Come jo -was a
the cross as had
: religion? cnthsslast
been the custom in
sails he driven threagh his hands. .The nails used were rusty and blood
poisoning developed.
For many years the Passion Play has been a. feature of holy week
ehservance among the THxpsn Indian.
Democrats Fight Republican
Policy of Protection in the
House.
SENATE CHANGES
CONVENING HOUR
s
Washington D. C May 4. The at-
tack on Republican policy of protec-
tion marked continuance of the debate
on the free list bill in the house of rep-
resentatives today. l
Representative Clayton of Alabama
denounced the Imposition of -what he
termed "prohibitive duties." He de-
clared governor "Woodrow "Wilson ot
New Jersey had given the most timely j
'expression of the Democrats' policy
when he said 'programs had taken
place' of Philippines."
House leaders expressed the hope that
the bill can be brought to a vote Sat-
urday. Underwood In a Hurry.
Chairman Underwood of the -ways anoj
the bill disposed of so the committee
can proceed with the proposed revision
I of schedule "K" of the Payne-Aldrich
Km nntr .jth Kfinlx and woolen
goods. j
CkSHges H8Br tor Conveninr.
x After a two years' fight the senate
tnAnv inntrl fh "Rallev resolution
fixing 2 oclock as the hour for con-
i venlng instead of noon as heretofore.
DE LARA RELEASED
ON BOND OF' $250
Insiirreeto-Soeialist Charged
With Perjury Succeeds
iu Making Bond.
dnsTrectot who has Deen n The county
Jail on a perBury charge made bond
Thursday morning in the sum of ?250
and was released from custody pend-
ing his appearance for trial.
Mayor C. E. ICelly. alderman "W. S.
Claton. assistant citv attorney Volney
M Brown chief of police Ben Jenkins
policeman Henderson city sanitary
commissioner F- G. Alderete corpora-
on TT5"-rtc lerk Pete Candelarla and
v- - Rose appeared before the grand
J."1 "UIBUa uuliUUB "l "1C n-
"fc-""" ? " -"" wc
No indictment has been
against de L&ra it is saia.
returned
ADVANCE AGENTS OF
LOCUSTS APPEAR
The seven-year locusts are coming.
A flock of chicken .hawks were to be
seen circling around the tops of tie
skyscrapers in the business district
Thursda3r morning. The hawks flew
almost to the roofs of the buildings
and continued to wheel in the air like
miniature models of Bleriot flying ma-
chines. These hawks are said to be a sure
sign of the Approach of the seven-year
locusts. They gather in drovesto de-
vour the pests as soon as they make
their appearance and they were to be
seen in west Texas in great numbers
when the last visit of the winged in-
vaders was made to Texas.
LECKIXG OP BUILDINGS
INDICATES PROSPERITY.
The cornice is off of the Happy Hour
theater building the windows- are out
of the Plaza block and the flooring
is being torn up in the old Guarantee
Shoe company" store. All of which
spells prosperity for the new $1000-
000 hotel is to be built on the Happy
Hour and Guarantee shoe store site
and the new six-story Plaza block on
the site of the old Plaza block which
is now being wrecked.
FOTERXOR TSENDS POLICE
"WITH A HARE1I SKIRT
Guadalajara Mexico May 4. The
harem skirt made its debut here under
government protection. It was worn by
a local dressmaker 'who preliminary
to appearing on the street in the bifur-
cated garment called on the governor
of the state and asked him to guaran-
tee her protection. Several policemen
were detailed to accompany the daring
modiste. .
GO TO CALIFORNIA.
P.ichard Caples and family have gone
to California for the benefit of Mr.
Caples's health. He has not been in
good health for several months and
will spend the summer on the coast
because of the lower altitude.
and was not content to be tied to
prcvions years. He insisted that
M
Grand Jury in Los Angeles
V
Takes Up the CaseSecond
Time.
THREAT LETTERS
SENT TO OFFICIALS
Los Angeles Cal. May 4. The Los
Angeles county grand jury is to be
convened late today and in all prob-
ability new indictments In the dyna-
miting cases will be returned.
It is expected that these indictments
-will take the place of those already
brought against the McNamara brothers
and Ortie McManigal the purpose be-
ing to overcome technical objection to
the old ones and to provide a way for
the arraignment of the men tomorrow.
Official Receive Threats.
Mayor Alexander and several county
are said to have received
threatenin;
letters similar to those sent!
t! -d- j . . .
RViT.1.1. ro!ll1t;n- fr.nm ll
Fredericks resulting from th
in.i.g jjuiiia aiiu uioiuul aiiuruey
e arrest
of the McNamara- brothers and Ortie
IcManigaL charged with murder by j
dynamiting. 'It Is believed to be the
"work of cranks.
.forti -arrives. t
W. Joseph Ford assistant district at-
i torney arrived from Indianapolis last
night bringing with him. it is said a
mass of documentary evidence against
the accused men.
Definite announcement as to the date
or arraignment of tne
looked for today
prisoners is'
!
Will Be Arraijmed Friday. j The former was occupied with no re-
District 'attorney Fredericks made the I sistance but in Xautepec a. small body
positive statement at noop. that the ot infantrymen and rurales fought un-
grand jury would Tetnrn neV. Indict- til overcome by the greater number of
ments charging John J. McNamara and l the enemy. The -number of dead has
James McN&wiara. with murder on ac- i not yetbetyi. reported.
count of the Times explosion and that J VaiSAtTe Towns Fer Rebela.
their arraignment would be hell to-1 Jn Amecameca !the rebels t poif
morrow. j Ees ion Qf the city hall filling- the Qf-
TAFT A G-UEST OF
QUAKER DOCTORS
Andrew Carnegie and Jblm
D. Rockefeller to Also
Be Present.
PhiIadelpliIaPa.T May 4. President
Taft will be the guest of honor at a
dinner and reception given tonight by j
the Philadelphia Medical club. Many 1
physicians from all over the "Ghited
i
i
Statos will be present. The function i
will be in the nature of a testimonial
of appreciation of tbe profession for
president Taft't Interest In sclenco and
the many things he has done as presi-
dent secretary of war and governor In
the Philippines and Cuba to assist med-
icine in its fonward movement to con-
quer disease.
Among other guests will be Andrew
Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller.
$ SAINT "CURES'' ILLS;
TESTIMONIALS BURNED.
Guadalajara. Mexico May 4.
At a celebration in honor of
San Jose de la Montana (SL -
"Jos'e.plv-'oJLthe Mount) held at
the church 'bfdhe"TtyIne Provi-
dence here 14000 letters writ- -
ten by persons who declared
themselves cured of physical
ills through the intercession ot -
the saint were burned. All the-
letters were received since last
October. A procession headed
by a priest carrying the image
of San Jose de la Montana pre-
ceded the burning of the letters.
. fc Ithis city was promised the revolutionary
00 j leader. Yesterday liftrnoon the fed-
. t I eral colonel and the rebeTfchis. talked
Douglas Grey a mining man of over the situation with minister !LIman-
Tombstone Ariz. Is at the Sheldon. tour and Gen. Cosio minister of-war.
ature
as
rovi&e
In a Miniature Bosque Formed of Cottonwoods with the River Nea
"
N
ATURE has done her part in
preparing a place for the peace
conference. Historically 'and
artistically the clump of cottonwoods
at the bend in the river where the Toek
dam ripples the river is an ideal set-
ting for the conference which promises
to be as famous as the historic old
charter oak of Hartford or the more
modern treaty tree at Santiago Cuba.
Peace grove socalled is directly Op-
posite the street car viaduct. The
cottoiiwoods form a miniature bosque
at the point where the river road from
Juarez bends around the edge ofv a
slate colored cliff and spreads out Into
the sandy arroyo beyond. The trees
line the riverside of this road for sev-
eral hundred feet in the direction of
Juarez and form a grove of perhaps
50 'trees at the Mexican terminus of
the diversion dam. The grove may be
seen from the smelter cars and has
long been used as a picnic ground by
the people of El Paso and Juarez who
.formerly drove out from the Mexican
town before the line of federal en-
trenchments blocked the way.
Three Thousand Reported
Close to the City Battle's
Fought Nearby.
ARMISTICE IS
ENTERED INTO
Mexico City Mexico May 4. As an
indication of the growing strength of
the rebels may be cited that 300 men
under the command of Maj. Joaquin Mi-
randa are camped on the slopes of
Ajusio a volcano not more than seven
miles from Tlapam a suburb of the
capital and summer home of the gov-
ernor of the -federal district. This
band has been operating in the rear pi
Tlapam for several days frequently ap-
pearing in its outskirts. t
It is considered here that Mexico-City
is not in danger of attack in any event-
The capital is garrisoned by more than
2000 federals and 1200 gendarmes.
The troops have cannon and rapid
fire guns.
The authorities declare tlhat the city
could withstand any assault
Many rebel bands are eported in the
neighborhood but they did not appear
to be womnS in unison toaay .rrfepara-
tions were mane toaay ior me usuw
j..jih a . .t.
anniversary
; of tho battle of Puebla.
A resident of the capital naade
the trip to Cuernavaca and back yes-
terday passing through rebel lines af-
ter being recognized by a. friend in th
ranks of the revolutionists.
At Tres Marias not more than 40
miles from the capital he says there
are 3000 rebels well armed under com-
mand of Moreno. The rebels refused to
discuss their plans.
Amecameca. lying at the foot of Mt.
Popocatepetl in the state Qf Mexico and'
"Fautepec in. Morelos hare been addea
to the list of towns captured by rebels.
flee with men of their own appointment.
In Yautepec a number or .stores were
looted and the residence of Dr. Antonio
Falcon Was burned the owner and
member of the family escaping by
crawlirg out over the roof.
A two hours' battle at Mlnas Nuevas.
near Parral Chihualiua was reported to
the war department today. The rebels
were defeated their los3 being four
dead. No federals were killed..
Another battle reported to the war
department was that in Penon Blanco
s&n - is potoS ie
Nicolas Torres were
rebels under
defeated after
The losses on
three hours fighting.
both sides were slight.
Puebla Relieved.
Probabilities that Puebla would be
attacked were weakened by the addi-
tion to the garrison of GOO men 4f 'the
'Ninth infantry a few pieces of moun-
tain artillery and three machine guns.
According to reports the rebels de-
serted Tlacotepec upon hearing of the
arrival of the troops.
Zapeta and Cortez. who have been
occupying i.1atamoras Izucar and
Chietla are reported to have led their
followers into Morelos.
Armistice Agrreed To.
Anticipating the signing of terms of
peaceUy Br. Vasquez Gomez and judge
Carbajal Ambrosio Figueroa one of
the rebel leaders from the south has
arrived in the capital accompanied by
Col. FaustoBaltran to discuss terms of
an armistice with the department ot
war.
Five days ago these two men faced
each other in the field but left their
positions of their own accord and be-
gan negotiations for an armistice pend-
"Hng the conclusion of the peace con
ference on the frontier. Terms were
agreedon DUt tne ar department re-
fused its ".sanction. Good advice pre-
vailed howeVerj. and safe conduct to
oj
i
nrrouodiBHS f
H A'C IUH WV-tUiiig.
Has an Air of Rest and Quiet.
Viewed from the American side the
quiet little grove has an air of rest
and quiet about it that suggests grave
deliberations over the vital points of
Mexican independence. Half way be-
tween the foftified town with Its imen
mounted fortresses outposts and bar-
ricades and the insurrecto camp of
conquest in the hills to the west the
peace groye seems to typify the purA
pose of the men who will attempt to
adjust the differences of the southern
republic without war the last resort
of men to settle their differences.
Ik Shadow of Old Fort.
In the foreground and on the Amer-
ican side old Fort Bliss rehabilitated
by the successors of the soldiers who
fought Indians from this same fort
seems to frown upon the warlike
preparations that are going on across
the river. Moral conflict there spells
death to Americans and the frown of
old Fort Bliss is the "frown of disap-
proval of a federal government who
is jealously watching the interests of;
its most humble citizen. Hart's milli
rebuilt and converted into a mission"
SOUTHERN MEXICO'S
MADERO DENIES RIGHT TO TREAT FOR PEACE
ARMISTICE APPROVED
Francisco I. Madero was" advised to-
day that the insurrectos in the south-
ern part of Mexico were about to begin
treating for peace and had entered
into an armistice with the federal gov-
ernment. The advices were conveyed
by Gen. Navarro from Juarez for the
insurrecto commissioners at Mexico
City. Madero wired them approving
the armistice but' cautioning them
against entering into any peace nego-
tiations as such negotiations are now
in progress near bis camp. His reply
follows:
Camp of the Army of Liberation
Orillas del Bravo in front of Ciudad
Juarez May 4 1911. I
Messrs. J. Soto and Francisco Figue-
roa Hotel Centenario Mexico City:
Received your message. I agree to
the armistice which you have closed
but vou must refrainj from treating
for peace as the official representa-
tive of the revolution and the Diaz
government are treating here for the
-whole republic.
-KVnnnteoo T. Madero.
The telegram to which he replied
WasMlagtOH D. C May 4. lavasiOH
future vras predicted in the mohhc today
armv officer retHrnlHg from the horder
NOGALES IN FEAR
OF REBEL ATTACK
If Town Is Assaulted Amer-
icans Will Be in Great
Danger.
Nogales. Mex.. May 4. Should the
peace conference at Juarez fail it will
be the signal for" a. battle here.
If there is a battle here even more
serious complications are likely to
arise than at Douglas because No-
gales Sonora and"Nogalesf Ariz. are
practically one city separated only by
a auu-root street.
Federals atid rebels have been active
during the last 10 days increasing their
f forces strengthening their positions
and securing more arms ana ammuni-
! tion. Both seem to be anxious ior a
ffirbL - Fldllf fT6S 25ftf5
total about 300-"dmnisupP"eedo
with arms and' ammunition nre
bands of revolutionists -- 600
I to 700. surround the town evidently
awaiting orders to attack. .They are
not so well armed or supplied witn
ammunition as the federals.
Three hundred tr oopers ot t
cavalry TL- S. fU are mj ampe d at
5aIel' Al J.TrTln'iru?:
der command of Capts. John "V7. Fur
long and D. Ti 13. Casteet. .
A crisis is expected tomorrow which
is a fiesta. i
SANCHEZ WOUNDED;
50 FEDERALS KILLED
Presidio. Texas. May 4. Fifty fed
eral soldiers were killed Tuesday in
the battle of El Gato. between the
rebel forces besieging Ojinaga and the
column of government troops under
Col. Gordillo marching to the relief
of the beleaguered city. The insur-
gents were defeated after a six hours
battle and the leader Gen. Jose de la
Cruz Sanchez was wounded.
The insurrectos retreated to Mulato
an insurgent stronghold 25 miles dis-
tant. Gordillo entered the city at
night with 500 soldiers and two field
guns. For nearly eight weeks the fed-
eral garrison urder Gonzales liuque
had been besieged by Sanchez at Oji-
naga. I
CHARGE .THAT FEDERAL
TROOPS -DIS'GUISE AS PElJsr.
The officers of the insurrecto array
havebeen notified that the peons who
continue to come to El Jaso from Mex-
ico City by way of Laredo are in reality
Mexican federal Soldiers in disguise
''hese men are being shipped irom Mex-
ijo City to the border it is reported
and then sent across theT river to join
Navarro's forces. This practice is
claimed to have leen going on since the
siege of Juarez began and recruits are
being sent thereby this. indirect method
every day. The Juarez federals have
repeatedly denied this.
By
n: m.
Walker
rove
Itilas
home stands out against the sky op-
posite the peace grounds. Between ta
muddy river has assumed its title of
the brave river of the nqrth and surges
over the rock dam with the potential
energy of the melted mountain -snows.
The Only Bit of Living Color.
The delicate light graesi of the tree-
tops contrast sharply with the dull
neutral color of the mother of moun-'
tains to the sojuth and west. This is
the only bit of living color to be seen
on' the skyline. The dull burned out
browns and grays of the volcanic
nSountains only sharpen the bright bit
of color in $he center of the picture
p'eace grove where the destiny of fu-
ture Mexico the real manana of the
rnananaland will be molded if it is
possible for men to mold the destinies
of dynasties.
Peace grove. El Paso's newest land-
jFort Bliss Hart's mill and the Camino
Jreal the Overland trail of the old days
hent-the struggle for commercial su-
premacy of the southwest was fought
wtljin 'sight of this quiet little rincon
in the Juarez road.
was received yesterday and follows:
Ciudad Juarez Mex. May 3 1911.
Senor Zon Francisco I. Madero:
The general secretary of war and
navy telegraphs to me today as fol-
lows: "Please transmit to senor don Fran-
cisco L Madero the following mes-
sage:
"'Mexico City May 3 1S11 Senor
Francisco I. Ma.dero Ciudad Juarez:
Insurrectos of the state of Guerrero
have closed armistice. We are treat-
ing for peace bn the basis that all
sentimental principles of our political
plans be accepted and all local ques-
tions be" settled satisfactorily.
i " 'Commissioners J. Soto and Francisco
Figueroa."
"I have the honor to transmit ? this
to you and at the. same time accept
assurances of mv attentive -considerar-
! tion. Liberty and constitution.
"Juan J. Navarro
"General in Chief.
"Ciudad Juarez. May 3 1911-"
of Mexico Trithl tke immediate
by rereemtative Fecht. He sIl h
told him iHterveatiea tvwb inevitable
SONORA REBELS
GET A CANNON i
Another Attack on Agua
Prieta Feared Federals
Violate Assurances.
- iDouglas Ariz. May 4. Reports are
received here from the Mexican side
of the line based on what seemed to
be good authority that the rebel lead-
ers of Sonora had succeededin getting
two machine guns and a breech-load-
ing three-inch field cannon across the
border near here. The guns came in
"Ci "1C ouui "cut lo i-jo
! whence they were hauled in two wag-
ons witn pienry 0f ammunition across
t- boadaPv. 1n Tt a71T:rtnvf.f!
hoTc ; rt co m
Ia the nest attack on Agua Prieta.
A rebel band raided the San Felipe
i . . . -... f
t5 merSandi store
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Rsfu from Esperanza iir toe
j . ji :. x
Q Aec. feTT?s. mnRt nr
them fn)m Calfforni b hta for
constructIon f an irratlon pro.
hct are fearful of the consequences
of the possible American intervention.
and are banding together in a strong-
I hold for refuge.
American residents' of. Douglas are j
j doing all they can to pass word into
j Mexico advising 'their friends to get
gp J
out. Refugees from the vlcinitv of
say they have received no
mail since February.
An attack on Agua Prieta. is expect-
en here -within two or three days. If
made this city will come under a fire
irom rtne reDeis more direct than any
heretofore experienced. The federal
garrison notwithstanding assurances
from Mexico City to president Taft.
has so arranged its fortifications that
an attacking force must fire directly
Into the town of Douglas.
THE REBELS SEIZE GUNS
DESTIXED FOR GOVERNMENT.
Laredo Texas May 4. For the sec-
ond night In succession and in the
same spot a small band of rebels held
up a southbound train on the National
lines at Santa Maria searched the bag-
gage car and obtained 250 rifles and
approximately 40000 rounds of am-
munition. .
The passengers were- not molested
but after getting what they wanted
the rebels permitted the train to re-
sume its run.
The guns and ammunition it is un-
derstood were consigned to govern-
ment officials in Saltillo.
All Mexican federal telegraph wires
betwen Monterey and S3ltillo failed
last night.
These Hlnes follow Jhe right of way
of the National railroad and as they
went down at about the hour when
southbound train No. 2 is due at Santa
Maria a natural surmise would con-
nect the rebel operations with last
night's Interruption of communica-
tion. FURNITURE FOR PEACS ENVOYS
V
HAULED TO THE PEACE GROVE
A wagon load of upholstered furni- t
ture was hauled from EI Paso to "Peace
Grove" Thursday morning by way ot
Juarez and will be used by the peace
envoy during the deliberations now in
progress yiere.
SA YS FEDERALS SHOT
INNOCENT ' PERSON
Mexico City Mexico May 4 A correspondent of "El Pals" wha lraj
present at the recent battle between federals and Isswrrectos at Matamerox
Izucar state of Pnehla gives details that were not Included in the efficlal re-
ports. He states that oer 120 Innecent residents of the town -nere she derm
by the federals and numbered -with the Insurrecto dead la the reprt for-
warded to the war department here.
The correspondent says that when the fltehttnjc commenced many of the
Inhabitants became panic stricken and a -pild flghtrfer places of safety fol-
lowed. The federals he states turned thefr Mausers on the fleeiajr aoneom-
batantn as well Wi"B the fighting insnrrectos and a slasarhter resulted..
That the federals bayoneted the InNHrrecto wounded is asserted by the
correspondent. He says that fully 40 vseuitded men were stabbed to death by
federal-soldiers acting under orders from their officers.
INSURREGT05
IKE THIS
Is Basis of One of Their Con-
tentions Before the Peace
Commissioners.
SESSION BEGINS;
MEETING SECRET
In Credential of His Dele-
gates Diaz Recognizes Ex-
istence of Revolution.
After several preliminary confer-
ences of an Informal nature during
the last three months the Xexicaa
government and the revolutionist
headed by Francisco I. Madero jr..
formally gathered in peace negotia-
tions today across the Elo Grande'half
way between the federal stronghold ot
Juarez and. the Madero ftcarap five
miles away to the north of that city
and west of El Paso.
Peace Progress.
The conference was adjourned at
12:30 o'clock to be resumed at 4
oclock this .afternoon. '
A brief statement was issued to th
J effect that a preliminary basis of pro-
ceaure ior the negotiations had been
agreed upon and that the credentials
of both parties as presented were
satisfactory.
Only general impressions were ex-
changed and at the conference later
this afternoon concrete points- will be
taken up.
Judge Carbajal said that prospects
for an agreement were good and that
he was optimistic as to the final re-
sults of the conference.
Dr. Vasquez Gomez: declared that a
1 good disposition to arrange Ihe mat-
ters in dispute was manif esteJ and that
a definite agreement probably could
be effected within the next thro
days.
- 4 Fertael m! Cnrt.
Judge Francisco Carbajal of the su-
preme court of Mexico advised by
senors Oscar Braniff and Esouival
I Qbreson represented the government.
while Dr. Vasquez Gomez. Francisco
Madero. sr. and senor Pino Suarez com"
posed the rebel commission. Only Car-
bajal. Gontez senor Snares and the
senior Madero are discussing th
terms. Credentials were exchanged by
both sides and the negotiations- began.
It was stated at the Madero camp
by one of the insurrectos that the res-
ignation of president Diaz finally wasr
Included in the list of the revolution-
ist demands. Just bow judge Carbajal
will de'al with that question for. of
course it will be- discussed was a
matter of much conjecture in the in-
surrecto camp. It is believed he will
seek to have it excluded -from the pro-
visions of the peace agreement though
! it was rumored that he would repeat
; various assurances already made to
tne insurrectos by president Diaz hls?
sf It to intermediate persons that he
intended to relinquish the presidencv
after the peaee agreement was put
I irto effect.
Revolatien Reeghed.
The character of the credentials pre-
sented by the federal envoy recognizes
Francisco I Madero. jr. as the leader
of the revolutionists and the govern-
ment now will look to the; rebel lead-
ers under his command and their In-
fluence in restoring complete tranqull-
4 ty in all parts of Mexico.
The insurrecto commissioners were
tardy in reaching the Madero camp
from El Paso today. Incidentally the
United States troops guarding the in-
ternational line insisted on seeing the
pockets of all persons who crossed.
in the effort to prevent smuggling of
arms. Even tbe rebel peace commis-
sioners were halted in their hurry to
urfergo a superficial examination by
the American troops. The rebel com-
sioners first were in a long conference
with Francisco Madero jr. He talked
rapidly to them and with considerable
emphasis. The Madero headquarters
became crowded with other chiefs and
finally Madero with his comnssioners
left headquarters for a secluded spot
along the river. The four men paced
up and down on the loose sands for
I nearly an hour .in the boiling sun. and
tne comTnisiorers imaly left in an
automobile for the meeting ground at
10:15. Madero returned to his head-
quarters. Federal. Credentials.
The credentials of the federal envoy
a1? made public before the conference
started at 11 o'clock were as follows -"The
president of the republic has
designated you In-'conformity with
those instructions which have been
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