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March 17, 1911 - July 31, 1911 (continued)
ITEM 66 Mexican Rebels Draw a Line on De La Barra Too, March 27, 1911
Published in the New York World, p. 7: The article announces that the rebels have disapproved of new Foreign Minister de la Barra because of his close relationship to Díaz. The article also announces that the Díaz regime has not attempted to negotiate with Madero, and does not intend to.
ITEM 67 Diaz Cabinet Is Named; Senor Limantour Remains, March 28, 1911
Published in the New York Herald, p. 7: The article announces the new cabinet members of the Díaz regime, and their significance. The article also mentions that a peace agreement may be made a San Antonio.
ITEM 68 Diaz Announces His New Cabinet, March 28, 1911
Published in the New York Times, p. 5: The article announces that Díaz has selected a new cabinet. A letter from former Foreign Minister Enrique Creel is included, with a statement in support of Díaz’s decision to choose new cabinet members.
ITEM 69 New Cabinet in Mexico; Limantour Reappointed Minister of Finance, March 28, 1911
Published in the New York Tribune, p. 9: The article announces the new cabinet members of the Díaz regime, and their significance. There is also a passage announcing a rumor that Díaz has resigned.
ITEM 70 Rumor That Diaz Has Quit: San Antonio Hears It But Confirmation Is Lacking, Rebels Quite Unappeased, March 28, 1911
Published in the New York Sun, p. 5: The article announces a circulating rumor that Díaz has quit, and states that there is little evidence to support the rumor. The article also states that the rebels are not appeased with the new cabinet.
ITEM 71 F.I. Madero Now On Way to Confer in San Antonio, March 28, 1911
Published in the New York World, p. 8: The article announces a circulating rumor that Díaz has resigned, and states that Madero intends to meet members of his family to discuss negotiations. A reference is also made to the reports of President Taft, which suggest that the situation in Mexico has escalated.
ITEM 72 Inclan Succeeds Senor De La Barra, March 28, 1911
Published in the Washington Herald, p. 1: The article announces the new cabinet members of the Díaz regime, including the new Ambassador to the U.S., Don Emanuel De Gama Cona E. Inclan.
ITEM 73 Peace Possible from Meeting in San Antonio, March 28, 1911
Published in the Washington Herald, p. 1: The article announces that peace negotiations may occur between Madero and de la Barra in San Antonio.
ITEM 74 New Envoy of Diaz: Mr. Zamacona e Inclan to Be Ambassador Here, March 28, 1911
Published in the Washington Post, p. 1: The article announces that the new Ambassador to the U.S. will be Mr. Zamacona e Inclan. Several other appointments to Díaz’s cabinet are listed. The article also states that peace negotiations may occur between Madero and de la Barra in San Antonio.
ITEM 75 Mexican Hostilities to Be Halted Pending Peace Conference at Chihuahua, March 29, 1911
Published in the New York Herald, p. 4: The article announces that peace conferences will take place in Chihuahua between representatives of the Díaz regime and representatives of Madero’s revolution.
ITEM 76 Why Taft Moved the Troops: Feared Anarchy and Anti-Americanism in Mexico, March 29, 1911
Published in the New York Sun, p. 1: The article announces that President Taft chose to mobilize the U.S. troops at the Mexican border out of fear of anarchy after receiving reports of escalating unrest.
ITEM 77 Diaz May Quit After a Peace: No Resignation Till Then, Declares Semi-Official Statement in Mexico City, March 29, 1911
Published in the New York Times, p. 1: The article announces that Díaz has expressed interest in retiring after peace has been negotiated, but not until then. The article also states that Madero has asserted that he expects peace in ninety days.
ITEM 78 Mexican Conditions, March 29, 1911
Published in the New York Tribune, p. 6: The article suggests that the resignation of Díaz’s cabinet would not have occurred if not for the revolution. It asserts that the restlessness of the Mexican people brought about positive change.
ITEM 79 Diaz Cutting Deep with His Reforms, March 29, 1911
Published in the New York Tribune, (No page number located) : The article announces that Díaz has proposed significant reforms that reach beyond his inner circle. It also states that the selection of a new cabinet has had a "tranquilizing" effect.
ITEM 80 Peace Matter of Days, Say the Maderos, March 29, 1911
Published in the New York Tribune, p. 1: The article announces that the Maderos have stated that peace will occur in a matter of days. The article asserts that the Maderos have proposed a peace plan to Limantour, and that Díaz is in favor of negotiations.
ITEM 81 Peace in Mexico Madero Family Freely Predict, March 29, 1911
Published in the New York World, p. 7: The article announces that the Maderos have predicted that peace will occur in a matter of days. The article also states that Limantour intends to ban reelections, and that Díaz is expected to resign following the peace agreement.
ITEM 82 Peace for Mexico Inside Sixty Days, Says Madero, Sr., March 29, 1911
Published in the Washington Herald, p. 7: The article announces that the Maderos have stated that peace will occur in approximately 60 days, and that negotiations are currently underway. The article also asserts that the disarmament of rebels will not be included in the negotiations.
ITEM 83 U. S. Not A Censor: Invasion of Mexico Would Be a Crime Says J. W. Foster, March 29, 1911
Published in the Washington Post, p. 1,2: The article asserts that there would be no justification for U.S. involvement in Mexico, according to John W. Foster, former Secretary of State. The article also asserts that the current number of troops at the U.S. border would be insufficient to protect U.S. interests in Mexico.
ITEM 84 Insurgents Clear Way for Senor Limantour, Who Bears Peace Message, March 30, 1911
Published in the New York Herald, p. 8: The article states that Díaz has authorized a peace agreement that is intended to restore peace in the following weeks. The article also states that a peace conference will take place in Chihuahua, and that de la Barra has asserted that the selection of new cabinet officials has been well received.
ITEM 85 No Post for General Reyes, March 30, 1911
Published in the New York Herald, (No page number located): The article announces that General Bernardo Reyes has received no invitation to join Díaz’s new cabinet, and does not intend to return to Mexico.
ITEM 86 Says General Madero Hears ‘Spirit Voices’, March 30, 1911
Published in the New York Herald, p. 8: The article states that Díaz has denied rumors, including rumors that the Chapultepec Military Academy is disloyal to the Mexican government.
ITEM 87 Mr. Taft Gives Light on Border Situation, March 30, 1911
Published in the New York Herald, p. 8: The article announces that President Taft met with David J. Foster, chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House, and shared information that convinced the latter of the necessity of the mobilization of troops.
ITEM 88 Outlook for Peace in Mexico, March 30, 1911
Published in the New York Times, p. 10: The article asserts that the facts appear to suggest that peace negotiations will occur, and that Díaz will eventually resign from the presidency. The article also suggests that the Mexican people are incapable of self-government.
ITEM 89 All Sides in Mexico Await Diaz Message, March , 1911
Published in the New York Times, p. 5: The article announces that Limantour has said that the government will meet the requests of public opinion, but that public opinion excludes the voices of the revolutionary party. A reference is also made to Díaz addressing the Congress with his plans, which interests all factions.
ITEM 90 Rumored Chinese Uprising, March 30, 1911
Published in the New York Times, p. 5: The article announces that that Chinese were preparing to attack Blagovestchensk, a city in the Amur Province of Asiatic Russia.
ITEM 91 If Diaz Retires, March 30, 1911
Published in the New York World, p. 10: The article announces that Díaz’s resignation would offer serious legitimacy to the revolution. References are made to the undemocratic government of Díaz, and the silencing of opposing forces in past elections.
ITEM 92 Elder Madero Is Wrong, Says Gomez, March 30, 1911
Published in the New York World, p. 6: The article announces that Dr. Vasquez Gomez has stated that the Madero prediction of early peace was wrong, because peace cannot occur in Mexico until Díaz resigns and members of the revolutionary party and assigned to the cabinet.
ITEM 93 Envoys of Peace in San Antonio? March 30, 1911
Published in the New York World, p. 6: The article announces that members of the Madero family have arrived in San Antonio, and are awaiting the peace conference. A reference is also made to a burned bridge on the International Railway.
ITEM 94 Reyes Is Going to Spain, Not Mexico, March 30, 1911
Published in the New York World, p. 6: The article announces that General Bernardo Reyes has received no invitation to join Díaz’s new cabinet, and does not intend to return to Mexico. The article also mentions that Reyes is fully confident in Díaz’s ability to control the revolution.
ITEM 95 Diaz Wants No Parley with the Revolutionists, March 30, 1911
Published in the New York World, p. 6: The article suggests that no peace agreement will occur, due to Díaz’s desire to remain in power. It is also asserted Díaz is not likely to enact Limantour’s reforms, because they are not in his favor.
ITEM 96 Off to Talk Peace: Revolutionist Secretary Here Called to Texas to Confer with Madero, March 30, 1911
Published in the Washington Post, p. 1: The article states that the secretary of the Washington diplomatic agency of the Mexican revolution Juan Sanchez-Azcona has been sent to San Antonio to meet with Madero and discuss preliminary peace negotiations. The article also states that Dr. Vasquez Gomez, head of the same organization, claims that Díaz must first resign before peace can occur.
ITEM 97 Mexico Reforms to Be Sweeping: De La Barra Admits Peace Overtures Will Be Made, March 31, 1911
Published in the New York Herald, (No page number located): The article announces that de la Barra has stated that he is intends to take part in "sweeping" peace negotiations. It is also state that de la Barra himself is currently poorly informed, but that he intends to discus the plans at the next cabinet meeting.
ITEM 98 Special Dispatch to the Herald: San Antonio Texas..., March 31, 1911
Published in the New York Herald, (No page number located): The article announces that the peace conference will be held in Chihuahua, and that Madero must sign a peace compact from Limantour before resolutions can take place. The article also states that de la Barra expects a peace agreement to take place within several days.
ITEM 99 Governors of Fifteen Mexican States to Go, March 31, 1911
Published in the New York Herald, p. 4: The article announces that one of Díaz’s reforms will include the resignation of several governors of Mexican states that have been accused of excesses.
ITEM 100 No Rebel Agents Meet De La Barra, March 31, 1911
Published in the New York Times, p. 1: The article announces that de la Barra has moved forward from San Antonio to Mexico, knowing nothing of peace plans. The article also states that de la Barra hopes for peace, but will not know how it will be accomplished until he speaks with the state.
ITEM 101 Madero Makes New Demands on Diaz, March 31, 1911
Published in the New York Tribune, p. 1: The article announces that Madero has decided to reject Limantour’s proposal unless Díaz resigns. The article firmly suggests that Madero is experiencing an unreasonable change of heart, and is turning his back on the Mexican government.
ITEM 102 Sale of Arms Continues: Peace Rumors Do No Check Trade at El Paso, March 31, 1911
Published in the New York Tribune, p. 3: The article announces that the trade of arms and ammunition continues amidst talk about peace negotiations.
ITEM 103 ’Diaz Must Go!’ Is Now the Cry in His Own Capital, March 31, 1911
Published in the New York World, p. 1,4: The article announces that the change in Díaz’s cabinet was not sufficient for the revolutionary party, and that many feel that peace will not be possible while he remains in office.
ITEM 104 Yaquis Join in Siege of Ojinaga, Mexico, March 31, 1911
Published in the New York World, (No page number located): The article announces that members of the Yaqui tribe have joined the insurrectos. The article also states that disease and starvation have begun to affect the troops.
ITEM 105 Delay in Proposed Peace Conference, March 31, 1911
Published in the New York World, (No page number located): The article announces that the proposed peace conference has been delayed, and that de la Barra cannot speak of the conference because he has heard no word of it from Mexico.
ITEM 106 Line Drawn by Diaz: Mexican Government Reaches Limit of Concessions, March 31, 1911
Published in the Washington Post, p. 1: The article announces that no officials of the Mexican government have verified the existence of peace negotiations, and that both sides believe Díaz will be reluctant to make peace with his opposition.
ITEM 107 Say General Diaz Will Resign and Go to Spain, April 1, 1911
Published in the New York Herald, p. 4: The article announces that Madero is very likely to come to a peace agreement within the next few days, and that Díaz is likely to resign and travel to Madrid.
ITEM 108 Gloomy News from Mexico: New Revolts Reported- No Real Peace Parley, April 1, 1911
Published in the New York Sun, p. 4: The article announces that new revolts from independent bands of rebels have been reported in Northern Mexico, and that no real peace negotiations seem to be taking place.
ITEM 109 Consul in Mexico Bears Fresh News to the President, April 1, 1911
Published in the New York World, p. 9: The article announces that the U.S. Consul in Mexico will be preparing information for President Taft before Congress next meets. The article also references a trade deal in which the insurrectos were extremely polite and paid the U.S. merchants in American currency.
ITEM 110 Blow Up Bridges by Proxy: Rebels Seek to Escape Death Penalty by Making Railway Men Do Work, April 1, 1911
Published in the New York Times, p. 1: The article announces that insurrectos have continued to burn bridges along the International Railroad between Torreon and Durango. It also states that in order to avoid punishment, the rebels have forced train workers to burn the bridges at gunpoint.
ITEM 111 Fire on Federals Near Mexico City, April 1, 1911
Published in the New York Times, p. 12: The article announces that the insurrectos are holding the mountains above Mexico City with the intent to fire on federal troops near the capital’s power plant.
ITEM 112 Mexico City Fears for Light and Power: Rurales Sent to Guard Electric Plant- Diaz Sends Message to Congress To-Day, April 1, 1911
Published in the New York World, p. 9: The article announces rumors that the insurrectos intend to attack Mexico City, putting light and power at risk.
ITEM 113 Uncle of General Madero, Rebel Leader, on Peace Mission, Put in Mexican Jail, April 3, 1911
Published in the New York Herald, p. 4: The article announces that Salvador Madero, General Madero’s uncle has been arrested as he crosses the border at Laredo, Texas into Mexico. The article asserts that he was on a peace mission when arrested.
ITEM 114 Salvador Madero Arrested: Rebel Leader’s Uncle Taken from Train at the Border, April 3, 1911
Published in the New York Sun, p. 5: The article announces that Salvador Madero, General Madero’s uncle has been arrested as he crosses the border at Laredo, Texas into Mexico. The article asserts that he was on a peace mission when arrested.
ITEM 115 Gomez Answers Diaz Message, April 3, 1911
Published in the New York Times, p. 5: The article announces that Dr. Vasquez Gomez believes that the Díaz government should "[throw] aside its pride" in favor of a peace agreement.
ITEM 116 Madero’s Uncle Arrested: He Declares He Entered Mexico to See His Sick Father, April 3, 1911
Published in the New York Times, p. 5: The article announces that Salvador Madero, General Madero’s uncle has been arrested as he crosses the border at Laredo, Texas into Mexico. The article asserts that he was visiting his father.
ITEM 117 Madero Will Fight Unless Diaz Retires, April 3, 1911
Published in the New York Times, p. 5: The article announces that Madero will continue to fight until Díaz retires, because he does not believe that the regime’s promises of reforms will bring peace to Mexico.
ITEM 118 The Position of Diaz, April 3, 1911
Published in the New York Times, p. 8: The article announces that Díaz’s address to the Mexican congress acknowledged the state of civil war, and included an urge to reform the electoral laws. The article also states that Díaz did not make any promise to retire from his presidency, which has five years and nine months remaining.
ITEM 119 Socialists Use Barbed Wire: Williams, Former American Regular, Provides Defenses for Mexicali, April 3, 1911
Published in the New York Times, p. 5: The article announces that Stanley Williams of the Socialist forces has provided defenses at Mexicali.
ITEM 120 Bombs Thrown at Juarez: One Dead and Three Wounded in Unexplained Attack, April 3, 1911
Published in the New York Tribune, p. 4: The article announces that bombs have been thrown at Ciudad Juárez, and that three men were injured and one man was killed. The article asserts that either the jail was being attacked at midnight, or the explosions are currently inexplicable.
ITEM 121 Williams Awaits Battle: Rebel Generalissimo Disposes Forces- Deposed Leader Sore, April 3, 1911
Published in the New York Tribune, p. 4: The article announces that Stanley Williams of the Socialist forces has provided defenses at Mexicali.
ITEM 122 Maderos at El Paso: Arrival of Father and Brother of Leader Revive Peace Talk, April 3, 1911
Published in the New York Tribune, p. 4: The article announces that the Maderos have arrived at El Paso for peace talks, but that no information has been provided regarding the mission. The article also states that a representative of Limantour has been sent as a member of the junta.
ITEM 123 Too Late, Says Madero: New Elections with Free Ballots Alone Will Satisfy Rebels, April 3, 1911
Published in the New York Tribune, p. 4: The article states that Madero will continue to fight until Díaz retires, because he does not believe that the regime’s promises of reforms will bring peace to Mexico.
ITEM 124 Three Bombs in Mexican Town Wound Officers: Juarez Placed Under Martial Law After Explosion, April 3, 1911
Published in the Washington Herald, p. 1,11: The article announces that bombs have been thrown at Ciudad Juárez, and that three men were injured and one man was killed. The article asserts that the bombing, paired with two other bomb attempts this month, is puzzling.
ITEM 125 S. Madero in Jail: Uncle of Insurgent Leader Is Prisoner of Federals, April 3, 1911
Published in the Washington Post, p. 1: The article announces that Salvador Madero, General Madero’s uncle has been arrested as he crosses the border at Laredo, Texas into Mexico. The article asserts that he was visiting his father, and that additional members of the Madero family are now in El Paso for peace talks.
ITEM 126 Revolution in Mexico, April 4, 1911
Published in the New York Tribune, p. 6: The article describes the current situation in Mexico between Díaz and the Mexican congress, including the question of Díaz’s support within the government, and the enactment of the proposed resolutions. The article suggests that the proposed resolutions are drastic enough to pacify the insurrectos.
ITEM 127 Hopeful of Peace Soon: Mexican Representatives Are Expected to Confer with Madero, April 4, 1911
Published in the New York Tribune, p. 4: The article announces that representatives of the Díaz regime are expected to meet with Madero soon to discuss peace, and that the revolt has nearly ended. The article also asserts that the insurrectos are waiting to hear about Díaz’s proposals.
ITEM 128 Madero Outlines Aim of Revolt: Addresses Communication to State Department, April 4, 1911
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