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March 17, 1911 - July 31, 1911 (continued)
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
Published in the Washington Herald, p. 3: The article describes the revolutionary cause to the U.S. government through Dr. Vasquez Gomez, in an appeal for sympathy.
ITEM 129 Corral Going Abroad: Mexican Vice President Asks Leave of Absence, July 4, 1911
Published in the Washington Post, p. 1: The article announces that the Mexican Vice President Ramon Corral has petitioned the Mexican government for an indefinite leave of absence to Germany on account of his health.
ITEM 130 De La Barra Speaks in Optimistic Terms: Conditions in Mexico All That Can Be Desired, Says Acting President, July 28, 1911
Published in the New York Tribune, p. 1: The article announces that de la Barra has stated that the current conditions in Mexico are as good as they can be, and that there is complete harmony between himself and Madero.
ITEM 131 Reyes Out for President, July 31, 1911
Published in the New York Sun, p. 3: The article announces that General Bernardo Reyes has formally declared his candidacy for the Mexican presidency.
FOLDER 3 August 1, 1911 - December 24, 1911
(105 items)
ITEM 1 Madero Ousts Customs Men, August 1, 1911
Published in the New York Times, p. 4: The article announces that Ernesto Madero returned jobs at the Juarez Custom House to federal soldiers, ousting the rebels.
ITEM 2 Juarez Customs Seized, August 2, 1911
Published in the New York Tribune, p. 2: The article announces that Ernesto Madero returned jobs at the Juarez Custom House to federal workers, ousting the rebels. The rebels, in response, prevented the federal workers from returning and forced several resignations.
ITEM 3 Soldiers Overawe El Oro, August 2, 1911
Published in the New York Tribune, p. 2: The article announces a strike at a mine in El Oro, Mexico, on which federal soldiers opened fire. The article asserts that the request for higher wages is merely incidental, and that the strike was actually intended to antagonize foreigners.
ITEM 4 Reyes for President, August 5, 1911
Published in the New York Sun, p. 2: The article announces the candidacy of General Bernardo Reyes in the next presidential election. The article states that he will be running with the Mexican Catholic Party.
ITEM 5 Firmer Hand Now in Mexico, August 7, 1911
Published in the New York Sun, p. 10: The article announces that Madero has declared that he will support de la Barra’s vision for peace through firmer suppression of anarchist groups.
ITEM 6 Land for Poor Mexicans, August 8, 1911
Published in the New York Tribune, p. 1: The article announces that Díaz has proposed a plan to divide lands for the poor. The article states that 24,000 acres in Conora will be distributed to the Yaqui Indians.
ITEM 7 Mexican Troops in Clash, August 8, 1911
Published in the New York Sun, (No page number located): The article announces a conflict between a bands of insurrectos and the troops of General Blanco, the latter having wanted to bring captured artillery with them to the south.
ITEM 8 Quieter in Mexico, August 8, 1911
Published in the New York Sun, (No page number located): The article announces that the U.S. embassy in Mexico has reported that the conditions in Mexico are becoming normal.
ITEM 9 The Texas Maneuvers, August 9, 1911
Published in the New York Times, p. 8: The article states that Major General Carter, the commander of the U.S. troops that were mobilized at the Mexican border, is pleased with the success of their actions. The article states that General Carter believes that the mobilization had a positive impact on the efficiency of the troops.
ITEM 10 Asks Limantour to Return, August 9, 1911
Published in the New York Times, (No page number located): The article announces an unverified cipher-cablegram aid to have been sent by Francisco de la Barra to José Yves Limantour, requesting his return for help controlling the revolution.
ITEM 11 Mexico’s Outlook Hopeful, August 9, 1911
Published in the New York Tribune, p. 1: The article announces that all countries appear to be at peace with Mexico, and that no claims are currently being pressed, even after the capture of several Americans and the killing of many Chinese at Torreon. The article also states that the provisional government in Mexico is optimistic.
ITEM 12 "$10,000,000 for Mexico, August 9, 1911
Published in the Washington Post, p. 3: The article states that the Mexican government borrowed $10,000,000 from Speyer and Co. The article asserts that the quick sale of the Mexican currency implies confidence in the stability of the new government.
ITEM 13 Catholic Party in Mexico Demands Clean Government and Enforcement of the Law, August 11, 1911
Published in the New York Tribune, p. 3: The article announces that the Catholic party in Mexico intends to select a candidate for the upcoming presidency, but does not wish to get involved in political affairs. The article asserts that the Pope authorized the party, and only demands clean government and law enforcement.
ITEM 14 Gomez to Oppose Madero, August 12, 1911
Published in the New York Tribune, p. 3: The article announces that following Madero’s abandonment of the Anti-Re-electionists, Francisco Vasquez Gomez, Minister of Foreign Affairs, was selected to run against him.
ITEM 15 Mexican Rebels Fire on a Train, August 12, 1911
Published in the New York Herald, p. 7: The article announces that rebels fired upon a passenger train traveling from Cuernavaca to Mexico City. The article states that nearly every window on the train was broken, and passengers were forced to remain on the floor for nearly two hours.
ITEM 16 Throngs Abandon Mexico, August 12, 1911
Published in the New York Sun, p. 5: The article announces that throngs of people have been leaving Mexico in lieu of recent events, and passenger traffic into Mexico has decreased significantly. The article asserts that Mexico is expecting bloodshed in the coming election.
ITEM 17 Mexican Army to Move on Rebels: President de la Barra Sends Reinforcements to General Huerta at Cuernavaca, August 14, 1911
Published in the New York Herald, p. 7: The article announces that the Mexican army intends to target the rebels by sending reinforcements to Cuernavaca. The article also states that Madero will attempt to personally dissuade Zapata from further activity.
ITEM 18 De La Barra in Race, August 14, 1911
Published in the Washington Herald, p. 1: The article announces that the Liberal Radical party nominated Francisco de la Barra for the presidency. The article also states that de la Barra is expected to win the support of the Catholic party as well.
ITEM 19 Say Rebels Plan Battle at Ayala, August 15, 1911
Published in the New York Herald, (No page number located): The article announces that although Colonel Blanquet’s brigade has been sent to Cuernavaca, there has been word of resistance of the federal forces by the men of Emiliano Zapata.
ITEM 20 Mexican Rebels Refuse to Quit, August 15, 1911
Published in the New York Herald, (No page number found):
ITEM 21 Revolt Brews in Mexico, August 16, 1911
Published in the Washington Post, p. 1: The article announces that the government has accepted another revolution after their inability to stop Zapata without the use of federal forces. The article asserts that while the government is not fearful, it does expect a difficult conflict.
ITEM 22 Zapata Will Surrender, August 16, 1911
Published in the New York Tribune, p. 7: The article announces that Zapata’s troops are located in Cuautla, and that Zapata is currently drafting a message to the President urging him not to send federal troops. The article suggests that Zapata’s statement implies surrender.
ITEM 23 Lower California Trouble: Regular Cavalry to Patrol the Border to Keep Mexicans Out, August 17, 1911
Published in the New York Sun, (No page number located): The article announces that U.S. troops have been sent to Lower California to prevent Mexicans from entering the U.S. The article states that State Department accepted a request from the Mexican government to send federal troops through the U.S. to Lower California to restore order.
ITEM 24 Again Guard Mexico Border, August 17, 1911
Published in the New York Times, p. 4: The article announces that U.S. troops have once again been mobilized to the Mexican border in Lower California as a result of current conflicts near the border.
ITEM 25 Mexican Rebels Have Girl Leader, August 18, 1911
Published in the Washington Herald, p. 1: The article announces that two female leaders of Zapatista troops, Margarita Neri and Esperanza Echavarria, are involved in the conflict at Cuautla. The article also mentions that many have been killed in the battles in Morelos.
ITEM 26 Troops to Restore Order, August 21, 1911
Published in the Washington Post, (No page number located): The article announces that the federal troops intend to occupy Zapatista towns and restore order before withdrawing from Morelos.
ITEM 27 Hostile to Madero, August 22, 1911
Published in the New York Sun, (No page number located): The article announces that Madero’s speech to Zapata led him to lose the favor of the Catholic party because of his words against General Bernardo Reyes.
ITEM 28 Mexico’s Political Confusion, August 22, 1911
Published in the New York Times, p. 6: The article announces that the Liberal Party of Mexico has selected Francisco de la Barra, and that he his provisional presidency been recognized by all parties with the exception of Dr. Vasquez Gomez.
ITEM 29 Mustering Out Zapatistas, August 22, 1911
Published in the Washington Post, (No page number located): The article announces that the federal raid in Cuautla has begun, and that many Zapatistas have moved forward to different areas to continue their revolt. The article also mentions the Madero suspected General Bernardo Reyes of a plot to continue the conflict.
ITEM 30 General Zapata’s Forces Surrender, August 23, 1911
Published in the New York Herald, p. 6: The article announces that the Zapatistas have surrendered in Morelos to Madero and the federal troops. The article also notes with surprise that the Zapatistas do not posses modern rifles.
ITEM 31 The Mistake of Gomez (Cuban President), August 23, 1911
Published in the New York Times, (No page number located): The article announces that critical journalists in Cuba have been banished by the government, and that the media is being censored by this action. The article asserts that free speech is essential to democracy.
ITEM 32 'Mexico is Peaceful': So Says Washington Attorney After Visit There, August 23, 1911
Published in the Washington Post, p. 2: The article announces that Captain Sherburne G. Hopkins has stated that Mexico is peaceful, and that there are currently few concerns there. The article also states that Hopkins asserts that Madero will be elected with the majority of the votes.
ITEM 33 Zapatists Fire on Federal Troops, August 24, 1911
Published in the New York Herald, p. 6: The article announces that the federal troops attempted to disarm the Zapatistas, but were only partially successful because many weapons carried in the field were not surrendered.
ITEM 34 Mexican Bureau to Be Established, August 25, 1911
Published in the Washington Herald, p. 3: The article announces the establishment of a bureau of information in New York City to display Mexican and American goods, in an effort to improve commercial relations.
ITEM 35 New Army for Mexico, August 25, 1911
Published in the New York Sun, p. 12: The article announces that Díaz’s methods of enlisting convicts to the federal army have been dismissed. The article states that the new method will entail payment of soldiers and efforts to boost morale.
ITEM 36 Madero Accuses Reyes, August 25, 1911
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