Salt Lake Tribune | 1911-03-16 | Page 2 | Gen. Bernardo Reyes Gives His Views of the Situation

GEN. BERNARDO REYES GIVES HIS VIEWS OF THE SITUATION ROME. March 15. Genera) Bernardo Reyes, forpier secretary of war of Mexico, Mexi-co, who came here from Paris, where rc-centjy rc-centjy he completed the llrst part of his military mission as the representative of President Diaz, today gave his views of the Mexican situation. He predicted that the revolution would soon bo over, and expressed satisfaction at the action of tho 1 "nil oil Slaws In concentrating troops along the fumller. Hi was convinced of the good will of the American government toward Mexico, and characterized the reports of an alliance alli-ance between his country and Japan against the United States as absurd. General Reyes has been in Europe for more than a year, and has said he had no Idea of returning home for the present, pres-ent, his re.ison being that his return might be Interpreted as a desire to profit politically by the disturbed conditions. "The International situation in Mexico." Mex-ico." he !aid. "by reason of the so-called revolution, has not he gravity attributed to it. I am sure the rebellion cannot last more than two months, as President Diaz possesses the Influence and force necessary neces-sary to crush It and bring about peace. "In the pnst tin strength of the revolutionists revo-lutionists consisted in the dependence ihey wore able to put on Imids of tludr followers who found It easv to pass from Mexican to American territory and back again into' Mexico, Now the American troops will Kiiard the frontier, and the guarantee of American neutrality, according ac-cording to the treaties between tho two countries, will be effectively carried out. "The revolutionists cannot now receive further he'n. In addition, the troops of the Mexlenn government have occupied the principal strategical positions, and the number of rebels will diminish dnllv. "With reference to our relations with tho United States. I flrmlv believe In the loyalty of the American government, and I am convinced that tho assoinbling of the American troops on the frontier has as Us only object fr'endly manifestation toward Mexico which Mexico highly appreciates, ap-preciates, for besides Insuring neutrality It represents considerable help in putting down the rebellion. -'The talk of an alliance on the part of Mexico and Jnpan as opposed to the United States Is simply absurd. It has doubtless resulted from the fact tint ibere Is an old acreement whereby, in 15108. Jananese agents tvero allowed to land In Mexico for agricultural work." In conclusion, the general said: "Should Diaz die. which event I hone Is distant, the constitution of Mexico, like that of '.he United States, provides for the succession of the vice president."