In Mexico both the Government and the insurgents are anxious
for peace, but the latest news shows that the balance is inclining towards the insurgents. The most interesting question of the last few days has been whether President Diaz would consent to the demand of General Madero, the insurgent leader, that he should resign at once, or at least announce his resignation for a fixed date. President Dim replied that he will resign as soon as he is conscientiously assured that he can do so without injury to the country, but that to resign at once would be to let loose anarchy, and to announce his resignation for a fixed date would be to deprive the Government of all stability. This is the typical reply of a ruler waiting on events, and may, of course, mean much or nothing. Mean- while, the outcome of the fighting has been_ conspicuously in favour of the insurgents. Juarez has been taken—an event of great importance—and General Madero declared that this was his answer to the President's hesitation. Mr. Taft has learned that all but two or three of the Mexican States are concerned in the revolution, and anxiety in the -United States is deeper than ever.
