When was it published?

June 25, 1879 in Claiborne Guardian

Foreign News June 25, 1879

Claiborne Guardian

Q: What keywords are associated?

Mexico Politics, President Diaz, Administration Dissatisfaction, Dictator Proclamation, Political Factions

Homer, Claiborne County, Louisiana

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What is this article about?

Reports from Mexico indicate growing dissatisfaction with President Diaz's administration, raising fears of serious trouble, though he is seen as strong enough to suppress opposition. Many citizens urge him to declare himself dictator rather than step down.

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Trustworthy advices from the City of Mexico, according to the New York Graphic, state that there is reason to believe the country is on the verge of serious trouble. The dissatisfaction with the present administration, is increasing daily. In the capital, however, the opinion generally prevails that President Diaz is quite strong enough to crush the various factions arrayed against him. There is an openly expressed wish among many of the citizens that Diaz should not leave the Presidency at the end of his term of office, but should proclaim himself dictator.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political

What keywords are associated?

Mexico Politics President Diaz Administration Dissatisfaction Dictator Proclamation Political Factions

What entities or persons were involved?

President Diaz

Where did it happen?

City Of Mexico

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

City Of Mexico

Key Persons

President Diaz

Outcome

potential serious trouble from increasing dissatisfaction, but diaz believed strong enough to crush opposition; public wish for him to proclaim himself dictator.

Event Details

Trustworthy advices state Mexico is on the verge of serious trouble due to daily increasing dissatisfaction with the administration. In the capital, President Diaz is considered strong enough to crush opposing factions. Many citizens openly wish Diaz would not leave office at term's end but proclaim himself dictator.