Says Mexicans Want Peace.

New York Times 100 years ago today, March 21, 1913:
De la Barra's Brother, Off for Europe, Is Optimistic.
    Louis de la Barra, brother of Gen. Francisco de la Barra. Minister of Foreign Affairs under the Huerta Government in Mexico, who has been stopping at the Hotel Astor, sailed on La Provence yesterday for France and England. M. de la Barra goes as financial agent of the Government of Mexico.
    "I am optimistic about the future of my country," he said, "and this is because the people are anxious for peace. Many of the leading insurrectos have surrendered to the Government and will help to restore peace. The Government is a National one, not a party government. Huerta is very popular and very competent, and the army is faithful to the new régime. Once the Government has settled the troubles in the north it will turn its attention to the Zapatistas in the south.
    "Many of the Zapatistas are now fighting against those who are opposing the new régime. Morales, one of the leading associates of Zapata, has already beaten the brother of Zapata and will continue in assisting the Government." .
    Asked if there was any truth in the reports of bad feeling between Gen. de la Barra and Gen. Huerta, Mr. de la Barra said :
    "There is no truth in any report about friction between the principal leaders of the new régime." Asked when the election for President would be held, he said he thought the votes would be cast in June or July, or as soon as peace was restored.
    "One thing I want to say," he asserted. "It is absolutely certain that the Mexicans, of all classes, are very well disposed toward the American people. It will be a great thing for Americans to have this fact in mind, that Mexico is open for all honest, enterprising people, and that they will be treated fairly.
    "Mr. Emilio Rabasa, our new Ambassador to your country, who will be here soon, is very capable, and is a writer of great knowledge. In his last book, which is considered highly in Mexico, Mr. Rabasa mentions in high terms some of the writings of President Wilson, of whom he is a great admirer. And the book was written long before Dr. Wilson became President. That is a charming note, eh? Mr. Rabasa will do much to make the relations closer between the two countries.
    "We in Mexico have the greatest faith in the good intentions of the American Government. The name of President Wilson is well known in Mexico, and Secretary of State Mr. Bryan is known as a great friend of Mexico."