MEXICAN REVOLT

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8356, 17 February 1913, Page 8

MEXICAN REVOLT

MADERO RESIGNS AFTER DEMANDING SURRENDER OF Diaz. RESIGNATION WILL CLEAR THE AIR. By Telesrraph—Pres* Association—Copyright MEXICO CITY, February 15. President Madero has sent an ultimatum demanding the surrender ot General Diaz and his forces. General Diaz replied with a heavy bombardment of the Palace. Fighting is proceeding, and all business places are idle. Famine is beginning to be felt. The better class of Mexicans are now favouring intervention. The rebels are well supplied with artillery and ammunition, and will be able to hold their position probably for weekk".' (Received February 16, 5.5 p.m.) MEXICO CITY, February X 6. President Madero has resigned. A detachment of the Twentieth Infantry revolted, and shot all their officers, and joined General Diaz. Some of the mutineers were recaptured and overpowered by the Maderoists. * General De la Barra, who took refuge in the British Legation, is arranging to succeed President Madero. Further fighting resulted in the destruction of Madero’s private resid-' ence. A number of Americans were, wounded. . The bodies of Mexicans are lying m the streets with dead horses, both threatening the public health. The Federals advanced down Balderas street early ’in the morning. Diaz’s forces shelled them and few left the street alive. The Government troops then attempted to storm the rebels’■ position, but were beaten back. Congress has convened a special session and has decided to accept President Madero’s resignation. General do la Barra announces that he hopes to conclude peace in a few days. The American Ambassador protests against statements favouring the Mexicans which were made by Mr John Barrett, inflaming the Mexicans against the Americans, and asks that Barrett’s speech-making activities be WASHINGTON. February 16. A special meeting or the Cabinet was called to discuss the Mexican situation. There is a general feeling that President Madero’s resignation will clear the air. General de la Barra is likely to seek kn agreement with the Diazites.