MEXICAN UPHEAVAL

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8360, 21 February 1913, Page 8

MEXICAN UPHEAVAL

DECLARATION OF PEACE-EX-PRESIDENT MADERO’S BROTHER EXECUTED. By Telegraph—Press Association—-Oopyngbt MEXICO CITY, February 19. General Diaz executed Gustav Madero, brother of the deposed PresiDiaz agreed to hold ex-President Madero as a prisoner in the palace while General Huerta took over office as provisional President. The fighting ceased after Madero s Ca Fen d© joie resounded through the streets throughout the entire night. The vice-President, Senor buarez, has been arrested. He is being closely of the late Cabinet have been paroled. , -- Diaz declares that he will treat Madero with every consideration. The rebels, after the declaration or peace, burned tho office of the chief Government newspaper. QUESTION OF PRESIDENCY TO BE SETTLED WITHIN A WEEK. (Received February 20, 9.50 p.m.) WASHINGTON, February 20. General Huerta has communicated to President Taft the news of the capture of President Madero, and his intention of carrying on the government. The Mexican Congress is to be called within a week to settle the question of the Presidency. MADERO TO BE EXILED MEMBERS OF CABINET HAVE BEEN RELEASED. (Received February 20, 11.5 p.m.) MEXICO CITY, February 20. General Huerta has ordered that President Madero bo exiled. Arrangements are pending to dispatch him to Vera Cruz, where ho will be embarked for Europe. The members of the Cabinet nave been released.