The Mexican Revolt

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 230, 17 February 1913, Page 5

The Mexican Revolt

MADER'O'S ULTIMA'!'' '.M. A PRACTICAL I.'KPLY. By ('able —Tress Association—' 'o|tyrij!lit. Mexico City. Kcbruary 11. Madero lias .-sent- an illll matuiti demanding the Miirender of Diaz and his force. Diaz i .-plied with a heavy bombardment, of ihe palace. Fight ins: is proceeding. and all business is idle. Famine is liojfinninfj to lie felt. The better class of Mexicans are now favoring the intervention of the United States. The rebels are well supplied with artillery and ammunition, and will be able to hold the position probably for weeks.

PRESIDENT MADERO RESIGNS. SOME SEVERE FIGHTING. TIIE NEW" PRESIDENT. Received 10. 5.5 p.m. Mexico City. February 14. President Madero Ims resigned. A detachment of the 20tli Infantry revn Ue/1, shot all their officers arid joined General Diaz. Some of the mutineers were recaptured and overpowered by Maderoists. De la TSana. who took refuge in the British Legation, is arranging to succeed Madero. Further fighting resulted in the destruction of Madero's private residence. A number of Americans were wounded. The bodies of Mexicans are lying in the streets, and. with dead horses, are threatening the public, health. The Federals advanced down Ralderas street early in the morning, but the forces of General Diaz shelled them, and verv few left .the street alive. The Government troops then attempted to storm the rebels' position, but were beaten back.

RESIGNATION ACCEPTED. PROSPECTS OF PEACE. Received IG. p.m. Mexico City. February I.k Congress convened a special session and decided to accept President Madero's resignation. Di> lit Rarrn announces that lie liopes to conclude peace in a few davs. The American Ambassador protests against the statements favoring Mexicans made by John Barrett. inflaming (lie Mexicans against; Americans, aud asks that Barrett's speech ; making activities should lie stopped. CLEARING THE AIR. Received 10. ."».5 p.m. Washington. February 1 At a special meeting of Cabinet. called to discuss the Mexican situation, there was a <renpr.il feeling that (lie resignation of President Madrro would clear the air. TV la Baria is likclv to seek an agreement with General Ditz.