THE MEXICAN REVOLT.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 233, 20 February 1913, Page 5

THE MEXICAN REVOLT.

MADERO RESIGNS CONDITIONALLY. By Cable—Press Association —Copyright. Mexico City, February 18. Madero has agreed to resign if a provisional president is appointed. The Government's condition is critical. MEXICO CITY'S EBULLITION. Mexico City, February 18. After a night of continuous firing, the rebels and Federals are in precisely the same position. The Federals are planing to use dynamite to dislodge the rebels. A large number were killed on both sides. Shells are wrecking houses, and bullets whizzing through the embassies, but there have been no further casualties to foreigner?!.

GENERAL HUERTA PRESIDENT. THE REBELS SUCCESSFUL. SUMMARY EXECUTIONS. Received 10. .!).3:> p.m. Mexico City. February 10. General Blauipiet. backed by troops, arrested President Madero at the National Palace. General Hncrta has been proclaimed President. A conference immediately followed between General Diaz and General ITuerta. Crowds ran through the streets, shouting "Vivas Huerta and Diaz!" Madero's brother is also under arrest.

When General Huerta attempted to communicate with General Diaz, the troops remaining loyal to President Madero fought a fierce battle at the Palace. Many were killed. General Iluerta's first action was to abolish the censorship of press messages. Mexican newspapers recently accused General Huerta of receiving large sums from President Madero in order to keep him loyal. Washington. February 10. The United States will demand, as a condition precedent to the recognition of General Huerta as President, that the lawless elements which have ridden Mexico for the past two years shall be suppressed. Orozco is operating in the north, and Zapata southward. As soon as Huerta is able to form an administration, bis first duty will be to defeat Orozco and Zapata. It is stated that he is not sanguine of this being done, with the army seething with disloyalty. Vera Cruz. February 10. Xumbers of deserters leaving President Madero were captured, taken forcibly to the National Palace grounds and summarily shot. The executions numbered as manv as thirtv daily.