MEXICO.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 143473, 21 April 1911, Page 3

MEXICO.

PROSPECTS OF PEACE. By Electric Tolegrahji.—Copyright. WASHINGTON, April 20.’ The Mexican Ambassador assured Mr. Taft, in an interview, that peace would soon be re-established. MOVEMENTS OF TROOPS. MEXICO CITY, April 20. The rebels formally demanded the surrender of Juarez within twenty-four hours. Tho Federals did uot reply. The defences of tho town are complete and a stubborn fight is probable. A thousand Federal troops left Chihuahua bound for tho relief of Ojinaca, where the insurgents are active. It is reported that a thousand rebels are preparing to attack Atlixoo. A Federal force left Aguapriota intending to attack a band of revolutionists soon on tho neighbouring hills.