MEXICO

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVIII, Issue XLVIII, 11 February 1913, Page 6

MEXICO

REBELS CAPTURE THE CAPITAL REVOLT OF THE ARMY. A SANGUINARY BATTLE. tPuaa Association.—Copyright.! MEXICO CITY, Feb. 10. President Madero is now fortified with a strong detachment of regular troops in the National Palace, while General Felix Dia&, with a large majority of regulars, has virtual control of the capital. The ariny revolted to-night, taking possession of the public buildings. The President fled to the Palace, which he succeded in defending from the revolutionists assaults. President Madero, relying upon his loyalty, General Banquet has been summond from Touca with 1000 soldiers. The attack on the city started this morning, when General Mondragon and the students at the Military School led the rebels to the prison, freeing Felix Diaz, a nephew of the deposed President, and General Bernado Reyes, the former Secretary for War. The advancing rebels were met .by President Madero, commanding 1000 police and cadets. The artillery barracks were captured after a Sanguinary battle, the Plaz being'strewed. with the bodies of men and horses. Two hundred were killed.

The engagement- was followed by the surrender of the regular artillery troop, and the rebellion of the majority of the Government soldiers. General Reyes was killed. '- The President retired, fighting three engagements en route. OUTLOOK DARK FOR THE GOVERNMENT. (Received Feb. 11* 8.35 a.m.) MEXICO CITY, Feb. 10. General leads a strong force of troops, and is in possession of the city arsenals and powder works. The Government outlook is dark. General Reyes was imprisoned by the United States Government for starting a revolution in Texas. He forfeited his bail, and went to Santiago," where he was re-imprisoned.

FLIGHT OF. THE PRESIDENT. DIAZ PROCLAIMED DICTATOR. (Rec. Feb. 11, 1.45 p.m.) MEXICO CITY, Feb. 10. General Felix Diaz has been proclaimed Dictator. President Madero is reported to have fled to the sea coast.