MEXICAN REBELLION

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVIII, Issue XLVIII, 14 February 1913, Page 5

MEXICAN REBELLION

AN ARMISTICE REFUSED.' (Pkbsc Association—OopiKioMT. r MEXICO CITY", Feb. 13.' The Diaz factions here have united with the Orozco revolutionists in the northern States to persecute the revolt against President Madero. The British and other Ambassadors called at the National Palace "at noon and' conferred with President Madero, with a view of securing an armistice. The diplomatic corps also sent a representative to confer with General Diaz, whoms he reached, after running .the gauntlet of a severe rifle fire until Diaz was able to control the troops. Diaz refused aft armistice. The Government forces combined in a fierce attack in the ho"pe of dislodging the rebels. A rain of bullets was maintained throughout the day. Several Americans were amongst those killed in the streets.' ' Automobiles under the white flag removed the women and children to the embassies out of danger. FEDERAL ATTACK, ON THE REBELS. SHELLS FALLING EVERYWHERE. (Rec. Feb. 14, 12.6 p.m.) MEXICO CITY, Feb. 13. The Federals, began the attack on the rebels at daylight. The artillery shelled numerous 'fine .buildings, which were to-' tally destroyed; , The shells fell everywhere, and ma,ny were killed. Particulars are unobtainable, though the cable representatives -stick to their ! posts despite the rain of bullets. { Anti-American feelin c broke out at : Acpnlco, assaults being made on Amerii can officers belonging to the cruiser Den- ' veri Conditions throughout Mexico are rej" sembling those of Paris during the Com- ' mune in. 1871, except that the populace I are not participating.