Second Edition TROUBLE IN MEXICO.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 44, 20 February 1913, Page 5

Second Edition TROUBLE IN MEXICO.

THE REBELS SUCCESSFUL. I 'By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (United Press Association.) Mexico City, February 19 General Blanquet, backed by troops, arrested President Madero at the National Palace. General Huerta has 1 been proclaimed President. ' A conference immediately followed between General Diaz and General Huerta, 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 l aiace. Many were killed. General Huerta’s first action was to abolish the censorship of press mensages. Mexican newspapers recently accused General Huerta of receiving roe sums from President Madero in order to keep him loyal. Washington, February 19. fhe United States will demand, as a condition precedent to the recognihon of General Huerta as President, that the lawless element which have ndden 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, his first duty will be to defeat Orozco and Zapata. It is stated that he u not sanguine of this being done, with the army seething with disloyalty. Vera Cruz, February 19. Numbers of deserters leaving President Madero were captured, taken forcibly to the National Palace grounds and summarily shot. The executions numbered as many as thirtv daily. J DIAZ ORDERS EXECUTION OF EX-PRESIDENT’S BROTHER. AFTER DECLARATION OF PEACE (Received 1.25 p.m.) Mexico City, February 19. General Diaz executed Gustav Madero, brother of the deposed President Diaz agreed to hold Madero a® a prisoner in the palace while Huerta took over office as Provisional President. r ihe fighting ceased after Madero’s airest. Feux de joie resounded in the streets during the entire night. Vice-president Suarez has been arrested and closely guarded. Ministers of the late Cabinet have been released on parole. Diaz declares he will treat Madero with every consideration. Ihe rebels after the declaration of peace burned the newspaper office of Madero’s chief Government organ.