The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-18
DIAZ'S ASSAILANT KILLED.
A Mob Surprises the CllCeTS and NUr-
dtTS lTTOyO.
The ATTACK WAS VERY UNEXPECTED
wild and Savage Soene-Knives Used
by tho Lynchers-A Large Number Of
the Members of the Mob Captured.
Officers Were Unarmed

CITY or MEXICO. Sept. IA sensa-
tional ending TO tho attempt on the life
Of President Diaz, occurred this morning
when Arnulfo Arroyo was lynched 10y a
band Of the common people. determined
on revenge. 10 was an act unprecedented
in the history Of the country.
At Z O'Clock in the morning number
Of men belonging 70 the common people
forced their way into the municipal
palace asccnded the stairway, overcame
the guards and made their way 20 the
office OF The Inspector general OF police
and killed Aruulfo Arroyo, whom they
found there
GENERAL SATISFACTION.
General satisfaction was expressed here
to-day as the news Of the lvnching Of
Arroyo spread through the city although
The more reflective people. especially bus
mess and professional men say they de-
plOred the act OF mob violence and feared
81 would be misinterDrcted abroad.
Some Of the highest officials of The gov
ernmont said that they were puzzled 10
account for this outburst OF popular feel
ing and regretted that measures had not
been taken 10 guard the prisoner more
carefully From the moment Arroyo
was arrested yesterday in front Of Ala
mada or Central Public Park, masses Of
people kept clamOring for his life and
tainted Lieutenant La CroiX, who had
the prisoner in charge with not using his
pistol on the criminal
DIAZs REQUEST
A great crowd OF lower classes followed
the gcndarmes TO the national palace.
where the prisoner was searched and then
despite the remOnstrances OF the army
officers, turned over 90 the civil authori-
ties by request OF President Dlaz. who
was opposed 20 having the man tried hy
court martial, and Boo fact advised a len-
lent policy. Accordingly the prisoner
was allowed his fun constitutional rights.
Acting on the wish expressed boy Presl-
dent Diaz, Arroyo was taken under guard
10 the police headquarters in the city
han.
Arroyo evidently felt apprehensive Of
the crowd. which was determined 20 seize
and lynch him and he was carefully lock-
cd NJ at headquarters when DE appeared
TO feel less fearful.
At night he was taken. clad in
straight Jacket, TO the office OF the In
spoctor of Police. which consists OF two
rooms with two windows opening on lhe
street The prisoner was given mat 10
rest ON and was carefully guarded. Near
az hand I'm am adjoining apartment were
four officers Of the secret service.
AS Arroyo lay ON the mat he convcrsod
with one OF the officers who had known
him for years
lie was asked how he could have come
10 make the murdcr0us assault ON the
President. knowing ass be did how severe
the law would deal with him and es-
pecially as be had studied the law.
INTENDED TO KILL DIAz.
Arroyo manifested q cynical Indifference
and was in no way inclined 90 regret DIS
act and declared that Doe had intended 10
stun the President ana then take the
Presidents small sword. and XIII him.
The apartment was very stil except
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tween the officer and his prisoner, who
seemingly enjoyed smoking his cigarette
when suddenly was heard the formidable
noise OF the tranplng OF many lect ON lnt
stairs leading up tO the floor ON which the
office is situated and There were shouts
OF Long live President Diaz, Dedih
TO the Anarchist
Arrovo shuddercd. his fear OF the mob
attacking him growing stronger ana Win
good reason for Immediately the door was
burst open and a great crowo on people
appqrentlv Of the lower class. entered. lhe
leader bearing "a small Mexican flag on
Omccr Sanchez cried 10 Tho crowd 10
fall hack and advanced on them with hls
sword when the mob ovcrcamc him ana
tbrowiuf- him down advanced over hts
body to where Arroyo lay. trembling ana
9t the same time other members or Tho
party seized and bound two eendarmes in
Tho rooms Wells went mp XIII him. Pee
WINDOWS were broken and the noise
aroused tine officers Of the secret service
in the adjoining room who rushed To me
econo hut ala not fire into the croW1'
fearing they might KIN some or the ponce
inside Thov contCntod themselves hy
Cr,ro shots from thc windows thus CALI
inc I'm tho police from tho neighporlnE
DoT,,cr. who were ordered To- prevent
anv persons leaving the city building.
cTAppFD To DEATH