Arizona republican., 1911-05-25

Mexico City, May 24-Enraged by the announcement that President Diaz and Vice President Corral would not resign before tomorrow. spectators in the galleries of the chamber of depu- ties precipitated a riot that has re- suited in at least three deaths and many wounded by volleys by the po- lice and troops. The president has had a fever for five days
 Until o'clock today the mob en- Countered practically no opposition, and apparently little restriction was necessary. Shouting for Madero. they paraded the streets, but always in orderly fashion, except for noise Oc- Casional instances of vandalism were condemned by the thousands of marching men. who joined in shouts of Order" Order"
 At S:30 it appeared that the crowd was dispersing. The main body had been broken into smaller groups. but some of these had grown demonstra- tive m the big plaza in front of the palace and the police determined that the time had come for drastic meas ures. The shouting and gesticulating
 
 move on, but confidence. born of bet ter treatment in the early evening. caused them tO receive with derision the order of the police
 Quickly the shouts of ridicule were turned into cries of anguish, for the guns Of the police and soldiers were throwing into their midst a hail of bullets. The living stumbled in mad rush over the bodies of the dead and wounded. The narrow streets leading from the Zocoto were damned with fleeing men and women
 For a few minutes the guns of the government were stilled, but re gathering at the street corners of the now thoroughly enraged as well as frightened partisans of Madero re- suited in another order to fire at will The mob fled, but contrary to all traditions in Mexico the troops had not yet intimidated the rioters to the point where they were willing to sub init. The force of the iron hand was weakening and despite the death it had brought, the rioters refused to do more than scatter into miniature mobs. each shouting for Madero and the early downfall of the present gov ernment.
 In the midst of it all President Diaz lay on d sick bed It was learned on authority this afternoon that despite the recent optimistic official reports of his condition, the president has shown an increase of several degrees of fever in the last few days. He de- clines to see all visitors, including members of the diplomatic corps, and takes nothing but liquid nourishment Madame Diaz told a visitor that the presidents principal diet was warm milk. His condition is considered serious by the members of his fam ily
 Almost at the beginning of the dem onStratiOn American Amba ssador Henry Lane Wilson entered the palace to pay his respects to the president He chatted some time with Madame Diaz, the latter expressing regrets that the president was too sick to receive visitors. The call lasted Twenty min utes. When the ambassador emerged he found the troops lined up in front of the palace and mounted police at both ends of the block.
 The ambassadors motor car moved with difficulty. During its progress at different times three grimy hands were thrust inside and the diplomat was saluted with. Viva el Embaja- dor" Oong live the ambassador.
 One of the mob, observing an Amer ican newspaper man trudging along with the crowds, shouted to him above the din, Now. whom do you think the people want for president?"
 There would seem to be no ques- tion." was the reply.
 Then, tell it to your country. Tell your people what you are seeing to- day. The people want Madero."
 From windows along the way hand clapping and cheers answered the shouts from the streets. Here and there a picture of the peoples new idol was waved and the crowds went wild Squads of mounted police trailed the various attachments. but offered no opposition to their progress. and about midnight the marching ceased.