The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-20
HE LOOKS 1T OVER.
Madero Makes an Inspection of Juarez
Before Attacking 1t.

Ell Paso, April 2O.-Madero rode
from his camp close up to the outpost
of Juarez this morning and examined
the city's fortifcations closely with
field glasses. Later he rode down to
the river, where his men had been
gathering in scattered squads with
General Pascual Orozco
Madero has two field pieces, which
his men had constructed in the rail-
road shops at MADEIRA, aud are being
placed in position to shell the town.
1t is certain there will be no nght-
ing before midnight unless the fed
erals make an attack.
Madero was not compelled to give
official notice to foreign consuls OF
his intention to attack, as he has not
been recognized as a belligerent, put
he insisted it was proper to do so 70
avoid less of life, and is holding MS
men until the time speci1ed
The insurrectos are seiG to have re-
ceived fresh supplies of fooe and am
munition during the night. Supplies
are said to have been carried over
the border in spite of the patrol OF
American troops.
All the insurrectos are said to have
from $50 to $50 rounds OF ammunl-
ton and all appear eager for the
battle.
sued his warning to foreigners at II
o'clock this morning. After announc-
ing that he had been notified or the
attack, Edwards notice reads:
81 therefore repeat my former
warning to all foreigners and non
combatants to seek a place OF salety
and remain away from this city uEtH
order shall have been restored
General MaderO's Notice.
Madero's notice to Consul Edwards
and other foreigners in Juarez 1olloMs'
ITO the United States Consul in Gu
dad Juarez, and Other Consuls:
'"I have the honor to notify you that
after "a hours beginning at mldheht
tonight, April 10, I may attack your
city at any moment. VIII you klnuly
please take knowledge of this notlIlcd-
ton and also advise the other consul"
and all foreign residents of your city
so that they can take measures Whlch
thew adiudge convenient to avoid the
natural consequences which may rol-
low an attack. Accept this expression
of my respect and consideration.
Free suffrage and no reelection.
(signedl o
The Provisional President of the
Mexican Republic and Chief OF the
Army of Liberation.
Rancho De Flores, April 10, 1911"
The personal property of Oscar 6.
Creighton, the American soldier of
fortune killed in the battle of Baucae
last Saturday, was delivered to Miss
Frances Hughes, of Ell Paso, a niece of
the dead man, today. The belongings
consisted of hat, poncho, watch and
some memorandum books. Creighton's
sword and revolver We're not returned.
1t is reported in Juarez today that
General Rabago has left Chihuahua for
Juarez with all the heavy artillery as
sembled at the former town. Residents
of Juarez declare that even if Madero
should take Juarez, it would be impoS-
Sible for him to hold the town against
this artillery force.
washington, April 20.-At 2:30 p. m.
DR.. Gomez sent an urgent message to
General Madero via FL Paso, cautioning
him against attacking Juarez at the
present moment. DR.. Gomez indicated
that with the grave situation in Wash
ington concerning the Mexican reply to
the American note it was most neces-
sary to prevent any further interna-
tional complications g..-