Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-12
QUIET NOW BROODS
OVER BATTLEFIELD
Of BLOODY JUAREz
Pail of Battle Has Lifted and
All Is Peaceful in the
Mexican Border City and
Surrounding Territory

hundred men 20 march south TO meet
General Rabago. the federal leader. who
Is reported TO be on his way here from
Chihuahua with a good sized army. The
rebels already have about 500 men 1T
casas Grzndes and probably wiz open
fire on Rabago when he arrives
The town was quiet early today for
the first time in several days The In
hahitants slept peaceful IN their homes.
while fnsurrecto sentries stood guard
General Navarro. the captured federal
leader. who was paroled with his offi-
GERS last night. spent the night in the
same house with Gen Francisco / Ma
dero. Jr. head OF the rebels.
Though the federal commander now
f6s been given the liberty OF the city.
ne does not deem II safe to be seen much
about town because there are said TO be
several insurrect0s who cherish
Krudge against him for alleged bayo-
netting OF the wounded In other battles
OF the revolution
Rebel officers. however. have given
strict orders not TO harm any OF the
paroied federals. and from the oiscip-
lire which has been maintained In the
fnsurrecto force heretofore. it is not
considered likely that any mishap win
befall them
The revolutionists today are the con-
Querors IN a town which is the most im-
portant capture OF the revolution; not
only because OF the fact that II is a port
or. entry TO the United States and the
tnsurrectos believe that within "a hours
food ard supplies viii be crossing 20
them VI molested. but because they are
now in possession OF about $4,000
rounds OF ammunition. several maehfns
guns and field pieces, about 100 Mauser
rifles and enough ammunition belts and
other fighting sunories TO wage furious
warfare for some time TO come.
The revolutfonists are flushed wit
victory an some OF them are EAGER to
pursue the fight with increasing vigor
throughout Mexico until the capital Of
the republic shall have fallen But con-
servatfve rebel leaders are hoping that
the bloody battle OF Juarez win be the
last chapter OF the military side OF the
revolution
Having demonstrated their strength
n the field. they now wish TO turn their
Intention to the arguz-ents u words ans
puhlic opinion They are ready to lis
Ten 10 propositions from the governmen.l
and today Seniors Branih and Obregon
Eo-betweens heretofore. are feeling the
opinion OF insurrecto chiefs as to the
best way for the reopening of peace ne
kotiations
JAUREz THE REBEL CAPITAL.
Comfortably lodged II their provisional
capital. the taking OF which the rebels
declare VIII make prospects OF recognition
~ foreign powers much brighter. the
rebel political leaders today conferred
with General Madero and revised the de-
mands made upon President Diaz's gov
eminent before the battle. They are
strengthening them somewhat and will
. continue to insist on a real participation
In governmental affairs. and such privi-
leges as the naming OF men from their
party for governors in fourteen states
? and four portfolios IN the cabinet
The attitude OF the rebels on the oues-
lion OF the resignation OF General Diaz
hardly has crystailized yet DR.. Vas
uuez Gomez. one OF the rebel peace COM
nfssioners. declared today Il was still
the paramount consideration about which
al prospects for peace hinged The reb-
els take the stand that their demand
that General Dfaz make public merely
his intention OF resigning has been met
with such a vague and naughty reply
that they now viii demand the FIX
ing OF an exact time for his retirement.
with reference 10 the contention OF the
government that characterization IN the
Madero ranks provoked the attack on
fuarez and that General Madero was not
i, control OF his soldiers. the rebels open
" charge trickery on the part OF the
government 70 disseminate the opinion
hat state Of anarchy IS prevalent IN
the republic and therefore Il would be
fatal for General Diaz 20 abdicate under
such circumstances
The rebels maintain. on the other hand.
!, their demands they are asking merely
For stems toward a gradual readjustment
II the administration OF the republic. and
lhev believe the automatic transfer off
me power to their own political party
soon VIII follow.
DTAz A "FIGUREHEAD."
In having publicly announced that they
gould consent 20 the naming OF Foreign
Nrtnfzfer De Il Barra for the all-import-
Ant most OF provisional president. DR..
Eomez. for instance, contends that the
Feneis have practically consented 70
continuation IN power Of the present gov
srnment without "the fgurehead.' as
strv ~ar General Dlaz. at It's head Reb-
n leaders declare General Diaz has not
1aar In actual control for some time. and
mat the iron hand OF the federal gov
eminent is that OF Minister Lamintour.
Advfces from Mexico City. they say. tell
n the complete mastery OF the situation
rhfch Mr. Limantour and the cabinet
lave assumed.
minister Lfmantour and de la Barra
49, heeu most. conspicuous in handline
she government end Of the peace nego-
nations. ard the rebels suspect on good
authority tIat many steps dlIcau4 nave
6nen taken without the participation OF
General Diaz-
m the other hand. the rebel leaders
srovw President Diaz is the only man
nbo can decide the question or resigna-
fon and they intend TO bring more mil
E.~v pressure- TO bear 70 effect that
sesr1t Much interest and curiosity. for
Instance was displayed By General Ma
saro and his. chiefs today in how Mexico
~,tv took the rebel victory and what
ne neorie in the United States thought
sho,st II. General Madero believes he
Ias a strong following in Mexico City.
80 on the occasion OF rebel successes.
soes not conceal the expectation that
AZ supporters will make demonstration
here
Pv the resumption OF street traffic
.o-ra time today between Juarez and FL
paso. the town viii begin its return 70
sorv.ai conditions. Lienmen Of the tele-
,hone and telegraph companies worked
I'm night, while the gas and electric
tght cornpanles. whose machinery was
damaged By the attack. promise speedy
iepair.