El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-25
RIOTS IN MEXICO CITY FOLLOW FAILURE
Of OIAz AND CORRAL TO RESIGN
Continued From Yesterdsy.)


the name of Madero, he urged the peo-
pie to resort to no violence, assuring
them that he had personal knowledge
that the designations of Diaz and Cor
raj would be offered today.
This extra was distributed to the
mob free Of cost but the story which
appeared to interest them more than
the statement of Dominguez was that
of failure of DiaZ and Corral to resign
Many Windows Broken.
Up to that time the temper of the
crowd was still such that it could
apologize to the small merchants, but
Within few minutes stones were being
thrown here and there despite the oft
shouted demand for order. Within an
hour their path could be roughly
traced by broken windows in business
houses One of the buildings to suf-
fer considerable damage was that oc-
cupied by the Tampieo News company,
an American mercantile house. A cor
don of police was thrown about the
place to prevent looting.
The mob obtained the stones for its
use from the Zocalo where there were
piles of broken rock that was to be
used in laying paths. From this source
they also obtained cobblestones. Just
around, the corner from this street is
the building of Ell impartial, govern
ment newspaper, and there was per-
haps the first evidence Of the lawless-
ness when the crowd began stoning.
Students IN Riot.
Following the dispersal of the main
body OF the mob, there marched down
one street and up another, crowd Of
a totally different character, students
demonstration, marching like soldiers.
The young men were well dressed and
betraying every indication of belong
ing to the better class, were singing the
Mexican national hymn
Police Shout for MaderO.
A dramatic incident occurred when
one of the crowds came shouting UP
Avenida San Francisco encountering
police squad. The mob compelled the
police to dismount and while holding
their caps in the air to shout viva
MaderO." The cry was usually given
freely. The swarms Of cabs usually
about the streets disappeared as If by
magic, automobile drivers likewise
sought safety. Many of the cabs were
Communicated by the demonstrants.
In the early part of the outburst
probably 20 percent were boys and
youths with a sprinkling of women.
Their numbers were increased later by
many men, It was noticeable that
large percentage Of these were not of
the peon class, but from their garb,
business and professional men.
Carried Madero's Picture.
A typical mob was that which re-
peatedly moved through Avenida San
Francisco. numbering 1000. In the
vanguard an immense Autograph of
Madero fastened to wooden cross was
carried. Next came the Mexican flag,
carried by the men on foot and fol-
lowing this was borne an enlarged
of Madero fastened TO a
broom.
The demonstration started from the
Of deputies after that body had
been in session more than an hour and
when it became known that the resig-
nations of president Diaz and vice pres
ldent Corral were net TO be presented
yesterday.
Woman Leads Mob.
When the crowd started on it's march
it was led by a coach in which stood a
young woman of the better class. She
waved Mexican flag and urged the
men about her to greater pitch of
excitement. Beside her stood a young
man holding aloft large framed pic
Lure Of Madero.
About the city they made their way,
growing in numbers with every square
traYersed. They made a wide detour
and attempted TO include in their line
Of march the residence of the presi-
dent. At the first notice of the gath
ering of the crowd, two armed squads
Of mounted police were rushed TO that
location. As the crowd approached,
the guards were placed four deep.
Feeble efforts were made by the shout
ng marchers, who up to this time were
n the best OF humor, to turn their steps
.oward the presidential residence but
hey evidently thought better of it and
;ontented themselves by waving their
banners in that direction, shouting re
luncia, renuncia" (resign. resign), and
he usual plaudits for Madero.
Many Crowds Gather.
While this contingent was makig it's
way about town, several other similar
lggregations sprang up and started in
dependent tours BY night fall-the
original demonstration started soon
Lfter oclock-there were at least four
separate bands in action.
Leaving the vicinity of the presi-
Tents residence the original crowd
marched through the center of the city
nd headed back to the chamber of
Equities. 1t was a heterogeneous crowd. !
Sehind the coach with the girl in white, |
Valked street vender carrying half !
ozen 'plumeros poles with !
uAlS OF feathers at the end for dust !
ng ceilings. To the enc of the one of |
hese the girl fixed Autograph OF |
Iadero
Coaches loaded until the springs were !
ent double, with here and there a wo- |
nan crowded in among the men and |
oys. followed
Indians with blankets over their
houlders tramped and shouted side /
y side with smartly dressed young |
elbows. From the windows along the
-ay handclapping and cheers answered
he shouts from the street.
Squads of mounted police trailed the
arious detachments but offered no OPP
osition to their progress.
MODS in Many Places
Telegraphic reports were received
ist night stating that demonstra tions
ere in progress at Tehauntepec, Qua
alaJara and Zacatecas. The federal
overnor of Jalisco, Manuel Cuesta
auardo, was driven out.
At Zacatecas the troops fired on the
lob, killing four. Further details are
lcking.