Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-05-15
Troops Patrol Outskirts and
Reserve Is Kept Ready to
Quell Rioting
REBELS WIN EVERYWHERE
Word of Insurecto Successes
Causes Gloom in Official Cir
cles at Mexican Capital

MEXICO CITY, Mex, May IA
With a large part of the capitals
garrison patrolling the outskirts of
the city to ward off possible attack
by rebels and the remainder ready
to assist the police in quelling riot
in the down town district, residents
here had their thrills of the revolu-
ton today.
Acting on information that the reyO-
lutionists were planning an attack on
the garrison, presumably at Tialpam
or San Angel and that the long talk
ed of students demonstration was to
occur this afternoon, every precau-
tionary measure was taken.
Not only were troops detailed to-
watch the suburban district but an
order was issued by the police de-
partment for the saloons to close at
O'clock
The attack by the rebels did not
take place and the students demon
stration was postponed
The rebels are encamped near Abus-
co mountain and the students will not
admit they are contemplating a DEM
Onstration. Nevertheless the govern
ment will not relax it's vigilance
1t was feared a student demonstra-
tion might precipitate general dis
| turbance. The Russian element
would be sure to join in, and this.
! coming at the moment of an attack
/ by rebels, even though few in num-
Der, would present serious Difficult.
! ties.
! Americans to Organize.
Throughout the city the idea OF
sef-defense is growing. Preliminary
steps looking to an organization have
been taken by the committee repre-
senting the American colony, although
the action has not secured approval.
The chamber Of commerce decided
not to take any concerted action at
present, but leave the protection of
business houses to individual owners
Similar action has been taken in
Guadalajara.
This afternoon there was circulated
an appeal to Mexicans to inscribe
their names in the roster of those
who would defend their homes and
business houses. The revolutionists
especially Madero are bitterly arraign-
ed in the circular.
Something of a sensation was oc-
casion by the publication in Ell Her
aldo of letter signed by four young
men high in Mexican society, who
announced they have espoused the
cause of Madero and have placed
themselves at the head of a fighting
force. The letter is sent from Ahac-
cindo, in the state of Jalisco
Rebels Take Acapulco
Brief advices received at the war
department say the federals who are
garrisoning Torreon have not been
forced to meet a general attack Of
the revolutionists there. Occasional
skirmishes between outposts were fol-
lowed early this morning by brisk
engagement in which, according to
the reports, the federals were victor
ious.
The machine guns of the federals
are said to have done considerable
execution. 1t appears this engage
ment served only to delay the ad-
vance of the enemy. as there is a
later message saying heavy fire is
being sustained by both sides.
From Acapulco the government re-
ceived news of the capture of that
port on May s. An army of more
than 1000 rebels, engaged the garri-
son of 200 soldiers and although it.
was supported by the guns of the
cruiser Democratic, the taking OF tho
place was easily accomplished