The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-08

their headquarters here that. follow. ing the failure of the peace negotia- tions, the revolution will blaze from end to end of Mexico.
 EAGLE PASS, May 5.-Reports from several of the provinces of Mexico indicate that the fighting has been resumer and several sharp conflicts have already taken place in the more remote districts At Mu- quiz a big battle occurred between two large detachments, resulting ill decided victory for the rebels. Of whom but 30 lost their lives, while there were 115 of the federals killed and the others completely routed.
 MEXICO CITY, May 5.-The for eigners are making preparations to protect themselves in case the rebels begin fighting here. There have been no signs of fighting yet. but the in surrectos are becoming very rest less, and an outbreak is expected momentarly.
 MEXICO CITY, May 6.--In re sponse to the demands of General Madero and the rebels. Presiden. Dial absolutely refuses to give up the presidency. which he has held ullllttIl uDttuiN lDi lllt past years. and he advises MaderO 10 do his worst.
 All hopes of peaceful settlement of the troubles in Mexico. which gre purely political, is at an end, and the revolution will not become general all over Mexico and last until one side Is conquered or America inter VeneS.
 FL PASO. May 6.-President Diaz has stated emphatically that he will not give up his office and the con ference has been called off. and pre- parations made in all parts of the republic to resume fighting.
 It has just been learned that Gen eral MaderO offered to resign as pro vincial president providing Diaz would turn over his office to sue cessor to be chosen by the people. This Diaz flatly refuses to do, and neither did he consent to grant any of the important reforms asked by the rebels.
 It is announced that Madero will lead an attack on the city of JuareZ early tomorrow morning, and 1t is thought that he has sufficient men to capture the place without diff culty.
 MEXICO CITY. May tt was an nounced here early today that Diaz has refused to resign the presidency and that the armistice has been called off.
 WASHINGTON, May 6.-According to advices received here tonight. SC rious riots are taking place in the Mexican capital. following the an nouncement that the peace confer ence had been terminated without satisfactory results. The people are said to be wild with excitement, and the disturbances are being quelled with difficulty by the police.
 WASHINGTON, May 6.-As re- suit of the many messages received by the president and the war de- partment from Americans in Mexico 1t has been decided to take imme- diate action to prevent further loss of life and property to the citizens Of the United States who are interest ed in the southern republic.
 All of the war vessels of the Ameri can navy within steaming distance of Mexico have been ordered to pro- ceed at once to the scene of trouble. and there to await further orders. Because of the bitter feeling which is said to exist against Americans, 1t is feared a resumption of hostlll- ties will result in many depredations on the part of the rebels, who blame the Americans for the refusal oi Diaz to grant their demands.
 WASHINGTON, May 6.-lt is an nounced here that Dr. Gomez Will leave Fl Paso tonight for New York, where he will endeavor to negotiate loan of $1,O00.O0O for purposes of furthering the Mexican revolution.