New-York tribune., 1911-04-17
FORTY INSURGENTS KILLED
Attack FederaIs with Prisoners
Near Suaz Canyon.
GREAT HOPES FOR PEACE
Relieved That Visit OF Senior
Madero to Insurgent Chief
NAV Lead to End of War.

chihuahua Mexico. April 1s-Forty OF
more insurgents were killed and more 'na''
one hundred wounded in a battle fought De-
tween suaz and Santa Clara canyon ap'"'
hftv miles north of here. according 10 ie"-
ara, couriers who arrived to-day Ihe
co,,riers brought orders to have hosPi'"'
cots ready for the federal wounded. i"e
federals reuort five killed. but later de-
velopments are expected to change the
figures. A number of women and chiiu'e"
are believed to be among the dead.
Coming across from Casas Granoes VI
their way to Chihuahua with prisoners un
der General Luis Valdez, the federais' io'-
lowed by about one hundred refugees "e'e
attacked
Five hundred rebels under Generals OroA'
co and villa had been instructed by FRAN
cisco l. Madero, jr.. to head on the od'"
Grandes contingent. and IL possible capture
and release the prisoners. The rght oc-
Cured on a hacienda as the prisoners
sha ckIed together by ropes, and the "oi'ien'
and children refugees, weary from the lohs
tranp. were scattered In long proheii
line The federals Immediately respohdeo
with heavy firing and placed the pr'soieiS
and non-combatants under protection. Inc
lighting continued for several hours ana
res,,ted in the sending north from here
of General Rabago with five hundreo re-
Inducements.
The extent Of the fight became known
when riderless horses arrived here WIN
evidences OF having left the front III d
stampede. So far as Is known, none vi
the prisoners. among whom are DeheVe..i
TO be many Americans, were woundeu anu
none escaped, although these statements
are based on unofficial reports.
Great Hope for Peace.
Great hope for peace is entertained mere
because of the prospect Of the arrlVai Oh
Francisco Madero, sr.. father OF the III
surgent leader.
Fully aware of his sons determination
not TO end the war unless he achieved that
for which the insurrec'ion was starteu-a
new election and the withdrawal OF Presi-
dent Diaz-the senior Madero. IL Is De-
lieved. hardly would hazard trip into the
interior unless he had something denniteH
favorable TO offer. mere talk between
father and son as to the disastrous enect
or the war would result in nothing. Fran
cisco Madero. jr., has been much pleaseo
with recent events in Mexico CITY. Which'
he SAYS. has encouraged him and strength
ened insurgent prospects. He told the COR
RESPONDENT he would be glad 10 welcome
his father but he was emphatic IN MS
assertion that no sentiment or family con-
sideratlon would induce him TO lay down
arms.
1T Is not a family or personal matter.
and nothing but the triumph Of our princi-
pies will induce us 10 quit said Senor
Madero.
When the Maderos leave here they will
have rough road through the mountains
10 travel 10 reach the insursent camp. A
DELAY may be caused until the younger
Madero is able 10 return from a remote
part Of the interior and place himself at a
point easily accessible from Chihuahua He
is now near Madeira, the terminus OF the
Mexican Northwestern Railroad about b0
miles from here.
Laredo. Tex April 16-That Francisco l.
Madero. jr., AMI those interested in the
arrival OF the peace delegation Of the
Madero party which went 70 Eagle Pass
With the object Of proceeding to the vicinity
of Chihuahua are unaware Of the decision
of the party not 10 proceed "as indicated
to-day by a telegram received by resident
Of this city, dated Chihuahua. and making
,nduirv as TO the Whereabouts % the elder
Madero and his party.
The inquiry came from Francisco Move,
prominent merchant OF chihuahua. who
recently made visit 70 Mexico city and
held a conference with high Mexican Off
cials with the object of presenting peace
overtures. later returning 10 Madsro's camp
at Pustilles and holding conference with
the rebel leader.
The mission Of Selor Move was 81 an