Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1911-04-20


defeat at Aqua Prieta was attributable
solely to the over-indulgence of the
insurrecto soldiers in the liquors
found in the saloons and stores of the
captured city, according to Colonel
Juan Medina, commander-in-chief OF
the rebel forces, who fed into this
city and surrendered to the American
authorities.
Madero is Spunky.
El Paso, April 20.-FranciscO l. Ma
dero refused absolutely to grant an
armistice as suggested by DR.. Gomez
at Washington He sent word today
that he would talk armistice after the
battle oNJuarez and then only. They
want an armistice to get up reinforce
ments that's ALL" ne said. I'VE will
fight first. My army will win or be
whipped at Juarez before we talk
armistice!" This morning Madero
sent an official notice to the consuls
of Juarez that he might attack the
town at any hour after twelve o'clock
tonight.
President Determined.
Washington, April 20-That the
President is more determined than
ever that the United States must not
interfere, became known here this
afternoon following a conference of
the President and Secretary Knox and
q committee from the House of Rep
resentatives. The President stated
that no difficulties must arise out of
conditions in Mexico because of prox-
unity to the American line but" he is
quoted as saying: ut takes two to
make war;"
Juarez is Warned.
FL Paso, April 20.-American Con
sui Edwards in Juarez at IL o'clock
this morning warned all foreigners
and non-combatants to seek places of
safety. A formal demand was made
last night upon General Juan Navarro
for the surrender of Juarez to the in
surrecto army of Francisco l. Madero
within twenty-four hours. The de-
mand reached General Navarro's head
quarters while he was inspecting for
tifications for the city's defense,
The above was confirmed by Cen
eral Cara, secretary general of the
insurrecto party, who said:
Formal demand of the insurrectOs
for the surrender of Juarez within
twenty-four hours has been made up.
on General Navarro, commanding the
federal garrison of Juarez. The note
was sent from FL Paso by a messen.
ger to American Consul Edwards in
Juarez to be transmitted by him to
Navarro. No reply has been receiv-
ed"
Later it was learned that Consul
Edwards delivered the note at Ma
varro's headquarters while the latter
was away inspecting Notifications.
At o'clock last night General Ma
varro said:
II have received no notice to sur
render"
He turned on his heel and walked
away.
But, General, the insurrecto secre-
tary says the demand has been
made" he was told.
81 have received no such notice."
he replied again and walked away.
Cara said he did not think he
would leave for the field to see Ma
dero.
"Our men are anxious for a fight
and I do not know if we can restrain
them or not" he declared.
Supplies Struggled Across Border.
Ell Paso, April 20.-Maderp rode
from camp close to the outskirts of
Juarez this morning and examined the
city's Notifications with field glasses.
Madero has two field pieces which
are being placed in position to shell
the town. The insurrectos are said
TO have received fresh supplies of
food and ammunition during the night
Notwithstanding the American patrol.
1t is certain however, that there will
be no fighting before midnight un.
less the federals attack.
Uncle Sam Not Pleased.
Washington, April 20-The outline
of the reply of the Mexican govern.
ment as received here has somewhat
depressed the hopes of officials who
have confidently expected a complete
responsive reply from Mexico. 1t is
feared that a disposition prevails in
Mexico to make political capital out
of the activities of Americans and
this promptly will be resented if it an
pears as calculated to impair the good
relations of the two countries.
Gomez Not Discouraged.
Washington, April 20.-Dr. Vasquez
Gomez has not relaxed his efforts to
bring about cessation of military
operations despite Maderos ultima
tum. He has sent message TO Ma
dero : advising him that it had been
suggested that the armistice take eff
feet at midnight, April 21st.
Grave Warning to Madero.
Washington, April 20.-Dr. Gomez
sent an urgent message to Madero
via Ell Paso at 2.30 this afternoon
cautioning him against attacking
Juarez at present. Gomez indicated
that with the grave situation in
Washington concerning the Mexican
reply to the American note, it is most
necessary to prevent any further
complications.
Non-Intervention Resolution
washington, April Ex-senator