Evening star., 1911-06-10
MAY ASK Indemnity
China Said to Be Sending Bat
tIeship to Mexico.
REDRESS FOR MASSACRE
Government. It Is Said, Will Seek
$4,000, ,O0OAFirst Revolt
Against Madero.

MENICO CITY. June 1O.-There is a
rumor in circulation here credited In high
circles that China Is sending a battieship
to Mexico and will demand $1O.OOO.O00 as
indemnity for the slaughter of Chinese at
Torreon during the riots there May 10.
when 800 Cinnamon were slain and bru-
tally mutilated. Another story Is pub
lished as ema manating from the United
States that China will be satisfied with
SJ0OOOO damages. representing the loss to
Chinese merchants.
It is impossible to confirm either rumor,
as the Chinese legation refuses to dis
cuss the matter. 1t is officially know n
that China has given instructions to the
legation here to present demands for an
apology for the killing of the Chinese and
for assistance for the members of the
families Of the men who were killed.
A demand has also been ordered for
indemnity for all money loss and for the
furnishing of the rioters implicated in the
killings. Further the Chinese government
wishes guarantee Of absolute protec-
ton for Chinese in Mexico in the future.
Revolt Against Madero.
Puebla wires an account OF the first up
rising against the Maderitas, which took
place Thursday at Atlixco, a factory town
near Plebla. The troops revolted against
the authorities appointed by Madero and
attacked the barracks in which the Ma
derista troops were lodged. Three were
killed and several wounded. The author
tiles subdued the revoltosos, four Of
whom were Immediately shot.
Troops have been sent from Puebla to
the support of the garrison, and no fur
ther trouble Is feared
Gen. Bernardo Reyes arrived in Mex
leo City at 4:10 o'clock yesterday after
noon. lie was met at the station by
about 5000 people, who showed great en-
thusiasm. The crowd was composed
mostly Of Eeyista clubs. which were or
ganized last year to push Reyes candi-
dacy for the presidency.
When Reyes stepped from the platform
of his train the crowd demanded a speech
Reyes mounted the platform that had
been erected. He declared that he had
come to work for the good of Mexico and
was disposed to assist MaderO in every
way possible. When Reyes reached this
point the cheering of the crowd was sc
great that he was forced to remain silent
The ex-minister Of war was escorted
at once to his carriage which was driven
Immediately to the house OF his son,
where he will make his home during his
stay here.
Expected Trouble Averted.
It wss feared by many that trouble
would be likely to occur over the gen.
erals arrival on account OF the fact that
the city is full Of Maderista soldiers and
officers. who are roaming at will through
the streets fully armed. but the reception
passed off without the slightest hint OF
trouble. Several Medero sympathizers
near the edge OF The crowd started a
feeble cry for Macero. but they were
hushed Immediately
While the crowd was much smaller
than tho one that welcomed Madero, 1t
was of higher order. the military being
particularly i'll evidence. The demon
stration clearly shows that Reyes has
many sympathizers In Mexico who are
inclined to push his candidacy for the
presidency at the coming election, and
that he is without doubt the most serious
opponent that Madero will have to en-
counter.
Madero spent yesterday quietly at his
home, receiving few visitors. He ha ]
intended making the journey to Cuerna-
vaca. but on account of fatigue and a
slight indisposition he deferred the trip
until q later date.
Madero's house is constantly surround.
cd by curious crowds Several revolu-
.ionary soldiers remain on guard there
night and day, although it is not believed
that there Is any real danger whatever.