Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-17

DIAZ MAY RETURN
Confirmation of the Capture of Vera
Cruz and Inauguration of New
Revolution.

Mexico City, Oct. 17.-The troops,
police and marine corps at Vera Cruz,
today went over to General Felix
Diaz, ex-President Diaz's nephew, lead
er of a rebel movement against Pres
ident Madero.
Paris, Oct. 17.-Hitherto emphatic
in the declaration that he would never
return to Mexico except possibly to
fight for her in the event of an inva-
sion by foreign enemy, Ex-President
Diaz was not so positive today, fol-
lowing the receipt of news of his nep-
hew Felix Diaz's revolutionary activ-
ity at Vera Cruz.
"It's too early to make statement
he said, when asked point blank by
United Press representative wheth-
er he would go back to the country
1 lIUlll WHICH lc NdS CNIlSu.
the ex-president nor his wife, tried
however, to conceal their delight at
latest development in their home land.
Washington, Oct. DENOMINATION
of the capture of Vera Cruz, Mexi-
co, by General Felix Diaz, a nephew
of Profirio Diaz, and the inaugura-
ton of new revolution was received
by the State Department today. The
American consul at that city, one Of
the most important commercially Of
the country, reported tTat the fed:c'al
garrison had surrendered, but that no
disturbance had followed and the city
is now quiet
State Department officials admitted
today that the new outbreak may be
serious, although the Orozco rebellion
in northern Mexico has been practical
ly suppressed. 1t has been known for
some weeks that Diaz junta was op-
Grating in Ell Paso, Texas, and Daz's
movements have been carefully watch
ed. The, reported rebellion by Diaz
was not, therefore, unexpected by Of
ficials here.
Reports that the entire federal
force in Vera Cruz went over to
Diaz is another source of apprehension
1t is estimated now that the new
rebel leader has nearly one thousand
soldiers under his command, fair
ly formidable fighting force, particu-
larly against scattered federal army
already tired Of service in the field.
American lives are not now In danger
in the revolution zone, but if Presi-
dent Madero acts promptly and at
tempts to throttle the uprising, as he
is expected to do, the fighting will
probably occur around the city itself,
endangering foreigners. Navy Off
cials intimated today that the cruiser
Des Moines, which left Vera Cruz,
Tuesday, may be ordered back to the
seaport at once, to protect American
interests.
Mexico City, Oct. 17.-Sympathiz-
ers with the latest revolution head
ed by General Felix Diaz, said today
that confidential reports indicate it is
spreading to all parts OF the repub-
lie. They said there had ben upris-
ines in Orozaba, Jalapa and Cordova
and that Tampico, Guarlajara, Mota-
moras and number of other cities
have declared for Diaz.
When congress met today it was
stated that congressman would de-
mand the resignation Of the entire
Madero cabinet. Charges were made
in Congress yesterday that millions
had been stolen through the medium
of the Gaia de Presta Mos, Quasi
government institution.
President Madero today expressed
no great concern over the new revo-
luton.
) 1t is reported that a messenger
started for Paris with some communl-
cation for former President Dlaz.
Felix Diaz took Vera Cruz without
: struggle and now has 1000 men
: under his command. The government
! is rushing troops to points along the
5 railway between Vera Cruz and the
E capital to prevent a direct attack upor
Mexico City if it can be avoided.
S In a statement today Diaz 1de-
e clared that he had placed himself a
the head of the revolutionists at the
:. request "of the best elements in tht