New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-19
Manv Cut Down in SkirmiShing
nm Outside of the City-Big
Battle Imminent.
CITIZENS ARE FIRED ON
n;az Forces Attack Crowd in
Midst of Madero Demonstra-
tion-Naval and Land At
tack Planned for To- day.
rBy Gable to The Tribune


which resulted in the killing and
vounding Of many persons on both
sides took place on the outskirts of the
CITY of Vera Cruz this afternoon. ac-
rording to messages received tonight
by the government Plans have been
made for a general attack tomorrow
by the federal land and naval forces.
A demonstration for President Madero
took place at Vera Cruz last night and
the citizens who took part were Aired
on BY the Diaz forces. Seventeen in
the crowd were killed and many were
wounded. It is reported here that Diaz
has left the city
Several arrests were made here to-
day Of persons accused Of completely IN
the Diaz plot against the government.
The story that former Provisional
President De La Barra, who was
named without his authority by Cen
sral Diaz for a Cabinet place, is TO be
arrested for conspiracy is not true.
Diaz demanded the surrender Of the
Naval College at Vera Cruz. but the
commandant refused, saying that If
attacked he and his fellow officers and
the students would fight to the death.
Cadets Of the Military College at Cha
pultepec voluntarily appeared before
the President to-day and protested
loyalty.
Public disbelief in the success of the
pisz revolt continued TO grow to-day
IN the face of the failure thus far OF
the army and the people to realize the
hopes held by Diaz that they would
pronounCe for him against Madero.
Conditions tonight justify the opinion
that General Diaz's attempt to over
throw the government will fail, and
that within a few days the rebel leader
and his men will be either in flight or
captured. Diaz has not gained a single
new or important adherent and he
yainlv waits in Vera Cruz for elements
which. il is understood, promised TO
support his cause to come to his aid.
Unless the situation radically changes
in Diaz's favor before another twenty
four hours it is fair TO assume that
the crisis will be over, so far as the
government is concerned. Before then
the federals undoubtedly will attack
Vera Cruz. AS he lacks men, sup
plies, artillery, arms and ammunition,
it appears doubtful that Diaz can make
any serious fight or prolonged resist
ance against five thousand federals
who now are approaching the city.
Although communication between
here and Vera Cruz is almost suspend
ed and information from there is I'M
reliable there is little doubt that the
crews Of the Mexican naval vessels are
loyal and will cooperate with the land
forces If Diaz refuses TO surrender the
city without a battle. Public coni-
dence I'm the administration is greatly
strengthened by the refusal Of the
Chamber Of Deputies yesterday 10 vote
a resolution Of censure upon President
Madero. Instead, II adopted a resolu-
ton Of confidence in the government
despite the bitter attacks by hostile
members. who made the session d
stormy one.
Much criticism is heard here OF the
interview attributed to the American
Ambassador, Henry Lane Wilson, IN
Kansas City, in which he expressed
the fear that the Diaz revolt would
prove q grave menace TO the govern
ment
Evidence that the federals are rap
idly couyerging on Vera Cruz was
given tonight by the railroad report
showing that military trains from mere
had pagsed Santa re, fifteen miles
from Vera Cruz. Altogether one thou
sand soldiers have been sent from the
capital thus far.
II il said tina. the federal gunooats'
IN command Of General Huerta, are
preparing to lombard the city. The
consuls have protested. The federal
forces before Vera Cruz are COM
manded by General Huerta. The re-
port that General Cuellar has Joined
the insurgents is denied.
It is reported that the United states
cruiser Des Moines dropped anchor IN
Vera Cruz Harbor to-day, The United
States Embassy here has not been ad-
vised Of the arrival Of the war Vessel
there, but says in case it is true the
commander Of the Des Moines will be
requested to remain as precautloii
pending the developments Of the situa-
ton brought about by the occupation
Of Vera Cruz by Diaz.
The announcement Of the uprising
outwardly at least, has caused haroly
more than a ripple among the citizens
Of the capital The city Is orderly and
no apprehension is felt by Americans OF
other foreigners. The choices Of Dia7
for Cabinet ministers have not aroused
enthusiasm for his cause. The selection
Of General Gonzales Cosio, Minister OF
War in Porfrio Dia2's Cabinet. for the
same portfolio Is taken 20 indicate
react'onary tendency. which undoubted-
ly viii ALLEVIATE the support Of radicals
from the rebel leader The names OF
DE La Barra and others are said tc
nave been used without their permis-
sion.