New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-21

the strategic points within the city with
a thousand seasoned soldiers, who nave
deserted TO the Diaz banner, and seNerai
hundred volunteers. The federal troops
occupy a position ten miles beyond the
outskirts Of the city. thereby cutting OH
communication with the interior.
Until the fire opened by the Bravo anu
the Morelos following the desertion OF the
garrison at Fort Uluoa. ii was difhcult 10
understand he attitude Of the Sunooats III
Vera Cruz Harbor. Commodore Azuela'
commanding the gunboats still loyal 10 Tue
government, kept his guns ana search
lights trained necessarily on the city al
lowing no communication between the
boats and shore.
Felix DiaZ continues to regard MS
chances for a successful revolutionary
movement through optimistic eyes ne
declared to-day that the officers ana crews
Of the gunboats in the harbor were WIN
him. and that Commodore AZueta hlihsei
had promised to join his forces only
changing his mind in the matter at the
last moment before the Diaz movement
was openly launched. When asked WhN
his shore batteries did not fire on the FED
eral gunboats in the harbor General Did|
replied that this would be wholly unneces-
sarv He felt that it would be extremely
foolish TO disable the boats. which ne reels
certain he will be able TO enlist in his
cause soon. lie declared he daily sent
the crews Of the boats water, provisions
and money.
General DiaZ further believes that the
cunboat ProgresO, whose whereabouts
has not been publicly known, TODAY
shelled and took the important port OF
CoatZacoalcos. which is also the north
ern terminus Of the Tehuantepec Fall
way. lie said the local garrison was lert
i'm command OF the rebel ally, Colonel
Guevara.
General Diaz also sought to-day ofhciai
recognition for his propaganda by the
United States government. He SAID ne
had represented his cause 10 the authorl-
ties at Washington, through the Amerl-
can Consul at Vera Cruz, declaring that
his possession OF two important seaports
and an army OF approximately two thou
sand men entities him to proper recogni-
ton.
When asked If he expected an engage
ment with the federais, General Diaz re-
piled in the negative At least, he said
he does not expect clash with the feder-
ais tomorrow.
Prices Of staple necessities are rapidly
rising and the City Council is taking steps
10 prevent possible abuses.
Mexico City, Oct. 3-The Mexican gov
eminent expressed confidence tonight
that the administration at Washington
had no intention to restrict its efforts 10
retake Vera CRUZ, even though it should
become necessary to lombard the port
Ernesto Madero, Minister Of Finance
and uncle of the President, said he had
received a telegram from Washington
That Mexico was free TO use whatever
means it deemed necessary. Non-com-
batants have been notified that an attack
is likely between midnight and tO-mor-
row morning.
1t is understood that the Mexican gov
crnmcnt has made inquiry regarding the
attitude Of the United States should the
roderals attack Vera Cruz, in view Of
protest made by the foreign consuls in
that city against such a step.
The administration is confident that the
revolt will be quickly suppressed. Presi-
dent Madero said to-day that it was not
spreading, but was confined 10 Vera Cruz
and TuXpam.
The American Embassy is protesting
against the censorship in Vera Cruz OF
messages to that department. The en-
bassy has instructed the consul at Vera
Cruz William w. Canada, to intimate to
General Diaz that such business must not
be delayed.
The government announces its inten-
ton 20 form a division Of 1000 men for
the protection Of the capital under Gen
eral Huerta. General Blanquets arrival
has been delayed on account Of the activ-
ity Of the rebels IN the Torreon district.
General Felix Diaz, in a telegram to
newspaper here, says that his future plans
depend on the attitude Of the army. lie
declares that he is not guided by personal
ambition, for with the Contending fac
tons reConCiled as the result OF the new
movement ne shall call elections. in which
he pledges his honor not 10 permit his
name TO be offered. lie adds that he will
not accept candidacy for any public Of
fee. but will uphold the person elected
fairly. and who does not owe his cleva-
ton to a moment of madness, as in the
present case OF Madero.
General Diaz says that he has appro-
priated only funds intended for the pay
ment II troops and public employees.