The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-10-24

Vera Cruz. Mexico. October 13.-rhe
revolt Of General Felix Dias. nephew
Of the exiled president has been short
lived. The town of Vera Cruz. which
he occupied with ABOUT 1000 adherents
for several days. was captured by the
Federal forces to-day. The casualties
were few.
Two Federal columns. commanded by
Colonel Jiminez Castro and General
Joaquin Beltran, entered Vera Cruz
from the north and south. There was
slight opposition to their advance.
men, captured General Felix Diaz,
whose 800 men at police headquarters
refused to fire at his command.
The revolutionists in the barracks
have not yet surrendered. They say
thew will hold out until the last man
is killed. However. the weaker spirits
seem to be trying to escape. The
killed and wounded number less than
one hundred No foreigner was hurt
Desultory firing continued after the
Federals entered the town. Instead
Of a great battle everything was In
muddIe. Rebels and Federais en-
countered each other in the streets
without one knowing which side the
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of all were alike.
Colonel Jimine9 Castro was shot in
the leg during the nrst firing. Colonel
Diax, OF the Twenty-drst Infantry, who
ioined General Diaz with his troops.
has disappeared. but an active search
for him 10 being made. The rebel ON
Gers have been made prisoners It 10
believed they will be ordered shot By
summary csurt-martial L 10 an
nouncel the soldiers viii not be pun
fshed.
The United States cruiser Dies Noines
sent Lieutenant Burns and passed As
ststant Surgeon Cohen ashore to at
tend the wounded.
Mexseo City Surprised.
Mexico City, October 23.-The TAX
ing Of Vera Cruz by the Federal forces
i. confirmed from all quarters. Presi-
dent Madero has sent the following dis
matches to the Governors Of all the
states:
-yera Crus 10 in the hands Of the
loval troops. Diaz has been taken
prisoner"
There 10 much suppressed excitement
here over the Federal victory. but Mt
tie eIation- On tie contrary. that the
movement was % quickly suppressed
has caused much surprise. The general
ootniou 10. however. that the govern
ment success will operate greatly to
strene,hen the administration.
Asssasshness D wssAaaGssa.
washington, October 23.-Reports OF
tie recapture Of Vera Crus by Mexican
FEDERAL forces and the surrender OK
General Felix piaz and his stan. with
practically no show OF resistance. was
received with as,cnishment In cfacsal
circles here
II e. generally believed this event
marks the compIess suppression Of
what had been looked upon ~ the PC
ginning Of q general rebellion tnsoiS-
ing entirely new elements
brief cablegram 20 the state De-
pare.ue.t from American Consul Can.
ada confirmed oflcta!Iy the report OF
the recapture Of Vera Crus By General
BeitrSn. There vas some hghdm8 70
the outskirts OF town, bot only snoueh
20 Justify Captain Hughes. o. the
lcruss~r pes Motnes in O6erSnG men-
cal assistance for the wounded. which
vas srssefuIiy accepted.
The downfall Of the pias movement
lIeavss three rebeiiions ~ operation IN
lNsxsce. headed. respectively. ~ Ia
pasa. AgutIla ana Orosce. 10 b prs-
Isrmed the eovernmeus forces eMVseyed
isesiuss Dsas wsn be concentrates upon
Aguilla. who u ukeiy 90 be driven
Ibock into the ROuatolWs: that the
uuFyuoe q he UunU bo01s into WHICH