New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-18
MADERO MIN|MiZES
UPRISING OF D|AZ
Denies He'll Resign and Will
Throw All His Power Against
Ex-PreSident'S Nephew.
THE SITUATION CRITICAL
Resignation of Cabinet De-
manded-Diaz Gaining and
May Try to Capture
Tampico.

Mexico City. oct. 17.-President Madero
ninimized the Importance OF the rebel
movement under Felix Diaz in the course
OF an interview to-day. He also reiter-
ated his oft repeated declaration that he
would not resign.
Undoubtedly the news Of the uprising
under Felix Diaz has caused great
alarm" he said, but II should not be
given more Importance than It has. which,
in my judgment. IS not great.
THE Discontinued will take occasion
q gain to call for my resignation from my
post, but as I have declared on other
occasions, the legality OF the government
IS undeniable. Therefore, shall never re-
sign before my term expires. Only death
can remove me from the Presidency be-
fore that time"
President Madero's administration ap-
pears 10 have reached critical point,
however. The resignation of the cabinet
was demanded in the Chamber Of Depu-
ties last night by Deputy Querido Mo-
heno. but the president OF the chamber
refused TO permit discussion, and the mo-
ton Will come Up again.
A trainload of troops from the State
Of Morelos reached the capital last night
and will reinforce General Beltran in the
campaign against Diaz. The day before
the fall OF Vera cruz the Legislature Of
the state Of Morelos formally protested 10
the central government against the weak
ness Of the federal forces in that state
and requested reinforcements. in view Of
the increase in the number Of Zapatista
bands operating there.
The government, however, has deter
mined TO throw all its power against Diaz,
even If 1t should become necessary 10 ig-
more for the presnt It's war with the Ia
patistas the factions under other revolu-
tlonary leaders and the rowing bands Of
rebels who are operating in many regions
independently.
General Diaz is said to be gaining
strength in the coast country, and it is
believed will make an effort to occupy the
port of Tampico, although early adyices
DO not indicate formal movement toward
the interior
Disz Wants Peace for All.
Peace for all is what Felix Diaz prom
Uses in proclamation issued last night
and copies of which have reached the
capital
President Madero and his family are
bitterly assaied in the document. The
President is accused Of being a murder
Gus tyrant whom Diaz calls on all. espe-
Cially the army, to assist him In over
throwing.
Daz promises that once peace has been
restored to the country elections will be
honestly conducted. In the mean time the
provisional government Will, he says. be
carried on by honest and capable men,
regardless OF political affiliations.
At a meeting Of the Vera Cruz Chamber
Of Commerce Felix Diaz uttered the as
Eurance that no forced loans would be
made.
The rebel forces have been disposed at
strategic points. and one detachment has
been sent west 70 cut the railways, 60 as
70 prevent the approach OF military trains
from the capital.
A detachment OF government troops
sent from this city last night has been
recalled and confined 10 quarters. The
government insists that Commodore Azu-
eta lie still able TO control the gunboats,
and has given him orders to lombard
Vera Cruz.
Jalapa and Cordoba are reported TO
have fallen into the power OF the Diaz
army. Although no confirmation of this
has been received, there is reason to re-
gard the report as true. General Aguilar
with his followers is said to be in occu-
patton OF Jalapa, and another detachment
Of rebels TO be marching on Cordoba
The Governor OF the State Of Vera Cruz
is reported to have been arrested at ia
lapa. Another report says Matamoras
and Tamaulipas have been taken by Gen.
eral Manuel Mendiziabal
The rebellious troops, with Felix Dlaz
and Colonel Diaz Ordaz at their head,
left Vera Cruz early to-day. following
the line Of the Mexican Railway. TO meet
the government troops from Mariana and
Azcarraga.
The collector of customs at Vera Cruz
turned over nearly half a million in gold
to the rebels and closed the customs
house Shipping business is, therefore, at
a standstill.
New Uprisinss Reported.
Reports have reached here also OF new
uprisings in various parts of the republic,
including the city of Pachuca, only fifty
five miles from the capital. Besides this,
the loyalty of the army Is questioned.
Doubts as TO the specific object Of the
DiaE revolt were removed when he was
proclaimed provisional president by Colo
mel Jose Dlaz Ordaz, his cousin and COM
mander Of the 2lst Infantry, stationed at
Vera Cruz.
So far advanced are the plans Of Diaz
and his supporters that they are said to
have already selected a provisional Cab
met. Among those composing IT is Gen
eral Bernardo Reyes, who Is now in the
military prison Of the capital as the
result OF the failure Of an attempted re-
bellion a year ago. He has been named
Minister for War. Francisco de la Barra.
ex-provslonsl President. has been slated
for the portfolio OF Foreign Affairs, while
Alberto Garcia Granados, who wa3 Min
ister OF the Interior under dc Ia Barra, rs
mentioned for the same portfolio. The
Department Of Communications, accord
ing 10 the rebel plan, is TO go 10 Alberto
Robes Gil. now Governor Of Jalisco, who.
Il is said, may formally throw his state
into rebellion az the result Of sharp
quarrel with President Madero, who re-
Gently demanded his resignation.
Commodore Azueta appears 70 be the
only government officer at Vera Cruz
holding out against Diaz. His feet In
Guiding the gunboats Bravo and Morelos'
the only formidable vessels In the Gulf, is
No MARS On each Of