Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-19
HAS NO CANDIDATE, EITHER
Leader of Latest Rebellion Would
Leave That Entirely Up to People.
PREPARE TO RESIST ATTACK
Rebel Forces at Vera Cruz Expect
Arrivals of Federals at Any
Moment.

NEW fORh, OCtODer III nave III
mind no special candidate for the presi-
dency of Mexico, declares Felix Diaz.
leader Of the newest revolutionary move
ment, in a telegram from Vera Cruz to
the Herald today. when the country
is finally pacified. the people will have
an opportunity Of electing the man most
acceptable to them. For my part. shall
never accept in any circumstances an
offer of the presidency. I am not work.
ing for personal ambition nor for the
advancement Of any one man. I shall
remain at the head Of the government
only until the country is pacified and
order restored.
"As head Of the present revolutionary
movement. I have at my disposal more
custom house. and more than $500. OOO the
proceeds Of loan from the rich mer-
chants of this port. I have not touched,
nor shall / touch one single cent OF this
money. which belongs to the government.
except to pay the salaries of the govern
ment employees and soldiers.
For me and not for my co-workers
have not taken one single cent. All
expense of this kind I have paid out OF
my own pocket without any desire to be
reimbursed
Ready for Federal Attack.
VERA CRUZ. Mexico. October 49,
have made every preparation for an at
tack by federal troops, and this is ex-
pected to occur at any moment. Two
columns Of federals arrived late yester-
day within fifteen miles Of the city
boundary.
The strength Of the advancing federals
is hardly greater than that Of the rebel
garrison, but the government troops are
at disadvantage as to artillery, owing
to the impossibility of transporting can
non over the great sand banks surround
ing the city. 1t Is expected that Gen.
Zelaya, In command Of one Of the loyal
columns. will join the rebellion when he
gets into touch with the rebel troops.
w. w. Canada, the United States con-
composed Of members Of the consular
corps, went out several miles In order to
confer with the federal commander, but
returned to the city without meeting the
government troops.
Perfect order prevails In the city, but
there is great excitement owing to fear
that the federals will attack in the course
Of today.
Rebels Capture Three Gunboats.
MEXICO CITY. October. 19-Three Of
the four gunboats at Vera Cruz have
fallen into the hands of Felix Diaz, ac-
cording to information received by the
government. The fourth gunboat. with
Commodore Azueta ON board. has remain
ed loyal to the federal government but is
covered by the guns of the other vessels
and Is not allowed to obtain provisions. 1t
Is generally thought that the commodore
soon must surrender.
Gen. Geronimo Trevino, the commander
of the federal forces at Monterey, who
resigned yesterday, Is said to be favored
by many military men for provisional
president. He is believed not to be-impli-
Gated in the rebel movement started by
Felix. Diaz.
The train service to Puebla has been
interrupted by the rebel forces under
Gen. Aguilar, who control the adjacent
territory, and are threatening the city.
Everything is quiet in the capital.
Will Attack Vera Cruz Today.
Ell PASO. Tex. October 19-Two thou
sand federal troops will attack Vera Cruz
today, according to a telegram received
here by Alberto Madero, uncle eff Presi-
dent Madero.
The message comes from Ernesto Ma