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from the capital having been forbidden
by the censor:
1t was the federal forces that precipi-
tated hostilities during the armfstice Sun
day. Operations were resumed without
warning when the rebels fired upon the
federals, who were seeking to advance
their lines upon the west side of the ar
senal.
The movement was observed by the out
posts, and the word was passed to Capt.
Delgado, commander-in-charge Of the
rebels west wing. He at once gave orders
to check the advance.
The firing in this section quickly pro-
voked return fire from the federal posi-
tions, and within ten minutes the big
guns of both forces were in action as
fiercely as at any period of the battle.
Water Mains for Shelter.
Immense water mains lying in the
streets ready for installation were said
to have been used as tunnel by the gov
ernment soldiers to approach the enemy's 5
lines.
The American ambassador and other
foreign diplomatic representatives had re-
ceived assurances early In the DAY tnat
the armistice would be extended to .
O'Clock Monday night, as the removal OF
the foreigners from the lines Of fire had
not been completed.
An accurate approximation of the num-
Der Of dead and wounded in the eight
days fighting is impossible. Government
army officers admit $50 killed and 400
seriously wounded on the federal side.
The Diaz adherents acknowledge losses
of eighty killed and 100 wounded.
The ambulances Of the Red Cross So
ciety have ceased attempting to remove
the dead and are devoting their entire
attention to the wounded. The dead are
being gathered by the city's street clean
ing department wagons and burned
From various sources 1t is estimated
that owing to the promiscuous firing Of
cannon. there has been great loss OF
life among non-combatants.
Cen Mondragon said that peace was
earnestly desired by Gen. Diaz, but only
on condition that Madero, Jose Pine
Suarez, the vice president. and the entire
Madero cabinet relinquish their posts.
Two Executions Denied.
Gen. Rafael Davila, who was in COM
mand of the arsenal when it fell into
Lopez F1gueroa. chief of police Of the
capital, who was taken prisoner later, are
still held by Gen. Diaz. 1t was reported
From , o'clock Sunday morning until
o:3O Sunday afternoon hardly shot was
fired by either side. Cen Diaz,s agree
ment to the truce proposal was based on
it's acceptance and observance by the fed
erals. He told the representative OF the
ambassadors that he was acting only on
the defensive and would be obliged to pro-
tect himself should the others reopen hos
tilities.
The truce was agreed to Internationally
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be distributed about the streets. giving
notification OF the armistice and advising
citizens and foreigners to make use Of
the lull to vacate their residences. II they
were located in danger zones. and to pro-
cure provisions.
Automobiles flying the flags Of the vari-
Gus nations, as well as white flags, sped
about the city. passing without restric
ton through the picket lines of the COM
bat tants.
Fighting Becomes General.
Suddenly firing was resumed in mid
afternoon. A few scattering rifle shots
were heard, followed by the rap. rap.
rap of a machine gun. These increased
in volume, and within a few minutes the
big guns at the arsenal began booming.
Hundreds were caught in positions of
extreme danger and were compelled to
make their way back to the so-called neu-
trail zone as best they could, lodging
across streets under fire and at times
running risk Of death from flying bull
let's.
The truce was the result Of a personal
visit made by Ambassador Wilson, ac-
companied by the German minister,
Saturday afternoon. The ambassador de-
sired to see Gen. Huerta personally, uut
was conducted to the president, who pro-
tested that he would himself attend to
the wishes Of the foreign representatives
Ambassador Wilson, however. insisted
upon comforting directly with the man in
charge of the military operations for the
administration. To Gen. Huerta he eX-
planned his desire for the establishment
Of a neutral zone about the embassy, in
cluding an area OF a dozen blocks, in
which were located the residences of
many foreigners, or houses which had be-
come their temporary abOdes as refugees
from the zone Of the fiercest hostilities.
Embassy Staff Gets Busy.
To these recommendations the federal
commander readily agreed. A welcome re-
lief from the tension under which every
body Iabored followed the annouceme:.t t
of the truce Immediately the energies OF
the embassy were directed toward maxi
ing the most of the brief respite.
Clerks, stenographers and messengers
of whom nearly score had been added
to the regular personnel of the staff.
were put to work on relief measures
Dozens of families, caught unawares and
hitherto unable to venture outside their
doors. were rescued by the volunteer
automobile corps and brought to houses
in the embassy district.
Funds for those desiring to leave the
capital were disbursed by the emergency
bank established IN the lower moor of the
embassy. and measures were taken to lay
in a stock of provisions sufficient for sew
eral days to come.
Rebel Losses Not Heavy.
Gen. Mondragon. in charge Of the mill
tary operations for Gen. Diaz. Sunday
morning was confident Of the success Of
the revolutionary novemeAt. He was
seen at the arsenal and~had mo hesitancy