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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-20
GOMEZ DECLARED
NEW PRESIDENT

San Antonio, Tex, February 19.-Emilio
yasquez Gomez is proclaimed provisional
president of Mexico in document re-
ceived here today which is pnrported to
bear the signatures of General lnez sala-
zar as general in chief of the revolu-
tionary forces of the north" David De la
Fuente second in command and chief
n presidents staff and 10 other rebel
leaders. The document is dated at Pa
tomas, district of Galeana, Chihuahua.
February 10.
Gomez is declared in the statement the
legitimate leader of the revolution and
is directed to dictate the affairs of the
rebellion and construct laws relative TO
the agraran problem
The names attached to the document
include those of Emilio Campo. as sign
ing for himself and General Antonio
Rojas; Colonel Jose P. Castro. Colonel
Lazara Alans and Captain p. Ganu.
Campo is described as revolutionary chief
in the state of Durango; Castro repre-
sentative of the rebel forces in the CEN
ter of the republic; Alanis as representing
the liberal group of the north. and Ganu
representing the Officers of the rurales
army of the north.
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HOUSE WILL SELECT
THE NEW WAYS AND
MEANS COMMITIE
Selections Will Be Made at
Caucus of Democrats
to Be Held on
March 5

Washington. February 19-Plans for
prompt reorganization of the House. Will
be made and democratic members of the
new ways and means committee selected
at caucus of the democratic represen-
tatives in the incoming Congress, to be
held March ).
The ways and means committee today
completed its first reading or the pro
posed tariff schedules. which it has been
considering since the tariff hearings
| closed and it was decided to ask for n
caucus to enable the majority of the com
mttee to proceed under the authority of
the new Congress.
Following the meeting Representative
Burleson of Texas, its chairman, issued
the caucus call.
Mr. Underwood informs me-" said Mr..
Burleson in a statement. accompanying
the call. that the present majority MEM
bers of the ways and means committee
have concluded their first reading of
bills now in course of preparation look
ing to a revision of the tariff and that
1t is deemed advisable before further ac-
as majority members of the ways and
means committee of the next Congress
sliall be selected in order that they may
participate in further action to be taken
| in perfecting the tariff bills. 1t Is also
deemed important that action be taken
at the caucus to prepare for the or
ganzation of the new Congress-"
The ways and means committee vir-
tually will mark time until the caucus
officially determines the personnel of the
new committee, although II is expected
that all of the democratic members who
were reelected will again be reappoint-
ed. OF the democrats on the commit
tee Representatives Randall OF Texas and
Brantley of Georgia were not reelected
and Representative James of Kentucky
win go into the Senate. Representative
Payne Of New York and Fordney of
Michigan were the only republican mem.
bers reelected.
The ways and means committee ex-
poets TO present its tariff revision scheme
at the opening of the extra session of
Congress which House leaders believe will
be called 10 meet the first week of April.
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HUERTA Is FORMALLY
MADE PRESIDENT

Mexico city, February 19.-
(Bulletin.) )-Genaral Nictoriano
Huerta became provisional
President of Mexico tonight. He
took the oath of office at 11:25
o'clock, succeeding Pedro Las
curain
Prior to the naming of Gen
eral Huerta he was appointed a
cabinet minister, so that the
legal succession to the presi-
dency would be maintained
Pedro Laseurain took the
oath as President ad interim in
his capacity as minister of for
eigu affairs. The naming of Se-
nor I.ascurain by congress at
prolonged session, beginning
about 6 o'clock. was merely in
cidental and was followed soon
by the selection of General
Huerta TO the presidency. Feb
ruary l9 will be remembered as
the date on which Mexico had
within an hour three Presidents.
One of them. Francisco I. Ma
dero. had been deposed. but he
legally retained his title until
the recognition tonight of him
self and Josephine Suarez, as
vice president.
After the resignation of
Madero and Pine Suarez had
been accepted Pedro Lascurain
was called by congress TO sue
ceed the retiring executive, and
26 minutes later he was sue
ceeded by General Huerta,
whom he had appointed minister
of the interior The action
taken by the special joint ses-
sion of congress was pre-
ce1ed by a lengthy debate, but
the ultimate result was never
doubted by those familiar with
the plan.
1t has been agreed by Diaz
and Huerta that Huerta should
have the presidency and signed
promises of sufficient number
of the members of congress
had been obtained to insure
the success of the programme.
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signed to patrol duty along the Mexican
Texas border.
'If | am compelled to take the situation
in hand, | Will do so vigorously" said
the governor. in his telegram. Definite
action should be taken by the federal
government and protection given by gar
risons of troops or the government should
advise us that nothing will be done and
let us lookout for ourselves. We Will
not hesitate to protect our people if we
can be advised that the federal gov
eminent will not do so.'
Governor Colquitt advised Mr. Culber-
son that the situation along the border
has been growing worse daily and was
augmented by the movement of troops
along the frontier to other points. From
all along the Rio Grande, the governor
declares, frantic appeals have been made
to him for protection and that property
of the state is endangered by incursions
of Mexicans In several instances, Mr..
Colquitt said. the appeals for aid told
of the rading of ranches and farms.
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New York, February 19-Edward r.
Mylius, an English journalist. convicted
of libeling King George v, and detained
by the immigration authorities at Elns
island. received permission today from
Federal Judge Coke TO enter the United
States. Judge Noyes sustained writ Of
habeas corpus.
Judge Noyes in his decision held that
Mylius was not convicted "of crime
involving moral turptude."
1T is proper to emphasize. he said,
that no conclusion which / may reach
in Interpretation Of these immigration
statutes can be regarded as in the slight
est degree minimizing the serious charac-
ter OF the petitioners acts as disclosed,
nor as rejecting in any way upon the
fairness and regularity OF his trial II
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SNEED ON STAND
IN OWN DEFENSE

Vernon. Tex, February l9.-John Beal
Sneed, banker, testified today that wnen
he shot and killed AL G. Boyce, Jr, ranch
owner. at Amarillo, Tex, last September
Boyee was trying to draw revolver
Boyce recognized him. he said, as ne
came to. the street from the cottage ne
had rented several weeks previously hut
NJ words were spoken. Sneed was armed
with shotgun, the property of his father
He related in detail the disruption or
his home, the elopement OF Mrs Sneed
ana Boyce to Canada, and said that after
reclaiming his wife, he went from pace
to place. trying to find residence where
he could live in peace, but was followed
everywhere. He testified that ne was
warned by friends that sooner or later ne
would be killed and. after learning mat
Boyce was an expert marksman, ne had
practiced shooting until he was pron-
cient.
slIeed did not say why he went TO ANA
rillo but admitted that he selected the
cottage there and mad II furnished
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TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Madero to be exiied into Europe
Underwood urges speedy action on
supply measures.
House to select new ways and means
committee.
I.ethargy prevails in military ranks
of government.
L. & n. ordered to restore 2lz cent
rates.
2-steel activity continues great.
s+Economy fight may allay big ap-
propriations.
4-Editorial comment.
5-Big shortage in national guard equip
ment.
sloss company willing to move coke
ovens
Y. W. c. A. campaigners expect to
reach $4,000 mark today.
Lane to postpone action on Sunday
moving picture shows.
e-Society.
1-Sports.
s-Present Congress Will not take up
Coosa dam bill
a-Big attendance at Masonic meeting
u Republicans may hold convention.
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The execution of Gustavo Madero.
brother of the deposed president, was
the most tragic occurrance of today.
He was subjected to the fugitive
law" and was shot to death by his
guards.
Members Of the cabinet and most
of the other prisoners were released
this morning. Francisco Madero, Jose
Pine Suarez, the vice president, and
Frederico Gonzales Cara, governor
of the federal district, were the only
important prisoners held. Ernesto
Madero, the former finance minister,
paid lengthy visit this afternoon to
Francisco.
General Huerta, who has assumed the
post of governor general and General
Diaz had an extended conference after
which it was announced that they were
in complete accord Later General Huerta
was in conference with the American am
bassador, Henry Lane Wilson.
A group of senators discussed the ques-
tion Of the presidency with General
Huerta, who. it is understood, will re-
oeive the appointment of provisional pres
ident at the hands of congress. meet
ing of which body has been called
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APPREHENSION is
FELT IN CANNEA

Cananea, Mexico, February 19-Devel-
opments in Mexico City seem to. be viewed
by prominent Mexicans here with appre-
hension and distrust, except by the fol-
lowers of Diaz. who are pleased at the
overthrow OF Madero. All declare, how
ever that anything is preferable to inter-
Vention by the United States.
The general belief is that yesterday s
coup will not result in peace. but that the
Maderistas will take up arms against the
establishment of military form of gov
ernment, which few northern Mexicans
appear to desire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-20
EIGHT INDICTED IN
FUEL COMPANY CASE
Conspiracy to Defraud the
Government of Big Sum
Disclosed

San Francisco. February l9.-Eight In
dictments charging criminal conspiracy
to defraud the United States government
were returned today by federal grand
jury against eight officers and employees
of the Western Fuel company and seven
of its officers and employees
The investigation disclosed an alleged
conspiracy whereby the government was
dofrauded out OF $4,000 or more In draw
ing back payments on imported coal, re-
sold by the company for use outside the
United States. Juggling OF weights and
books is charged.
Those indicted are: John l.. Howard,
president: James y. Smith, vice presi-
dent: Jasept l.. Smith, treasurer; Robert
Bruce and sydney B. Smith, directors:
Frederick c. Mills superintendent, and
Edward j. Smith and Edwards Mayors,
dock weghers. Edward J. Smith is a
brother of Vice President Smith.
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MYLIUS is ALLOWED TO
ENTER UNITED STATES

the petitioner be discharged it will De
solely because regard the offense .
criminal libel as not involved in its in-
herent nature moral turpitade.
Mylius this afternoon left Ellis island
declaring that he was ready for new
start In life. ''rhe action of the court IN
II eeing me is slap at the aristocracy OF
England, and at all forms OF monarchy.
he said. mo one can regard the action as
a means OF upholding the aristocracy For
me il amounts to vindication."
lie Will remain for time at least In
New York.
Washington. February 19-Secretary
Nagel who ordered the deportation Of
Edward +. Mylius. declared, when told
of Judge Noyes decision, that he prob
abs would appeal the case which involves
the question whether libeling king is
crime involving moral turpitude. Like
the Castro case, the appeal probably Will
go direct to the supreme court.
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URGENT NEED OF
TROOPS IN TEXAS

Austin. Tex, February ls.-GoV. Q. 81.
Colquitt Of Texas sent telegram today
Is United states senator culberson in
which he asserted that THE present fed
eraI policy toward this state is an out
raee and urged that efforts be made to
have additional United States troops as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-20
Change Proves Popular

Chihuahua. Mex. February 19.-The
changes in the government at Mexico
City was immensely popular to the in
habitanfs OF this city after two years
of disorders and business stagnatioa
under the rule Of President Madero.
The news was received quietly. how
ever, by the people,
The federal troops here who had re-
(Continued - Pare EixhtD
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Red Cross Cables Relief

Washington. February i9.-The Ameri-
can Red Cross today cabled to the Greek
Red Cross a contribution of sl40o sot'
Balkan relief work. The money WAS
raised by the Greek Red Cross commit
lee Of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-20
UNDERWOOD URGES
SPEEDY ACTION ON
SUPPLY MEASURES
Drops Tariff Work for Time.
His Presence Is Badly
Needed by Demo-
Gratis, Says Mann
THE DAY IN CONGRESS-.

Senate: Met at noon.
Passed bill fiozizing payment OF
s1,000 to Americans injured by firing
on Mexican border.
Interstate commerce committee rot-
ed to favorably report bill for yalu-
alton of all railroads and interstate
carriers
Foreign relations committee voted
to report favorably arbitration treaty
with France and general treaty for
regulation Of sanitary matters: also
to recommend extending nine months
life of committee to inquire into Mex
lean border conditions.
Democrats decided TO move an ex-
ecutiye session at first opportunity
TO confirm army, navy and diplomatic
appointments.
Finance committee will meet Thurs
day to consider bills for creation of
tariff commission.
Judiciary committee present major
ity and minority reports on Rookie
feller foundation incorporation bill
City high school systems attacked
By Senators HolSe Smith, Webb and
Works.
Passed the district appropriation bill.
Ratified supplementary treaty be-
tween the United States and France,
sanitary treaty with other nations.
Adjourned at 5;SS p. m, until noon
Thursday.
House: Met at 1890 a. m.
Resumed debate on sundry civil aq-
preparation bill
Secretary MacVeagh testified before
treasury department expenditures COM
mittee that s35. 100000 above current
Liabilities was practical working bal
ance for treasury.
Attempt to pass immigration act
over Presidents veto by two-thirds
vote failed by five votes
During debate on special rule to dis
pense with reading of sundry civil ap-
preparation bill Representative I'm
derwood declared President-elect Will
son did not want this years appro-
priation bills to go over to next ad-
ministration.
Adjourned at 1o:45 D. m. until 1O;3o
a. IN. Thursday.
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Reaction From Strain 0cca-
stoned by Mexican Revolt
Felt at the Capital
PREPARATIONS FOR
INTERVENTION RELAX
Government Win Not Change Policy
Held Thus Far Toward Turbu-
lent Republic--Situation
Is Unique

Washington, February 19.-Reaction
from the severe strain under which the
diplomatic, military and naval branches
of the government have been laboring for
the last ten days, because of the Mexi-
can revolt, was marked by the compar-
atiye letharsy prevailing in these de-
partments today.
A hasty consultation between the heads
of the various departments conducted to
some extent by subordinates, resulted III
a general decision to maintain the ex-
isting attitude towards Mexico. not only
in a diplomatic sense, but so far as that
involves the preparation of the army and
lazy to meet any emergency that might
arise.
Though naturally gratifed at the sor-
IMITATION of the almost continuous battle
that has ragged within the heart of Mex.
leo City for go long a period of time, it
was deemed to be unwise TO permit that
sentiment to affect the progress Of ar
rangements that are being made ade-
Qo9tSiS W pioASNl inS lives VI lpl-
eigners in Mexico, in case the situation
should get beyond control of the new
temporary government Original orders
to the army offices to have the soldiers
ready TO move at short notice and to the
transports to proceed to their assigned
destinations, where they We're to em-
bark troops and marines, were allowed
to remain I'm force officials reasoning
that some benefit is to be derived from
the experience that is gained through
! this attempt at mobilization, even If
| there snouia be no occasion to give 1t a
practical turn.
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Mddero and Family To Be Deported.
ARRANGEMENTS For Leaving For
Vera Cruz Completed
Last Night
Execution of Gustavo Madero Brother of the Deposed Pre
dent, Tragic Event of Yesterday Revolution in Capt.
tai Proper Ended, But Threatened Uprsngs Re-
ported Over the Republic

Mexico City, February 90 Bulletin 2:10 a. m -Prepar
aons for the transportation Of the deposed President Madero
and Vice President Suarez and their families to Vera Cruz to
catch steamer for Europe completed at midnight Al
most concdent with the that their resignation
being formally read those facing exile arrived at the
Mexican railway station where train under steam The
party included Mrs Madero two sisters OF Madeo Angela and
Mercedes and their father Francisco Madero Mrs Suarez
and her children with Suarez. There also number
OF close friends Of both families who accompanied them to Vera
Cruz.
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Washington. February 1o.-With the
House in. tangle OF congested appro
priation bills. Democratic Leader Under.
wood today dropped his tariff work and
lectured the democrats on the necessity
for speedy action on the supply meas
ures.
In the course Of colloqay with Minor.
ity Leader Mann and Representative Rod
enberry of Georgia. the latter. fillbuster-
ing against the appropriation bills, Rep
resentative Underwood declared emphatl
elect Wilson that this years appropria
ton bills go over to the democratic ad.
mnistration.
"It is understood generally on this sid
of the House." said Mr.. Mann. "and
also on the other side of the House
that it was the inspiration OF the demo
cratic President-elect TO prevent the pas
sage of these appropriation bills at this
session of Congress,
Il am not here" Mr.. Underwood re.
piled, with any authority to speak for
the next President. but will say, with.
out having any special authority, that ]
am firmly convinced that any such state
ment attributed TO the next President il
absolutely erroneous
THE time has come,' Mr.. Underwood
continued. when gentlemen on the dem.
oeratic side Of the House. as we'll as those
ON the other side should realize their re.
sponsiblities to the American people. Any
flibuster against the appropriation bills
at this stage of the proceedings is in
defensible.
Speedy Action Needed
None of these bills carry appropria.
tions necessary before the first of next
July interjected Representative Roaden.
berry.
NO" retorted Mr.. Underwood, "Bu
SContinued on Rage Eight
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Mexico City, February 19.-Francisco Madero deposed
from the presidency yesterday will be exed Arrangements
have been made for his departure from the capital for Vera
Cruz tonight Froms there he will sail for European port
Madero will be accompanied by his wife and perhaps by his
father and other members of his family.
His loyal aide, Captain Federico Montes also will but
the capacity of guard The party will proceed to Vera Cruz
under escort
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To Reply to Huerta

Probably some reply will be made py
President Taft to the personal message
from General Nictoriano Huerta, who
signed himself commander in chief an
nouncing he had overthrown the Madaro
government, but IL will be of such ma
ture as not to constitute political rec
ognition of the new government. Am
bassador Wilson is expected to commit
nicate freely with Military Governor
Huerta, to transact the ordinary business
of the embassy. and 1t is expected his
example will be followed by the diplo-
matte representatives of the other pow
ers, all such exchanges being on a de-
facto basis.
Within a week, at the longest, the new
Mexican congress should be i'm session,
In conformity with the call Just issued
by the military governor. Upon the eX-
tent to which General Huerta and his
group transfers to the congress the pow
ers of government, will depend the atti-
tude of the United States towards the
dofacto government of Mexico.
If constitutional forms are observed: IL
the congress Is allowed without duress to
discharge its lawful duty of selecting a
provisional President; If an orderly way
the congress provides for the holding of
general elections throughout Mexico,
after a reasonab BILE period of time, ct
which all the people may have free
chance 10 lnulcate their cholce Tor per-
manent President, the Washington gov
ernments decision can be relied upon to
give cordial and sympathetic support to
the efforts of those now I'm control in
the Mexican capital to establish a gov
ernment on permanent basis. Mean
while the attitude of the administration
heer will remain one of passive, though
interested, observation.
Events are moving so rapidly in the
Mexican capital that ii Is expected rec
ognition soon can be extended.
Two factors that must be taken into ac-
count are the probable course of the
Orozco and Salazar revolutionlsts in the
north and the Zapata rebellion In the
south OF Mexico. If the leaders of these
movements as threatened, hold out
against the new Huerta regime, another
period OF disorder and suspense is ex-
nectpd.
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Might Affect Attitude


This might affect the attitude of the
United States toward the new govern
mont While military and naval prepara-
tions for the dispatch OF forces to Mexican
waters or nearby points such as Guam
tahamo have been relaxed because of
last nights developments, sufficient data
has been gathered by strateglsts of the
war and navy departments TO afford ma
teral for an interesting study of the re-
spon siveness of the new scheme of
brigade organization of the army. 1t is
believed the results have been eninently
showing a marked increase
in the mobility of the land forces as COM
pal ed with the conditions existing as re-
Gently as two years ago. The cost OF the
rapid military movements of the last
week has been considerable. The de-
mands upon army funds probably will in
volvo an appeal to Congress in the closing
days ofs the session for an urgent def
cheney appropriation.
The departure of the big collier from
the naval station at Guantanamo for Vera
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