The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-13
ARMY IN REVOLT
 AGAINST NADERO
Rebels and Loyal Troops Fight Bat tie on Streets of Capital of MexicO-General Reyes
 Is Killed.

citement, in which 200 to 300 per sons are said to have been killed in street fighting, Felix Diaz, nephew of former President POrfirio DiaZ, is today in complete control of this , city, at the head of federal and reb- el troops, while 1t IS impossible to ascertain the whereabouts of presl- dent Madero.
 The coup was carried out in al most perfect manner yesterday. Madero took refuge in the national palace, while his family went for safety to the Japanese legation. The Diaz forces easily vanquished the few loyal troops which appeared against them, and today are in complete control of all points of vantage, including the arsenal and barracks.
 DiaZ made no new move early to- day, following his demand for Ma dero's immediate resignation yes terday evening. To that. demand Madero replied that he had been elected to the presidency and would retain the pOSlJlOn.
 One rumor in circulation today has it that Madero has fled from the city, first having resigned the presidency. This could not be verified, members of the Madero family refusing to discuss his whereabouts.
 Rodolfo Reyes, son of Gen Ber- nardo Reyes, who was killed in the fighting yesterday, committed sui eide today by shooting himself.
 Three Spanards are reported to have been killed in the fighting yesterday, but no other foreigners, so far as can be learned, lost their lives. Several were wounded, how ever. Many women and children attracted by the shooting, were killed in the fighting, but all were of the lower classes.
 The action of the military stu dents who started the coup, came as complete surprise to all the authorities, and was apparently perfectly timed. There had beenl vague reports that the revolution ists were planning some sort of a move against the government, but it is stated none of the authorities had any idea that the movement would ! be initiated in the military college. l Felix Diaz, who has been a pris- oner since his capture at Vera Cruz was apparently waiting for his re- lease at the hands\of the rebels. as he took instant command of the situation, and at his appearance many companies of federal soldiers, including the cavalry and artillery, joined his colors.
 Diaz is said to have announced that the lives and property of all foreigners must be protected. this in answer to a demand from the foreign ambassadors and cOnsuls who first asked President Madero if he could guarantee such protection Madero made no reply to the for eign legations on the matter.
 Today things are quiet There has been no further trouble, but it is believed that before nighlfall the Diaz forces will attempt to take pos session of the national palace, when it will become known if MaderO has left the city or if he is still in hid ing there
 POO Are Killed.
 It is believed that not less than 200 people were killed in the fight ing. Among the number was Gen Bernardo Reyes, a strong adherent of porfirio DiaE and an ex-secretary of war.
 The mutinous troops are led by| students of the military school. They marched to the prison to which Gen. Felix Diaz had been transferred for safekeeping and re- leased him. Gen. Bernardo Reyes was also freed from the Santiago military prison, there being no re- distance in either quarter.
 To the army's mutineers quickly came a portion of the first cavalry, forty-ffth cavalry and forty-iirst cavalry. Gen. Mondragon. retired. at first took command, but later he gave way to Gen. DiaZ. At S:i5 D. m. the first encounter with loyal troops occurred in front of the na- tional palace and Gen. Reyes, whose long record as an army officer was broken a little more than a year ago by farcical revolt, was ln- stantly killed by bullet through the head.
 Gen. Villar, commander of the capital, who remained loyal, was among those slightly wounded. The minister of war, Gen. Garcia Pena, also received slight injury,
 At the first call to arms, President Madero took command of a force of approximately 1000, consisting Of mounted police, Chapultepee cadets and a small detachment of volun- teers. He appeared at the head of this force a mile from the national palace, riding . big gray horse Ky his side rode Gen. Huerta, hero oi the campaign again Orozco and one of the army generals whom the public generally had suspected oi being disloyal.
 Several blocks from the palace one of Madero's aides attempted 70 dissuade the president and placing. his hand on the horses bride hali turned the animal from the line; Madero protested vigorously ana continued to lead the advance unth