The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-10
over zoo DEAD;
GENERAL REYES
AMONG VICTIMS
Even Troops Loyal to Madero Re-
fuse to Fight Against
New Leader
PRESIDENT LEAVES CAPITAL
Is Said to Have Fled Toward the
Eastern Coast, Taking Fami-
Iy With Him
MORE FIGHTING IS EXPECTED

Mexico, Feb lo--The residents Of
the city spent quiet but sleeploss
night, expecting to see more fighting
in the streets today as the result Of
the revolt of the army by which Cen
raj Felix Diaz practically captured the
Mexican capital yesterday. over two
hundred persons being killed
II is reported that under the cover
of night President Madero fled toward
of night Pesident Nadcro nod toward
the eastern coast taking his family
with him. 1t also Is reported all mem
hers OF the cabinet have resigned. The
report of the flight was given cred
cnce. although it is without conirma-
ton.
The decision to fee the capital, II is
said. was due 10 Gen. Blanquets re-
fusal 80 stand by him Banquet ar
rived last night with small portion
of his forces supposedly loyal to Ma
dero, but he refused TO fight against
Felix Diaz.
Bridges between the capital and To-
cula have been burned
1t is recalled that during the Oroz-
CO rebellion, Madcro stated if the ma
tional capital were captured he would
transfer the seat of government TO
the hills in the south where ne would
keep up the fight for the constituted
government. If Madero remained in
the official palace here OF took refuge
H. the palace at Chapultepec, it is gen
orally assumed the bombardment Of
these places would follow
May Demand designations.
There was considerable speculation
today as TO what action Congress
would take. 1t is regarded probable
Congress will demand the resignation
Of the Madero administration.
The silence Of the night IN tho
streets was almost gravelike, despite
the fact that all the regular police had
been removed and I'm their places pa
q olmen in groups made the rounds OF
the city at long intervals The Unit
ed States ambassy was guarded dur
ing the night 10y a force of twenty
Americans selected by General c. H.
Agramonte formerly of the United
states army and commanded by +.
NJ Boulet steamship agent.
Reports regarding the advance OF
the Z3patista rebels from the south
during the night continued
The killing of General Bernardo
Reyes, former minister of war in yes
tcrdlys lighting. had tragic sequel
h. l.,
younger Reyes shot himself in the
head because of gricf over his fathers
death
Troops Release Diaz.
Mexico city, Sob. I0.--The army
rose in revolt Yesterday took possess
sion of the public buidiues, shot down
federal adhereuts IN the streets. re-
leased General Felix piaY, leader of
the Vera Cruz revolt. from prison. and.
falling into limo under his banner.
practically captured the Mexican cap
ital.
Francisco Madcro president of the
republic. and members uf his cabinet
took temporary refuse in the national
palace. where they were besieged. but
with some loyal troops at their backs
they succeeded i'm defending the pal
ace from the assault of the revolu-
tiunists.
General Diaz, who Is the nephew of
the dcposed president, Pernrio Diaz. is
now at the head of a majority OF the
capital troops. including most OF the
artillery. and is in possession OF the
arsenal in the city and the powder
works nearby.
Four Separate Engagements.
The day was marked by four sep
arate engagements, the most sanguin-
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