The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1913-02-19

Government because Of the impossibilIty
of conquering Diaz. because Of the
selfish obstinacy of Madero and few
schcming friends.
Cf'cers Of Madero's bodyguard broke
out with insults to banquet and his
fellow officers. a fierce quarrel followed,
Gen Blanquct ordered his subordinatcs
TO seize Madcro and take him from the
salon Col. Rivero and others stepped
forward The Cabinet Ministers and
loya, officers of the guard interposed
their bodies. resisting the arrest Of the
President Pistols were drawn and flr-
ing began Col. Riverol and Major H.
uuiera we're shot dead. II was said to-
night that President Madero shot Col
Rivero. hut this was denied. An attor-
ncy named Iepeda was wounded and
several others in the Maderista party
we're slightly hurt by bullets.
Gen. BlanQuet overcame the resistance
and Madero and all of his compa Mons
were made prisoners.
While this dramatic scene was being
enacted Gen. Nictoriano Hucrva was
dining in the fashionable Gambrinus
restaurant with Gustavo Madero. the
Presidents brother and with Gems. Del
gado and Angelesi and ten other well
known leaders and comma nders ~ the
Madero party
Huerta Return. With Guards.
A courier from the National Palace
ealloped up to the restaurant. ha stened
in and informed Gen. Huerta that his
presence was desired at the palace.
Huerta excused himself, went to the
haa ri u.l, Inn alap 10. nd
then returned to the dinner party with
twenty-five OF the Chapultepec forest
Suards. Entering the restaurant at the
head Of this force Gen. Huerta said
, tlandly to Gen Delgado and the party at
, The table:
Gentlemen. | regret to say you are
my prisoners. The President is also n
prisoner and Gen. Banquet and myself
are about 20 communicate with Gen.
Diaz'
There was no resistance. and Huerta a
dinner guests were transferred to GUS
tody at the National Palace.
Shortly afterward the Senate pro-
claimed Huerta temporary President
Gen. Diaz consented to recognize
Huerta's authority on condition that he
himself he made Commander in Chief OF
the forces. This was granted instantly
Gen. banquet became Military Gov
ernor Of the Federal District.
wilson's Note to Huerta.
Attorney Zepeda. who was with Ma
dero. was not arrested. and he wen,
afoot to the American Embassy. u dis
tance of three miles. to inform Mr.. VIII
son. The diplomats Immediately assem-
.bled, Mr.. Wilson presiding IA dean. The
following note was sent to Huerta:
my General beg To acknowledge
receipt OF your ENcelency's notes o
this date announcing that you hav'
made prisoner the President Of Repub
lie and also that his Ministers are in
your power.
The resident diplomatic corps IL \
present assembled in the embassy an,
the information contained in your Ex-
ccllency's note has been brought to theil
. knowledge. NV colleagues Instruct m'
10 say that they rely upon you and th'
Mexican army To preserve order in th'
city of Mexico and that YOU may U.s.
YOUR best efforts TO induce MeXicans OF
all elements TO cooperate To the sam'
end Henry LANE WILSON"
Wilson wrote the following note Il
Gen. Huerta on his own behalf
"General-I have the honor to &C
knowledge receipt OF your EXcellenCy'
note Of this date informing me that 20,
have made the President Of the Re
public a prisoner and that his minister
arc in your power.
The expressions Of patriotism and o
, duty to your country which YOU hav'
heen kind enough to communicate {
me have been duly noted. and | conn
IDENTIFY rely upon Your ability and goo
intentions 10 carry them into rractica
effect. Without desiring in the least L
intrude into Mexican domestic affairs.
heg to suggest the dcsirabiity, in vieV
Of the chaotic conditions which now ey
ist, that YOU place yourself and tn
army under your command at the dispo
sition OF the Mexican Congress.
"I have already communicated ia
facts relating to your ENcellency's &C
ton to President Taft and in due tim
/ shall have the pleasure Of advising 20
Of his reply thereto. have also unoi
fcially communicated the events relate
, in your note to Gen. Diaz and sha
Immediately send him a formal note
'HESRy LANE WILSON
After writing these notes the diplC
mats went TO the National Palace. wher
Huerta held reception. lmmens
crowds assembled without as the new
was shouted throughout the streets an
the cathedral bells pealcd out. This wa
about $40 O'Clock in the afternoon.
Gen Diaz after conferences with Pre-
visional President Huerta and Gen. Blar
ouet moved troops from the arsenal
the National Palace, uniting with tn
Federal force concentrated there. Th
former Maderistas and the v!ctorlou
Fclicistas mingled with the utmost goo
feeling and united in cheers for the ne
Government Tonight the capital
hilarious with JOY. There IL no disorde
but the streets are being vigorously pr
Iced.
There was a conference late to-nisl
between Gen. DiaZ Gen. Hucrta an
Henry Lane Wilson. the American An
bassador. Gen. Dlaz recognizes the al
thority OF the new Government Gel
Blanquet was made military governt
of the Federal district tonight. Ge
Huerta IL said to have nhroled the Cab
net Ministers who were arrested wi,
Madero.
The revolt approached success whe
Msdero gave evidence this morning
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