Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-19
A Partial Clearance in Mexico.

Tile Mexican drama proceeds by most
Un' Xoected developments The Dlaz re-
vol. Ne,s in itself sudden and without the
usual p-emonito=y symptoms. Then IN
the midst of the fighting in the capital.
came the demand for Madero's resigna-
ton voiced by the senate. the refusal OF
which appeared to put the case back TO
its initial stage and leave the president IN
control. But forces were at work for the
undermining of Madero that he evidently
rcckoned as his own assets of strength
Last nights developments were swift and
for the present appear TO make for peace
Madero deposed and placed under arrest.
the military leader whom he had relied
upon most implicitly the chief agent of his
downfall. provisional government or
ganiZed TO the apparent satisfaction of
Daz-these are the happenings of few
hours that may make for the restoration
OF order in the Mexican capital. however
futile they may be for the establishment
OF tranquility throughout the country
The most important aspect of the situa-
ton at present is the acceptance by Diaz
OF the Huerta regime. But much remains
TO be done before Mexico City is restored
to a condition of order. with guarantees
o. security for its residents. Doubtless
Felix Diaz will require trustworthy Sc
curities for his own preservation. lie is
in Il strong position from which to dictate
terms. but he must ne given reliable
surances before he will venture from his
stronghold and acquiesce or take part in
tn reorganization of the Mexican govern
ment The chief danger, however. lies in
another direction Already il is reported
that the northern insurgent leaders,
OroZco. Gomez and Salazar. have declared
tina they Will not accept Huerta as the
new leader. 1t remains to be seen what
Zapata, in the south. will do. Heretofore
h. has been supposed TO be in cooperation
with Diaz. hut not effectively aggressive.
owing chiefly TO the activity of Banquet.
who was only few days ago called in
from the country by Madero to reinforce
the federal army. If Zapata joins his OPP
position TO that Of the northern rebels
the state of Mexico will be little if any
improved particularly if any considerable
number of the people are inclined to SYM
pathize with the deposed Madero. This
last-me ntioned factor. however Is of no
hume 6iate consequence. az apparently the
tickle crowd has completely turned against
the man who only two years ago was
hailed a. Mexico's savior when he wrested
the reins of power from Porfr;o Diaz.
The United States can only continue to
watch closely and walt, hopeful for the
complete restoration of order in Mexico.
1t must remain ready for possible inter-
vention. 1t must keep its ships in COM
mission and its troops equipped and pre-
pared for quick action While the situa-
tion is unquestionably improved as re-
suit of the events of the last few hours.
the ease is fun of danger, and it will be
premature to rejoice over the solution of
a problem tina. is still potential for evil.
The United States Will continue to de-
Irand the establishment i'm Mexico of
stable government. capable OF maintaining
order and guaranteeing the lives and
properties of foreigners.