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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1913-09-03
Confirmation Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing accounts have been filed in my office
and will be presented at the next term OF
Court, beginning on the Fourth Monday
of September, 1918, for confirmation:
First and final account of Colwell NJ.
Overlander, executor of the last will and
testament of J.. f. O%verlander, late of
Tionesta Borough, Forest County, Penn
s~ylvania, deceased.
First and final account of Charles w.
Smith, executor of the last will and testa-
ment of E. W. Smith, late of Kingsley
Township, Forest County, Pennsylvania,
deceased.
s. r. MAXWELL,
Clerk Of Orphans Court.
Tonesta, Pa, August rs, 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-21
DE la BARRA FAVORED
As Foreign Minister, He Reas'
sures Mexicans Here.
NAMED AS NEXT PRESIDENT
General Huerta Also Popular,
but Unlikely To Be Choice
of the People.

Representatives Of Mexican business in
terests In this city said Yesterday that
they were in an easier state OF mind re-
gardng the stu ltion In tho Mexican cap
i,al than they had been for number of
days.
The absence Of developments that would
jeopardize private property and the gem
eraI tenor of peace that seemed to per-
wade the lily after the more vigorous
conditions that had existed recently were
regarded as favorable. Private advices
received from the City Of Mexico in sew
eraI instances indicated that business was
resuming a normal condition.
The selection of Francisco de la Barra
as Minister of Foreign Affairs was re-
garded with particular favor, for in him,
il was -aid. the government had found
man whose knowledge of international
affairs would be Of value i'm drawing to-
9ether in an amicablc understanding the
factions who might be opposed 10 the
present regime
II was suggested thar when the election
nj which president 10 occupy the posi-
ton temporarily held by General Huerta
was held O. In Earra would probably
be the peoples choice He is extremely
popular with the masses. and under his
guidance. Il seems not unlikely that the
country would prosper.
This view was contrary to that eX-
pressed by one who had been an intimate
friend OF De la Barra While he was
suavc and skilfu when questions Of
diplomatic nature We're involved he would
hardly nl the requirements needed by The
man who could head the Mexican govern
ment and guide It to a peaceful state 1t
was said.
General IIuerta. /; was said by one VINO
had known him, vas military man oy
nature and training. In the present crisis
q better man for the position Of provision
al President could hardy be selected
from the ranks OF Madero's opponents.
Despite career in the army extending
over a period Of about thirty-nve years.
lie had not become despoti, in his metl
ODDS Of dealing with men. ON the other
hand. IL was declared. he was Of firm
decision. and when occasion demanded
could rule with an iron hand lie was
quick To arrive At a decision. but just
and was respected by the men who served
under him IN the amy
lie IL about Gfty-seyen years Old. mar
iied and has large family.
II is generally conceded. however. by
those familiar with Mexico and it, affairs
that General Iuerta will hardly Ice elected
IS permanent President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-21
NORTHERN REBELS WAITING
Won't Take Sides Until Huerta
Acts on Demands.

III Paso, Tex. Feb. 2O.-Befoye con-
tinung the campaign in Northern Mexico
the rebels will make certain demands Oh
the IIuelta government The principal
request will be the immediate application
OF the land clause in the san Luis Potosi
plan, az formed In the Madero revolution
and later accepted by all revolutionary
elements Sale of public lands on easy
payments will be asked.
I'VE will demand the fuli,lElent Of the
land grant clause before taking any sides
In the matter" said Manuel /. Lujan, for
mer rebel emlssary To Washington. who
returned late to-day from the rebel camp
below Juare2. He spoke for General
joe Incz Salazar, rebel commander in
now in the field
The return of Vasquez Gomez who an
nounced his claim 10 the provisional
Presidency before General Hluerta. was
not made clear. Senior Lujan said Gomez
was with Salazar. While the rebel chief
ment is hoped for il Huerta's Cabinet
gives guarantees that the public lands,
particularly IL chihuahua state. would be
distributed according to the promises OF
Madcro.
on the trip to Salazars camp Lujan
was accompanied by Carr Aldapo. named
to-day In Mexico city as Minister OF Agri-
culture. Aldapo said he would deliberate
before accepting the office. Neither Is 1t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-21
FEAR MEXICO FACES
STILL MORE TROUBLE
Washington Officials Think
Neither Huerta Nor Oiaz Can
Soon Restore Order.
WILL KEEP A CLOSE WATCH
Administration Believes 1t More
Necessary than Ever To BE
Prepared for Any Develop
ment in the Republic.

Washington. Feb 2O.-One of the irst
obstacles encountered by the Huerta-DiaZ
government in Mexico is the defiance
%. the con9ress Of the state or Coahuiia
in issuing "A decree refusing, on constitu-
tional grounds 10 recognize the au'hor''S
of General Iiucrta. According 10 the
American Consul. Mr.. Holland. e%traor-
binary powers have been conferred on III"
Governor to arm troops and maintain con-
stitlItional government in the republic.
The Governor of Coahuila is urging other
states 10 take the same action.
The administration is not At all opti-
mistic oyer the prospects for peace III
Mexico. Rather il is feared that neither
Uuerta nor Dlaz can bring together IN"
warning factions and that disorders VIII
continue in the republic for some time.
Dispatches received from Ambassador
Wilson to-day were 10 the effect that con-
ditions we're quiet in Mexico CITY and that
heavy guards were patrolinS the streets
10 preserve order.
General Iiuerta is reported tc have m
formed Amba ssador Wilson thai GustaNo
Madero was KILLED without orders by the
soldiers. although the press reports are
that he was virtually put 10 death by
order Of Huerta The charge was made
To Ambassador Wilson by Iiuerta that
Francisco AIadero and Gustayo Madero had
made two attempt to assassinatc him ana
once held him prisoner for one day.
There was no indication to-day that III"
administration would change its attitude
toward the Mexican situation. On the
other hand, the officials made II clear that
because Of the conflicting reports from
Mexico city and the discomfort and dis
satisfaction in many parts Of the republic
over the now turn In affairs II was the
more necessary TO maintain strict silence
and await developments The War ana
Nay departments went ahead with prepa
rations 10 be ready to act decisiNely II
Necessary.
feeling OF insecurity seems 10 exist
among certain Americans along the Inter
rational ioundary. and several demands
hay" been made FOR more troops. the
clarnor being led by Governor cOlquitt ~
Texas Wa Department officials how
cvc. ~a, the force is adequate 10 main
tain order.
Consul report aut!-Amcricdu feeling
slhsiding no th- states where H.. clrcula
ton OF false statements concerning plans
Of tHe United States had aroused enmity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-21
MINISTER TELLS TRIBUNE
HOW MADERO WAS DEPOSED

dent Madcro were Lieutenant Colone.
Kiyoroll and Major Jimenez Both
were wounded. and EiNeroll j. dead.
President Madero acted instanta-
neously. There is a small anteroom
between the Cabinet room and tn,
Presidents private elevator II was
his thought, perhaps. 10 get cut OF the
Palace among the loyal soldiers and
before he could be- stopped he leaped
into the elevator. The car operator
was brave. and without hesitation low
cred the car.
TO get from the foot ~ the elevator
into the corridor of the Palace by
which the Presidential suit" is APP
preached one has To- pass through an
other small room. There the President
met General Banquet. who Informed
him he could not pass.
Are you against me. too. Blan-
uuctg asked the President.
E" regret 10 say, senior President
that | am acting under the orders Of
my superior plli'fis lfHii''
You are under arrest. You must re
turn 20 your apartment with me
with Banquet the President as
cended in the elevator. He said moth
ine.
1T was not long before General
Huerta arrived at the Palace. He. too.
snluted the President respectfully. say
ink 10 him that in. condition Of the
country made IL necessary for him u
abandon his office. bat that his life WAS
safe.
- ask YOU to resign said Huelta.
81 shall not resign. You may depend
upon that was III. Presidents reply.
I must yield myself 10 you because
YOU are In a position 10 compel me t..
but. no matter what happens. you shall
not have my resignation.
THAT was all. II was not more than
ten minutes from the beginning TO the
end. and soon the ministers. paroled.
left the Palace"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-21
Diaz a Candidate.


That General Huerta regards hnseH
merely as a provisional President -
evident from the promises ne mas lhaue
hat in due time general elections VIII
IN, held for the nomination of q pcrma-
nent administration.
Felix Diaz. without any equNocatioi'
lets IL be known that hc VIII enter 'he
race for the Presidency. ana IL i
thought probable General Huerta VIII
not run against him. This is said TO be
one reason why Diaz made no EFFORT 10
secure the provisional Presidency. as
he wished TO be entirely free TO organ
ize and direct his party in the coming
campaign.
In the effort TO satisfy one OF the
great popular demands new poruoilo
has been added 10 the Cabinct-that OF
Agriculture. This has been gwen 10
Manuel Cara Aldape, who was idehu-
fed with the rebel movement IN 'he
north and is now under BAH on the
charge of violating the neutrality laws
Of the United States.
The Treasury Department Is closed
pending its formal delivery 10 the new
authorities by the retiring Minister or
Finance, Ernesto Madero. All the
other offices Of the government are open
for the conduct Of affairs as usual
The Citadel has been formally deliv-
cred over to General Banquet, the new
commander of the post. the Diaz forces
being roundly cheered as they marched
out.
Francisco Cosio Robelo. who sue
coed in attracting to his banner of re-
volt against Huerta possibly one hum
cred ruraies. is making little headway.
General Francisco Romero was ar
rested Yesterday for completely IN TINS
revolt. and Colonel Arturo Vale. Of the
rural guard. was arrested to-day ON
the same charge
Adolfo Basso, sixty years old super
iutendent of the Ilational Palace for
MANY wears. was executed late last
night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-21
TOKIO'S FIRE LOSS S2.5OOOOO
More Than $4,000 Homeless in the
Kanda District of CAPITAL.

Toxic, Feb. 20.-More than $1,000 per
sons are homeless as a result Of fire which
swept through the centre Of the Kanda
district Of the city yesterday The fire
started in the Salvation Army Hall \
high wind famed the flames, and they
spread rapidly from street to street. de-
stroying $500 buildings. Among the build
n;. burned were n number Of churches and
public buildings. including the Baptist
Tabernacle and the school Of Foreign
Languages. Troops were called out t.
assist the iiremen. but they were almost
helpless against the wind-driven flames.
The official report of the fire states that
two persons were killed. that 100 were
injured and that the damage amounts to
g. 800 900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-21
STILL FEAR INTERVENTION
South American Newspapers
Pessimistic as to Mexico.

Valparaiso. Feb. 20-Thc views of the
press here on the situation in Mexico are
summed M by "El M'rcurio." which says
that President Tafts reply To cx-Presi-
dent Madero was sensible one. I, con-
tlnues that Mexico inspires pity and that
tn. present situation there paralyZes any
severe action By the United States. whose
government wishes to show itself Just
md magnanmous FOR political and com
mercial reasons. The newspaper con
Guides
we do not believe in intervention. but
should II come We must inquire before
Judging whether II IL just or necessary or
inevitable or humanitarian
Buenos Ayres. Feb. @.-Thc newspapers
III r. rejoice in the termination Of the
MeNic.n crisis. The ''Tribuna, how
ever. declares ~ fears fresh troubles will
arise and provoke intervention by the
United States, against which the nations
OF South America protest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-21

piled 1T Was all chance. realized
that the only way 10 find out was 10
try. II was a disappointment when |
did not gain more support at vera
cruz. There were reasons for mat
which you will excuse me from DISCUSS
ing That Is all over. But my failure
there did not discourage me When !
was iu prison had time 10 think ana
To- make better plans. | was confident
that. if was rot executed or hanishcd
from the country. sooner or later !
would have another chance. The
chance came sooner than expected.
ana YOU see what happened"
do YOU care 10 outline in q general
way low the plans Of the last revolt
were laid and who were your chief as-
sistants." IA, Tribune correspondent
asked
Dia4 smiled AMI shook his head.
so. That is All passed II is what
might Le called unwrittcn history
There i- 10 use ~ going over IL II
didD't take long plhnninb. mean
when they brought me to the capital
from Vera cruz was much nearer and
easier of access to friends II rendered
IL Jess difficult 90 consult with my prlr-
,.la aids. you know Generals Reyes
ana Moudra gon. II cannot be- too much
regretted hat Kcycs did not i've TO
have his share Of the victory and tho
glory"
Would sou have succeeded without
the cooperation OF Iucrta and Blau-
quet.'
THAT D. an open question. Their
patriotic wisdom and competent man
ag.ment e affairs were important
most important They turned tie tide
EASILY when d." opportunity came.
Personally. / had 40 doubt that l'would
win. especially when / understood the
temper Of the pcopl" IN respect 10 the
condition e actual warfare existing IN
,h, capital II undoubtedly would have
taken. longer had not Hucrta ana Elan-
quct come 30 my aid.
4 have frequently said. ana Il i 4
matter of record. that / have no per-
sonaI ambition ia these affairs. What
/ have done has been Tor the welfare OF
tn. country. without regard 10 what
my reward. il any. may bc when II rs
pronounced. am willing To do any
thing To- serve the best interests ~ the
country now or in the future.
Whatever influence may. 10" allowed
mo iu Inc election of Cabinet. ] SHAH
use for ihc appointment II the best
possible mon. We can get men "ho
are not only acceptabl" To thc nation
but in whom outside governments WI
have confidence. But my part in the
reorganization of tn" government must
remain subordinate To the prime aim
and object of the forces now IN con-
troll and that II 10 restore peace. Ihdt
is our platform. Peace - the para
mount consideration. All other de-
sirabie and necessary Administrative"
ACCOMPLISHMENTS will follow swiftly
and surely the restoration of peace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-21

The new administration appears not
10 be inclined 10 temporiZc with any
Of the rebels. II declares all that is
possible will be done TO effect recor1-
Citation. but in the event of failure OF
it's efforts in this direction il purposes
10 renew the war against all Of them
with more vigOr than ever.
More than three hundred political
prisoners have been released from the
penitentiary and military prisons in the
capital while from Vera Cruz are to De
brought those who were imprisoned
with Felix Dlaz in the Castle OF san
Juan de Ulloa, as the result Of the iail-
IRE Of the Diaz revolt in that city.
Wilson Highly Pleased.
The United states Ambassador,
Henry Lane Wilson. who played such A
prominent part in bringing about the
agreement between General Huerta
and Felix Diaz, expresses his Keen
pleasure at the restoration OF peace. In
this he Is joined by every member Of
the diplomatic corps.
A Joint telegram was sent last night
10 the Paris residence OF Porfirio DiaZ.
the former dictator, by Felix DiaZ, his
nephew. and General Huerta. In which
the man deposcd hy Francisco Madcro
was Informed that he had been avenged
"a against his former enemy. General
Huerta was the officer who commanded
the escort of Porfirio Diaz when he fled
from the capital to Vera cruz in 1911,
and the fleeing ruler said to him just
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-21

before he boarded the Ypirango. The
country must depend on the army AZ
the only hope for the restoration OF
peace left in Mexico
Kenneth Turner, from Los Angeles,
who while entering the rebel lines dur
ing the battle to take photographs was
arrested and held AS u spy, was re-
leased to-day. He had given the rebels
an assumed name. The discovery OF
this and If Il letter signed by Fran
cisco Madcro in MS pocket resulted in
his detention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-21


Mexico city. via Galveston. Feb 20.
What happened in the National Palace
when Francisco Mad"ro was taken
prisoner was told to the Tribune core
spoudcnt 10y one Of the deposod minis
tors who was present with other mem
bers OF the cabinet at the time
1t Is entirely certain. to begin at tn
start" said this minister that PrcSi-
dent Mad,ro had no moro than vague
suspicion Of trouble impending. Some
things had Unopened on Monday night
that hc could not understand. The
fighting on Monday resulted very "a
yorally for the government. 80 much
So that that night everything apparent
J. was In readiness for 4 final and de-
,isivc assault Oh the citadel.
The President was uneasy and any
ious. He sent Tor ETuerta once OF twice
on Monday night and urged him TO
take advantage Of the gains and AL
vance his men. liUerta replied that he
was then engaged IN making plans
which would result satisfactorily.
The President talked TO HHcrta sew
cral times on Tuesday and questioned
| him az to the cause Of tile delay. flhaI-
| Is Huerta said that tho matter must
he left to him. inasmuch as the Pres
dent had placed him in command ana
that he was responsible.
Not long after ! o'clock President
! Madcro was in the cabinet room with
the ministers when two officers entered.
Thcv salutcd and Informed him utE
/ had been ordered 10y Hucrta 10 tell nm
that everything was ready Tor Inc con-
| tinuation OF the siege, but that al
Though the soldiers were brave ana
ready TO fight they had been dispirited
bv persistent reports that Madero had
| ncd from the city. Believing TINS. the
soldiers cou'd see no reason Tor hght-
ing further.
"Onc of the officers suggested To the
! President--by Huerta's desire, he said
b. that the President make tour o'
,he lines and show himself To the troops
To convince them that he had not fed.
What nonsense exclaimed the
President. They know very well am
here and shall not run away.
While he was speaking Madero
glanced through the door and saw I'm
the antcroom soldiers posted 80 ar to
command the full length of the Cab
met room.
".Vhat are those soldiers there for
he demanded. and he was told that "
was thought necessary to have body
guard for him.
81 need no bodyguard.' replied the
President. Bring General Huerta to
me. Something is wrong here
"'Senor President said one Of the
officers. by order Of General Huerta
You are under arrest
Much confusion followed, although
the President did not move except To
, turn his head and look through another
door. where he saw more soldiers.
THE ministers. much agitated. moyed
about. seeking TO leave the room.
/ 1.-THE President had two or three aids.
I These Immediately fred their revolvers.
| Instantly the soldiers. as If they had
received previous orders, fred volicy
directly into the Cabinet room.
1T was Marcus Hernandez. brother
! Of the Minister Of Fomcnto, who threw
himself between the President and the
bullets. He was wounded. and not Ions
| afterward he died. ! think
THE two officers Who came to Presi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-21

served jointly Madero has ceased to refuse food and SO Tar
personal comfort longer ess efforts IN nat
direction. .
Outside the room stands guard soldiers and although there
the another guard constantly o W
within even during the sleeping hours
No one has allowed to talk with the prisoners aos"
their wives have permitted send verbal messages aoeo
signhed nothing regarding his future plans even
leave the country. The members OF his family are equAy
but by intimate with them IS CONSIDERED ho
chat N. entire family will emigrae South America the
opportunity is afforded
MAY GO TO SOUTH AMERICA
Gustavo Madero yesterday once remarked that
South America had refuge just before became
evident that the of Prio Diaz was weakening
Madeos about that they beaten ana mao
made all arrangements to buy property in South America
President declared to-day he would place the case Oh
Madero before Cabinet ministers There appeared sos
probability the appointment OF unay commission 10 e"
him would be urged solution
If Madero tried before the Cabinet minister's is sao nc
will find Francisco Baa counselng moderation and ohe
Alberto Garcia Granados Minister of the Interior WILL 1t thought
b he less enent since rebufed by Madero
hen occupying place in the old Cabinet Kodofo Ney
Minister of Justice asserted likely to remember the oed
his father in the attack Palace at the beginning OF the
and the which he considers Madero eaeo
;zhim. -, ;
With exception possibly of one or two others all 'ne i
have grievances thus making the Cabinet jury hao
"a friendly although 1t is not oeieVeu 'e "''' wan 8
.@extremes in retaliation.
3 MADEROS FAMILY WORRIED.
Sonora and the other women related to the
the forenoon to-day worried speculation hey were
hed deeply apprehensive on account OF uehera ~ III
last night permit the departure OF N1adero ana ou"eA W ~
chad been prepared for their flight ., ,s
The anxiety of not relieved until n oe'0'
noon when thew told of the true state OF ahars'
Preparations had made midnight tor Maderos departure
with the members his family into unknown exile ou ~
preparations although they had been ordered by Gena
were suddenly halted by mysterious orders from inc O
Sonora Madero and ex-Pesdens two sisters Angela 'o
Mercedes Madcro aged father Francisco adero ST.
eber with the family President Jose Pno ouare "a
in the station ready leave for the port OF vera Cru@ was
believed thew were placed board steamer TOT
AT midnight the hour which had oeen hNeu ' W
dpart of the President Congress was still IN session ~
almost at the when his train shoud nave S'ea ~
LEGISLATORS were listening reading OF the formal Tesshao
which Madero had been forced to sign ,
Sonora Madeo and the rest OF her party had waited
ior more hours for Francisco madefo 10 'pp
were informed verbally by exFoegn Minister peor0
ACTING on the orders of President Huerta that doe'o ~
prevented from joining them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-21
MORE MARINES SAIL AWAY
Twelve Hundred Leave Philadelphia
for Guantanamo on the Meade.
~ Telegraph to The Tribune. !

Il BY Telegraph To The Tribune.
Philadelphia. Feb 20.-The twelve hun
dred marines who went on board the
transport Meade last night Sailed Tor
Guantanamo early this morning from
the League Island navy yard.
The Meade was to have left YESTERDAY
Captain Grant, commandant Of the yard.
explained that the delay was due TO tho
fact tina. the transports crew. from
captain down, We're civilians and un-
familiar with the vessel The TRANSPORT
he said. had not been in commission for
four years, and IL took time TO get her
in proper Trim for the voyage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-21

Who tells The Tribune his sole object ~
to r.gtorD peacc to Mexico. and who ~
u candidate FOR permanent Prtsideilt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-21

certain that Colonel David de la Fuente.
Salazar's chief Of staff, will accept the
Cabinet place offered by Huerta.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-21
Soldiers' Oath interpreted.

4 new Interpretation Of the soldiers
oath of allegiance, which doubtless will
stand as precedent was made by
General Huerta in his address to the
students of the military school at Tlal-
nam. who began the revolt in the cap