The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-10-17
WILD RUMOR
Excl I Is
MEXICO
BULLETIN

can popuIace was wildly excited this
afternoon by sensational rumors that
Huerra had been arrested and was
being held a prisoner i'm the National
palace. Members of the cabinet de-
MED the report, hut were unable to
explain why the dictator had not been
seen by any callers mt the palace
since last night.
Another rumor was that Huerta had
fled from Mexico City and that his
resignation would be announced N
soon as he reached the coast. There
reports, but indications I'm ofIlcfal CIR
cIes were that momentous events were
expected within = few hours.
MEXICO CITY. Oct 17.-Troops
guarded every avenue of approach to
the national palace today. following
the discovery OF plot to assassinate
Huerta. Guards were placed about
the gates last night, but today the
military Gordon extended half a mile
from the building.
1t was learned today that the cabi-
net has been discussing during the
last three days the resignation Of
General Huerta. the provisional presi-
dent having expressed to the members
his willingness to resign in view of
the difficulty of his position.
The ministers are considering the
consequences of General Huerta's res
ignation and are considering the se-
lection of his successor. Many names
have been brought up. Huerta favors
General Banquet and is being sup
ported in this by Seniors Moheno and
Lozanoa. but the other members Of
the cabinet object to the appointment
of General banquet. in as much as
this would not change the situation.
ARMY MAY REVOLT
1t was understood that Huerta
would step out within 4s hours There
army would revolt and General Blan-
quet, minister of war, would seize the
reins and execute Huerta as a traitor.
The cabinet may decided upon Pc
curain, who was provisional presi-
dent in the interim between Madero
and Huerta. is reported to be accept
able to the Carranzists.
The cabinet members are also dis
GUESSING the question Of treating with
the rebels in an effort to re-establish
peace in Mexico.
REBEL GENERALS ACTIVE
The government announced today
that the rebel general, Emiliano
Zapata, Is in Canada and Is bound
for the Pacific coast. where he is to
receive arms and ammunition.
General Panfilo Natora Is at Rancho
Nuevo and is marching on Zacatecas.
having left Torreon at the head of
1000 rebels. The rancho is located
between Zacatecas and Torreon. The
rebels are said to be threatening
Freschillo.
BUFORD BRINGING REFUGEEs
The army transport Buford, with
24S refugees from Mexico. is ex-
pected to arrive here next Tuesday
morning. According to present plans.
the ship will not call at any southern
California port, but will come direct
to San Francisco. A wireless received
today from the Buford contains the
Information that the transport left
La Par at 8 p. M October Is.
Details Of the murder OF two Amer
lean citizens at Cinco Mines, Jalisco,
were received here today. The victims
were Thomas Barrett and William
Kendall.
JOINT PROTECrORATE URGED
WASHINGTON. Oct. 17.-Repre-
sentative Sherwood of Ohio today de-
manded in the house that the United
States join with other powers in
establishing protectorate over
Mexico for the restoration OF peace.
He argued that such action would
not violate the Monroe doctrine and
said he had no criticism to make Of
President Wilson's policy.
The humane policy OF President
Wilson In using the moral suasion,
soft glove diplomacy In the settle
mont OF the Mexican question" said
Sherwood. has not pacifaed Mexico
nor prevented the usurping Huerta
from assuming All the functions Of
government"