The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-19

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the entire night
Ambassador Wilson and other for
Ieiga diplomats expected to hold con
ferences today to discuss the re
establishment Of order and the pro
lection of foreign residents.
| The censorship was lifted on press
dispatches after Maderos resigna
ton yesterday, but for several hours
the censor sat at his post, refusing
to allow uncensored messages to be
f put on the wires until he had official
knowledge OF the change in affairs.
Aftermath Is Dangerous.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE "af-
termath" of the Mexican situation was
at hand today-the aftermath which
the state department week ago de-
clared contained even more elements
OF danger to Americans and their
property In the southern republic
than the actual struggle for suprem-
acy between Madero and Diaz.
Will the provisional government in
Mexico be able to enforce peace?
VIII 1t restore order in Mexico City ?
Does removal OF Madero mean aban-
donment of the scores of revolutions
which have rent the whole republic?
Will the new regime assume responsi-
bility for protection OF Americans and
other foreigners?
These are the questions which the
administration faced today. The an
swer depends entirely upon develop
ments, and for that reason there was
preparedness for instant interven-
zion In Mexico. The United States is
still waiting resting on its arms.
Although the cessation of hostili-
ties in Mexico City relieved this gov
eminent immeasureably 1t was still
apparent today that the provisional
government faced many difficulties
unless complete order could be re-
stored at once. !
Today the state department was
most concerned in watching Orozco,
Salazar, Gomez and Zapata- rebel
chieftains, who are leading several
revolts in scattered sections of Mex
leo. The first three are known to OPP
pose Huerta, head Of the new adj
ministration. Zapata who has his
own following of almost fanatical
rebels, has always refused coalation
with any other faction. He is close
to Mexico City. General Huerta was
formerly commander of the federal
forces in the north and as such has
fought Gomez, Orozco and Salazar It
would not surprise officials here if
these four rebel leaders would be
spurred into activity against the new
regime. II so, the first step would
be to inflame the natives; to forage,
lay waste and rob and in SO doing the
previous rebel activities have indicat-
ed that they would pay scant atten-
ton to the life or property Of for
| eigners.
What the administration desires
most Of all is that the new provisional
government Immediately announce
where it stands in regard to ameliora-
ton of the conditions of the Mexican
people themselves. 1t was pointed out
that Diaz had no platform" of
pledges. He merely waged war
against Madero because he alleged the
president was traitor to Mexico
| II the new government of the re-
public will issue promises for reform,
the state department will be consider
ably relieved If 1t does not do SO at
once, some malcontent is likely to
promulgate long list of promises
which would be regarded favorably by
the people and which might incite an
other revolution.
| 1t was stated authoritatively that
Ambassador Wilson will be instructed
by the state department to urge upon
the provisional government the nee
cessity of issuing a public manifesto
outlining its attitude toward the PEG.
| pie.
| General Huerta, strict discipIinar-
ian and soldier Of no small ability, is
the administrations hope of a solu.
| ton Of the Mexican situation. He is
of the type of Porfirio Diaz and was
warm personal friend of the de.
posed president. He approved of
Diaz's "iron-handed" methods. Prob
ably he wouldn't be the man to insti-
tute the reforms in Mexico, the pro-
mise of which swept Madero into ef-
fee. But the administration is not
particularly concNned whether the
Mexican people get a free ballot, or
are given greater hand in govern.
ment than heretofore. 1t is concern
ed In the restoration Of peace-peace
at any cost.
Madero's removal leaves the diplo-
matte situation In Mexico City pc
culiarly involved. The new regime
will not be recognized until this gov
eminent is assured that it is stable
and earnestly endeavoring to bring
about complete peace Meanwhile,