The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-10

the situation, so far as the danger OF
injury to Americans is concerned is
not changed from what 1t was six
weeks ago.
Condition Improving.
Mexico City, March 9.-The situa-
tlon throughout tho republic, outside
OF. the States OF Conhuila and Sonora,
has shown improvement during the
past week. Zapatista outraRes, though
still reported from time to time. have
occurred with less frequency, and
while zapata himself is still keeping
under cover, there is reason to believe
that he is still at least in a receptive
mood
The government emissaries who went
to confer with Zapata in an attempt to
find basis for his surrender have not
yet reported. In the meantime sew
eral hundred men, who were currently
believed to be operating under his gen.
eral command. have laid down their
arms,
The solution of the Orozquista prob
lem appears to have been found. Chiefs
throughout chihuahua are promising
to surrender and are offering their
aid for the suppression OF disorders
In Sonora and Coahuila.
Antonio Herrera, the rebel chief, who
has been operating for months In the
State of Zacatecas, has sent letter
to the War Minister, General Mondra-
gon saying that he and his men are
ready TO yield as soon as they are as
sured of the passage by Congress of
the amnesty law.
Rebels Are Suspicious.
Indicative of the suspicion which is
holding back many rebels who would
otherwise doubtless be willing to quit
the field. part of the command OF Che
che Campos. formerly with Orozco
around Torreon, but now supporting
the administration. have refused to en-
train for Monclova, declaring their be-
lief that this is q trick to bring them
to the national capital for punishment
These rebels were willing to proceed
on foot to take up the campaign
against the Carranzistas. but would
not trust themselves to trains.
Railroad and telegraph communion
ton is gradually being restored. The
telegraph line was In operation to-
day to Juarez. 1t is announced at the
railroad Offices that rail communica-
ton will be re-established tomorrow
direct to Monterey.
DR.. Francisco yasqueE Gomez. for
President. and Alfredo Robes Domin-
guez. for Vice President, have begun
their campaign at Guanajuato. Vas
Quez Gomez was formerly Minister of
Public instruction, and was ousted by
Madero. Robes Dominique was Ma
deros treasurer and later chief of arms
at the capital during and following
the Madero revolution.
David de la Fuente left chihuahua
day for the national capital to as
sumo tho post of Minister of Commu-
nicatious. He was accompanied by
Emilio Campo, one Of Orozcos chief
lieutenantS.
General Antonio Rabago. Governor
of Chihuahua. has been deluged with
offers from former rebel chiefs to go
TO Sonora and Coahuila to aid the gov
eminent. Campo is anxious to take
up the campaign in Sonora, where he
says he has old scores to settle. The
various offers have been communicated
to President Huerta for his approval.
Conditions throughout the State of
Chihuahua are improving. according to
the latest advlces. Bankers and bus
mess men have offered the Governor
funds to aid in Quelling the disorders.
Blames Death on Wife.
Minister of War Mandragon tonight
stated that SO far as 1t has gone the in
vcstfgation into the killing of former
President Madero and former Vice
President Pine Suerez. showed that the
solicitude of Mrs. Madero. for her hus-
bands safety was largely responsible
for her husbands tragic death. Minis
ter Mondragon said:
THE investigation shows that had It
not been for the activity OF Mrs Madero
In her efforts to effect rescue, her
husband would not have been killed.
In her anxiety to obtain his release,
NlrS Dlaucro persuaded several groups
OF men loyal to Madero to go to the
penltentiary school Of target practice
and the Ciudadela, not knowing to
which place the prisoners would be TAX
en- from the palace. 1t was the group
sent to the penitentiary by Mrs. Ma
dero which attempted to rescue the
President Three of the attacking
party were arrested with their leader
and killed 1 must decline to give
their names at the present time, as to
do so would interfere with the admin
istration OF Justice.
The judicial investigation of the
tragic affair is being conducted with
the greatest care. and the result will
soon be made public in n full and de-
tailed report, which VIII be furnished
to the world at large"