Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-02-19
End of Turbulent Regime in
Mexico Comes Unexpectedly

their seats when. at signal from
burrln. the officer IN command en-
tered Pointing a pistol at Maderu. he
announced he was under arrest. AZ
the same moment. soldiers filing into
the room. cleared Il OF an except the
principals.
GustuvD loudly protested against
this indignity. but General lluerta re-
piled in a loud voice, condentnlng the
Madero famiiy.
General Nietoriano lluerul named
as provisional president of Mexico.
formerly WAS commander of the north
division of the army He has seen
much service IN the present campaign
and last year fought a number ~ en-
gagemonts against the insufrectos
under OrOzco
Hacrta retired from his command
last December and was offered
post in the war department
When the Diaz revolt began IN the
capital uuerta led the government
troops and he WAS named as post
commander AZ Mexico City when Cen
era Nlllar was wounded.
one OF the first acts of General
Huerta. as provisional president, was
60 notify Ambassador Wilson of the
change OF government. He informed
the ambassador that he had IN his
power as prisoners In the national pail
ace the president of the republic and
~ ministers General Huerta asked
that this be interpreted as a patriotic
manifestation Of a man who has no
ambitions other than 10 serve his
country and who wishes TO re-estab-
lish peace in the country, 10 insure
the safety OF the Interests Of It's sons
and OF the foreigners"
lie requested Ambassador Wilson
Co notify President Taft and the dip
lomatic representatives, OF all chat
had occurred and 10 give notification
TO the rebels.
In reply to General lluerta, the
ambassador said.
Il beg 10 acknowledge Your excel
lencys note announcing that you have
made prisoner the president of the
republic and also that the ministers
are in your power.
The resident diplomatic corps is
at this moment assembled In the as-
sembly and the Information contained
in your eXcellency's note has been
brought TO their knowledge. My col
leagues instruct me to say that they
rely upon you and the Mexican army
10 preserve order IN the city Of Mex
leo and that YOU may use your best
efforts to induce Mexicans of all ele-
ments to cooperate to the same end.
Ia subsequent note. Mf. Wilson
saidi
Your expressions of patriotism
which you have been kind enough
10 communicate to me, have been du-
N noted and ! confidently rely upon
your ability and good intentions TO
carry them into practical effect With
out desiring IN the least TO intrude
into Mexican domestic affairs. | beg
TO suggest the desirahilitY. In view of
the chaotic conditions which now ex
ist that YOU place yourself and the
army under your command az the dis
position Of the Mexican congress. |
already have communicated the fact
related IN your eNcellency's note 10
President Taft and In due time shall
have the pleasure of advising YOU as
to his reply to this. ! also have com
unofficialiy the events re-
lated IN your note TO General Diaz and |
shall Immediately send him Il formal |
note"
Another early official act Of Gener- /
A llnerta was TO send q note to the |
deputies calling them TO meet in spe-
eial session for the purpose Of giving |
to the new order Of things. |
danger from mohs. the /
president supplemented +
his speech at the palace with a procla
nation IA which he outlined the de-
Nelepments and appealed TO the pa
Iriotism Of MeXeans to maintain or
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