El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-17
Demands Made on sIadero.

Messages from ambaSSad dor Wilson
under date Of February is, received up
to II o'clock last night, were embodied
into a general statement by the de-
partment as follows:
1t appears that yesterday the
American ambassador, in company
with the German minister. sought a
conference with Gen. Huerta, but upon
their arrival at the palace, were asked
to see president MaderO. Cen Huerta
and Mr. Lascurain, the minister for
foreign affairs. were also present. The
American ambassador requested: First
that the federal forces should be so
disposed as not to cause any firing
over the foreign residential section in
attacking the citadel; second, that the
neighborhOod Of the embassy should be
treated not only as an embassy. but also
as place OF refuge, a zone being es-
tablished to cover the neighbOrhOOd
which would thus enjoy a special
character Of immunity due to humani-
tartan establishments: third. that an
American committee for the purpose OF
establishing centers Of food distribu-
ton TO the poor, should be Joined by
the government in its efforts; fourth
that soldiers. who had been placed on
certain public buildings, notably one
being used as a place OF refuge. and
upon certain American buildings
should be taken away; fifth, that in
order to make IL possible for the
American rescue committee to remove
from dangerous places Americans
lacking a supply Of food and take them
to safer places there should be a three
should be an armistice OF II hours to
enable foreigners to leave the city by
rail
All Ambassadors Confer.
at appears from the ambassadors re-
port that president NaderO and Gen.
Huerta finally acceded to these, re-
quests. The ambassador adds that the
understanding above referred to have
been posted publicly and that the
American colony is much gratified at
these results
4The American ambassador had a
conference in the very early hours OF
ish, German. Spanish and French col
leagues at the American embassy TO
consider the situation.
British Diplomats Close Call.
THE meeting was brought about
| with great difficulty. The automobile
sent for Francis ". Strong, the British
/ minister. having been struck by fed
eral bullets, although occupied by q
Z guard. As a result Of this discussion,
/ the Spanish minister proposed to WISH
I the palace and speak uno1f1ctally 70
{ president Madero on behalf OF the four
ministers and the American ambassa-
/ dor. The meeting at the American en-
/ bassy broke up at 3 o'clock, the BRUSH
/ minister remaining for the night at the
/ embassy, due to the difficulty of cross
I ing the danger zone to the British le-
I cation.
Msdero's Resignation Demanded.
Saturday morning, the Spanish min
/ lister accordingly repaired to the palace
! Madero- Immediately thereafter 80
] senators made an unsuccessful effort
20 have an audience with president
/ Madero It is reported that the senate
! had voted that president Madero be
| asked to resign by vote of q to OF
| tnose present, constituting majority,
/ put not quorum. Upon emerging rom
| the palace, certain senators are sara 20
! nave harangued the populace, calling
| -or support Of the legislative power
ana limiting that this course was neces-
sary to prevent Intervention.
battery Removed Upon Request.
] - Y esterday morning a battery OF ar
/ tillery was stationed in the same block
/ with the embassy The ambassador
! which was done, thus relieving the ap-
/ prehensiOn this had caused the Amer1-
/ can colony in the vicinity.
/ II was reported that federal troops
| were being disposed of in manner TO
| involve firing over the foreign resi-
/ Dental district in attacking the rebel
/ clLadel and that the French school;
! Whlcn the American embassy had used
as refuge for women and children,
/ was being used as a position for fed
/ eral troops. a battery being stationed
/ Inere. The American ambassador and
the German minister Joined in request
I ing Of Gen Huerta a cessation Of fir
/ ing at $3.50 p. m. when they wished to
] DISCUSS with him the question OF
/ daily armistice and the question of a
/ definite limitation Of the firing zone.
/ The ambassador SAYS that many Amer
! leans have been removed to as safe
! place as can be found. but some refuse
] to leave their homes, although in dan
I ger.
I Ambassador Helping Americans.
| The ambassador, in carrying out his
1 instructions. has done all in his power
i to induce Americans to keep clear of
! the dangerous zone.
] Previous kilograms confirm infOr-
] nation to the effect that Richard NJ.
/ Meredith. manager Of the National
/ Cash Register company. lad been
/ killed, but that his wife and child are
| safe and are to be taken to place Of