The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-10

were killed by detachment of their
own men because they opposed their
joining in the revolt. Added to these
is that these mrtinora troops were
overpowered and disarmed.
The Red ana White Cross ambu-
lances carried the wounded to pro-
visional hospitals. where, investigation
showed. there were almost as many
civilian victims as soldiers. Outside
of the fighting between the two OBJ
posing sides there was little disorder
and tonight The streets are patrolled
by the rebel troops.
During the day only one mob as
sembled. 1t attacked the building of
Eel Pals. the only independent morning
newspaper printed In Spanish. The
building was partly burned.
General Mondragon. who led the
mutineers in their first attack, was at
one time prominently Identified with
the artillery corps
The first rising occurred among SOL
diers OF the artillery branch of the
army. 1t was they. led by students,
who fired fusillade ut the prison
guards and liberated the two rebel
leaders. Diaz succeeded In capturing
the arsenal after q strong resistance
by the FcGerals. large number of
rurales and mounted police then went
over TO his cause
Later an artillery company from Ia
cubaya, with Il dozen field guns. rode
INTO the arsenal grounds shouting for
Diaz. 1t is reported that revolutions
AIRY movements have begun i'm other
places and the Napatistas are said TO
be fighting short distance south of
the capital.
Not Inclined to Fight.
mo attitude OF the artillery sta
toned in the arsenal was one con-
corning which there was speculation
on both sides. The artillery remained
royal and the battle around me arsenal
lasted about an hour No use was
made of the glib guns inside the arse
nal and 1t soon became evident that
the reinforcements which the govern
ment had sent TO attack the rebels
We're not inclined to fight.
One after another these supposedly
loyal FORCES signified their intention to
surrender, their chiefs riding to Dias
under flags OF truce and extending their
handS in conEratulation.
Before long almost all the mounted
ponce whom the president had led
against the rebels few hours pre-
Viousiy were in the rebel ranks
Artillery from Tacubaya clattercd
into the city, but not to oppose the
mutinous troops. Instead, they Joined
the movement and lined up with the
rebels about the arsenal
truce was called and papers of
surrender were formally signed. This
victory gave 10 the rebels a majority
or all the cannon in the city and left
to President Madcro probably not
more than % per cent of the capital.s
fighting force.
In the meantime. alarming rumors
reached the city OF a mutiny, led by
striking miners in Pachuca, ffty-fve
miles 10 the northwest. and of heavy
Of rln1t
force of Zapatistas and the government
troops.
General MondragOn and Il large force
OF artillery are believed TO be- occu-
plying points OF vantage surrounding
the city, and have their guns trained
In such way as practically to com
mand the situation.
President Madero was asked by the
diplomatic corps to say yes or no rs
to whether he could give protection
to foreign residents. The President
did not answer.
The diplomats then sent message
to General Diaz notifying him that
they would look to him TO give such
protection.
After n lull in the fighting. the gov
eminent sent a force to attack the ar
senal. but the Fcderals were rcpulsed
with heavy losses by the machine guns.
rife and artillery fire.
The total number of dead IL reported
to he o5O. Three Spaniards were killed
An American. T. L. Ramsey, formerly
of Galveston. was seriously wounded
Stray bullets enter I the embassy
buildings.
From his headquarters in the ar
senal Diaz sent message tonight to
Madero demanding his resignation and
surrender. The President replied, de-
Ginning TO accede to this demand