Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-10

minister OfGWar ana Geheral Vlllat
made haaty preparations to guard the
palace. RiAing at the head Of their
troops. Generals Diaz and Reyes ap-
preached from thH east into the Zocalo.
the big square ~ front Of the palace.
General Rcysssappeared for the first
time in mAny mOnths in the uniform
Of a general but,Diaz more blue sack
suit and soft SrsE hat.
A halt of thes mutinous forces was
made when General Villar, appearing
at the door OF the palace, raised his
hand and challenged them. His answer
was an order on the part Of the rebels
to begin firing.
Quickly the invading forces assumed
positions around the square. which was
clouded with smoke from their rifles.
Immediately from the palace came an
answering FIRE. The defenders were
using rifles and machine guns.
From the west could be seen ad-
vancing the force headed by President
Madero., AS It approached the rebels
retired into q side street.
Street Fighting Begins.
Thirty minutes later street fighting
began in the neighborhood but lasted
only a short time. Neither side ap-
peared ready to press its advantage.
but just before noon General Diaz led
his commsnd. numbering 1000, on
wide detour in an effort to reach the
arsenal.
when the nghshg in the zocalo
ceased. ambulantSs Of the Red and
White Cross piclId up the dead and
succored the wou1ded. The plaza, IN
area Of four city blocks. was strewn
with bodies OF men and horses. Within
the palace there We're few victims. but
Colonel Morelos, one Of the most loyal
OF Maderos adherents. was killed.
General Gregorio. O retired officer,
two captains and three lieutenants
were executed In the patio OF the ma
tional palace. It Is officially reported
that this was by order Of the govern
ment, but another story is that they
were killed by q detachment OF their
own men because they opposed their
joining in, the revolt Added to this
is the report that these mutinous
troops were ovefpowered.
Carry Wounded to Hospitals.
The Red and White Cross ambu-
lances carried the wounded to provis-
ional hospitals where, investigation
showed, there were almost as many
civilian victims as soldiers. Outside OF
the fighting between the two opposing
sides there was little ,aisorder, and last
night the streets were patrolled by the
rebel troops. During stheday only one
mob assembled. 1t attacked the build-
ing Of Ell Pals. the only independent
morning newspaper printed in Span
ish. The building was partly burned.
General MondTa gon, who led the mu-
tineers IN their first attacks. at one
time was prominently Identified with
the, artillery corps. The first uprising
occurred among soldiers Of the artil-
lery branch Of the army. II was they.
led by students. WHO fred a fusillade
at the prison guards and liberated the
two rebel leadea. "a
sDiaz succeeded lin cAfturing the ar
senal after a strong resistance by the
federals. A large number Of rurales and
mounted police then went over to his
cause. Later an artillery company from
Tacubaya. with dozen field guns,
rode into the arsenal grounds shouting
for Diaz.
It is reported that revolutionary
movements have begun in other places
and the Zapatistas are said to be fight
ing short distance south of the capi-
tai.
The attitude Of the artillery stationed
in the arsenal was one Of much specu-
lation on both sides. The artillery re-
mained loyal and the battle around
the arsenal alsted about an hour. No
use was made Of the big guns inside
the arsenal and 1t soon became evident
that the reinforcements which the gov
ernment had sent to attack the rebels
were not inclined to fight
Federals Join Rebels.
One after another these supposedly
loyal forces signified their intention to
surrender, their chiefs riding to Diaz
under flags of truce and extending their
hands in congratulation.
|. Before long almost all the mounted
police whom the president had ed
against the rebels few hours pre>i-
ously were in the rebel ranks.
The artillery from Tacumbay clat'
tered into the city, but Tot to oppose
the mutinous troops. Instead they
Joined the movement and lined up with
rebels around the arsenal.
"A truce was called and papers of sur
render were formally signed. This
victory gave to the rebels a majority OF
all the cannon in the city and left to
President Madero probably not more