The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-26
Flames of Revolt Shoulder in
Outlying Districts. but
Leader Is Lacking
MADERO FAMILY IS
EN- ROUTE TO CUBA
Plans Are Being Made by the
Government to Conhscate
Vast Estates of Father
and Brothers


assing of another day in this troubled
capital. the Huerta administration
seems TO be more strongly intrenehed
In control than ever But this has
been accomplished only by the con-
tinued show of force. Troops occu-
pied the principal streets. and every
indication of trouble was the occar
sion for harsh dealing by the SOL
diers.
The indications are tonight that
President Huerta and his supporters
are too strong to be dislodged. The
sentiment ia growing in their favor.
Adherents to their cause are coming
over in large numbers, and In a few
days it is predicted they will De SUI
preme In every part of the republic.
The public seems disposed to accept
the present government because 1t
las the intention and power to enforce
Its DEGREES.
Flame of Revolt
| The flame of revolt is smouIdering
/ in the outlying states, but the rebels
lack 8 leader, and are scattered ana
Idisorganized. AS rapidly as conditions
In the capital warrant 1t strong de-
Itachments of troops will be sent to
lamp out the scores of little distur-
Dances.
Minister OF Communications de La
Fuente, In behalf OF the provisional
government, today issued the following
proclamation:
1.-THE revolutionary party sincerely
wishes peace for Mexico, and does not
claim more than the realization of the
ideals of the revolution, because It
.eels that only the realization of them
is what will give peace to the country.
Therefore, 1t is debating laws that
means the realization of the ideals.
InAt, III tASH opAAioht WIZ AeSo4@ 80
obtaining peace"
1t was announced that this procla-
nation had the unanimous support OF
President Huerta and his counsellors.
Madero's Uncle Slain.
Alberto Madero, an uncle of the slain
/ president. has probably been slain to-
day at Chihuahua. The deed was ac-
complished In much the same way az
was the killing of Francisco Madero
and yice-Presi 'ent Suarez 1t was
reported at first that Governor Com
xales, of chihuahua, strong Madero
sympathizer. had also been put to-
death, but this was later denied.
/ General Rabago, the military COVER
nor Of Chihuahua, sent word to Ell
Paso today that Gonzales was still
alsHe, and aaasiesteaa in ifs#iseH.
/ Sonora Madero. wife of the deposed
president. his mother, father, and other
relatives are reported TO have left this
city today, and embarked on a Cuban
gunboat. at Vera Cruz, under the pro-
will go to Havana first, and then to
ection of the Cuban minister. They
Europe.
To Confiscatc Estates.
' Plans are being made by The govern
ment to confiscate all the Madero es-
tates In Mexico. This seizure viii in
clude the personal property, OF. the
late president. as well, as that Of his
father and brothers.
: Ninety-five federal soldiers are re-
!, ported to have been executed at Suax,
!. near Juarez. today, because they re-
VOTED when news of the killing OF
( Madero and Suarez reached them No
!. confirmation of the story has been
: received yet.
Iron Hand Still Apparent.
Il The iron hand of General Huerta
I and his counsellors was apparent In
!. the capital city today. While the men
OF the new government were eIaim-
1 ing that the back hone or the resist
: ance to their regime was broken
! there Is still q great feeling OF discon~
y tent. and heavy patrols OF troops 0rs
cupied the principal streets ~ -
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