Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-18
DICTATOR Is
\ ] De n
IN FORT
Fearing Plot of Former Friends,
He Orders Arrest of Many
PoIiticaI Foes.
Special Gable to The Atlanta Georgian.

Special Gable to The Atlanta Georgian.
MEXICO CITY, Nov 18.-Interna-
tional complications were overshad-
owed to-day by discovery Of plot
among General Huerta's former fol-
lowers to oust him from the pres'den-
cy. In this connection there were
four startling developments during
the night and day
l. General Huerta took up his resi-
dence in the old fortress of Chapulte-
pee on the outskirts of the city.
2. From the presidential headquar-
ters in the fortress the dictator or
dered the arrest of many Of his polit-
ical foes
8. General Banquet, Minister OF
War took practical possession Of the
National Palace. Blanquet's own
men were detailed there a guards,
replacing those selected by Huerta
when he took office.
4. officers anG soldiers of the Fed
eral garrison threatened to mutiny
because they have not been paid.
Despite pressure brought upon him
through European and South Ameri-
can diplomats, Huerta is maintaining
his policy of defiance of the United
States. He summoned DR.. Urrutia,
former Minister of the Interior, to
Chapultepec to-day and ffered him
his old post, which was made vacant
by the resignation of Manuel CARA
Aldape.
Urrutia is expected to accept. He
always has hated Americans, and II
he goes into the Cabinet he will un-
doubtedly use all his influence against
the United States.
Huerta Watching Congress.
No important development in the
situation involving the American and
Mexican Governments is now expect
ed before Thursday. On that day
Congress is scheduled to complete its
permanent organization.
General Huerta is keeping close
watch over all the Congressional lead
ers. This was shown to-day when he
detailed an officer of his military
household to act as bodyguard for
General Francisco Pronces, chairmau
Of the Senate. This officer is in real
ity a spy, and all of Pronces move
ments are Immediately reported to the
dictator.
Significance is attached to troop
movements which took place during
the night. Part of General Blan-
quets old Twenty ninth Regiment
was sent to the National Palace. This
regiment took part in the battle OF
Mexico City, when Madero was over
thrown, and the men, through long
years of close association, have been
deeply attached to their leader.
Prepares for Siege.
All of the prisoners arrested by or
der of Huerta are held incomunica-
do Among them are politicians and
army officers. The execution of these
arrests was left to trusted soldiers
who served under General Huerta.
When Huerta went to Chapultepec
fortress, the preparations indicated
that he expected to be held there I'M
der siege. Rl1eS, machine guns ana
great quantities OF provisions and
ammunition were stored in the cd
castle during the night.
Every Cabinet Minister Is being
watched The city swarms with sc e
cret police. Secret political meetings
are held nightly. Political intrigue is
undermining what little strength the
administration of the dictator had
With the regime Of Huerta drift
ing toward what seems to be inevita-
BILE dissolution belief was expressed
that the United States Government
would continue its policy OF wdtchful
non interference,
Charge O'Shaughnessy and his
aides are ready for any emergency,
but the same calmness that has
marked the American Embassy since
! the crisis developed was maintained
TODAY.