Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-12

tjon Of firina but this appeared to
bs due 60 The federal positions and
was REGARDED by the rebels as
trick TO draw them out.
The bulk Of the fedsrals are sta.
toned in the northwestern part OF
the city.
Mexico City, Feb. 12.-The federal
t-oons reopened the battle in the
streets Of the capital at 6:s5 this
morning with light artillery fire. The
action soon became general, all the
artillery on both sides being brought
into play. The cannon fire was aug
mented by sweeping salvos from the
machine guns. while the infantry came
into action with volleys and individual
shooting.
The Mutual Life. Insurance building
was set on fire at o'clock by a shell
from q rebel field gun. It is q four
story structure on the corner OF the
Cinco Mayo and San Juan de ,Leftran
streets.
Diax Mssts Every Move.
The contending forces occupied this
morning yapproximatelyth the same posi-
tions az at the beginning OF the nght-
ing yesterday.
Felix Diax appeared to be prepared
70 offer resistance whenever the cons
Yirander of the federal troops soueht
fit to begin hostilities.
The federals made an effort to iso-
late the rebels from their water sup
ply but were unsuccessful.
According to reports Diaz utihzed
the night hours in further fortifyins
the positions he had taken up and
which even yesterday proved strong
enough to stand the federal attacks.
Madero Forces Reinforced.
The government force was strength
ened during the night by reinforce
ments OF both artillery and infantry.
The new arrivals took up positions
along the streets leading to the scene
Of battle.
The streets Of the capital during the
hours of darkness had the appearance
Of . great armed camp. Sentinels cnal-
lenged all passersby on each corner.
Soldiers in all branches OF the services
slept on the pavements while the
horses were tethered in the great Ala
media park, many of the cavalrymen
lying beside them.
In many parts Of the city electric
wires were cut by bullets and this re-
suited in long stretches Of almost COM
plete darkness. Thousands Of residents
took advantage Of this to escape the
zone Of danger.
The exodus, began early in the night
al soon as the people realized that
firing had temporarily ceased.
RshsIs Make Advances.
-. Mil ~kA I'd
to advance toward the national pal
ace at -o:15.
The rebels seemingly are employing
: heavier cannon than they did yester-
day. They directed their fire toward
the national palace and on the higher
buildings in the center Of the business
district, on many Of which federal ma
chine guns are mounted and federal
riftemen are posted.
Nc Nsvtral Zone Possible.
The suggestion OF the foreign diplo.
mats that neutral zone be established
Is considered unfeasible by the gov
ernment, which points out that it IL
impossible to foretell in which direc-
{ ton the action may be shifted.
In reality on account of the long
range Of the cannon used there is no
place III Sue City WAlSA SdA VIC SsAAu "
be safe.
LIE Of Americans Endangered.
The British legation Is under fire
from the rebel position and battery
Of FEDERAL artillery has been placed
close by AZ q asprotection.
shortly before 8 o'clock shell tore
hole thru the iron shutter protecting
the cable office and fell inside. Porter's
hotel, and the American Club, in both
Of which scores OF American visitors
aud residents are gathered, are in di-
rect line Of dre.
Another heavy shell struck build
ing In front q. the cable office at abo:1t
10 o'clock, ripping away corner Of
tho structMre. The fire at the Mutual
Life insurance building has been ex.'
/ tinguished, but much damage has been
CAUSED TO the building by shells.
b. Jail gmptiod by Rsbels.
Bslem Jail, the famous old prison.
has been thrown open by the rebels
/ and from 5000 and 5000 desperate
& prisoners have been let loose.
Alfonso Miranda, one Of the Zapa-
tista leaders,, entered the capital last
night with 800 Of his followers, who
Z ars :harIassing the federal troops at
syaf1eus spoints. ass,
The. cable office has again been
struck ly many schrapne shells.
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