Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-15
Palace Stormed All Night
and Senators Urge
Retirement.
DIAZ PUSHES HIS LEAD
Will Not Agree to Peace Until
the Whole Federal FAM
lily Quits.

Mexico City, Feb. 15.-Senators who
went in search for Madero this after
noon told the people President Taft
had telegraphed the Mexican foreign
minister, Lascurlan. that at the request
Of the British minister here he was
sending marines to Mexico to protect
Americans and other foreigners.
The senators said Taft declared this
shouldn't be construed as interVen-
ton, but IL nevertheless was so.
Madero io said to be out on the fir
Ing line with General Huerta. The
senators will continue their efforts to
find him and demand his resignation.
Washington, Feb. 15.-At the White
house it was stated that President
Taft had sent no communication 70 the
British minister. and that the position
OF the United States as to Intervention
is unchanged
Mexico City, Feb. 15-The city's
hopes for peace. bas,u on the British
legations midnight announcement OF
the resignation OF Madero. fell fiat to-
day when Madcro declared he had no
intention at present of taking such ac-
tiou, although willing TO make any per-
sIugl GagyiCce if he was convinced ii
was for the good of the country.
The British legations announcement
appears to have been founded on mis-
information as the result of the peace
efforts Of Francisco De La Barra and
other prominent men. Ambassador
4 I
ain had a conference OF several hours
during the night. Their efforts to ar
range an armistice we're in vain, how
ever Diaz refused absolutely TO hear
~ peace until Madero and his cabi-
net had resigned.
DiaZ's flrmness was indicated by the
activity OF his gunners who continued
the bombardment during the night and
after dawn increased the fire until il
was more violent than at any previous
stage OF the seven days fighting.
The presence Of war vessels Of three
foreign nations at Vera Cruz and the
developments of the past six days have
been bluntly urged on Madero as a
motive for his resignation. General
IIuerta and other federal commanders
assured Madero this morning the gov
crnment would win. This is thought
the cause Of the president refusing
TO resign.
KEEPING UP THE FIRE.
For the first time since the remark
able battle began there was heavy fir
ing during the last half hour of total
darkness shortly after this morning
and the hostile forces at daybreak fac
ed each other virtually In the same
positions held through the week. In
cessaut bombardment OF the national
palace and fierce reply Of the federals
is construed as indicating Madero has
not decided TO resign.
The exodus of the populace from the
districts under fire is even greater
than yesterday.
The special session OF the senate
today called for the result Of the let
ter from Foreign Minister Lascuriar
90 the first vice president, indicating
that the members of the upper house
should assemble and discuss means o
settling the situation. II is strongly
intimated the special session insisted
on Madero's resignation. After the
meeting, Lascurain declared it was by
no means certain Madero would re
sign.
DEMAND MADERo's RESIGNATION.
After the executive meeting the ma
tority OF the senate left for the ma
tlonal palace 70 demand the resigna
ton OF Madero. They were accom-
panied by De La Barra and the Span
ish minister to Mexico. The rebel
occasionally threw shells at the ma
tional palace where the senators wer
endeavoring TO devise means of bring
ing peace.
COULD NOT FIND MADERo.
The delegation OF senators did no
succeed in finding Msdero. From thei
carriages they informed the public
President Taft has Just telegraphe'
the British minister that America
troops are coming 10 the capita. W
consider Intervention inevitable"
The senators also informed the popJ
lace they considered Madero had bee
defeated
At s O'Clock the rebels were pei
sisteutly extending the artillery FIR
and launching many shells in the d
Tectlon Of the national palace.
AMBASsADOR WILSON'S REPORT.
Washington. Feb. l5.-The most sis