The Washington herald., 1913-02-23
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figure on the roster of the daring lead
ers. Always a big man of the republic
first as a supporter of Porfirio DiaZ and
then as an adherent of Madero. he has
now gathered about him a well armed.
we'll provisioned force of 10000 men with
the apparent intention of fighting for his
own political advancement. 1t is prob
able that he will be the selection of
TampIco and Vera Cruz for leadership.
Expects Ultimate Trfnmph.
Felix Diaz frankly acknowledged that
the position of his government is preca-
rious. although he expressed confidence
that the iron rule of merciless repres-
sion will ultimately triumph.
In a telegram to Col. PascuaI Orozco.
sr., now at Laredo. Diaz to-day stated
that the disaffection duo to Huerta's
elevation to the Presidency is becoming
widespread. but uncalled for. and adds
that Gen. Trovimo left Monterey this
morning a special train to join Gen.
PascuaI orozco. jr. Emilio Zapata and
other rebel leaders with view to ar
bitrating their grievances. Yamacel
Padilla, secretary of the state of Sonora.
declared to-day that Sonora would re-
main loyal to Madero to the end. THE
State is prepared to back up its decis-
ion by force of arms" he declared
Little faith is placed by Huerta in the
profession of faith of the officials of
Vera Cruz In view of actual conditions
in that State. A band of sympathizers
OF Francisco Madero stopped a train on
which he was believed to be a passenger,
fleeing to the coast, with the object of
rescung him. The news reached Gen.
Velesco, at the city of Vera Cruz, to
whom IL was reported that the venture
had been successful He thereupon load
ed several trains with troops and rushed
them to Orizaba to fight under the banner
of the fallen President.
Moved to Penftentfary.
Gen. Huerta was informed of the move
ment, and a force of Federal troops was
sent post haste from the Federal capital
10 Orizaba. and on reaching there sur
rounded and disarmed the men command
ed by velesco.
Francisco Madero and Pine Suarez
have been removed from the National
Palace to closely guarded captivity in the
penttentiary. This move is significant, in
view of the plots to liberate the deposed
President
Sonora Madero again appeared before
Gen. Huerta to-day TO plead for Glenn
ency for her husband. She begged on her
knees that leniency be shown him, but
no promise was forthcoming Huerta
treated the sonora. with every courtesy
and seemed to be deeply affected by her
that In view of the investigation which
his enemies had demanded that Madero
be subjected, the authorities could do
nothing on his behalf. Congress must
render the final decision, he told her.
Indians on War Path.
Gov. Niilareal, of the State of Nueyo
Leon, fatheT-in-law of Gustavo Madero
who was shot to death at the Capital.
resigned his office to-day. supposedly for
the purpose of taking the field against
Diaz.
The Indians. who have taken the war
path in the State OF Oaxsca, have re-
volted from personal motives. Felix
Diaz is a native of that State and the
Indians declare that since he has not
been made President of the republic. nor
ever provisional President. they demand
the nomination of Fidencio Herdanez, a
distinguished army man.
Gov. Abraham Gonzales 10 virtually