Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-19


 AIadero has been forced out of the presidency. He was arrested at the national palace shortly before 3 o'clock this afternoon by General Banquet.
 General Victoriano Huerta, com mander of the federal troops. was proclaimed provisional president
 About the time Madero was seized by Banquet his brother. Gustavo Ma was arrested by General Huerta. who was dining with him in a public res tsurant.
 Madero's Uncle. Escapes.
 All the members of the cabinet were promptly placed under arrest, with the exception of Ernesto Madero. the un- cle of the president, who held the portfolio of finance. He was apprised of the intentions against the govern ment and managed to make his escape
 Notwithstanding the fact that some definite action was expected today. the coup d'etat at the palace, created a sensation and the exact status of af- fairs could not be aseertained for sev- eral hours.
 Result of Plot Against Maderc.
 The direct movement against Madero was the result Of a plot which had been brewing since yesterday and which possibly existed with BlanQuet for a much greater length of time.
 From the first it had been known that General Banquet was unwilling to fight. His men were of the same mind. He held complete command over them and it was not doubted that they would follow him in any adven- ture, which they did at the national palace this afternoon.
 The forces, numbering 1000 men, which arrived late yesterday, were sent to the palace. ostensibly to relieve the reserves there. The reserves were sent into the field.
 BIanquet Addresses Soldiers.
 An agreement between Generals Banquet and Huerta was reached last night, but the first intimation that Blanquet's men had of the new role they were to play was shortly before the successful stroke was made. Blan- quet drew lis men up in order and delivered stirring speech.
 "This inhuman hattie must end he said. "The time has come when some drastic means must be taken to stop a conflict in which father is killing son, and brother is fighting against brother; when non -co4nbatants are sharing the fate of war-and all this because of the caprice of one man.
 Bfanquet's Son With Diaz.
 Banquet then issued orders for the arrest of the president and assigned a detachment to that duty. Madere was loon a prisoner in his own rooms.
 One reason given for the attitude of General Banquet from the beginning was the presence OL HIS SUI HI IAC '11A5 When n the a4al aarlreA of the president and bis ministers became known crowds gathered in the streets, through which they paraded, shouting "Vivas' for Huerta and Diaz. A conference was held between the representatives of these two generals and an agreement was reached whereby the appointment )f General HuertaI to the provisional presidency was proclaimed.
 
 Battle on Until 4 O'Clock.
 Prior to this, however, Huerta's at lempt to communicate with Diaz pre- eipitated one of the sharpest eugag ge- rebel rifles and machine guns was long sustained. It was by no means cer- tain at that time that the coup which had been carried out meant the end of hostiiities. At 3.30 in the after noon the cannonading was on. still heavier than before, and the rattle of machine guns was heard in various quarters. At that time San Francisco street was being cleared by Huerta as If he were expecting an attack A half hour later the order to cease firing was sounded and the battle was over.
 Attempt to Rescue Madero.
 A few loyal members of Madero's staff rushed into the room when Ma dero was struggling with the soldiers and went to his rescue, but ineffectu-
 
 fust been appointed chief of police, ad- i'anced upon Colonel Riveroll, shooting knd wounding him seriously. 1rnnedi- at@ly +Se~a was an exchange of shots ans .>:ree or four members Of the presidents staff are reported to have heen wounded.
 Just to make the records clear, Ma dero has been given reasonable time in which to write his resignation Failure to do this, it is said. will re- ault in his being sent with his family 10 Vera Cruz, where they will be gfv- en the choice of outgoing vessels.
 Pointed Gun at Madero.
 General De1gado. who acted as the emissary of Madero in the negotia- tions for an armistice Sunday. has been arrested. Huerta and his sup porters did not trust Delgado to come into their plan.
 Twenty men of the 29th infantry Of Blanquet's forces were entrusted with the duty of guarding the pr1vate rooms of the president at the beginnlng of the revolt in the palace.
 The arrest Of Madero took place In the hall of the ambassadors. When the president entered the room he found all the entrances guard led. One soldier, overexcited by the words of Blanquet, pointed his gun at the