New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-13
Protest by Diplomats.

Protest by OIpIOfVdts'
The protest Of the American Ambas-
sador and the German and Spanish
ministers to President Madero and
General Diaz took the form of a de-
mand that the firing zone should he
limited. but il accomplished nothing.
Both Madero and Diaz evaded respon-
Sibilty. each placing the blame on the
other and characterizing the attitude Of
the opposing side as barbarous and in
violation Of the rules Of civilized var
fare.
To President Madero the diplomats
said they had come TO protest in behalf
of their governments against contlnn-
ance of the barbarous and inhuman
warfare" They cited the great damage
done to many residences. and the fact
that the American Consulate had been
demolished by government shells. ana
pointed out that the American En-
bassy was filled with Americans driven
from their homes by bOmhardment
of which no notice had been given. All
the governments. they added were
deeply concerned for their subjects and
citizens.
Ambassador Wilson. speaking for the
commission. later said that President
Nadero was visibly embarrassed ana
confused. but attempted 10 place the
responsibility on Diaz. The PRESIDENT
had given some glowing accounts OF the
measures which were 10 be taken, ana
expressed the belief that the rebellion
would be quoted by tomorrow night
Ambassador Wilson declared that
Nadero's words had made favorable
impression on the diplomatic represent
atives
To General Diaz the diplomats. after
urging the establishment OF neutfai
zone. said that much damage had been
done bv indiscriminate and reckless NJ
ing which was seemingly directed owe"
parts occupied mainly by foreigners
regardless Of the residences OF the toI-
eign representatives.
Ambassador Wilson declared that
President Taft was deeply appreheh-
sivc as 10 the results OF this state OF
affairs and that war vessels had pee"
ordered TO both Gulf and Pacific ports
and marines would. if necessary ne
brought TO the capital for the purpose
only of maintaining order and ahorI-
ing protection to the lives ana proper y
of the foreign residents.
General Diaz replied that he iee'e'
ted what had happened TO the CITY anu
its inhabitants: that his attitude from
the beginning was one of Defence ''a'
instead Of attacking the arsehaI l'oi''
q distance. as the government was oo-
ing. he had gone directly TO the pace
and had taken it in twenty-five min
utes.
In so doing, he explained he had at
heart the desire TO cause the CIT! ho
harm. which was shown from the Iao1
that while II was in his power ne Ndu
refrained from going 70 the Na'ioii''
palace. which he now felt certain nc
xrould be able 10 take if the govern
ment failed to yield without MS 'eso''
ing to that expedient. ,
Diaz declared it Was not na''ei VI
nersonal ambition on his part TO over
throw the government, but desire W
express the sentiments OF the ""oie
marion. II he succeeded, ne ~ouid al
lou the people to choose their repre-
sontatives: ne would withdraw TO pf1-
waite life.
ID. E. Hamer was chosen to carry t1e
message of protest TO Diaz. lie entered
an automobile. which. with white
dag living. moved through the federal
lines II was supposed the troops had
l,een advised of this mission, but the
automobile was instantly made the tar
90, ,or numerous rifles. and bullets
,a,,,ea shout Il. II continued on lis
nav however the diplomatic envoy De
ing unhurt
Relem Jail. the famous ola Guy
,,rison was thrown open by the repeiS
to-day. and from 1900 to 5000 desper-
ate prisoners were let loose. TINS mas
added TO the uneasiness Of citizens.
IN addition TO peril from flying sho'
and shell citizens are suffering from an
over.increasing lack Of provisions. The
.nror cloeees IAN obtain scarcely any