The Washington times., 1913-02-22
TEN STATES REBEL
AGAINST HUERTA
Governors Out Against New
Administration, and War
Now Seems Certain.

MEXICO CITY. Feb. 22.-Menaced by
rebellion in ten States. President Huerta
today is keeping the entire federal army
under arms In the capital. ready for
martial law. and the display of troops
everywhere is intended to enforce his
declared policy for. peace and prosper
ity
The ten known disaffected States to-
day were Coahuila, San Luis Potosi,
Sonora. Vera Cruz, Sinaioa, Puebla,
Chihuahua. Zacatas, Monterey. and Yu-
-catan. The governors of several OF
them have given formal notice that
they would not accept the government
set up by Felix Diaz.
Gov. Venostiano Caranza, of Coahutla
has rebelled with 100 men and is work
ing with Emilio and Raoul Madero.
who are at San Pedro. jose 0ayou.
former governor of Sonora, has offered
Governor Maytorena, Of that State, 5000
mer and 100000 pesos II he will lead a
rebellion against Huerto and Diaz, and
the Sonora governor openly has repudi-
ated the present government.
Zen. F1gCeroa kevoltS.
The most serious detection that Presi-
dent Huerta faced today was that Of
Gen. Ambrosio Figueroa, inspector gen.
eral of rurales. General Figueroa has
revolted, and is now said to be in Guer-
rero, with 100000 men at his back, well
armed and with plenty of provisions
and ammunition.
birdseye view Of the situation on
the fourth day of the Huerta-Diaz ad-
ministration shows much trouble ahead,
which. though 1t In all probability may
be overcome eventually, nevertheless
will delap the pacification of the re-
IL Tor while.
throughout Mexico. because the people
then almost universally were tired Of
the Diaz brand of treatment, but this
revolution finds divided people. There
are those who are still loyal to Madero,
despite the ruin that seized the country
under his administration.
What proportion of the Mexican peo-
pie are arrayed against the Huerta-
Diaz regime, it Is impossible to say at
this time, but the trumpetings already
heard from some Of the outlying gov
ernors show that the opposition is at
least sufficient to make President
Huerta realize he has a fight on his
hands. His pacificaton plan. IL car
ried out. VIII not be a matter of days.
Mexico City Uneasy.
A pronounced feeling of uneasiness
hung over Mexico City today. The peo-
pie were confident that more bloodshed
is bound to occur before tranquility is
restored. On the unguessed strength of
the new rebels depended whether civil
war shall torture the country indefi-
nitely. or whether all will be quiet after
brief campaign Of relentless extermi-
nation. So far there has been no no.
ticeable rush into the capital of Zapata
and the other rebels. who were told by
President Huerta that they would be
deemed outlaws and ruthlessIy siaugh-
tered II they did not Immediately place
their guerrilla bands at the disposal of
the federal army officers.
Troops bivouacked In the streets and
the National Palace was full Of guards
rs a military fortress. All could read
that the iron hand. recalling the Porfiro
Diaz regime. again is seeking a grip on
Mexico.
None could doubt that under the guise
Of a presidency has come military die
tatorship that will rule with fire and
sword until peace Is compelled or the
new power overthrown.
bank for $500, 900 pesos 5000, 900 In his
pocket. Juan Sanchez Azcona. private
secretary to Madero, was nabbed by
federal soldiers as he was about to
leave for Vera Cruz. 1t was reported
that AZcona was executed by n firing
squad under the convenient fugitive
law" but this was officially denied to-
day.
Zapata has decided to remain a rebel.
For him, quick and noiseless execution
is planned. Huerta now has the power
to crush him, and intends to do it be-
cause of his Sresent course in remain
ing outside the federal forces. Madero
never tried seriously to suppress Ia
pata. owing II is believed. to a secret
compact between the two. whereby Ia
pata agreed to furnish aid to Madero
IN case of urgent need.
There will be no negotiations between
rebels and federals. The rebels must
Weld. This Is Huerta's declaration In
the face of threatening reports from
the states Huerta has determined up-
on a slaughter Of all rebels who take
active part against the government.
He is ready for the bloodiest civil
war that Mexico has ever seen.
Huerta does not expect to pursue a
waiting policy. If the war signs grow
more dangerous. he will proceed with
his troops against the Madcrista. His
View is to COW them by terrible
slaughter. Hence he decided today up
on taking the initiative. Zepata and
his band must be auelled. Others must
be treated cimilarily. This Is the HUI
erta-Diaz regime as shown by today's S
attitude.