The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1913-02-13
.OIAz HOLDING
Array IN LEASH
Mexican Capital Surprised BY
His Quiet Attitude
NlOtAING ZONE HE CONTROLS
Guns Of Rebels Prepared TO Resist Any
Move Of recerals--Escellent Order
Prevails. but Rio,ine Would Cause
No Surprise DO Not Know
FOR Whom They Should Shout

Mexico city. Feb II -General
Felix Diag. whose bold stroke sunday
almost overthrow the Aadero admins
tration. holds his army In leash Nor
have the scattered government forces
dared 10 attack him In his fortified
positions 10 and about the arsenal
sim hoping that he might attain
complete control without further loss
OF lie Of destruction OF property
Diaz surprised the capital by refrain
ing from turning his heavy guns on
the national palace.
The governments position has not
been materially altered. although o
few Of General Blanqnet's soldiers
not more than 500--have arrived and
small stachment Of rurales have
ridden into the city The forces OF
Diaz are not materially augmented
either but the proximity OF the Iapa-
tistas and the promised early arrival
OF rebels from the state OF Vera Cruz
appear TO have strengthened his
band.
Although almost incomprehensible II
has been impossible for the residents
OF the capital 10 ascertain the truth
regarding the movements OF general
whom the government expects TO come
to the aid of General Huerta, the new
ly appointed post commander ON
cially 1t has been announced that both
General Blanuuet and General Angeles
are in the city, but this is denied in
quarters equally trustworthy.
No one has been found who has
actually seen these generals and their
failure to appear in public is taken by
many as an indication that either they
cannot get here or are unwilling TO
fight.
The establishment OF martial law
has served to keep inquirers blocked
from the most authoritative sources OF
Information, and the people, keyed e
the highest pitch OF expectancy, swal-
low with greediness scores OF rumors
OF a most alarming character.
At one time yesterday Huerta be-
lieved he was justified In risking an
attack on the rebels, but the latter
trained their guns down the streets
leading to their positions and pre-
pared to resist. This proved I'M
necessary, for Huerta's plan was
changed Then a report gained cred
ence that the rebels were about to
take the offensive and attack the ma
tional palace, but the day closed
without a single encounter between
the federals and the rebels, lying
about a mile apart.
General Diaz is gradually widening
the zone he controls He extend
ed his picket line yesterday after
noon. Some OF those who still have
faith In the power of the government
profess TO see In the dilatoriness OF
Diaz weakness which will result In
his being crushed or starved into sub
Unless, however, the gov
eminent Is able to persuade what un-
doubtedly are reluctant elements &c
rally. Diaz. with superior artillery,
should be able to resist any attack.
Excellent order prevails Throughout,
the city despite the absence of po
lice. The people, unnerved by tht |
fighting of Sunday, acquired the tricl |
Of lodging around corners and ac |
celebrating their pace when crossing |
streets.
All the banks remained closed |
throughout the day and in the after
noon most of the shops had up heavy |
wooden shutters, concealing the glass
fronts. The streets are deserted,
even by the governments sweeping
orces and Mexico's asphalt, renowned
or spotlessness, is Uttered with rub
Dish
The street car company, sharing the
ear OF the shopkeepers and bankers,
hat riots might break out, refused
o resume traffic, and public hack
men are reaping harvest OF specially
imposed tariff
That riots may occur az any mo-
nent would cause no surprise, yet
erlous disorders are not regarded as
until one side or the other
las secured more decided adyant-
Ige, The lower elements which make
Ip these mobs require a rallying cry,
nd at present they are In doubt as
o which man they should proclaim
he popular idol