The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1913-02-26


with a guard Of about fifty men was
attempting to make his way 10 another
lamp Of his sympathizers. az Nuevs
Laredo, near Laredo. to stir them ia
The action he had determined upon for
himself to the end
On the way along mountain detilp
tho party was suddenly confronted by a
troop of Federal regulars who were on
their way TO find him at Monterey.
There was no retreat for either side
and u desperate hand to hand fight
tnsucd
Finally a pistol shot struck Emilio,
hircady seriously wounded, and he fell.
IT is understood that not one Of his fol-
lowers was allowed to escape.
Emilio Madero was formerly chief OF
ruralcs in the State of Sonora. lie
was in his thirty-third year, being seven
Years younger than his brother Fran
cisco. the former President.
Emilio was not an insurrecto He
fought in many engagements under
Gen. Hucrta, with whom he was at
one time on the most friendly terms.
With the passing of another day in
tnis troubled capital the Huerta Ad-
ministration seems to be more strongly
entrenched IN control than ever. But
This has been accomplished only BY tho
continued show OF force. Troops occu-
pied the principal streets and every In
dication Of trouble was the occasion for
harsh dealing by the soldiers.
Inc indications art tonight that
President Huerta and his supporters
are too strong TO be dlslodged. The
sentiment Is growing in their favor.
Adherents to their cause are coming
over in large numbers and It Is pre-
dictcd that in a few days they will be
supreme in every part Of the republic.
The public seems disposed to accept
the present Government because It has
The intention and power 30 enforce it's
DEGREES.
Revolt is smouldering in the out
lying States. but the rebels lack q
leader and are scattered and dieor-
ganized. As rapidly a. conditions in
the capital warrant it strong detach-
ments OF troops will be sent to stamp
out the scores of little disturbances.
Alberto Madero, an uncle OF the slain
President. has probably been slain to-
day at Chihuahua. The deed is said
10 have been accomplished in much the
same way az the killing Of Francisco
Madero and Vice Pre- sident Pine Suarez.
II was reported at first that Gov. Con-
,ales of Chihuahua, strong Madero
sympathizer, had also been put to death.
hut this was later denied.
Gen. Rabago, the military Governor
"f Chihuahua, sent word to FL Paso to-
day that Gonzales was still alive and
unmolested in prison.
Mrs. MaderO Leaves city.
Sonora Madero. widow Of the deposed
President; his mother, father and other
relatives are reported to have left this
city to-day and embarked on Cuban
gunboat at Vera Cruz under the pro-
lection of the Cuban Minister. They
will 20 to Havana first and then to
Europe.
Plans are being made by the Govern
ment to confiscate all the Madero es-
ldt'S III thcSlNo. HIS StlLuTe VIII III
cludc the personal property Of the late
President, as we'll as that Of his father.
uncles and brothers.
Ninety-five Federal soldiers are re-
ported to have been executaed at Suaz,
near Juarez. to-day. because they re-
volted when news OF the killing Of Ma
'iero and Suarez reached them. No
confirmation Of the story has been re-
ceived yet.
Iron Fiat Rule In Evidence.
Tho iron hand Of Gen. Huerta and
his counselors was apparent in the
capital city to-day. While the men oi
The new Government were claiming
that the backbone of the resistance e.
their regime was broken. there is still
a great feeling of discomfort and heavy
patrols Of troops occupied the prime cips,l
streets all the day to prevent any dis
order that might assume serious pro-
portions.
But the discomfort is all below the
surface. 1t needs great incentive for
the dissatisfied citizens to rise against
Huerta, for they are much in fear OF the
forceful measures that the Government
has announced it VIII employ. Muir
murings could be heard in various
places. but the sight of Huerta's soldiers
or the municipal police was sufficient
10 quell any likelihood OF open rebellion
The military dictatorship is having
It's day and with the forces at its com
mand seems able to control the situation
and maintain itself, at least until the
formal election for President
Diax and Huerta In Accord.
Gen. Daz. the ideal OF the soldiers
and Gen. Huerta seem to be in perfec,
accord and determined 10 stamp out
nprisings, no matter what the cost in
blood or lives. The capital is very
heavily garrisoned and troops are still
encalnped in the public streets. pre-.
pared for everything. II is estima ted that
The leaders could assemble an army ol
5000 men within few hours. and thai
alone is sufficient to keep small bands
Of rebels away from the city.
There was grim humor in the ap-
pearance to-day throughout the capita
of political piacards announcing the can
didacy for the Presidency OF Mexico OF
1en, Diaz, Rodolfo Reyes. VasQuez
Gomez and Gen. Orozco. The volatile
Mexicans, apparently forgetting for the
moment that man they had ac-
.'laimpd Hs their Chief E,xer,,tiv. hr, +,