Evening journal., 1913-02-24
By a STAFF Correspondent Of Tn

United Press.
MEXICO CITY VIA GALVESTON,
Feb. 24.-The killing Of former Pres
ident Madero and former Vice-Presi-
dent Jose Pine Suarez has had no
effect on the rank and file OF the peo-
pie of the city. The city continues
gay with flags and buntings Busi-
ness was going on as usual this morn
ing. The explanation Of General
Huerta has apparently been accepted
at its face value by the general resi-
dents. Following the autopsy, the
bodies oil Madero and Suarez were
turned over to their families for
burial.
II there is any regret over the slay
ing OF the two former chief officials
of the republic it is not apparent
here excepting in the immediate fam
lilies and closest frneds of the dead
men. But whether this indifference
is real or whether it is because the
people are afraid to demonstrate their
real feelings is difficult to fathOm
Most of the leading residents of the
city insist that they prefer the OPEN
ly-declared military dictatorship to
"Madero's" despotism under the pre-
tense of "demoncracy." The people
now understand that they must obey
without question any commands of
either Huerta or Diaz or suffer quick
and sure punishment. They say that
they believe the return to the days
and methods of POrfiriO Diaz is nee
essary for the country if it is to be
placed on a stable basis.
Il EuII
The killing of the two officials is
not being discussed here to any ex-
tent. Relatives and friends of the
dead have vowed vengeance but they
are being watched so closely that Il
is doubtful whether they can take
any action that will seriously EN-
barrass the existing government. Ley
de fuga is too old an institution to
cause surprise.
All Of the theatres did an enormous
business on Sunday night. AS indi-
eating the general spirit one of then
presented play entitled: lie Grand
Mort" THE Great Death.)
The president and cabinet held ;
meeting which lasted until earll
morning at which the entire affai
was discussed It was immediatel,
dHnJuutth tlidt 1hdJOl 1diuAlidnf NOiu
mander of the escort OF rurales. hal
been arrested and that others woul,
be taken into custody The militar,
prosecuting attorney. Vasquez Tagl'
began sittings today as miiitar'
judge, taking evidence under oath
The cabinet has also authorized civ
prosecuting attorney Castellanos Z
take such measures as may be neces
sary to punish anyone if it is showI
that a crime was committed
Il was officially announced toda
that in view of the charges that hay
been made IN connection with tn
killing, copies of all testimony an
documents bearing on the inquiry vii
be furnished to the diplomatic corp:
The bodies of Madero and Suare
we're turned over to their relative
only after the American ambassado
had interceded with the government
and demanded that this action b
taken The autopsy showed tina
Maderos death was caused by tw
bullets which struck him in the bac
of the head There were no othe
wounds on his body Pine Suare
had eight wounds in the chest an
abdomen. Madcros body was take
to the residence of his dead brother
Gustavo, and that of Pine Suarc
to his home.
MalcOntents Weary OF Rebellion.
II was officially stated today tha
the reports OF the various state
where rebellions are in progress sho'