The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1913-02-18
Late Telegraph News

Madero this afternoon admitted that
he could no longer remain in power
and that his cause was a lost one.
He agreed to the appointment OF a
president ad interium and pending
the reorganization of the govern
ment. Announcement was made by
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lascuray
that there had been no firing since
noon and the probabilities were that
Madero's action would result in a
cessation of hosti1ities.
Mexico City, Feb 1S:-The Rebels
have advanced their line and appear
to have the best of the fighting. The
Federals are becoming desperate and
are preparing to use dynamite to as
sault Diaz's position. Fuel was edd-
ed to the fame today when the report
gained circulation that Delabarra
would be arrested at the first appor-
tunity for completely in the rebellion.
Warrington, Feb. 18:-Every move
now being made by the Navy and
Army departments indicate that the
United States will intervene in the
Mexican trouble. Two thousand
marines as the barracks on the At
lantic coast were today ordered to
Cuba and to be in readiness for use
in Mexico.
Philadelphia, Feb. 1S:--The ma
rines at Brooklyn and Charleston
ravy yards have been ordered rushed
here.
Ell Paso, Feb. 1S:-A private tel
cgram from Mexico City says that
the Rebels are storming the palace
with twelve-inch guns.
Fairbanks, Feb. 1S:-At last a
consignment of eight tons of delayed
mail has arrived from Valdez. The
trail was heavy most of the way and
the contractor consumed the full six
teen days allowed him to make the
trip.
Washington, Feb. 1S: The Snud-
ry appropriations bill, which las been
favorably reported by the House
committee, carries a $4,000 appro-
rriation for continuing the construc-
ton of the federal building at Ju-
neau; $500 for cable office site at
Seward; 100000 for the education
of the natives of Alaska; $4,000
for the protection of game and $12,-
900 for the suppression of illegal
liquor traffic in the territory.
Oakland, Feb. 1S:-"Joaquin"
Miller, the author, died this morning
after being unconscious for five days.
His wife and daughter were at his
bedside and he rallied sufficiently be-
fore expiring to whisper to his wife
II love you" and to his daughter 81
am dying pity me-" The deceased
was a picturesque character. He
stamped to California in the early
days of the gold strike and Joined the
rush to the Klondike. Miller was 70
years of age and has written many
songs, poems and books.
Santa Fee, Feb. IS Vice Presi-
dent-elect Marshal and wife are the
guests of Governor Mcdonald. While
here Mr.. Marshal addressed the State
legislature.
Washington, Feb. 18:-The Senate
CT test vote, defeated the proposal
to impose reasonable annual charge
against water powers.
Constantlnople, Feb. 18:-Fire has
destroyed fifteen hundred houses at
Stamboul, adjoining Mosque.
New York. Feb. 1S:-The Eastern
nave dSTtcu W ate
their differences with the striking
employees.
Philadelphia, Feb. 1S:--A strange
infatuation for Mary Gardner. the az
tress, has ended in the suicide of
of Helen, 19-year-old daughter CT
John Newly, steel millionaire.
Mexico City, Feb. 17:-A bullet
entered the American embassy yester-
day and came within few inches of
hitting Ambassador Wilson.
Ell Paso, Feb. 17:-Emilo Vasquez
Gomez has crossed the border and
proclaimed himself President of Mex
leo.
Washington, Feb. 17:-At a mid
night session President Taft and the
members of the cabinet it was decid-
ed to keep "hands off" of Mexico for
the present.
New York, Feb. 17:-General
Diaz. in message to the people says