The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-22
Ambassador Wilson Says His
Execution Would Be Regard
ed AS Inhuman Act
PORFIRIO DIAZ MAY
RETURN HOME SOON
Huerta Takes Oath AS Provis-
ional President and Reviews
Small Nondescript Army
of Felix Diaz

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 21.-The pro-
test OF the United States government
against summary execution Of
Francisco Madero may save the life
of the ex~president. Ambassador
Wilson, directed by Secretary of State
Knox, informed the provisional pres-
ident, General Huerta, that the
United States would regard the mill
tary execution of Madero as an In
human act,
Maderos fate still rests with thu
congress, which was celebrating
again tonight as TO what course should
be followed. General Huerta insista
that whatever is done will be done
legally, since civil authority has been
restored. He has informed Sonora
Madero that the life Of her husband
is in no immediate danger.
There is no assurance among Ma
dero's friends, however, that he will
not meet the fate of his brother, Gus
tavo. The federal courts now enter
tain three charges against the ex-
president. He has been formally ao-
cused OF numbering Colonel Rtverol
and General Ruiz and of embe2zling
six million pesos from the public
treasury. Today a group of anti
Madero senators, headed by Obregon
and Ostos, went before the attorney.
general and accused Madero and Sua-
reg. the ex-vice- president, of footing
the treasury. and of hiding the money
in the houses of their friends. The
funds are being searched for by
Huerta.
Ruiz To BE Avenged.
The government seems willing to
overlook the killing Of Lieutenant-
Colonel Riverol. but appears insist
emit that Madero be tried for the kill
ing of the aged General Ruiz, who
was shot, to death within the national
palace by Madero's orders on the first
day of the revolt Ambassador Will
that the idea of INJECTING summary
military punishment has been aban-
doned,
While the people wait upon the
governments decision regarding Ma
dero, alarming reports have been re-
ceived from the provinces as to re-
volts in four States against the tenn
porary government. Dispatches re-
ceived here today say that Sonora
Aqua Calientes. Coahuila and Nueva
Leon have declined to recognize
Huerta's authority. and are preparing
to fight General Huerta and his
cabinet are planning TO send troops
against the rebellious governors. Chi
huahua Is reported to be on the point
of revolt. although the consul at Chi
huahua telegraphs that General Ha-
baga has recognized the new govern
ment and that Governor Abraham
Gonzales will be deposed. 1t was said
that Alberto Madero and Governor
Gonzales are already under arrest
Rebels Falls in Line.
The government gives out that 1t is
receiving the allegiance of rebel lead
ers General Pascual 0rozco will come
TO fine capital with his friends, David
de la Fuente and Cara Aidape who
have received cabinet portfolios. X
is said also that General Zapta Will
consent 10 remain peaceful.
At Vera Cruz, where General Bel
tran is believed to be in command,
the authorities have declined to recog-
niZe the Huerta government, and have.
not obeyed an order that the prisoners
taken in the revolt of a few months
ago be liberated.
The new government got under way
today The cabinet took charge Of
their posts. The Americans and for
eign residents have returned to their
homes and business is starting hope
fully. 1t Is believed that General
Porfirio Diaz will soon arrive here,
although nobody believes that he will
again be a candidate for the presi-
dency, or that ne Will take an aGElFS
part in public affairs.
People Throng Streets.
The happenings of the past twenty
four hours have been of thrilling tn
terest. The people are throngfng the
streets talking of little else but the
probable fate of Francisco Madeira.
Suarez. the x-vice-president. and
other Maderista now in prison ana
under grave charges
Civil authority was restored. in
name, at least. when the members Of
the cabinet took the oath. OF ONCE az
p. NJ yesterday III the salon of the
national palace.
The ceremony in the salon was sim
pie. The ministers took the stereo~
typed oath Of loyalty TO the republics
I The provisional president. Huerta. &C
companied by General Banquet and
I General Diaz, and the cabinet. drovs
! in coaches to the arsenal. and re-
| viewed the forces that had helped
Diaz unhorse the Madero government.
/ This was the occasion for the evacan-
ltion of the citadel, and Diaz's troops,
! for the first time. We're seen In tbs
streets,
They presented an extraordinarily
interesting study There were hard@
fly more than one thousand all told
1 although it had been believed thMt
+ Diaz was In command Of from twenty.
/ FIVE hundred to four thousand mon
( The comparatively small army which
actually gave him victory, testified IA