Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-11

Mexico City, Feb. 10-President Francisco Madero is back in the nat ionel palace, and Sonora Madero is in Chapultepec castle. The presidents brief disappearance from inc palace caused rumor that he had taken to flight, but it appears that he was absent only short time and since then has been spending his time in conferring with General Huerta, Ernesto Madero. the minister of hnance, and other ministers. Madero is confident that the govern ment will triumph, and his conyersa- ton Is characterized by a happy smile and optimistic allusions. He consid- CTS that the public is with the admin istratfon and looks forward to deve1- opments tomorrow as the final act in what regards as another foolhardy at tempt of General Porfirio Diaz's nephew to place the family name at the head of Mexico's official list.
 To Attack Arsenal Today
 It is admitted. at the national pal ace that General Blanquet has been prevented from reaching the city by the cutting of the railroad between the capital and Toluca. but some of his men have arrived and it is confidently believed that sufficient troops will soon be mobilized to warrant an at tack on the arsenal.
 This may be initiated early tomor- row morning, but it Is not believed
 
 to the government, that it will be be- fore tomorrow afternoon.
 Troops On Way To Capital.
 It is improbable that today's remark able situation can be much longer maintained. In addition a small num- Der of troops from Blanquet's com mand already in the capital, ther is reported to be a force of 1000 men under General Alvarez in the noun tatns some fifteen miles out, and 25 carloads more enroute from the Cuer- navaca district
 With whom the sympathies of these men will be. when put to the test, is an open question. They are now popularly believed to be coming to the aid of the administration
 Americans Preparing.
 An effort has been made by the foreign patrols for the district in which most of the foreigners live, since neither the government nor the rebels can provide police protection, can defence committee has instructed the American guard at the embassy to keep in close touch. and in case of danger Americans armed with rifles are expected to turn out.
 In case of a bombardnlent by either side there will be great danger to the nearby districts, especially to the south and west of the arsenal, where many AnericanSN4ive, No representa- tions on this subject have been made by the diplomats
 No Attack Yesterday.
 General Felix Diaz, whose bold stroke Sunday almost overthrow the Madero administration, held his army in leash today. Nor did the scattered government forces dare to attack him in his fortified positions in and about the arsenal.
 Still hoping that he might attain complete control without further loss of life o1, destruction of property Gen eral Diaz surprised the capital by re- | training from turning his heavy guns upon the national palace.
 Other Rebel Forces Near at Hand.
 The governments position has not ] been materially altered since yester- | day, although a few of Blanquets | more than 500-have ar | rived and a small detachment of | rurales have ridden into the city. The | forces of General Diaz were not ma augmented either, but the proximity of the Zapatistas and the