Military Men In Control.

New York Times 100 years ago today, February 24, 1913:
Huerta Replacing Civil Governors — Endeavors to Placate Maderists.
    MEXICO CITY, Feb. 23.— Already there are more military men occupying public posts in Mexico than since the days of Porfirio Diaz. Gen. Federico Garza is Governor of the Federal District, and from Monterey comes the news that Gen. Geronimo Trevino has been made Governor of the State of Nuevo Leon, succeeding Gov. Villareal, father-in-law of the late Gustavo Madero, who resigned. Gen. Trevino was made Governor by the legislature, and the War Department has granted permission for him to accept the post.
    From Chihuahua news has been received that Gen. Antonio Rabago probably will be Governor of that State, succeeding Abraham Gonzales, an ardent Maderista, who was arrested last night. Gonzales formerly was Minister of the Interior.
    Only two States have failed to recognize the new Government, but at the National Palace a lively hope is expressed that the envoys sent to them will be successful in arranging for their adherence. The reluctant Governors are those in the States of Coahuila and Yucatan. Gov. Maytorena of the State of Sonora is said to have telegraphed the Government that he will recognize it.
    A number of groups of Zapatistas have notified the Government of their willingness to end the war, and minor posts are being distributed among their leaders. The negotiations with Emiliano Zapata to come into the fold are continuing, and the authorities believe they will have a successful termination.
    Reports that David de la Fuente has refused the appointment of Minister of Communications in the new Cabinet and remains unsatisfied with the portion of the northern rebels, are current here. These rumors, however, are denied by the Government, which professes to have received his acceptance of the portfolio.
    Pascual Orozco. the rebel leader, is said to be on his way to the capital.
    While Congress has stopped the discussion of the one-hundred-million-peso, loan, it is stated on excellent authority that the Government will have little difficulty in getting all the money it needs if the signs point to a restoration of peace. Wealthy members of the old Porfirio Diaz regime are reported to be among those willing to contribute large sums.
    One hundred representative members of the British colony have sent a memorial to the American Ambassador expressing "appreciation for the able manner in which the "Ambassador has handled the delicate situation caused by the recent disturbances." It extends sincere thanks "for the help afforded all foreigners by the American Embassy, without distinction of nationality, and more especially all British residents."