Crisis For Madero In Diaz Uprising.

New York Times 100 years ago today, October 20, 1912:
Beginning of the End Seen in New Revolt — Federal Troops Rushed to Vera Cruz.
15 DEAD IN FIRST CLASH
Big Battle Imminent Outside City — protection for Americans — Army Men Secretly Toast Diaz.
Special Cable to The New York Times.
    MEXICO CITY, Mexico, Oct. 19.— The Diaz uprising is regarded here as the beginning of the end. Leaders of the Opposition and neutrals alike admit its seriousness, though the Government belittles the movement. The energies of the Government are being directed toward concentrating troops at all available points to combat the revolt.
    Gen. Querido Moheno, leader of the independent Liberals in the Chamber, says it is the most serious blow to the country since the beginning of the Madero revolution. Jesus Urueta, a member of the Government party, declares the revolt was common talk before it happened, and recognizes its seriousness. Francisco Elguero, leader of the Catholics, says there is a great popular sympathy for the Diaz rising throughout the country.
    Jesus Flores Mason, Minister and Gobernacion leader of the Liberals, has been accused in the Chamber of implication in the revolt. He denies the accusation, saying that Diaz is a man of little talent and that the revolt will be short lived.
    News of the revolt has been received in the capital with tacit satisfaction. Military men secretly toast Diaz and Vera Cruz. Fear of an uprising in the capital oppresses officials of the Department of War. No move to raise volunteers to fight Diaz has so far been made at the capital. Business is at a standstill There is no exodus of foreigners, the expectation being that confidence and order will be preserved. Unreliable Government reports are taken as a sign of weakness. It is believed that the plot is widespread throughout the South. The refusal of Gen. Huerta to command the campaign against Diaz is taken as an indication of the attitude of the army.
    The Cabinet has not resigned, but it is said that the Vice President will give up his portfolio. This report is not confirmed, and it is believed he is awaiting further political developments. A general suspension of personal guarantees is expected. No developments have taken place the past two days.