Madero
FRANCISCO, President of Mexico; born in Coahuila 1873, and, after receiving a good education, devoted himself to the development of the large FRANCISCO MADERO and the Desertas, which, with Madeira estates belonging to his family. In 1903 itself, compose the group of the Madeiras. he entered actively into politics, forming The staple products of Madeira are wine and sugar. The mean annual temperature is 65°, the two hottest months being August and September, and the three coldest January, February, and March.
The climate is equable and the island is considered an excellent sanatorium for chest diseases. Capital and chief center the Club Democratico Benito Juarez, and leading the independent voters against Diaz. His book, "La Sucesión Presidencial en 1910," which attacked the autocratic regime of Diaz, singled him out as Diaz's logical opponent in the election then looming, and he was nominated by the National Democratic party. He was, MADISON however, thrown into prison, and on release fled to the United States, returning to put himself at the head of an armed revolt. Diaz submitting, Madero was made president. In 1912 revolts broke out, Huerta deserting him and bringing about his downfall. He was ng about his He was murdered on Feb. 23, 1913, four days after his resignation. See MEXICO.