The San Francisco call., 1908-07-02
PAPERS REVEAL
GENERAL PLOT
FOR UPRISING
Documents Seized in Raid Show
Revolution in Mexico
Bungled
Outbreak Occurs Prior to the
Time Set for the Re-
volt to Begin
Arrest of Two Leaders Who
Plotted for Disruption
of Rule of Diaz
By E. S. O'ReiHy

SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL
SAN ANTONIO. Tex, July IA
plot for general uprising in Mexico
to take place today was discovered
here tonight by the finding of papers
revealing the situation on the persons
of Manuel Rendon and Julian Cruz,
prominent Mexicans and officers of
the Sociedad Benevolencia, which has
for years purported to be fraternal
organization, but is now believed to be
nothing less than revolutionary So
ciety, and has been secretly carrying
on its work for the disruption of the
rule of Diaz. ..-.Ji:
The hall of the society was raided by
secret service officials, who had been
working on the case. One other man es-.
capped. Rendon and Cruz Fought until
overpowered. The officials refused to
give cut details of what they have.
learned. but enough has gone: forth TO
show that their capture was one Of the
most important in years There Is lit
tie douot that the society represented
the revolutionary party In Texas. and
acted under directions from more Inn.
pertant headquarters in Mexico.
ATTACK IS BUNGLED
= Ii is known that the attack on Las
Vacas. across the border from Del Rio.
Tex. which occurred last night, was
q bungled affatr and had really heen
planned for today, when. q general out-
break through the republic of Mexico
was scheduled to take place. 1t Is
feared that npristngs may occur to-
night.
Government officials hold the. idea
that If outbreaks occur they will be
simultaneous at scores of the smaller
towns. They believe the revolution
lists would hope by the capture of the
smaller places to strengthen their
ranks, secure supplies, capital. and am.
munition, and then be enabled to move
on the larger towns and by degrees
secure the desired control OF. the en-
tire republic.
The Mexican government has: been
notified of the facts learned in to.
nights capture, and all pretense that
the uprising is that. of bandits has
been cast aside. This capture undoubt-
edIy will prove the biggest sensation
of the present SO called Mexicart revo-
luton, and strengthens the belief that
it really is a revolution. Not for. years
has such a sensational exposure of
Mexican affairs been sprung 1t Is
limited that much more information has
been learned by the officials. than will
be given out.
TROOPS TO PATROL BORDER
Two companies of troops were sent
to Del Rio last night from the force
at Fort Sam Houston and will patrol
the Rio Grande river, using all neees-
sary vigilance to preserve the neu-
trality of the United States. 1t is
rumored that there is strong fear Of
international complications, and every
thing possible will be done to prevent
revolutionists crossing the river. 1t
is known positively that number Of
prominent Americans are In the plot
with the reve1utionists and have. been
furnishing funds and supplies. The
name of millionaire ranchman. who
is known To be in disfavor with. the
present rule in Mexico, is linked with
these, rumors, and a number OF arrests
are probable within the next few days,