Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-22

through Torreon to Mexico City, out no
news can be obtained
All Communication Lines
in Control of Government
Ell. PASo, Tex, November %. am
With practically all lines Of communica-
ton i'm the hands Of the Mexican govern
ment, with the frontier closely guarded
and all travel over the international
bridge at this point forbidden between
the hours of midnight and am, knowl-
edge of the situation in Mexico this morn
ing is vague.
A Zig sign has been posted at the in
ternational bridge connecting this city
with Juarez Mexico. forbidding any per-
son to pass over between the hours or
midnight and O'Clock am. This action
was taken at the instance OF the Mexican
government Guards are posted to en-
force the order.
Situation Extremely Critical.
From the meager information which
filtered through last night II Is known
that the situation is critical in the eX-
IRENE Serious disorders were reported
from points in seven different states, the
territory affected spreading in a fan
shape from a point less than 100 miles
northwest of the City of Mexico to the
United States border. In addition f1ght.
ing is reported in Puebla, southwest OF
the Mexican capital, and in Or1zaoa- state
of Vera Cruz. which lies to the east OF
the City of Mexico. .
Francisco /. Madero. head of the anti
re-electionists in Mexico, Is reported 70
have entered the country at the head VI
n force numbering approximately LUZ,
and Mexican troops are moving north u
meet him.
Rumor has it that Gen. Bernardo
Reeves. the military hero Of the country.
who was implicated in the uprising wv
years ago and who has been practicaly
an exile since, has reached Mexico. anu
the report gave tremendous impetus "
the revolutionary cause.
United States troops along the Mexican
border are under arms READY 10 1uvso
AT a moments notice, and the dispatches
from Washington clearly Indicate the ui'-
easiness felt by federal authorizes.
Outbreaks at Many Points.
Outbreaks occurred at Durango. Gnerro
and Gomez Palacio, in the state OF Du-
range; ParraI, In the state Of Chihuahua:
Torreon and Hermanez, in the state OF
Coahuila: Acambaro. in the state or
Guanaiuato, and Orizaba. in the state
of Vera Cruz Outbreaks had been pre-
viously reported at Zacatecas. IN tne
state of Zacatecas. and Puepia' III INC
state of Puebla.
The most serious feature of the uprising
is the report from Gomez Palacio that
200 federal troops went over to the revo-
htionists, taking with them large guam
titles of arms and ammunition.
Troops are being rushed TO all poih!s
where disorders are reported. and 1t is
practically certain there has been neavy
fighting at many places with much oiooo-
shed. o..a .ho+
tho MEXICAN government had assumed
charge OF all the telegraph lines WltniI
the republic, and that no message can oe
transmitted except under strict govern
ment censorship.
Juarez Streets Patrolled.
Ev.rv street in Juarez is being pa
trolled by ruraIes this morning. Double
guards were on duty over the municipai
prison. the federal arms. banks and Gus
IONS house last night. Every pedestrian
is stopped and questioned as to his busi-
ness The Associated Press correspond
ent was stopped and questioned every
block when he entered the city this
The town is poorly garrisoned and. it is
thought, bound to fall unless reinforce
nents arrive soon ,,..s-
rounding the city. and a battle was ex-
II is reported that revolutionists at
lacked the town OF Parral, in the state
Of Chihuahua, at o'clock this morning
and were repulsed with loss OF fifteen
men. Three rurales are said to be badly
wounded.
Attacked by Revolutionists.
According to advices received this
morning, San Antonio. San Andres. Tor
reon Ranch, Minaca. Encinillas, Guer-
zero and the surrounding country In the
state Of Chihuahua were taken last night
nv reyolutionists, who confiscated all
stores. military equipment and surround
ed ali cattle and horses. Chihuahua Is
under martial law.
At Acambaro, state Of Guanajuato. 800
men broke into the Jail and set free the
prisoners last night, then looted the loan
shops and confiscated all the arms ana
ammunition They then went to the mu-
nicipal palace and secured all the county
funds.
They were met by troops at midnight
and in the fight twenty were killed ana
eighty wounded. The soldiers are now
n possession and the revoluiomsts nave
led to the mountains.
Torren Under Martial Law.
rorreon was put under martial law At
o'clock yesterday afternoon. The stores
are closed and business is suspended. TIT
electric railway to Gomez Palacio wa
stopped and all people warned to Keel
indoors.
Soldiers are now out In an attempt t
aislodge the reyolutionists from the hill
tons surrounding the city. A full com
many NJ federal rurales rode into Tor
reon at midnight.
The last wire has been cut near Come:
Paiacio. The train OF soldiers which lei
Chihuahua last night are said to be dis
embarking at Jiminez. the suppositiol
being that they are awaiting reinforce
ments coming from the south. NO com
munication can be had with Parral.
The revolutionists have evacuaie'
I;onrez Palacio. according to infogmatiol
receiyed here at am. They Withdrew
peacably to the hills, leaving the cit
in the hands Of the government forces
IL is asserted that the revoluttonists nav
gone toward San Pedro de Las Colonias
state OF Coahuila. The telegraph line ha
been repaired and communication opened
Car Traffic Resumed.
The situation on the border here re
mains unchanged No disturbances hav'
AIKEN place In Juarez and the town Il
.eported tranquil. Street cars from thi
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