Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-04-16

Aqua Prieta, April 15-Late this ev-
eniEg it was learned over the tele-
graph wire from Fronteras which the
rebels have been using, and which has
also been at the disposal of the Of
ficials Of the NacoZari railroad, that
the entire federal army has moved
out Of the mountains TO the southwest
Of Aqua Prieta and is now in Naco-
zari valley. between Fronteras and this
place Americans riding on horse
back toward Douglas passed this fed
eral force during the afternoon.
The combined strength of the federal
army is placed at between 100 and
400 men, considerably exceeding the
rebel total at Aqua Prieta. 1t is
believed that the federals under Col
Pedro Ojeda, who has been advanc-
ing from Ures. and the forces of the
chief Of rurales. Medina Barron, and
other federal leaders who came out Of
Cananea formed a juncture somewhere
in the Ojo mountains and are now
about ready TO deliver an attack
against Aqua Prieta. The federals
have several machine guns, the num-
ber being variously given at from
three to seven. They have one field
cannon. and it is therefore certain
that the coming engagement will be
of a furious nature. The rebels at
Aqua Prieta have an actual fighting
strength Of about $50 men. Antonio
Garcia who is expected 10 arrive in
time for the battle, has between GOO
and 700 additional
1t is considered quite likely that the
forces under Antonio Garcia are being
held back in the mountains for the
purpose of hurting them upon the rear
Of the federals when the latter begin
the assault upon Aqua Prieta.
In addition to these forces. Giron,
with $50 rebels. at Pilares mines is
on his way north hurrying by forced
marches to take part in the expected
engagement. Giron was on his way
southwark but turned back from the
MoctezUma campaign TO take part in
the fighting at Aqua Prieta
II is reported also, but not con-
firmed that a large force of upwards
Of $50 rebels are on a rapid march
from Casas Grandes in the state Of
chihuahua to join the force here. At
sundown tonight the rebels We're i'm
patiently awaiting the attack Of the
federals.
The insurrectos are facing the i'm
pending conflict with the utmost con-
fidence. They regard lightly the mill
tary prowess of their countrymen, and
boast of their ability to exterminate
the troops of Diaz The chieftains
pose tragically for their pictures for
lady photographers. and even give
away souvenirs in the shape Of loaded
rifle cartridges.
Balasario Garcia. the commander
in-chief. is picturesque character.
He has a crippled right leg, and looks
like the pictures of the one time
famous general Santa Ana. He wears
a broad sash of the Mexican national
colors and carries a cottonwood cane.
Garcia processes great confidence in
his ability to whip the federals.
Among the leaders under Garcia are
Francisco Escandon. Ariste Garcia,
Alexandra Villareal. Of Sanuaripa;
Jesus Trujillo and Rosario Garcia.
Three rebels wounded in the fight
ing at Bacanochi, near Cananea, ap-
piled for permission today to cross
the line into Douglas for medical
treatment They were informed that,
disarmed they might cross the line.
but would be treated as prisoners. and
could not return to Aqua Prieta.
They declined to surrender the chance
of another fight and made arrange
ments for a surgeon from the Ameri
can side to go to Aqua Prieta ana
treat them.
In the rebel ranks at Aqua Prieta
are at least forty Americans. The
personnel Of the rebel army also in
cludes YaQui Indians, Miami Indians,
/. Chinese and Japanese. The insurrec-
tos have one machine gun and il is
probable that the Americans viii man
this piece.