New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-12
AMNESTY FOR NEX|CANS
Rebels Have Thirty Days in
Which to Surrender.
JUAREZ COLD TO 0R0ZC0
No Enthusiasm Manifested for
Him or His Cause as He
Walks About Streets.
[ from The Tribune Bureau.1


Washington. July 1l.-Conditons in Mex
leo seem much improved except in Western
Chihuahua and in the State of Sonora, ac-
cording to a report of Ambassador Wilson
to the Department Of State to-day although
there is grave concern over the prospect of
guerrilla warfare.
General Huerta, commander in chief or
the federal forces, has issued a proclama-
ton of amnesty TO all rebels who surrender
within thirty days, the consul at Chihuahua
reports Oflcials OF the Madero govern
ment believe that this plan will prove eff
fective in dlsrupting the forces of Orozco.
There are hundreds OF disgruntled rebels
who are tired of the losing struggle and
dissatisfied with the tactics Of the rebel
leader.
Many rebels are leaving Juarez for the
West presumably to join the forces that
threaten 10 pllage Sonora. With the depart
ure Of the rebels from the city conditions
are rapidly improving in Juarez, it is report
ed to-day Communication by telegraph
with Chihuahua, however, is unreliable and
the mail service is very irregular. Railway
communication with Torreon has been re-
established and there is now regular
schedule of trains
Frontera IS reported peaceful, while the
situation In Guerrero and in Morelos re-
mains unchanged. There was slight dis
turbance al Huimanguillo several days ago,
but order has been restored
Juarez, July lin the same custom
house where President Taft once met Tor
mer President Diaz, and where also year
ago Francisco l. Madero established his
triumphant rebel government to-day sat
General Pascual OroZco, jr., weaving the
torn threads Of his unsuccessful military
campaign against the federal government
The rebel chief. while admitting his defeat
in an organized movement, made 1t pam
that the guerrilla warfare now oelhs
nIannad was calculated TO harass the Next
can governmen, severely, but contemplated
rs,,her friction nor alliance with any for
eign government.
reward the United States, he said, he en-
contained no III will. From nations SAID 10
ba friendIv 70 his cause. he added that ne
wished no ASSISTANCE -.
This is a revolution by Mexicans ana LUZ
uexicans," he explained, with emphasis
IT is true that We have received oHels ~
assistance from abroad, but we nave pa'''
otically rejected them LoA
Declaring the Madero government Hau
circulated Ease stories to injure the re0e'
cause, Orozco added
we do not want foreign complications
our fight Is N Mexico alone 81.
,-.nor,i o.ozco conferred to-day with MS
subordrnates with a view 70 more enc
,I,n nrcsecltion Of the rebellion. conn
g.. ord hopeful. he believes that py
o,,.r,,Ira warfare the government OF Ma
daro ultimately can be overthroWn'
TbA Guerrilla campaign has been mapped
ont With great secrecy. Nine columns nav
CONS IN all directions, some to the SCUM,
- o,tAr,rt 10 cut General Huertas llne o.
communication from chihuahua city 10
r,rreor ard others westward toward the
1,avIcs, Northwestern Railroad whete
H., viii check the federal advance up tha'
ro,t. from, Chihuahua and assist III I''e
robe, invasion Of the state Of sonora.
General Orozco gave his attention also
- the situation in the Mormon colonies n
r,.,hern Mexico He reiterated his prom
g. ., .srliAr DAYS IN the revolution that
foreigners and their property would not oe
molested .,.,.,,.
The Mexican Central Railroad IS Slowly
baina DESTROYED in front OF General HueE-
ta,s federal forces The presence OF CEN
er,I Orozco on the line Of the Mexican
Central Is calculated 70 draw the main gov
eminent columns along that route toward
Irarez. but the rebel system OF rai!roao
destruction will prevent the tcderals from
rea,bi,o the vicinity Of Juarez and the
American border for az least two months.
In the mean time. General Orozco cons!o-
ers that his men will have invaded sonora
and obtained control Of the state as wen az
large part OF the Pacific coast.
Hardly a ripple Of enthusiasm greeted
General Orozco as he walked about the
streets Of Juarez to-day, att!red as civil
ian. He attracted little attention. though
the residents OF the town knew Of his