Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04
Delayed Telegram Confirms
Report on Resignation.
EFFECTIVE ON MARCH
Fifty Americans in Asarco Fight
With Bandits.
OTHERS REFUGEE1NG TO NORTH
Women and Children Pass Through
Laredo, Tex-Villages Be-
ing Attacked.

definite confirmation of the disaffection
of Gen. Pascual Orozco from the Madero
government in Mexico reached the State
Department in delayed telegram from
American Consul Summers. at Chihua-
hua. Summers said that Orozco's resig-
nation from the federal army had been
announced February -. to- become eff
fective March 1.
The consuls telegram was dated Feb
ruary -. and was transmitted to the de-
partment under date of March by
traveller who was expected to arrive at
Ell Paso the night of February %.
Gen. Villa was then reported to be
about seventy miles west on the railway
line. with force of go men. The re-
port that he had then demanded the sur
render of Chihuahua is stated to have
been false Quiet prevailed at Chihuahua
February -. but it was reported that
Paso del Norte. between which place and
Chihuahua about sixty bridges are said
to have been burned, had surrendered to
the rebels.
Eugene G. Blalock, in Asarco. have not
been heard from since February 26. as
all the wires have been cut since that
time. but up to the 26th these Americans
were cOHtlHuatlV cdlleU upon 10 protect
themselves against bandits. 1t is prob
able that troops are on the way from
TOrreon forty miles from Asarco, to pro-
tect these Americans. and another force
is said to be approaching from the south
to relieve them. Except for the city of
Durango itself, conditions in the state of
Durango are said to be almost anarchic.
Sonora is reported quiet.
An undated telegram from Chihuahua
states all is quiet there: that rebels are
expected to arrive from Paso del Norte,
and that, on their arrival all will unite
to proclaim AroZco president.
Force Leaves Juarez.
Gems. Campo and Rojas. with about
leo men and 3GO horses, left Juarez on
the afternoon of March for Chihuahua.
Juarez is therefore left with about 500
revolutionists and that entire district with
not more than 800
Beyond seeking the overthrow of the
MaderO government. these revolutionists
seem to take no interest In the political
future Of Mexico. expressing no choice
for a candidate to replace Madero and no
plan for a new government. They are
said to Levy. tribute in q meFcaleaS-x0a0oee54
and to hold men for ransom whenever
they think they may obtain money.
Fleeing to the North.
LAREDO, Tex, March 4.-ADOut sew
enty-five Americans. mostly women and
children. passed through here today
from Mexico. en- route north. Some OF
the women expressed alarm over the
Mexican situation, but others said their
only reason for leaving was that their
husbands forced them to go. 1t is re-
ported here that twenty American fam
lilies will leave Monterey today, bound
for no
The refugees seen today said that in
the cities generally good order pre-
vailed but that in the country ranches
and small villages are being attacked
by so-called rebels Robbery appears
to be the motive of most OF these at
tacks.
Mormons Not Influenced.
SALT LAKE CITY. Utah, March l.
The proclamation of President Taft to
Americans In Mexico will not influence the
policy of the Norman Church. which has
several hundred colonists in the state Of
Chihuahua Church authorities said to-
day that none of the cOlonists would be
counseled to leave Mexico. All have been
enioined to maintain their attitude of
neutrality. and the authorities think they
will not be harmed.
BROWNSVILLE. Tex, March 4-As the
day advanced there were no indications
that Mexican insurrectos were coming
from the south to attack Matamoras. the
town across the Rio Grande from Browns
VILE. 1t had been reported that rebels
were to attempt investment of the town
today.
Germany May Act.
BERLIN. March 4.-Although the Ger
man government has received official no.
tification of the action of the United
States government in recommending
Americans to withdraw from central
Mexico the foreign office here has not yet
taken a similar step, according to semi
official statement issued here today. 1t
is thought, however, that action In the
same direction may be taken at any mo-
ment by the German government.
To Organize Loyal Army.
LAkEDO. Tex. March 4.-If present
plans are carried out President Madero
is to soon have an army in the northern
part of the republic numbering 5000 loyal
men.
The auxiliary army will be organized in
tho northern states of Tamaulipas, Nueyo
Leon and Coahuila. the move being en-
gineercd by Gen Geronimo Trevini, head
of tho third military zone, with head
quarters at Monterey.
The Club Madero Of Nueyo Laredo,
Mexico unanimously adopted resolutions
proclaimng its allegiance to the admins
tration and offering its services in any
capacity. The club has a membership