Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-06-03
INDIANS KILLED
900 MEX|CANS
Juchitca Tribesmen Took
Revenge For Executions
Thirty Years Ago
FOREIGNERS LEAVE CHIHUAHUA
Rebels Gather Ammunition and
Battle Is Expected at
Bachime
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bushed by Juchiteca Indians 900 Mexi
can troops were massacred in the city
OF Juchitan month ago, according to
Willis S. Hunt, a refugee who arrived
here on the transport Buford With
machetes concealed in their garments,
and shielding native warriors, the
women of the Juchiteca tribe welcom-
ed the Mexican troops and assisted in
their slaughter. The massacre was
part of retaliatory move to avenge
the death of tribesmen nearly thirty
years ago at the instance of President
Diaz.
Not One Escaped.
Juchitan can only be entered
through narrow pass With colors
flying and the regimental band play
ing, the Mexican troops marched into
the city. Not one escaped. Ameri-
cans watched the pass for days, but no
stragglers appeared. Juchitan is d
city of about 10000 inhabitants.
Foreigners Leave Chihuahua.
Chihuahua, Mex, June 3.-Only 106
foreigners out of a normal foreign
population of at least 1000 reside in
Chihuahua today Of the 1000 Ameri-
cans who ordinarily live here, only 80
men and II women remain.
Chihuahua Residents Departing.
An official census shows that fears
Of an attack by the advancing feder-
ais practically has depopulated the
town. Thirty thousand persons inhab-
it Chihuahua in time of peace but less
than 10000 are here and the exodus
daily is growing.
Attack Several Days OF.
Though an attack by the main fed
eral column under General Huerta is
believed to be several days of, the
possibility of a flank movement by
General Villa and General Rabago who
are reported coming from Parral,
southeast of Chihuahua with federal
cavalry has alarmed the population
Battle at Bachima.
Present plans of the rebel leaders
call for a stand at Bachima, forty-six
miles south of here, in the mountain
passes along the Mexican Central rail
road. 1t is believed the government
troops will not be able for some time
tC reconstruct the burned bridges to
transport their artillery and the rebels
through the 1ull to get enough ammuni-
tion in the rebel army not enough
at any time for an engagement, but
the rebel leaders claim they are get
ting supplies rapidly and will be well
equipped when the fighting is resum-
ed.
General Huerta's Advance Unopposed.
Torreon, Mex, June "a clash
growing out of jealousy between the
regular troops and volur +.,--. -. -. :. ed
yesterday in the killing of two men
and the wounding of five. The demand
of General Campo. the rebel COM
mander, for the surrender of Torreon
and Lerdo is looked upon as a bluff
The inhabitants exhibited indiffer-
ence toward the threat. The usual
Sunday night concert was held. Gen
eral Huerta is proceeding wly and
meeting with no resistance.
Rebels Claim Victory.
Washington, D. c., June 3.-The
Mexican rebels have scored another
victory south of Torreon. Reports 10
the state department today declared
that after hard fight, the insurrectos
captured San Miguel del Mezquital, Ia
catecas, across the line from Durango