The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-11-04

(By the associated Press
Mexico City, Oct. 31.-The govern.
ment encountered some difficulty IN
meeting it's pay-rolls for the ten days
ending today. In some Of the depart
ments only partial payment was made.
with the promise that the balances
would be forthcoming tomorrow.
Later. however, the government Sc
cured funds and tonight began giving
the men in al departments their
money.
Rumors of the inability of the adj
ministrati0n to meets its financial en-
gageInentS spread over the city, to-
gether with another persistently cir
culated rumor that President HuertA
proposed to levy a tax of fifteen per
cent ON all bank deposits.
Bank -DepositOrs Scared.
h latter report spread to sue an
extent that many persons
their funds from various banks. APP
p%arentiy there was no basis for the
report.
The withdrawals did not reach the
proportion OF runs ON the banks, but
bankers appeared apprehensive that
it might be the result should the ex-
citement grow. The manager Of ona
of the leading banks expressed the
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thus far has confined his financial eff
forts to legal bonds. would not at
tempt to adopt such q measure az
leVytng q Ia per cent tax on deposits.
Mexico is Facing q Financial Crisis.
There is a distinctly high tension
Of expectancy here and ON all sides
the belief is freely expressed tina tho
administration is facing a financial
crisis. It is said the banks and bust
ness houses have been reluctant to
pay up for shares in the 5000, 600
pesos loan to which they recently sub
seribed. Many persons are alleged to
have subscribed to the loan under
pressure.
British Minister Complained to Hnerta
One report that was quickly denied
by both parties concerned was to the
effect that an effort had been made
by h authorities to coerce the Bank
of London and Mexico into the pay.
ment Of q large sum. but that the eff
fort was blocked by Sir Lionel Car
den, the British Minister, who COM
planned direct to President Huerta.
Tonight there are many Urnors.
Many prophesy a calamity in the near
future.
Mexico City, Oct. 31.-The Rebel
force which for several days had been
attacking Monterey has been driven
from the vicinity Of the city. accord
ing to private n railroad and ,ele-
graphic adyices from the capital.
Federals and Rebels Skirmishing.
FL Paso. Texas, Oct 31.-Skirmish-
ing between Federal and General
francisco Villas rebel armies is re-
ported tonight in the outskirts Of
During the day Villa $
!: west Hank occupied the suburb Of
l FRESNO and the main force of Villas
troeps occupied the suburb IF Santa
| EuIaha- Another section Of Villa
troops is approaching the city from
, the east.
Military Governor Salvador Mer-
Gaoo' In a telegram to President
; huerta today asked permission 10
, e~vacuate the town.
Exchange Of Border Regiments.
Oct. 31.-Tne ex-
mango OF two cavalry regiments on
Inc Mexacan border. the fifth at Fort
Ariz. and the second al
ro,t Bliss. Texas, and in New Mexico.
WIN the Tenth Cavalry now at For,
Eenan allen. Vermont, and the FIT
8 oeshtn at Fort Meyer, Fort Sheridan
dun Fort kavenworth, will be effect
gu oy use OF the four army transports
no" lying at Galveston. No attempt
VIII De made to exchange the. horse