New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-01
BRYAN STUDIES MEXICO
Secretary'S Inquiry Will Deter
mine Administrations Policy.
REBELS WIN HARD FIGHTS
Capture Lampazos After 16
Hours Battle-Carranza Pro-
claims Himself President.

Washington, March 3l-The Secretary
of State has undertaken a thorough study
OF the Mexican situation. although it is
declared the recognition of the provisional
government is not contemplated in the
near future. The expected declaration Of
policy toward Mexico will be made when
Secretary Bryan has completed his in
qury
II is recognized that any change in the
! ambassadorship at Mexico City at pres
ent would complicate the situation. as
the recognition OF the Huerta regime
would practically be involved. So long as
Henry Lane Wilson remains at the post
the question OF recognition can be held in
allegiance. There are several applicants
for the Mexican Enthusiastically. but ac-
ton will be delayed until the Wilson ad-
ministratlon has decided on definite pol
icy.
Governor Carranza, who has conducted
rather successful campaign against the
Huerta regime In Northern Mexico, has
proclaimed himself Provisional President.
according 10 reports reaching the Depart
ment Of State. lie is at Monclova with
the main force OF the revolutionists, and
has been engaged in destroying railroad
bridges below that point His brother.
Jesus Carranza, is at Nuevo Laredo with
small force.
II was reported to-day that Ojinaga. on
the border, about three hundred miles
east OF Juarez. was taken by the rebels
last week without any resistance. Revolu-
tionists are also reported to have captured
I.ampazos after sixteen hours fighting
Another force. under command OF Con-
treras and Pereyra, defeated federals I'M
der General Anaya near Gabriel on Fri
day. and the losses on each side were
heavy. There is no change in conditions
at Ciudad Porilrio Diaz.
The first withdrawal Of an American
! battleship from Mexican waters since the
fierce battles in Mexico City was ordered
to-day, when the Secretary Of the Navy
directed Rear Admiral Usher 10 send the
Nebraska North. The Nebraska will 90
70 the Boston Navy Yard as soon as prac-
| ticable, to be overhaued. II has not yet
! been decided whether 20 send another
vessel to replace the Nebraska, but it Is
probable that no substitute will be sent
Mexico City. March 3l.-The report from
| Cuernavaca Of the shooting OF Pascual
/ Orozco. ST.. by followers of the rebel
/ leader Emiliano Zapata is confirmed to-
| day.
/ The Federal War Department is prepar-
/ ing TO place General Pascual Orozco, tr.
I'm command Of five thousand men and
send him 10 the State Of Morelos. where
many Of Zapata's adherents are oper-
ating.
! FL Paso March 3l.-Annexation 10 the
United States is being sought by certain
revolutionary factions IN Sonora, the
northwestern Mexican border state. which
is practically in control OF insurgent state
troops. Ignacio Bonilas. member Of the
Sonora Congress. is on the way TO Wash
ington to confer with officials regarding
tho plan.
According to leaders here, Bonillas VIII
| propose that II the Washington govern
ment recognizes the belligerency of the
state troops. annexation 10 the United
States will be advocated.