Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-13
BATTLE AT NOGALES|0xF0RD BOAT AHEAD
Sonora State Troops Assault Defeats Cambridge in Annual
Town at Davs4aak. Contest on the Thames.
u S. SOLDIERS At SCENE vICTOR'S MARGIN NARROW
Takes
Either Party Crossing Line. Just Manages to Win
MEXICO CITY APPREHENsIvE IN FEAR OF sUFFRAGETTEs
Police Pruton
Not Accented Huerta Govern
Anxe stants
Sonora State Troops Assault
Town at Daysaak.
U. S. SOLDIERS ATsseENE
Cavalry Patrols Border to PreveA
Either Party Crossing Line.
MEXICO CITY APPREHENSIvE
News That Northern Districts Have
Not Accepted Huerta Govern
ment Causes Anxiety.


NOGALES. Ariz., March 13.-Fiting be-
gan at daybreak on three sides of the
Mexican town of Nogales The Sonora
state troops used grenades in their at
tack.
At $50 O'clock DIR. Gustetter, who had
crossed the line to attend the wounded.
reported that seventeen of the defend
ers had been killed and eleven hurt. At
this time the firing became scattering and
mostly centered upon the left flank
The United States troops patroling the
border unIimbered two machine guns on
T1tcomb Hill. commanding the two towns.
American Troops at Scene.
At the outbreak of the battle Capt.
c. c. Smith, in charge of the JJsh United
States Cavalry patrol here. deployea his
men along the border and sent word to
Fort Huachuca that the fight had opened,
The warning, however had been antici-
pated. and before daybreak a train bear
ing three additional troops of cavalry and
machine gun platoon under Maj. Tate
was on the way from the fort
The American troops guarded the bor-
der TO prevent either party crossing the
line, and warned residents of the Amer
lean town to keep inside their houses to
avoid the stray bullets which fell fire.
quently In the residence district.
Apprehension in Mexico City.
MEXICO CITY, March 13-The news
from those northern districts which have
not yet accepted the Huerta government
continues to cause apprehension here
The junction of the citizens and troops
OF the state of Sinaloa with the constitu-
uonRIists is regarded as of considerable
importance. Significance is also attached
to reports of the close affiliation Of the
states of Sonora and Sinaloa with Lower
California and the territory of Tepic. 1t
- believed likely that the two latter will
join in the movement.
On the other hand, the instructions r.
movement under Carranza, Governor Of
Coahufla, appears to be q thing of the
past. The surrender of Carranza and his
forces Is expected at any time. There is
little surprise at Carranza's failure to in
still life into a rebel movement in Goa
hula. where few have ever succeeded In
arousing the people to revolt.
Deputies Pass Amnesty Bill.
The amnesty in its entirety was passed
in the chamber OF deputies last night.
1t 10 expected that the senate will ap-
prove the bill.
Many of those who were in rebellion
since Hnerta succeeded to the presi-
dency may claim amnesty under the
bill The first article provides for am
nesty for all who took eup arms prior
to March 4. This includes Carranza
and many OF the Sonora rebels. The
government has not changed it's plan
of campaign against ev-Gov. 2Maytorena
and his followers, assuming that they
continue in revolt in spite of the am
nesty measure
During the debate on the amnesty bill
last night in the chamber deputy
from Sonora declared that the reason
for Gov. Maytorena's revolt in that state
was his fear that the new government
would demand an accounting of the
state funds.
Leaders Promise Cooperation.
There have been no marked Developments
In the negotiations between the govern
ment and the Zapata brothers, but
promises of'eo-operation by other lead
ers in the south continue.
Although it is oea1aJ in official quar-
tiers. there appears to be reason to be-
lieye that Abra ham Gonzales, whss was
being brought to Mexico City from Cni~.
huahua- where he was governor, has been
killed near Torreon 1t is reported on
good authority that he was shot while
trying to escape.
David de la Fuente took the oath as
minister of communications yesterday.
The senate last night adopted the first
seven articles of the 12O.GOO,OOO pesos
loan bill
The followers of Zapata, who often have
SHOWN originality and grim humor in dis
patching their victims. hit upon new
ordeal when they occupied the town of
Juchitepec, in the state of Mexico Ac-
cording to refugees arriving here TODAY
the rebels entered the town unopposed
q n I'M md dA4a as,xfn
residents. the rebels organized a ball
compelling the local musicians TO provide
the music. Then they forced all the
women. old and young. to dance until
intcyication became general the rebels.
tired Of their sport. set fire to the town
and departed.
Aqua Prieta Falls.
DOUGLAS, Ariz. March l3-Apua
Prieta fell to the constitutionalist sym-
pathizers who crossed the border from
Douglas late yesterday. Not shot was
fired and Gen. Ojeda.s commanding the
federal garrison, with about 800 men.
evacuated the town. leaving thirty rural
police to guard federal interests.
After the surrender of the bordeefsaeswn
$50 state troops under Elias Gales ar.
rived and provisional municipal gov
eminent was set up.
Last night those in control of the bor-
der town and port celebrated the blood
less victory. Viva la constitution re-
sounded through the streets OF the little
Mexican town. Col. Gales has sent word
To Douglas for all refugees to return and
be assured of protection.
Efforts to Avert Friction.
Because of the proximity of the
American and Mexican towns OF