Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-15
Both Sides Hang
Their Prisoners
(By United Press Associations)

(By United Press Associations
Vera Cruz, Dec. 15-Although the
rebels have withdrawn from the i'm
mediate vicinity of Tampico, according
to wireless message from Admiral
Fletcher, it is believed they plan to re-
attack when they receive new supplies
of ammunition and bring more artil-
lery from Victoria. Before departing
the rebels cut the city's water supply.
Although the liner Moro Castle has
arrived at Tampico the wireless re-
ports that heavy seas still prevent the
transfer of refugees from the other
boats and warships. The Mexican gun
boats Bravo, Vera Cruz, Tampico and
Searagosa remain in the harbOr to
wait the rebels return.
Washington, Dec. 15-Villa'a be-
havior is causing intense anxiety here.
The report that he has hanged Luis
Terrazas, son of a Sonora millionaire,
is still not denied or confirmed. Sec
retary Bryan refused to state whether
he has received reply to his mes
sage to American Consul Letcher at
Chihuahua for information. The re-
port that TerraZas was hanged came
from the British consul and this might
cause complications, if he was killed.
By United Press Associations
Mexico City, Dec. 15-El Impartial,
newspaper, says eve are able to state
today that English bankers have loan
ed twenty millions to the Mexican gov
ernment." Foreigners believe the ar
ticle was inspired by Huerta and place
little credence in it. Louis Baird, an
English mining engineer, is a prisoner
of bandits in Jalisco state, held for
10000 pesos ransom on penalty of be-
ing shot.
(By United Press Associations
Mexico City, Dec. 15-Apparently to
show his democracy, Huerta, clad in
battered felt hat, brown overcoat,
greasy old trousers and unpublished
shoes walked from his residence to the
palace today. theoretically he was
unattended but bodyguard was Gloss
behind. Sonora Huerta reported to
have left the city, was seen on the
streets Saturday.
(By United Press Associations)
Ell Paso, Dec. 15-That Carranza re-
allies that Villa will cause a reversal
of American sentiment, unless he aban-
dons his attitude toward Europeans,
was indicated today by the departure
of Carranza's confidential agent, Eel
tx Summerfield, for Villas head
quarters. 1t is understood that he will
demand, in Carranza's name, that
Villa restore the property confiscated
from foreigners, regardless of nation
ality. If he refuses, Carranza will him
self go to Chihuahua, it is stated
CBv United Press Associations
Mexico City, Dec. 15-For the pur-
pose of proving that a plot against
Huerta existed among members Of the
congress the dictator recently dis
solved, Local Judge Vegan is reading
in open court today letters seized by
the authorities addressed to 100 i'm
prisoned members of the late con-
gress. The present congress is sched-
uled to adjourn tonight to April 1.
(By United Press Associations
Ell Paso, Dec. 15-Fighting between
federals and rebels at La Mula, fifteen
miles south of Ojinaga, where the fed
eral garrison from Chihuahua took
refuge following the flight, is report
ed imminent. The federals moved out
from Ojinaga to La Mula, where they
prepared Notifications, evidently ex-
pecting fight. General Mercado, who
led the retreat, is commanding. A
hundred more civilian refugees from
Chihuahua arrived today and told har-
rowing tales OF depredations by Villas
troops there, with indiscriminate loot
ing. Many women were seized and held
for ransom. The latest arrivals dis
counted the reports of the execution
of Luis Terrazas. The latest accounts
say the rebels demand half million
ransom for Terrazas.
(By United Press Associations
Vera Cruz, Dec. 15-American war
ships are supplying food and water to
hundreds of refugees from Tampico.
The rebels are reported late today pre-
pairing to return to the attack, pos
sibly tomorrow, storm is hampering
relief work. The transport Sumner
has arrived with food and medicines
and many American surgeons from the
ships are caring for the wounded
ashore. The casualties from the fight
ing are unknown.
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