Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1913-12-26
FEDERALS ARE
READY FOR
REBELS
THE TROOPS AT 0jINAGA PREPARE
FOR REPORTED REBEL AD-
VANCE. MEXICAN BANKS STILL
IN TROUBLE.--REBELS DESTROY
Federal CONVOY TRAIN.
De LA BARRA IS
FETED IN JAPAN


the Mexican federal army at Oiinaga.
across the border from here, had pre-
pared for defense against the advance
Of the rebels under General Ortega.
! the outposts today reported that no
rebels were in sight. 1t was thought
that three or four days might elapse
before the arrival of the rebels, who
are marching from Chihuahua. The
! federals believe they will be able to
| fight off an actual invasion Of Oiinaga
and that the worst they may suffer is
a prolonged siege. The federals will
have the advantage Of procuring food
stuffs from Presidio.
+ Run Continues.
Mexico City, Mex, Dec. 26-The
run on the Bank of London and Mex
leo was in no way diminished today,
double lines of depositors extending
out into the streets for half block.
Payment on checks was restricted, as
on previous days, to 200 pesos except
for pay rolls and other urgent require
ments.
w. 3. Mitchell, the manager Of the
bank. expressed confidence in the
ability of the institution to weather
the drain on it, He declared the banks
financial condition was such that if
all deposits were paid out, there still
would remain $41,00O000 pesos in as
sets
The run on the Bank of London and
Mexico was reflected, but in very
minor degree. on the other banks in
the capital.
Destroy Train.
Washington, d. C., Dec. 26.--Word
reached the state department today
that a large force of revolutionists
on the National railway sixty miles
north of San Luis potosi destroyed a
federal convoy train on Thursday
killing thirty-four federals = Traffic
north of San Luis Potosi is suspended
It is reported that the situation at
Tampico is unchanged. Philip Nc
Laughlin and others, for whom inquiry
was made by the state department,
are reported to be safe at Chihuahua
De La Barra Welcomed.
Toxic. Dec. 26,-A so-called "na.
tional welcome" was given today to
Francisco de la Barra, special envoy
from Mexico to thank Japan for her
participation in the Mexican centen-
nial. Several thousands of people
carrying lanterns assembled in the
city park where speeches were deliv-
cred by prominent men who were
loudly cheered. This was followed by
brilliant display of fireworks and
numerous bonfres.
A procession was then formed and
proceeded to the hotel where de la
Barra is staying. After the crowd had
serenaded the visitor, committee of
members of parliament and other pop
ular leaders mounted the balcony
where de la Barra greeted them amid
prolonged cheering. The committee
presented to the visitor sword and
other gifts, which he acknowledged
briefly and then called for cheers for
the emperor and the Japanese nation.
The procession later marched to
the Mexican legation and imperial pal
ace. in front of which another meet
ing was held.
A resolution was adopted criticising
the United States for discriminating
against the Japanese and expressing
disapproval of Japanese participation
in the Panama Pacific exposition at
San Francisco
Refugees Arrive.
New York, Dec. 26.-Six American
refugees from Tampico Mexico, scene
Of conflict recently between constitu-
tionalists and federals. arrived here
today. on the steamer MORO Castle.
The Moro Castle went to Tampico
10 bring home the Americans who
lad taken refuge on United States bat
tleships during disturbances, but most
If these decided to remain when the
fighting subsided.