The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-12-09
100 TROOPS SLAIN |
IN Fierce BATTLE
Rebels and FederaIs Have Hand
to Hand Fight in Mountain
Pass Near Yesca.
BIG MEXICAN BANK CLOSED
eaneo Mercantile OF Monterey sus-
rends-tiuerta Has Bill Drafted to
Force Increase Of Mexican Ar
my-Finances Very Low.

Mexico City, Dec S.-Constitutional
lists have invaded lower California. A
private dispatch received here said
that $50 rebels, mostly Yaqui Indians.
armed with two Hotchkiss field guns,
crossed from Sonora to the east coast
of Lower California. where they burn
ed the town of Santa Cartrudia and
killed rs civilians. They started to-
ward San Juan. but met 400 federals.
and in the fight which followed the
government forces were routed with q
loss Of 10 killed and 80 wounded.
Mexico City, Dec S.-Seven hun
| dred rebels and federal troops fought
hand to hand in a mountain pass near
Yesca. territory of Topic. One hun
dred on both sides we're killed. ac-
cording to reports received here.
Rebel forces are gathering to attack
Aguas Calientes. Eighty soldiers OF
detachment sent against them were
killed
The Banco Mercantile, leading finan-
cial institution of Monterey, was
closed. 1t had a capital of 81, 500, 900.
H' 5ciu anu oVtuiititb vi Nilt bdhn
we're sent to the United States re-
Gently for safekeeping, as its officers
expect all financial institutions to be
closed
Mexieans Flee Rebel Attack.
Laredo, Tex. Dec. S.-Scores OF
Mexicans, including the postmaster
and several municipal officials fed
/ from Nnnun tho hnr.
der into this city in anticipation OF
an attack by rebels who are marching
on the town. II the federal soldiers
| resist the attack, the lives of Ameri-
cans here will be endangered. The
| United States cavalry here are pre-
pairing to guard the border as soon as
| the rebels appear -
conserlpt Law Evolved. ~
Mexico City, Dec. S.-Extraordinary
efforts are being made by General
Huerta to increase his army. A bill
was drafted providing for general con-
scription throughout the federal dis
trict and adjacent territory. 1t orders
recruits to be chosen by lot and all
males of military age are subject to
its provisions.
Hither to the government has forced
the lower classes to bear the brunt
of the warfare. but hereafter men,
bers Of all classes, regardless of their
positions, must take their chances.
! This measure is likely to ALLEVIATE
many of the rich and influential Mexi-
cans who have hitherto supported the
l,,@ H. "a
dictionary strength threatening to
| crush him he will leave no possibls
means of Strengthening his army I'M
used. Congress is expected to pass
| the bill Immediately.
Government Finances at Low Ebb.
The finances of the government are
becoming worse daily. Today 1000
women were thrown out of work by
an order suspending the making OF
clothing for the army. There are now
| $4,000 idle workers in the city and
agents of the constitutionalists are en-
deavoring to incite them to revolt.
| The government is endeavoring to
subdue the spirit OF unrest, but has
had little success.
General Maure was appointed mill
tary commander of the capital. He
was formerly commander of the goth
infantry, trusted troops of Minister OF
War Banquet. His appointment shows
that Blanquets influence is supreme
in the cabinet. Banquet is credited
with effort to force Minister Moheno
out of the cabinet and it is believed
that if Moheno resigns Seniors Lozano
and Maranjo respectively minister OF
public works and of instruction will
quit, leaving the war element in COM
nlete control