Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-24

ported IN the United states to have sailed
from Santander for Mexico, returned here
| from that port today, after having seen
his daughter embark for Vera Cruz
The report that Gen. Diaz had actually
left Europe for Mexico was published
this morning and caused much comment
in official circles.
From the first 1t was received with
skepticlsm because of the fact that only
few days ago Gen. Diaz said he would
not return to Mexico unless it was in
vaded by foreign foe. He has been in
exile for more than two years, following
his resignation at the height of the
Madero revolution.
Doubt as to Felix Diaz.
Gen. Felix Diaz, the former presidents
nephew. has been in consultation with
him recently regarding the candidacy Of
Felix for the presidency. Although Gen.
Felix Diaz has announced that he is q
candidate 1t is doubted in Washington
whether he will actually run. Under the
Mexican constitution q candidate must
be in Mexico at the time OF the elections
and it is not believed that Gen Felix
Diaz desires to>return at this time.
kilograms sent to the United States
last night by Gen. Carranza, the COM
mander-in-chief Of the constitutionalists,
nv" III I1SI4AOIlSilld, StdIe InaL ne VIII
nexer consent to an election being held in
Mexico until Gen. Huerta is removed alb
Soiutely from power. Any election held
before peace is restored and Huerta
ousted would be farce, he said.
Gen. Carranza reviewed conditions in
Mexico at the present time and said
that all of the revolutionary leaders
have pledged him their support and
that rapid progress is being made by.
the constitutionalist forces in practi-
"a al arfc Of -
that he would not treat with Huerta
In any way. but would continue fight
ing until one side or the other is VIC
toriOuS
Tell of Rebel Victories.
Dispatches received at the constitu-
tionalist headquarters here today con-
firmed the report of the recent capture
from the federals at Juarez, state of
Zacatecas. of four cannon, three ma
chine guns and a large quantity of
ammunition. Gen Natera was In COM
mand of the constitutionalist forces In
the engagement
The railroad between Torreon and
Zacatecas has been put out Of commits
sion by constitutionalists, according to
additional word received here today. and
Is liable to remain in Its present condi-
ton for some time.
Gen. Villa, the constitutional leader,
who was reported wounded and captured
several days ago, Is at Santa Rosalia
with force of 1000 constitutionalists,
word received here said.
The dispatch received here brought
the information that he had wiped out
the federal garrison at Santa Rosalia
and captured 100000 pesos from the
Banco Minero The money is said to
have belonged to Enrique Creel former
Mexican ambassador at Washington,
and ex-Gov Terraces.
Further reports said that the towns OF
Pinos and Elrefugio. in Zacatecas. had
been captured by force OF 800 consti
tionalsts. and that the town Of Tgnacio,
in the state Of Tamaulipas. had been
captured by force of constitutionalists
under Col. Lozano The town OF Escu-
nara. in Sinaloa. was reported captured
by Gov. Riveros. and the government
boat Santa Cristina was reported taken
for use by the constitutionalists along
the coast.
Gradually Restoring Order.
The consul at Frontera has telegraphed
the State Department that since Sep
TENDER IS the revolutionists have re.
manned quiet and that the government is
gradually restoring order. Some appre-
hension Is felt, however that the insur-
rectionists may renew hostilities in
southern Tabasco. Northern Tabesco is
peaceful.
The consul at Saltillo reports under
yesterdays date. that the following
Americans came into that place from
Torreon: Dr. Ryan. III. T. Helm, Chi
cago; Edwin s. Sylvester. wife and two
children. Milwaukee,; John l.. Scotch.
Hampton, Fla; C. d. Kennedy. Con-
cord. N. H.: w. c. North, Denver. Col.
and w. B. Wirehing. Sterling. Kan.
Claude Pinson and wife came in from
the Santa Rosa mine. and A. N. 1--WE
tow Of Denver from Conception del
Orc.
Word has been received from Tam
pico that Claude Shafer, employed by
the Compania Mexicana de Petroleo, IL
well and safe.