The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-09-02
An interstate Conference of
Judges Is Held
1.-THE MEETING IN CANADA
Preliminary to Bar Association
Meet, to Plan for Uniformity
of Judicial Procedure-Vir-
ginia Presided.
by he Associated Press

~ eN AoSAAt ~"
Mexico City, Aug. 3o.-Wlth neso.
tiations between the United States
and Mexico. looking to a continuation
Of peace, at a Standstill, Mexico has
issued orders for a new disposit,on az
the troops and for the militarization
Of all able bodied men in that portion
Of the republic under control Of the
central government.
There also will be a general shifting
of headquarters to cities along both
coasts and h northern frontier. The
war department in explanation OF
these changes, says that the revolu-
tiOnary conditions no longer demand
the presence of these men in the in
terror, and that their new positions
will enable them better to guard
against smugglers.
Recently orders were issued to
every governor and Jefe Politico. 10
organize and drill all able bodied men
under their respective jurisdiction for
the OStensible purpose of taking part
in parades September IS. The min
lister of interior, DR.. Urrutia has notl-
fed every planter in the republic to
arm and equip for service ten men.
The streets Of the capital are daily
traversed by marching STUDENT armed
with rifles, under officers of the regu-
lar army. Not infreQuently whole
companies Of boys from twelve to nf-
teen a old are seen. and coca
siOnally there passes a company OF
porly dressed youngsters, typical Of
the b~ootblack and e S'sboy element.
These have been caught by the wave
of enthusiasm, but the parading stu
dents, while processing Willingness,
have been left little choice since the
government order hat Students in all
government schools shall be subjected
to military training. h minister OF
foreign affairs, Senior Gamboa, is still
awaiting a reply from the American
envoy, Mr.. End, to his last note. but
if there have been any further ex-
changes. the act has not been ad
mitted by either the former officer or
the embassy. Many kilograms and
letters congratulating General Huerta
on the patriotic and virile stand ne
has taken before the Colos: us Of the
North continued to be published.
Refugees from interior points ara
beginning to arrive here. The trains
tonight proceeded to Vera Cruz with n
heavier American passenger list thar
Washington for Americans to leave
Mexico. Consul Genera Shanklin's
office was visited by an unbrOber
stream Of Americans seeking inform
alton regarding the warning. anf
some asking for transportation. To al
the consul has shown his instruction
; and assures them that Washington
, instructions is to leave at once.
Many by 40 means bu
caught short Of funds, with no Tnarke
Tor anything they may have for sale
j are forced to consider the PROPOSE
: ton. Consul Shanklin has been BON
, barded with questions as to what ]
to be one for them while they ar
! waiting for a vessel at Vera Cruz .
' on their arrival in the United State
and whether the United States Wi
furnish transportation to their home
or relatives.
Federal Garrison Threatened.
Ell Paso, Texas, Aug. 30.-Jnar'
y tonight is being stripped Of ever
h available fighting man, its artilIer
ana all arms and ~ammunitions. ]
a preparation for a trip to Chihuahn
City tomorrow morning on a specis
train TO reinforce the Federal Carr
IS son, which is threatened by Gener:
le C~arranza's combined rebel forces {
d s,Ooo men. Carranza has swept ava
n me Federal OntpOsts in his advant
on the city, n his victorious rebe
are rushing in to make the main a
J. tack on Chihuahua.
Ihe order for mobilization of a
II ederal forces in Chihuahua has bee
re- general throughout the State and re
D. e arriving from Chihuahua tods
stated that General Caraveo and 9TH
fedeTal commands who have be<
operating along the Mexico Mort
western Railway, have beer called
Chihuahua.
General salazar with his six hu
cred Federals had departed fro
- Vhla Ahumado for Chihuahua
New Solicitor General Sworn In.