Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-02

FOURTEEN
MEXICO MUST PAY
FORL0SSES OF j. s.
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several days.
In revolutionary uprising near the
town of FL Triunfo, thirty-five miles
south of La PaZ. occurring July p, one
rebel was killed, and in consequence of
the disturbances in that district fed
eral aid was dispatched. since viii. h
time no definite information has been
made public. La PaZ is practically
under martial law, and te1egraphic
service is retained by the governor for
reached the State Department August
%, though dated August 4. as tele-
grams at that date were not accept ed
by consular Offices. Consul Sullivan re-
ported also that many persons desired
to leave La PaZ
The revolutionists. are reported to
have seized the town of Tenosique. in
southern TabascO, and the entire state
is threatened by revolutionists, who are
said to be committing many excuses.
The Wheeling called at Frontera and
left on the 18th.
Rebels Hold Durango.
The state Of Durango is reported still
in possession of the revolutionists, and
inasmuch as an active campaign is being
carried on it is stated that but little
protection can be furnished to outlying
ranches
An uprising of Yaquis is threatened
near Esperanza. in the extreme south, OF
Sonora, and the Indians have issued man.
ifestoes stating that they intend to take
possession Of the land sold to foreigners
by Mexico. About fifty foreigners are in
the vicinity. including eighteen women
and children. In the Nogales consular
district conditions continue quiet.
Unofficial advices have been received
! at the State Department relative to a
fight between revolutionists and federals
on the night Of August 81 near Yuma
Arizona just south of the border A
small band of constitutionalists, eleven
in number, crossed the line and occa-
stoned some excitement by their depre-
datiOns.
From Chihuahua it is reported that
some friction has been developed between
regulars. Forced loans and seizures OF
money from banks by federal authorities
are also reported. The National railroad
from FL Paso to Chihuahua is open, but
as no rolling stock is at the Ell Paso
end communication is indefinite. Tele-
graph service is open.
Persons Reported Safe.
The reported death of John sheedie
at Vera Cruz, a British subject, is said
to have been the result of an operation
and without any connection with politi-
cal disturbances. Others reported on by
Various consular officers as safe are the
following: DR.. Harry Jackson and fam
ily. at Aguascalientes. en- route to the
United States; George Childress and fam
iiy, at Saltillo; Dr. McAlpine, at Durango;
Charles l. Auer. at Asereo; A. ]. Under
wood. left San Diego August l on the
Glacier; Dr-Ryan and party, eight in all,
left Saltfllo for Torreon August 30 in
two automobiles. intending to follow the
general direction of the old Interna-
ticnal railroad. avoiding large towns
Miss Wheeler Of the Presbyterian for
! eign missions is safe and well at Sal
! tiIlo. preferring to remain. as there is
no prospective danger. Karl McDavitt
| is well at Tampico.
Consul Alger reports that in his dis
| trict the possibility of increased military
activity is very remote and that Ameri-
cans do not consider their lives In danger
unless Intervention occurs. They are CON
sennently not DESTROYS of leaving their
properties in Masatian and vicinity.
The losses on the Hearst estate are
stated to be about $4,000 direct loss and
| that of the I.aguna Corporation in excess
Of A11. coz as result of recently reported
depredations in the vicinity Of Ciudad
del Carmen. The two Americans on the
| Hearst estate were not injured and the
| fourteen Americans and other foreign.
ers on the Laguna properties were also
uninjured.