Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-12-10
FederaIs at 0jinaga Threaten
to Flee Across Border #
They Are to Remain With
oul Funds and Supplies,
REAR OF CARAVAN IS
HARRASSED BY REBELS
General SaIazar in Command
While MerCado and 0rOzco
Round Up and Bring in
SbagglerS,

NHf HNHHlHN AoNHHAA NFANlAt ANkHhE MlNNl
Preside, Tex, Dee. with GEN
eral salvador Mercado's northern di-
vision of the Mexican federal army
bankrupt and with the sol-
diers threatening mutiny unless they
are paid every restraint was enforced
today 10 prevent a general rush OF the
fcderals across the river from Oiinaga.
Mexico. into United states territory
Driven from chihuahua city. where
they were hesieged by rebels. 20
point where communication could be
opened, the army representing the
strength OF the Huerta government in
the north. reached the border with an
empty treasury The future Of the
army was said totdepend upon the ma
ture OF responses to urgent demands
for money sent to Mexico city. Cen
eral Meroado himself, before evacuat-
Ing Chihuahua and thus turning Il
over 10 the rebels. gave az one reason
for his act the lack OF money with
which 10 pay his troops. The appear
ance OF his financial agents on tho
American side, soon after the arrival
Of the troops at Oiinaga, and the fact
hat General Ynez salazar and other
officers az once communicated with
Mexico City. were no surprise TO
American army officials who were ap-
prised Of conditions
The United states troops here, REIN
forced hy other troops along the bor-
der In preparation for a possible omer-
sency, were Informed of the threat OF
the Mexican troops to rush across the
border. Rebel agents who went into
Ojinaga also reported that only the
prompt payment of the soldiers would
appease them
Meantime, civilian and federal rofu-
gees from Chihuahua continued To
pour into Ojnaga in their long flight
rom the state capital General Sala-
.ar one Of the seven generals who
eft their garrison. was temporarily in
Command Of The little Mexican frontier
'illage, while General Pnscual Orozco
lnd General Mercado We're still out.
ide the post bringing IN the rear
,uard of the caravan.
Reports brought by the refugees
we're that the rear Of the refugees
olumn. in its slow progress on foot.
vas continually harrassed by rebels.
'he rebels. however. were In such
mall number they could do no more
han hasten the pace OF the retreating
ederals General Francisco Villas de-
achment sent ont In an effort 10 over
AXE the federals and confiscate the
Of some of the rich civilian
including that OF Luis Ter
azas, was unable to accomplish is
purpose A few rebels in the noun
ain passes overlooking the plateau
we're able to keep the marchers in
onstant fear
Another factor which tended to in
rease the nredlcament of the federal
roops was a fear that the rebel forces,
which now hold sway over a great
ection Of the north would not long
ilow Ojinuga to stand unmolested.
he necessity Of reproylsonng the
rniy was apparent and unless this
ould be done at once The troops would
g insufGciently provided against
ossible rebel attack. II was thought
bat General villa. who recently oeeu
led Chihuahua, 1870 miles from Oil
aga. would soon prepare for a pursuit
the federals
The fedorals haye fortified OiInaga
nee their arrival. While firing has
cen heard on the outskirts 1t was
elieycd TO have been done By a small
lrce af rebels who followed in the
ear OF the refugees
a crowd Of federal troops stood ON
ne banks Of the river tonight and
louted over to the American sido
lat they would desert If attacked by
abels.
u was reported that the rebels
round Oiinaga wers rapidly incrcas-
" and that a force of three or four
iousand was expected soon. AS the
'bels appeared more numerous the
.deral troops showed increasing dis
.tisfacton TO remain at Ojlnaga,
There appeared TO be great activity
n0ng The United States troops More
order patrol was ordered from Maria,
e nearest railway station, fifty miles
way. and Dr Burnside an army sur
'on, was asked to come to Preside
ith quantities Of handages and medi-
nes for "a possible emergency.
Luis Terrazas. one of the richest
en- in Mexico. who fled from Chi
lahua, arrived at Ojinaga surround
by body guard Of one thousand
derals.