El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15
VILLA HURRIES BACK SOUTH;
TORREON REPORTED THREATENED
Commander of the "Divisio Of the North" Does Not
Come to the Border; Burned Bridge Said to Be the
Reason; Campaignto Be Waged Against Salazar;
Force May Be Sent to Stop M aytOrena Firing.

been burned out 1t was stated at the
railroad offices that the regular after
noon train today would arrive on time
The rumor that at least two bridges,
one located near Villa Ahumada, had
been burned by Gen. Salazar's men,
persisted in spite of the denials.
Arrivals from Bavispe, Sonora, VINO
came overland to Pearson, state that
there have been no reports in that re-
gion of the presence of SalaZar. As lar
as known, he is not operating any
where near the North Western railroad
and the opinion is expressed by ranch-
ers of that section that he is now 10
Gated between the lines Of the North
Western and National railways.
To Go After Salazar.
Although it is stated that the prinei-
pal reason for the northern trip OF VIVA
was to attempt to settle the Naco sit
uatiOn, it is believed in Juarez that an
active campaign against Salazar was
also discussed. It is also reported IN
Juarez that the Herreras have again
become active and that, While they are
not feared, Villa wishes to have the
state cleared of all marauding bands.
Mail advices from Parral state that the
Herrera forces have been completely
dispersed along the entire line of the
Parral & Durango railway and that the
road is now in full operation
.sYeIIOw PerIIc Spectre.
According to a report received by
Carranza agents, Gen. Benavldes Wnlle
in Chihuahua, made the announcements
that Villa had decided to recognize the
contract made between Huerta and the
Japanese Colonization & Steamship
company, of Toxic, whereby the latter
was given the right to colonize IN Low
er California. The colonization, accord
ing to this report, is. to begin at once.
The Carranza statement added that the
Carranza garrison at EnseHada had
been notified and that 1t would resist
any landing there or at any other point
in the territory by Japanese
MnyfOrena Orders Autos.
Adolfo Garlic, Carranza consul at
Los Angeles, wired local Carranza
agents Tuesday that he had received
advices from Veracruz TO the effect
that Gen. Canine Neri, a Zapatista
leader, had shot and killed Coils. Gil
Ochoa and Manuel Zayas in quarrel
al Mexico City. The two officers re-
ported killed both belong to Villas
division Of the north
Maytorena. has placed an order for 10
armored automobiles with a Los AEge-
les firm, according to advices received
here These autos, it is stated, are to
be used in the attack on Naco. 1t Is
also reported that Maytorena, within
the next few days. will receive a can
non of larger Caliber than any now IN
use in the Naco fighting.
Campaigns in South.
The campaigns against both Guadala-
lara and Puebla are being vigorously
pushed, Villa agents here state. Puebla
is declared to be entirely invested and
Zapata is reported to have defeated an
attempt 10 relieve the city from the
east.
The Gutierrez cabinet is still mat
ter of speculation and the opinion is
expressed that no attempt will be made
TO complete it, as Gutierrez is expected
to retire on January I. Gen. Luclo
Blanco is still spoken Of as minister Of
gobernacion, but it is admitted that he
!, is still outside of the city and has
never formally recognized Zapata,
though willing to align himself with
Villa
Villa Issues Money Decree.