The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1914-06-29
WAR SITUATION
in OLD mexico
CONCESSION GRANTED.

concerned they cannot settle the
mediation question Anxious to set,
tie the problem if possible. the
American representatives have an
nounced their willingness to meet
representatives of both Huerta and
Carranza at an informal conference.
hoping in this manner to bring
about pacification.
REBEL GENERAL EXPECTED.
WASHINGTON. D. c.. June 22.-
Fernando Calderon. a representative
of General Carranza, is expected to
arrive in this city tomorrow. for the
purpose of discussing the Mexican
situation with the state department.
1t is understood that he comes ready
to pledge any reasonable terms
which will tend toward the pacifica-
ton of this country and that he
is very anxious to secure a hearing
at the mediation conference now
being held at Niagara Falls.
zAcATEcAs SURROUNDED.
SALTILLO, Mexico, June 22.-The
federal garrison at tie city of Zaca-
tecas is now entirely surrounded by
the combined armies of Emilio Zaca-
ia and General Villa, with absolute
ly no hope of being able to escape.
1t is generally believed that in NOV
ing to the south with his army,
General Villa made the most strate-
gic move of the present war, there
by laying trap from which the
federal general will be unable to
remove himself. 1t will be impos
sible for the besieged army to re-
ceive reinforcements, as the roads
leading to the city are almost i'm
passable on account of rain.
The most strategic point yet held
by the federals is Labina hill. and
severe fighting before they are dis
lodged from their position. Labina
hill is of historical Importance, as
it was the scene of battle between
the French forces and the Mexicans
under General Juarez in the days
of Macmillan. At that time the
French army stormed the hill and
made General Juarez prisoner, only
to be the victims of rout the next
day.
MISSING MAN RETURNS.
MEXICO CITY, June 22.-Gregorio
Alcareza, the Filipino servant of Cap
tain Rush of the United States bat
tleship Florida, who had been miss
ing for some time and for whom the
state department at Washington, ID.
c., had instituted an official search.
walked into the Brazilian legation
in this city today. He does not ex-
plain his continued absence from his
I,,+ ho h r..
ly is none the worse for wear as
he shows no sign of ill-treatment.
ZAPoTE TAKEN.
SAN DIEGO, Cal. June %
Wireless advices received here today
from Mexico announce the capture of
the town Zapote by the rebel troops
after two-day engagement with
the Huerta forces. The reports state
that the losses on both sides were
small, the federals retreating with
out exposing themselves greatly to
the rebel fire.
oUTPosTs WORRIED.
WASHINGTON. d. c., June "a
Persistent rumors are in circulation
in this city to the effect that Mex
lean snipers are making life mis-
cradle for the American outposts
at Vera Cruz. 1t is stated that the
federal troops have crowded in upon
the captive city until they are now
within easy striking distance, and
that their presence there is a source
of constant annoyance and danger
% the outposts.
The reports are source OF worry
to the administration. as 1t is feared
that the MeXicans will force the
United States to terminate the peace
negotiations, which, although at a
standstll at present, have not been
ibandoned,
REBELS BOTHER AUERTA.
| WASHINGTON, d. c., June "a
1t is reported from Mexico City to-
day that the rebels are closing In
upon the capital and are planning
an attack as soon as sufficient troops
have arrived on the scene to insure
tie success of the movement.
GOVERNOR APPOINTED.
| SALTILLO, June "a. General
Carranza has appointed General
Dieguez governor of the state OF
Jalisco,
TO ATTACK CITY.
! JUAREZ, June "a. Advices re-
ceived from General Villa this aft
ernoon announce the commencement
of determined attack upon the
city of Zacatecas, which Is strongly
fortified by large force OF federal
troops Villa expresses confidence
in his ability to take the city with
the $4,000 rebels under his COM
mand.
zAcATEcAs TAKEN.
JUAREZ. June IS. Unable to
withstand the determined attack of
the rebel forces under General Villa.
the federal troops evacuated the city
of Zacatecas this afternoon, with a
loss of 1000 killed and 1000 wound
ed. Nearly 1000 We're captured.
The rebel losses were 500 killed
and about 300 wounded.
REBELS WIN AGAIN.
TORREON, June 25.-Advices re-
ceived in this city this afternoon
tell of the capture of San Luis Po-
tosi by a large rebel force under
General Torres. The dispatches state
that the federal loss was consid-
cradle, while the Constitutionalists
lost few of their number. The
battle lasted two days.
PEACE TERMS MADE.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. June 25--
The deadlock in the mediation ne
gotiations was broken late this aft
ernoon when the representatives OF
the United States and Mexico ac-