The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-25
OLD DIAZ FACTION IS ALLIED WITH VILLA
 IN NEW REVOLT, SAY
 CARRANZA LEADERS
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take the offensive for the present and many officials believed the efforts of Gn. Pablo Gonzales to act as peacemaker might not be fruitless. Gonzales was the principal factor in drawing Carranza and Villa together after their first break, which was adjusted by the agreement of Torreon.
 Rafael Zubaran, head Of the local con- stitutionalist agency. tonight issued the following statement;
 'T am hopeful that the present con- 1 fict between the first chief, venustiano .Carranza, and General Villa, will be peacefully and sufficiently composed. for the reason that there is no real cause for Its existence. I trust that when General Villa reconsiders his rash action he will l disavow It for the genuine welfare of his country and in furtherance of its eorn- p,ete pacification.
 "It Is apparent from the text of the following telegrams exchanged between Carranza and Villa that the latter had no real grounds for his position and that peaceful arrangement between them will be found:
 Mexico City. September P, 1914. Rafael Zubaran. Washington, D. c.
 I transmit you herewith information obtained by me in telegraphic confer ence with El Paso: When Obregon arrived In Chihuahua, Villa was angry because Hills troops had not left Sonora. and he asked Obregon to issue orders for the immediate withdrawal of these troops. Obregon replied that he would not do this unless Villa ordered Maytorena's $ troops be placed under the command of General Cabral This Villa refused to do
 Villa Infuriated
 When Obregon remained firm in his stand Villa became infuriatef and ordered guard to take Obregon out and shoot him. Obregon fearlessly told Villa that if it were necessary for him to give up his life to obtain the pacifcation of his country he would gladly do so. Obre- gon's secretary cried out to Villa: How can you shoot disarmed guest?' Raoul Madero added his entreaties and the ex- ecution did not take place.
 Obregon Is to be kept in Chihuahua until Hill leaves Sonora with his troops If Hill checks Maytorena, Obregon will be shot. Julio Madero carries the order for withdrawal of Hills forces. Con- pliance with 1t is the only way that the life of obregon can be saved
 "v. CARRANZA.'
 Following the receipt of this intelli- gence, Carranza ordered the closing of the railroads north of Aguas Calientes When Villa was informed of this move he sent the following telegram to Car ranza:
 Chihuahua, September p. 1914
 have just been informed that fol- lowing an order from headquarters the railroad traffic north of Aguas Calientes has been discontinued. This order Is an act which shows hostility towards the division of the north; it is absolutely un- justifiable, and one for which I can find no reason I am requesting you to give me an immediate explanation of the mat ter so may know how to act The states and cities through which the railroad passes will suffer considerable damage by this order. It Is necessary to remedy this condition as soon as possible. I am awaiting your immediate reply.
 ]" FRANCISCO VILLA.
 Carranza's Reply
 ',ro this communication Carranza re- piled as follows:
 " Mexico City. September 22, 1914
 Before answering your message which l have just received, I desire an explain ation of your conduct towards General Oregon in Chihuahua.
 "v. CARRANZA'
 Villa sent the following telegram to the request:
 Chihuahua, September 22 1914
 Tn answer to your message I hereby iiilofiH you tHdt Senerdl ODTeBOn ana other generals of this division left last night for the capital with the purpose of taking up important matters in con nection with the general situation of the republic. But in view of the course you have taken, which shows an avowed de- sire to place obstacles in the way of reaching satisfactory arrangement of all difficulties, and to hinder the attain ment of the peace we all so much desire, have given orders for them to discon- tinue their trip and to halt at Torreon
 Consequently I inform you that this division will not take part in the conven- ton which you have called and I also inform you that the division of the north no longer recognizes you as the first chief of the republic. You are at liberty to pursue any course that may please. 'FRANCISCO VILLA