The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-06-25
VILLA ISaDEFEATED
At zACATECAS?
Report States Rebels Were Re-
pulsed by Federals.
DRIVEN BACK MANY TIMES
huerta Troops Prepare to Evacuete
Guaymas-carranza Reported to
Have Refused to Meet Fed
eraI Agents.

Juarez, Mex, June 24.-GeneraI VIII
las forces have been repulsed in the
first serious outpost battle OF his cam
paign against Zacatecas, according to
unoficial reports reaching here. Re-
peated onslaughts on the federal ad-
vance lines we're met with almost reck-
less resistance, It is said.
Time and again, according to the re-
port, the rebel leader hurled his lines
Of skirmishers against Huertas de-
tenders, only to meet with such a with
ering fire that they were compelled to
retire.
To military men here this Is signifi-
cant. In that 1t may mean Villa failed
IN his plan to clear the outer trenches
by terrific artillery fire. 1t is known
the constitutionalist general was we'll
supplied with artillery and machine
guns, which he intended to use at long
range and spare his men. IL possible
That he was compelled to rush the fed.
eral trenches indicates this long dis.
lance attack was ineffective.
Guaymas lettering.
Ell Paso, Tex, June 24.-The federal
garrison was preparing to avacuate
Guaymas, according to information re-
ceived by Ygnacio Bonillas. minister OF
communication in the Carranza cabi-
neI. Mr.. Bonillas stopped here on his
way to Saltillo after investigating for
Carranza the internal discussions In
Sonora state.
Rebels Take Town.
On Board U. S. s. California, Mazat
Ian, Mex, June "a. by wireless to San
Diego. Cal, June 24.-According to in
formation received, the constitutional
list army commanded by General Ala
milo has captured the city OF Zapot-
Ian, large railroad center in the state
81 Jalisco, 30 miles south OF Guadala
iara. The occupation OF Zapotlan is
regarded as an important step in the
campaign against Guadalajara.
V. s. Seeks to Save Policy.
Washington. June 24.--The admins
tration has addressed itself to repair
ing the break between General Carran-
"a and General villa so as to prevent
the utter destruction OF its policy at
Niagara Falls.
Secretary Of State Bryan has sent
into northern Mexico his special in.
structions with Leon F. Canova, who is
in thorough sympathy with the consti
tutionalists and will be well received
by both Villa and Carranza.
Juan F. Urquidi, one of the best
equipped OF the constitutionalist diplo
mats at Washington, is reported at
New Orleans en- route to see General
Villa.
The mission OF Mr.. Urquidi is due. 1t
is stated, to the recent conference be,
tween Minister Naon of the mediators
and Luis Cabrera. The state depart
ment and the white house will strive
through Urquidi, Canova and Caroth.
ers to keep the rebel organization In.
tact, realizing that its disruption will
defeat its policy at Niagara Falls.
Mediators Cooperate.
It is learned that the mediators are
cooperating with this policy and in
furthering II they have suppressed Car,
ranza's reply to their last note. Wash.
ington and Niagara Falls have deter,
mined to stop any friction which might
develop by reason of public discus
sion Of the Arm stand which Carranzs
las taken against an armlstice.
Refuses to Meet FederaIs.
New Orleans, La, June 24.-Genera!
Carranza will not accept the invitation
of the United States to discuss the
candidate for provisional president OF
Mexico with the Huerta delegates at
Niagara Falls This statement was
made here by Alfredo Vreceda. private
secretary of Carranza.