The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-10
VILLA MAY GO SOUTH
Although Proceeding Northward
He May Turn Back TO Aid
in Final Campaign


tion at a standstill interest in the Mex
/ lean situation today was focused on
the developments Of the Constitution
alists' military campaign that reached
a climax in the capture of Guadalajara,
the second largest city in the republic
While dispatches from General OBJ
regon, who led the latest revolutionary
triumph asserted that few of his men
were killed or wounded, official Con-
| stitutionalist reports from FL Paso
stated that information received there
asserted that the losses were "numer-
Gus" on both sides. From Guadalajara
Obregon intends to hurl his troops
against Mexico City, a distance Of
| three hundred miles
How Villa. who achieved brilliant
! success in the northern military cam
| paign, would figure in the movement
| against Mexico City was a matter of
much speculation today. His troops,
which aided in the capture of Zacate-
cas-, still were proceeding northward
| into Chihuahua. If Obregon moves
upon uHertas capital Immediately il
appeared doubtful whether the north
ern forces would figure in the prelimi-
nary fighting. There is a possibility,
however, they might go south later.
particularly in view OF the assertions
that the differences between Villa and
Carranza have been composed.
Obregon to Push Csmpaien.
Douglas, Ariz., July 10.-General OBJ
ital of Jalisco. Ruerta's native state,
in fierce battle extending over sixty
five miles, taking more than five thou
sand prisoners. prepared today to re-
| organize his forces with a view to
marching on Irapuapa Junction on the
Mexican Central railroad connecting
, Mexico City with northern and west
ern Mexico
Obregon said the federal losses were
heavy and his own casualties small.
Federals who escaped are being pur-
sued Obregon said he obtained sew
eral thousand recruits for his army in
the captured city.
Villa Likely to Co. operate.
FL Paso, Texas July lO.-The speedy
return Of Villas army southwark from
Chihuahua City To resume operations
against Mexico City is predicted by
Carranza and Villa adherents here,
following advices from Torreon.
There are only three points of fed
eral defense between the national capi-
tai and the southern edge Of the ter
ritory controlled by the revolutionists.
1t is thought the forces of Villa Obre-
gon and Gonzales totalling sixty thou
sand will concentrate at Celaya, eight
hours ride from the federal capital,
for a movement against the goal.
Will Attack San Luis Potosi.
SaltillO. July 10.-General Carranza
was advised officially late yesterday
of the fall of Guadalajara before the
constitutional forces. The news was
received with elation at constitution
alist headquarters, where it was re-
garded as preliminary to the occupa-
tion of Mexico City itself.
At constitutionalist headquarters il
was stated that General Jesus Carran-
IN, with $4,000 men. likely would at
tack San Luis Potosi within As hours.
Information received here indicates
that most of the federal troops at san
Luis Potosi have been withdrawn and
Carranza is expected TO encounter lit
tie difficulty in taking the city.
Correspondent to be Deported.
Washington, July 1O.-Enforcing for
the first time the new army regula-
ttons governing war correspondents.
Secretary Garrison today ordered the
deportation to the United States of
Fred Boalt, an American writer with
Funston at Vera Cruz, who is charged
with sending out sensational and un-
true dispatches. As the dispatches in
volved the navy the execution uf the
order was stayed while Secretary
Daniels makes an investigation Boalt
is from Cleveland.
To Raise Funds For Huerta.
Mexico city, July 10.--Adolfo De la
Lama, Mexican minister OF finance, has
left for Vera Cruz 10 sail on "A French
liner for Europe. II is reported he is
on financial mission for Huerta.
Federals Evaeuate Guaymss.
Saltillo July 10.-Guaymas, one of
the most important seaports on the
west coast Of Mexico, was evacuated
by the federals late yesterday. accord
| ing 60 advices To Carrauza.