Evening star., 1915-09-13
Planned to demonstrate.

Planned to demonstrate.
Under these conditions and taking
into consideration the increasing in
subordination and cruelty of Gen
Urbina and propaganda of distintegra-
tion that he was conducting in the
very body of the convention army un-
der my command, and his complete
lack of respect for the life and prop
erty of the nationals and foreigners.
deemed it proper to interview him foI
the purpose of impressing upon him
the necessity of an immediate change
in actions and behavior.
with this end in view, l started for
his ranch at Nieves. Durango, accom-
panied by bodyguard. but. meeting
with shots from Gen. Urbina and his
staff. who had entrenched themselves
in his house. 1 proceeded in the most
adequate manner under the circum-
stances, compelling them to surrender.
after which his execution was ordered
by court-martial held on the spot.
Too Many Assassinations.
The execution of Gen. Urbina plucks
from the root a constant peril for the
region which had been under his con-
troll.
THE execution was caused entirely
py Tie HdHy Observation-Disclosures oEuci GU ny
pGen. Urbina. particularly in San Luis
Potosi, proof of which l had just re-
ceived and which moved me to make
the decision which carried out"
Advices to the Villa agency here to-
day confirmed denial Of rufnors that
accumulation of money which Urbina,
as second in command of the Villa
forces. had In his possession. The
amount has been variously estimated
at from 100000 to $5.ooo.o00.
Pan-American Conference Soon.
The next step in the Mexican situa-
tion will be taken by the pan-Ameri-
can conferees as soon as arrangements
can be made for them to meet.
Secretary Lansing talked with Presi-
proposal to discuss international af-
fairs. but nothing was disclosed re-
garding the conference.
Unoficial reports have reached here
that a supplemental note Is to be sent
from Carranza sources outlining in
detail what might be made matters OF
joint consideration. This would in
clude war indemnities and guarantees
for foreigners.
The steamer Moro Castle reached
tity of war munitions for Carranza.
He is said to have placed large orders
to prepare for an embargo on arms by
the United States.
Romulo S. Naon. the Argentine ambas-
sador called on Secretary Lansing today
and announced that he had postponed for
week his departure for Argentina In
order to participate in the deliberations
Of the pan-American conferees. In the
meantime. Secretary Lansing will call the
diplomats from Argentina, Brazil, Chile
Bolivia, Uruguay and Guatemala together
The Of ha u-ilI he
nounced later. 1t is expected to be held
in Washington either Wednesday or
Thursday.
Villa Troops Easily Beaten.
State Department advices from Torreon,
described as coming from an unofficial
hut reliable source, say Villa troops in
all the recent encounters with Carranza
forces in northern Mexico had made a
poor showing. In many cases, it was de-
clared, the Villa soldiers cast away their
arms and abandoned towns apparently
without any real defense.
Trains reaching Torreon with Villa
troops were fueled with ties from thh
railroad tracks. Four. loaded with pro-
visions. were abandoned From some
towns 1t is reported the troops fed SO
precipitately as to take no precautions
against pursuit.
The military situation in northern
Mexico is being closely watched. Car
ranZa's generals are planning a gen
eral attack on Villas forces at Tor
reon.
Maj. Gen. Funston today telegraphed
the War Department that John Lowen-
bruck, the American ranchman held by
Mexicans for ransom near Columbus
n. NJ. was now under protection OF
United States troops. Details of his
rescue were not given.
Conditions Terrible in Torreon.
LAREDO. Tex. September l3.-Terri-
bic conditions in Torreon were reported
today by passengers who arrived in
Laredo from the south They said the
Villa troops were demoralized and tina,
a severe food shortage existed. Civilians
were said to be suffering the want OF
daily necessities SO that the soldiers