The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-13
VILLA IS REPORTED
NEAR MEXICO CITY
Is Now Marching to Drive Out
Carranza Troops. Wash
ingtOn Hears.
VICTORIES ARE CLAIMED

WASHINGTON. July l2-Reports re-
ceived at the State Department to-day
II true may foreshadow an early evacua-
ton of Mexico city by the forces of
Carranzn. The reports are to the effect
that villa. moving southwark. has cap
tured Leon. Silao and lrspuato and Ia
OF his way to Mexico city. The villa
agents at san Luis Potosi sent the
messages on which the reports are
based.
AS IA result Carranza's stock has
slunped. officials here assert that If
e~vacuate Mexico city the Mexican ques-
ton will have regained the tatus that
obtained on June 2, when President
Wilson announced in n formal procla-
nation tina unless the warning chief
tains composed their differences the
United States would be forced to "act at
a very early date"
From the beginning OF MeN,co's
troubles following the fall of Diaz the
capital has proved "a liability to the fac
ton possessing II. This is the third
time that the Carranzistas ave been in
control OF Mexico city.
In the meantime Carranza has quar-
tered himself in Vera Cruz. and the
chances are that IL Mexico city Is mem
aced by villa Carranza will not move
inland. as was planned.
Emphatic denial was made by Secre-
,ary OF State Lansing to-day hat the
United States was about TO recognize
CarranZa. Nevertheless II is known that
the Administration had practically come
10 the conclusion that II Carranza moved
his capital 10 Mexico city. restored order,
fed the populace and in other ways
demonstrated that he had gained a
position of ~ascendency the FIRST Chief
stood more than an even chance or OBJ
tanning the active moral support of
the United States. The aspect of the
whole situation has been changed for the
time by the alleged successes of villa
Official confirmation that Gonzales
has entered Mexico city and ssumed
charge was received at the State De-
partment to-day from Consul Silliman
al Vera Cruz.
Statements were issued to-day by the
villa and CarranZa agencies here rela-
tive TO Gonzales's occupation. Mr.. Ar
! redondo made public a statement from
Vera Cruz in which IL was said that
Gen. Lopez de Lara had been appointed
Governor OF the district III "HiNh VIC
capital is located and issued this state
ment;
ANY one. no matter who he is or
what his position. who molests in any
way private property, houses. automo-
biles, horses. cattle or anything what
| soever shall be subject to prompt trial
and immediate execution II found
guilty"
Gonzales has issued a manifesto in
the name OF carranza g|uaranteeing the
reestablishment of civil government.
In a statement issued by Mr.. l-lor-
ente. the villa agent, the fear Is en-
pressed that the occupation of Mexico
city by CarranZistas will be accom-
panied by maladministration, tyranny
and pillage.
A despatch was received at the Navy
Department from Admiral Howard, IN
command OF the American squadron on
| the west coast. saying there are an
chored near Guaymas, the 'arran2a
steamer Guerrero and the Nillista gun
boat Beuito. These vessels prepared
for action a day or so ago, but their
commanders We're dissuaded from fight
ing by Admiral toward. II is expected
here that the MeXicans may leave Quay
mas and engage in battle of the coast.