Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-06-29
HAS NO QUARREL
WITH GEN. VILLA
Gen. Felipe Angeles Charac-
terizes as Absurd Story OF
Break With Leader.
COMES TO WASHINGTON
ON A SPECIAL MISSION
Denies He Contemplated Alliance
With Huerta-Reports of Critical
Situation in Mexico City.

SlIudIlOn IN mexico C1Cy.
Gen Felipe Angeles, for the past two
years known the closest associate and
adviser of Gen. Francisco Villa in the
factional revolutions which have torn
Mexico apart, arrived in Washington to-
day to disprove by his presence and by
his conferences with Villa leaders here
the stories that after a quarrel he had
parted company with Gen. Villa
Gen. Angeles received a representative
of The Star upon his arrival in his
rooms at the Powhatan Hotel. adjoin-
ing those which have been occupied for
some time by Enrique C. Llorente. con-
fdential agent at Washington of Gen.
Villa, and characterized as absurd the
story of a quarrel with Villa, as we'll as
a story which has obtained circulation
the past few days to the effect that he
has been in negotiation with Huerta
leaders preliminary to lining up with
sympathizers of the old regime in Mex
leo. with whom Huerta stands.
Gen. Angeles first call in Washington
was at the War Department, where. ac-
upon a conference with Brig. Gen.
Scott, chief of staff of the army. Gen.
Scott and Gen. Angeles are old friends,
and Gen. Scott also is intimately ac-
quainted with Cen. villa. as well as
possessing an intimate knowledge of
Mexican affairs by reason of his long
service on the border.
Spends Two Hours With Scott.
Gen. Angeles visit to Gen. Scott
served to set at rest rumors of a quar-
del between Villa and Angeles. The
latter presented to Gen. Scott a letter
from Gen. Villa. asking courtesies for
Gen. Angeles and allud.ng to Gen. An
geles as Villas dear friend and COM
panion."
After the conference Cen Scott told
would rejoin Gen. Villa in Mexico. Gen.
Angeles did not refer to the arrest of
Cen Huerta and his adherents at Ell
Paso. nor did he discuss at length the
Gen. Scott said the discussion was more
OF general review of the situation in
Mexico and a description of some of
Gen. Angeles experiences. The confer
ence lasted more than two hours In
the past Gen. Villa has frequently con-
suited with Gen. Scott in relation to
military affairs on the border when
Gen. Scott was there.
Conditions in Mexico City. 49,
Interest in Gen. Angeles arrival in
Washington was divided with infor-
nation from Mexico City, delayed, by
way Of Vera Cruz. to the effect that
the diplomatic corps in Mexico City is
taking steps to protect non combatants
Of all nationalities in the event of fight
Ing within Mexico City between the
Zapata forces and the army sent
against him under Gen. Gonzales by
Gen. CarranZa
This information came from Carranza
sources at Vera Cruz. and is the first
admission there of a check to Gen.
Gonzales by the Zapata forces. of
sisting Gonzales attempt to take Mex
leo City for Carranza from the Villa
Zapata combination.
For practically six days now the CITY
munication with the outside world by
telegraph. The latest news came to
Vera Cruz by courier and described
conditions at Mexico City as extremely
critical. The advices said that the
Zapatistas had defeated Gen Gonzales
and had taken from him much ammu-
milton and other military supplies
Business has been suspended. and
theE has been food shortage An
effort has been made to remove for
eigners from the danger zone. and the
British charge d'affaires has been try
ing to establish a courier service be-
tween Mexico City and Vera Cruz
tion from Carranza sources at
Vera Cruz is That United States citi
zens. fleeing from Mexico CITY. are he
ginning 10 arrive at the camp of Con
zaies, which Is southeast of the out
SKIRTS OF Mexico City. What DISPOSE
hon Is being made of them is NOT
stated. but II is presumed that they
VIII be assisted on to Vera Cruz.
Denies Alliance With Huerta.
Discussing Mexican conditions todav
with representative of The Star, Gen.
Angeles said that he has no intention
OF calling at the State Department un-
less he is invited to do so. He charac-
'erized as absurd the report that he ia
connected in any way with Gen.
Huerta's plans. these having resulted
In 'he arrest at Ell Paso a few days
others.
Mr. Llorents acted as Interpreter for
Gen. Angeles. the latter understanding
the English language better than he
speaks IL II was announced that Gen.
angeles VIII make public a statement
this afternoon. in which he will Do int
details as to the stories with which hi.
name has been connected at yarious
times recently.
So far from true are renor,s ,h,. 81.
United States government has found ~
necessary to put a watch of secret SER
ice agents on Gen. Angeles that friend.
OF his said today that a meeting is he.
Ing arranged between A. Bruce Ria,..
kl. chief of the division of informatinn
OF the Department Of Justice. and C:sn
Angeles. at which Gen Angeles viii
furnish the department with any inrori
nation In his possession as to MeYtcan
affairs. ~i'ah
Cen Angeles mission to wasbin,,or
was today characterized by Mr. JIor.
ente as "a military one" II heinz IN
derstood that il will have 10 do Vii,
military affairs of concern ia Cen
villa. Aside from that, II has beer ~.
desire of Gen. Angeles friends tba, n.
should visit Washington and here
flute in person the stories that bay.
been told OF his disloyalty to Cen viii.
Expresses Indignation.
Gen. Angeles Is indignant at tb..s
stories. He is known throughout Mex.
leo as being what Is called a .soua re-
man." He 10 educated, a man of the
world. and Of the highest type of Mex
lean. He is one of tho few Mexicans
sengage in recent affairs in that coun.
try who have had the opportunity to
acquire wealth. and who have not done
He is. in fact, his friends saw.
what is known as poor man, although
once possessed OF wealth.
Very dark. because of the burning
Mexican sunshine in which the famous