The Washington times., 1915-01-21
GARzA NAMES NEW
CABINET IN MEXICO
Villa and Zapata Have Repre-
sentatives Among Advisers
of Provisional President.

Announcement of the appointment of
new cabinet was made by Col. Rogue
Gonzales Garza. provisional President
of Mexico, in a telegram to Enrique c.
Ilorente. his confidential agent in
WASHINGTON today. The cabinet Is made
up of three villa generals and four
Zapatista generals, Indicating that CO.
alition between the villa and Zapata
forces continues. in spite of recent re-
ports to the contrary.
Another development in the Mexican
situation today was the notification re-
ceived by the Administration. through
Censul Carothers. at Ell Paso, that
villa will continue his fight against
Carranza. and that his forces have been
Joined by 25O of the troops which left
Mexico City with Gutierrez.
The post OF secretary OF the interior
IN the GarZa cabinet Is yet to be filled
The other appointments announced are
Rodriguez: war, General Serratos; agri-
culture. General Palafox: education
General Ramos: communication. Gen
eral VasIuez; public works. General
Castillo: finance. General Nillareal.
Generals Serratos, Falafox. and Vas
queZ are Zapata men.
Promises Protection.
State Department advices outlining
Villas plans declare the leader OF the
convention forces has declared there
will be extended to the American peo-
pie full protection for their lives and
property Consul Carothers reported
the Maytorna troops had occupied
NaCCZari after the CarranZstas evacu-
atcd. This was in line with the argrea-
ment made between General Scott and
General Villa.
dispatch to the department from
Ensenada stated Colonel Cantu, gov
ernor Of the district and an ally of
Villa. Is in full control Of the situation.
He has issued decree ordering that
ali merchandise entering the district
from other parts of Mexico must pay
import duty the same as foreign i'm
portations. The State Department.
while considering this as only OF local
Importance, held it significant as an
indication of sense of isolation and
independence.
The department received advices from
Laredo that Burris, Dudley. and White.
the three Americans held on the charge
of smuggling cattle across the border,
had been released but that the matter
Of the cattle is still in controversy
Three companions of the men had
previously been released.
Spanish Ambassador Riano called on
Secretary Bryan today TO inquire II
there was any further news from Mex
leo City. lie reported than Spanish
c tiZens in the Mexican capital are In
state of great anxiety.
Advices to the State Department from
Mexico City stated the offices OF the
National railways, which are being
moved from the capital. will be estab,
lshed in Oh huahua. 1t was further
stated large force of Carranzistas
was moving in the direction of the
Carital from Puebla.
General Villas plans. according tc
adrIcrs received here. is to give VI
Mexico City without any attempt al
defense, il the Obregon forces attempt
to cner. holding that the place Is of nc
strategic Importance. Villa will con
ceItratc energies, these advices say
| In all attack on the Carranzista strong
| hold in Vera Cruz and Puebla afte
! complete control is obtained in north
| ern Mexico