The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-20

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WAsH1NGToN,lD D. G., Jan. 2O.-The
carranza agency here today issued
the following statement: .vera Cruz
reports that Gen: obregon, with a
large force sswithin short distance
Of the capitol and is expected to oe,
cupy the place almost Immediately
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2o.-condi:
tions in Mexico City are growing
more chaotic, according to adyices re.
received at the state department to.
day
There are indications that It may
be abandoned as tho capital of the
vtlla.zapata element, supposedly in
control in the city. The department
was advised that the National Rail.
ways general Offices had received or,
ders TO move their headquarters to a
point further north. This suggested
q state Of uncertainty about communi.
cations and Is regarded here as the
possible forerunner Of a removal of
the capital itself further north,
Just what element is actually in
power at Mexico City is not known
here. villa has not yet entered tho
city, though It was reported he was
on the way with o large force. 1t is
now stated that he intends to move
further south than Quereearo, where
he now Is with his troops. There are
indications that harmony or co:opera-
tion between the Villa and Zapata ele-
ments In Mexico City Is lacking.
Gen. Palafox has issued d statement
aenouncing the convention forces for
occupying ofizaba, formerly garrison.
ed BY zapata forces. Palafox is za-
pata,s chief aid and is regarded as
representing him in Mexico City.
Food Famine Threatens.
Mexico City remains fairly quiet, it
is said. but great uneasiness exists.
There Ii growing scarcity OF neces-
stiles OF life, and food prices have
risen fabulously. This situation Is
aggravated by depreciation OF the
money in circulation. Prices of i'm,
ported articles are almost prohibitive,
cheese selling for 5 pesos per kilo
and ham for 10 pesos per kilo.
It is now known that Gutierrez and
his companions went to Pachuca,
north Of Mexico City Two automo-
biles containing memberS Of Gen.
Blanco's staff Including his paymas-
ter, and baggage and money were
captured In the outskirts OF Mexico
City. A large quantity Of supplies was
taken by Gutierrez. Though there is
no definite report on the subject. 1t
is thought likely Gutierrez will join
forces with carranza.
villa Awaits New President.
Ell PAso. Tex jan I2o.-Gen! Villa
will not enter Mexico City until the
convention settles upon a man for
provisional president to succeed Gu,
tierrez to, serve out the rest OF the un.
expired term OF Porfiro Diaz, accord
ing to Ernesto Fernando 81: Arteaga,
convention consul in sEl Paso. He is
sued a statement today declaring that
Gen, villa has stopped In Quaretaro,
a short distance north Of Mexico City,
in readiness to enter IL called upon 10
preserve order, but unwilling to enter
the city until! after the election unless
forced to do so because of the fact
that It might cause the appearance OF
attempting TO dominate the situation =
according e, the consul. =
The consul further aserts positive.
ly that .thel armies. OF the North and
South" meaning villa and Zapata,
are In thorough accord"
He declares that the selection last
Sunday OF ROGUE Gonzales Cara as
temporary president was only to meet
the exigencies Of the situation made
necessary by the flight Of Gutierrez,
and that the convention will select an
other man shortly will fill out the
unexpired term of piaz. Consul Arte.
aga declared that all is quletin Mexi.
CO City and that President Cara has
sufficient troops 70 maintain order.
Co.,