Evening star., 1915-06-20
MEXICAN TROOPS
INTEND TO RESIST
LANDING OF j. S.
MaWorena Threatens Blood
shed if Admiral HoWard's Men
Go Ashore at Guaymas.
SAYS HE CAN PROTECT
ALL FROM THE YAQUIS
Warships Due Near Scene Of Trou-
BILE Last Night or Some
Time Today.
MARINES MAY HAVE MARCH
Beleaguered American Colony Ninety
Miles Southeast of Port Yes
sells Have Been Or
dered To.
= MARINES MAY HAVE MARCH

Gov Jose Maytorena authorized
the statement today that the en-
tire forces under his command
would be used if necessary to re-
sist the landing of United States
marines now on the way to the
west coast of Mexico to protect
foreign settlers of the Yaqui val
ley from Indians who are at war.
A detachment of nearly 1000
troops sent to the 4aqui valley
yesterday, he said, was dispatched
primarily to protect settlers and
their crops from the Indians.
But, he declares. they have or
ders to resist any landing of
United States military forces.
Arrival Momentarily Expected.
According to advices Maytorena has
received, the American warships un-
der the command of Admiral Howard
were expected to arrive at Tobari bay
late today. The. Villa troops dispa tched
by the governor will encounter burned
railroad bridges and other obstacles
north of Guaymas. but Maytorenas S ad
visers expect them to arrive at Tobari
bay, near Guaymas in time TO oppose
any landing. EsperanZa, the Ameri
can colony, threatened by the Indians.
10 ninety miles. southeast OF Guaymas.
The forces at our disposition" said
the governor, ARE sufficient to afford
ppIo al a
their interests.
There Is no necessity for the land
ing of American marines at Tobari
bay or elsewhere. and If anly such
landing is attempted 1t will he resisted
by every means at my command.
Have Rapid-Fire Guns.
SAN DIEGO. Cal. June 1s.-The
cruiser Colorado. flagship of the Pa
cifc fleet, which sailed from here
Thursday should arrive at Guaymas,
Sonora some time tonight. according to
last advices Admiral Thomas B. How
ard is aboard with three companies of
marines, four rapid-fir field guns and
two automaticS and ships compile
ment of $50 officers and men, of whom
500 are available for shore duty.
The protected cruiser Chattanooga.
which followed the Colorado. should
arrive at Guaymas tomorrow morning
with $50 officers and men. of whom 300
are availa BILE for shore duty.
The protected cruiser Raleigh, which
was expected to follow the Chatta- :
nooga, and the gunboat Yorktown are
on their way from San Diego to Mare
Island navy yard to take on stores.
Maytorena Has Men.
DOUGLAS, Ariz.. June 19.-Gov. Jose
Maytorena villa commander of Sonora
has refused an offer of his services
made by Gen. Urbalejo. Yaqui chief
commanding the Villa forces encamped
fourteen miles west of Aqua Prieta, TO
subdue the Yaquis on the war
path in the southern part of the state
according to a statement made here to-
day by A. G. Aguaya. Villa consul
Aguaya said Gov. Maytorena said he
had declined the offer because he had
pIenty Of soldiers IN that part of the
state TO cope with the Indians.
DISPATCHES received at Aqua Prieta
from the south say the Carranza sarri-
son at Vavispe after a conquest at San
Miguel a. neigh boring town, because
the residents declared for Villa. have
marched against the villa towns OF
Bacadehuichi and Nasori with the In
tention Of forcing the inhabitants tc
embrace the Carranza cause.
Trevino at Monterey.
LAREDO, Tex. June 1s.-Gen. Jacin-
TO Trevino, with 5000 men. has arrived
at Monterey TO reinforce the Carranza
garrison there. according TO advices re-
ceiyed today at Nuevo Laredo opposite
here.
Lombardo Coming North.
FL PAsO. Tex, June 1s-Mieue
Diaz LON bardo. minister Of foreign re.
lations IN Villas cabinet. is expected tt
hryp .
definite proposal for peace confer
ence between warning Mexican fac
tions. according to word from Chihua
hua, received today
Peace Conference Discussed.
Ell PASO. Tex. June 1s-Gen Fran.
cisco villa favors Mexico City as the
place for holding a peace conference
according to a statement issued a,
Aguascalientes-
villa takes the position that Mexico,
troubles are national: that to hold any
conference outside the country would
lessen the dignity of the nation; thai
1t makes no difference what troops ma,
occupy Mexico CITY the people of Mex
within their own country.
The report from Washington of 6
split in the Carranza cabinet was tn.
subject of spirited comment In Mex.
lean circles here. but pending furthe,
developments none would venture 9
prediction as to Its effect on Mexican
affairs.
Typhus in Monterey.
LAREDO, Tex. June 19.-Ther.
were twenty cases of typhus fever ir
Monterey four days ago. according tt
! sworn statements made today by thu
nineteen Mexican nuns of the Order Of
IContinuad on Sixlaenth PaRal