The Washington herald., 1915-05-27
MEXICANS FIGHT
FOR DAILY Bread
Serious Food Riots, Accom-
panied by Loss Of Life, Re-
ported IN Progress.
MONTEREY Is THE SCENE
Telegraph Service Is Re-established
Between Laredo and :.
Monterey.
MONTEREY Is THE SCENE

OficiaI and unofficial advices are re-
ceived here to the effect that the food
shortage in Mexico Is becoming SO acute
as to give rise to fear of wild disorder
and riot throughout the republic. A food
riot occurred In Monterey May 1s-ths
most serious affair of its kind that has
taken place on Mexican soil in many
years. The populace clamored for food
and attacked premises in which food was
supposed to be stored. 1t is reported
that in the melee many lives were lost
and many persons sustained injuries
This riot followed the departure from
the city Of the Villistas forces. which
were compelled to evacuate temporarily
owing to shortage of ammunition and 9TH
er supplies II Is the understanding that
Gen. Raoul Msdero. a Villa commander.
soon will reoccupy Monterey.
In the absence of Villa a semblance OF
order was restored by the establishment
Of city government. Following this
small bodies of Villa troops entered
the city. Advices received at the State
Department are to the effect that Mon
terey now is quiet but that the popuiace
is in great need Of food supplies.
Resume Wire Service.
On May D telegraphic communication
was resumed between Laredo and Mont
Grey. As a result. II is expected the
food situation at Monterey soon will be
relieved.
The State Department announced yes
terday it had received dispatches indf-
eating that in the recent fighting at
Leon. where villa and Obregon clashed.
the engagement having been followed by
conflicting reports as to the outcome.
the constitutionalist forces headed by
villa had slight advantage. The two
armies resumed fighting yesterday at
Trinidad. ..-.
The administration is following with
keen interest the fighting in progress be-
tween Villa and Obregon. as 1t generally
is believed a decisive defeat for Villa
would in all probability result in q
change in the American policy toward
Mexican affairs
Dispatches received yesterday at the
Carranza agency indicate great activity
on the part Of Carranzistas. The agency
states that campaigns are about to be
begun against Torreon and Chihuahua.
The agency announces further that Car
rama forces have taken Gomez, which
is only a few miles from Torreon.
A report to the Villa agency here yes
terday says that Villa forces have cap
tured the cities of Monclova and Saitil-,
Iothus. showing that they are contesting
the northeastern and eastern part OF
Mexico successfully with Carranza.
Advices to the State Department from
Frontera say there have been serious dis
turbances in the northern part of tho
State of Tabasco and that THE constitu-
tionalists forces have been defeated"
Ell Paso Tex. May 2s.-The bodies of
Gene Hulen and Joe Sitter. border guards
who were slain yesterday by Mexicans.
were found today on the American side
of the Rio Grande River near Alpine, Tex.
A large pile Of empty cartridges near
their bodies showed that they had fought
to the last. Five Texas rangers and river
guards have been killed by Mexicans this
year.