Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-24
J. A. Robertson of Monterey,
Friend of Bryan's, Said to
Be Leading Another Party.
FAMILY OF MADER0
REPORTED TO BE IN 1T
Gen. Pascual Orozco May Be Military
Leader of Scheme of Big
Property Owners.
Special Dispatch to The star.

NEW YORK, January 23.-The de-
tails of new military movement In
Mexico designed to attract to it's sup
port diplomats. as well as army lead
ers of past administrations. and backed
by the majority of the big property
owners and business men of the coun-
try, came into the possession of the
Sun today.
While the real purpose of this move
ment is to restore conditions in Mexico
to the status existing before the de-
parture of President Diaz. the organi-
zation of the project has met with sue
cess, because those behind it believe
American intervention can be avoided
in no other way. The details came to
the Sun as the result of an investiga-
ton into the recent visit here OF Gen.
Pascual Orozco, one of Madero's lead
ers. and J. A. Robertson. a large prop
erty owner and resident of Monterey,
Mexico
While the selection Of Gen. OroZco as
military leader of the new movement
has not been definitely decided, 1t was
said that Mr.. Robertson is the con-
structive leader.
BRYAN Once Visited Him.
MI Robertson is known to be held in
high esteem by Secretary OF state
Bryan, and to have furnished him with
information on Mexican affairs in the
past. When Secretary and Mrs. Bryan
toured Mexico a few years ago they
were entertained at Monterey by Mr.
Robertson.
On his recent visit to New York
Robertson was in conference with
members of the Madero family here
Also. when he was In Ne Ne" ro, iork Ee1iI lsr
Diaz and other wealthy Mexicans: in.
Guiding x-military leaders, some OF
whom came here from abroad 1or the
meeting. Among them was Gen. Con-
zales. former provisional governor OF
Chihuahua.
Puebla Reported Taken.
Ell PAso. Tex. January 2S.-offi-
cial convention advices received today
in Juarex said that Puebla, capital of
the state of the same name. was taken
INV convention forces in a battle late
Yesterday 1t was stated that the at
lacking troops were led by Gen. E.
Zanata' while the Carranza garrison
was commanded by Gen. F. Cos.
DOUGLAS. Ariz.. January 28-Yaqm
Indians captured Nacozaft. oonnla, a,das oy oy
their stomachs and pushing their
blanket rolls before them as breast
works, according to arrivals from the
south today. The town was taken from
the Carranza garrison last TUESDAY
by conventionist forces.
The Yaquis summarily executed two
citizens, one who was found with a
rifle, the other with a hand grenade
The only disorders reported were when
Mexican women looted a Chinese store.
carrying away all the goods and even
tearing up the flooring, which they
sold for kindling.
Alleged Slayer Arrested.
MEXICO CITY, Mexico, January %.
The inspector of police has arrested
Isidro Cortes, who Is accused of hav-
ing fred the first shot at Gustavo Ma
dero when the latter met his tragic
death in the arsenal
Gustavo Madero. who was minister
of finance in the cabinet Of his ILL
fated brother, President Francisco ].
Madero. was killed in Mexico City Feb
lowing the upheava1 in which Presi-
dent Madero's administration was
turned out by federal generals and all
the cabinet ministers arrested.
Gustavo Madero was sent to the ar
,senal the morning of February 49,
Soon after his arrival there, it was re-
subjected to the fugitive law" by
which he was free 70 run under the
rifle fire of his guards. He fell dead
under their bullets. An official report
regarding the incident said that he
was killed while trying to escape.