The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-28

fired, killing Captain Silva, sus-
pected Villista. The following day
near Santa Cruz, the American col
umn was fired on from ambush, los
ing two pack mules. Later native
guide led the Americans into another
ambush In which Trooper Kirby was
killed and four men wounded. The
squadron also lost six horses killed
Thirty other mounts died of eXhaus-
ton in the ensuing pursuit. 1t de-
veloped that the ambush was pre-
pared by the men of LaJoya, Rosario
and Santa Cruz. The Americans
buried Kirby near where he fell.
Entering Santa Cruz at a. M.
the next day. shippers wounded a
trooper. The Americans shot into
the snipers, killing Lieutenant Belt
ran. = Villista, who proved to be the
son OF the primer or mayor OF Santa
Cruz. By this time some of Howe
men were riding burros obtained
along the line OF march. On April IA.
on arriving at Casita, southwest OF
Parral and in sight OF the Durango
state line, the column was turned
back by Aviator RAIDER bringing news
Of the attack on Major Tompkins
force at PaTal. Near Parral, on the
return march to the aid of Tompkins,
the column was advised by a Car
rama officer to turn aside to Santa
Cruz. A Carranzista guide for the
Americans lost his way on the night
march, but morning disclosed Santa
Cruz and Tompkins force only a mile
away.
Since then today's San Antonio ad
vices are the most definite advices OF
-1@ a
risings.
The Big Problem.
by Carl D. Groat, United Press STAFF
Correspondent
WASHINGTON, April 2S.-The big
problem of Withdrawing the Ameri-
can expedition from Mexico apparent
ly will be the chief element in the
Scott Obregon border conference,
authorities here thought today.
Scott, however, is understood not
to be authorized to set any hard and
fast time for taking out the troops.
Press reports indicating Oregon will
emphasize this point, brought indica-
lions that Scott will seek an under
standing with Carranza's war minis
ter whereby the task Of the Villa
hunters will be expedited. In this
connection he may propose that Car
ranza's soldiers independently scour
portion of Chihuahua while the Amer
lean columns search elsewhere.
This move, authorities said, would
provide the actual cooperation Scott
seeks, would relieve the American ex-
petition of considerable of it's work
and at the same time make for the
early dispersal Of Villas bands and
perhaps, his capture.
Supplies are known to be sufficient
until May Is or longer.
If Scott can get better use OF the
solved.
Oregon. Arrives at Juarez.
[By E. T. Conkle, United Press Staff
Correspondent
Ell PASO- Texas, April 28.-Entire
Juarez turned out to welcome General
war, and his glittering staff who ar
rived at a. m. today for the confer
ence with General Hugh L. Scott.
With Obregon, came 200 of the
finest Mexican soldiers seen in Juarez
in years, his personal body guard.
Troops lined the streets and military
bands played Mexican national airs.
Accompanying Obregon were General
Jacinto Trevino, commander of the
northern. division of Carranza's army;
General Luis Gutierrez, commander at
Chihuahua; Jose Herrera, mayor of
Parral, and numerous minor officials
of the defacto government.
{ Obregon was not in his full regalia.
He wore a dark gray, belted military
coat. The other officers in the party
wore full dress uniforms, trimmed
with much gold braid
Even the body guard glittered.
There was little cheering from the
Mexican crowds who indicated more
curiosity than enthusiasm. General
Gavira, .commandant of Juarez, and
Carranza Consul Garcia of Ell Paso
greeted Obregon at the railway sta
ton, embracing after the Mexican
! fashion.
| From remarks dropped by members
of Obregon's staff, it was learned that
| the Carranza minister of war expect
J ed Generals Scott, Funston and Per
shing to be here before Oregon
arrival. They expressed surprise when
| told that Pershing was at his Nami.
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