The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-17
MANY MEXlCANS
 ARE MENTIONED
 FOR CANDIDACY

MEXICO, CITY, Y,--(By MaiD- The end of the present year probably will see a definite alignment of political 'arties and presidential candidates in Mexico. The election is scheduled to- be held next July. The situation
 " presents these facts:
 General Alvaro Obregon, foITncI right hand man of President Carranza and credited with being the directing military agent who overthrow Villa and made possible Carranza consti- tutional government, announced his candidacy several months ago. Altho remaining at Sonora he has establish cd political headquarters in Mexico City, has launched a daily newspaper in his behalf and is pressing his campaign so vigorously that both chambers of congress now in session have engaged heated debates which were in reality intended as tests of Obregon's power in congress. His followers assert they are satisfied with the results. From Sonora he issues manifestos and appeals to the voters. He lays claim to being t'e leader of the liberty party.
 General Pablo Gonzales, credited with the capture of Zapata and the pacification of the state of Morelos, is recognized as candidate altbo he has made no formal announcemnr. complying apparently with President Carranza's request that candidates withhold the launching of campaigts until the end of tn, present year. Num- erous Gonzales for President" clubs Iavt been organized in the republic and the newspapers always refer 70 him as an aspirant.
 When President Carranza left on his visit to Coahuila he withdrew General Gonzales from the state of Oaxaca where he was in command of forces pacifying that region. and made him chief of the forces of the plaza, position giving him virtual command of all federal forces in the republic. Political writers saw in the presidents action a favorlt- ism for Gonzales indicating Carranza backing when campaigning actually begins. Later, however, Gonzales asked to be retired to private life and it was said semi-officially that he wished a few months seclusion in order to make plans for his cam paign. Almost simultaneously Gen. eral Obregon sent a message to con- gross asking that he be retired from the army. virtually reducing him to 8 civilian candidate.
 Carlos B. Zetina. senator from the federal district of Mexico recently launched his candidacy for president as civilian. Zetina a few days be- fore had drawn the fire of many opponents by introducing and ad- vocating measure which would grant complete emnesty to all per 'ons of good faith who have taken up arms against the present govern ment. Spirited debate followed the introduction of the bill which has not gone to a vote.
 Other persons have been mentioned as possible candidates. General Ssi- vador Alvarado former Carranza adherent but who of late has been sharply critical of his former first chief is still thot by many persons to have ambitions despite his asser- tions to the contrary. He has been active in forming clubs of the liberal democratic party.
 Luis Cabrera, secretary of the treasury. has frequently been men, tioned but he has not deemed the rumors important enough to deny or affirm them. Ignacio Bonillas ambassador to the United States dur inc many critical months, also has many followers who urge him tc run but in a recent interview with Fl Democrata he secuted ideas oi his candidacy.
 Newspapers here refuse to be com pletely assured that elections will really be held. President Carranzs by decree has the power to post pone elections and 1t is within pos siblities that he may deem the sit luation at election time SO tenst