Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-06-13


JuareZ, Mexico, June 12.-After n
day of anxiety Juarez is still in the
hands of the forces of the federal
government, Rebel troops are re-
ported on three sides of the town at
distances variously estimated at from
two to twenty miles, the latter esti-
mate being that of the federal COM
mander, Gen. Francisco Gonzales.
In the downtown district stores re-
manned open as usual today but there
was a noticeable absence of CUSTOM
ers. Many of the Elore well-to-do res
identS have already sought refuge in
El Paso and others are prepared to
so on moments notice. Among the
merchants, such as remain here, there
is apparent a feeling of confidence
that a change in government will not
work to their disadvantage. This IL
especially noticeable among the
Americans. OF whom there are many
in business in JuareZ These people
declare frankly that they have friends
on both sides-that they are friendly
to both sides and they have the fulleat
confidence that Gen. Felipe Angeles
will treat them as well as the Car
rama authorities.
Several times during the day there
have been reports that the rebels
were coming. which caused scurry-
ing indoors. but each time the report
proved false.
The military authorities are reti-
cent about the whereabouts of the
rebels, but the general belief is that
to the east of Juarez they are just be-
yond rifle range of the federal
trenches. This belief is confirmed by
observers with field glasses who
watched the dust clouds moving from
the southeast, indicating the presence
of a considerable force of mounted
men.
Five hundred federal cavalry who
left in that direction eagly this morn
ing have not reported up to o'clock
tonight, but General Gonzales claims
to have been in constant touch with
them through runners.
All Is Tranquil.
At . o'clock tonight all was tram
quill in the city, hut the feeling is in
tense.
Advance forces of General Angeles
were reported i n skirnIishes with
Mexican federals at o'clock along the
the Mexican side of the Rio Grande.
There is no report of the number of
casualties, which apparently were in
significant.
General francisco Gonzales said in
an interview this afternoon with the
correspondent of the Associated Press,
that he was not apprehensive of an
attack or that any forces Cen Felipe
Angeles and Francisco Villa had in
this vicinity could take the city.
Through the kindness and courtesy
of General Gonzales the correspond
ent was given a military pass through
all his lines and extended the privi-
leges of an inspection.
Gonzalez Is Ready.
Passing eastward on Commercial
street, leading into the country east
of Juarez, General Gonzales has all
in readiness for an attack
If General Angeles attacks JuareZ
and every goes according to present
arrangements, it will be hard fight.
General Gonzales forti ications, in
spected by military men, are said to
be first class.
General Quiroga was reported to be
at Villa Ahumada, sixty-five miles
south of Juarez, late this afternoon
with a large force of reinforcements
for Juarez.
Several miles of railroad will have
to be repaired before General Quiroga
can move northward.
Advices received from Guadalupe
this evening said Francisco Villas
main force was In the vicinity of Villa
Ahumada. If villa is in this vicinity,