El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-22
ARRIETA MEN
Tile REBELS


friends. who ut the critical mo-
ment failed in their duty to pro-
tect him.
ssOn repeated occasions presi-
dent Cnrrunzn was notified that
every guaranty would be given
him II he would be willing 10
leave the danger zone, but he re-
fused TO accept this offer. because
he undoubtedly considered Il IN
undignified net Of n man OF honor
to save himself leaving his COM
pnni0Ha in danger. This act of
Cnrranza revealed the dignity and
good fellowship which you failed
TO appreciate.
A'rhere are signed to the mes
sage the names OF b Officers and
one civilian, which Is more than
sufficient in number, II they
would have done their duty, TO
have saved Mr.. Carranzais life, n
ns you state he was nssassinnted-
81 have the right 10 suppose
that you ran away ut the critical
moment without having even
made use OF your arms, as none
OF you were wounded. II you had
died defending the life OF your
chief and friend. who had shoWered
so many favOrs upon yOus You
would have been hOnored by pub
lie opinion and would be at rest
with your conscience and would
have escaped the shame OF your
cOWnrdfce.'S
"A. Oregon
Uncertainty rs to Herrera.
Mexico City Mex, May Ely the
Associated Press )-Presiden Venus
tiano Carranza, who with a small
party Of followers has been a fugi-
tive in the mountains OF Puebla since
late last week. was killed at TlaXcal-
official announcement here his
companions, the names Of whom are
also were killed
Col Rodolfo Herrera. Il IS said
directed the attack which resulted
in the death OF the fugitive president
forces commanded by Gen Francisco
Mariel, who accompanied CarranZa
In his flight from this city, but who
last week Joined the revolutiOnists-
There IS some uncertainty regard
ing the exact affiuatf0p OF Col Her
zero II is generally believed pos
sible, however. that he commanded
a small guard which was with the
fleeing president He was in rebel
lion against Carranza for several
years. centering his operations in the
state OF Puebla-
At Obscure Village.
He surrendered last March to Gen.
Mariel. who was in command OF gov
eminent forces in that state When
Cen Mariel went over 20 the revo-
lutionists last week, portion OF his
troops, Il IS known remained loyal
to the president, and belief exists that
CarranZa might have taken along
with him in his flight toward Tux
pam, HerrerO's forces. which finally
turned against him Tlaxcalteago IS
4 small village in the vicinity Of
auauchinanEo. in he northern pan
handle OF the state OF Puebla- IT
Is approximately IS miles from san
Andres. where Carranza left his
-orces and took refuge in the noun
.ains
The official announcement was
given out at 1880 o'clock last night
from the headquarters OF Gen Aware
BoniIIas Reported safe.
Reports this morning state that
Gen. Juan Barragan. chief OF the
former Mexican ambassador at Wash
ngtOns Gen Marciano Gonzales and
Ten. Federico Monies. who accom-
panied president Carranza in his
light from San Andres are safe
No mention is made OF the others
IN the party. which. Il Is believed.
included Luis Cabrera, minister OF
the treasury; Alfonso Cabrera, his
brother. governor OF Puebla, and
Cen Francisco Murguia. who acted
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after the president fled from this
,ity.
Orders have been given that a train
be taken to Beristain. the nearest
railway point to Tlaxcaltengo, to re
,eive the bodies OF those killed
Douglas Consulate to Close.
Douglas. Ariz-, May 22.-Wirh the
announcement today OF president Car
ranza's death. J. NJ Arredondno. con
sui for the central government of
Mexico, at Douglas. stated today that
the office would probably be closed
here in a few days. or as soon as
orders can be obtained from Mexico
City.
Battle in Durango.
Torreon. Coah-, Mexico, Nay e.
Forces OF governor Domingo Arri-
eta whQ has not yet recognized
he revoia lion, numbering 200 cav
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