Arizona republican., 1920-05-25
Hold Aids For Investigation

FL PASO, May 24-Ignacio BoniIlas, former Mexican ambassador to the United States, Pauline Fontes, direc- tor general of the Mexican railroads and other high officials who were with President Carranza when he was assassinated early Friday morning, have been arrested and are held for investigation, according to a message received here tonight from Gen. Alvaro Obregon at Mexico City.
 Obregon's message said:
 Last night we arrested the persons who were escorting the body Of Presi- dent Carranza. These persons were Gen Francisco de P. Ndarfel. Gen. Bruno Neira. Gen. Francisco Urquizo, Gerzain Ugarte, Ignacio BoniIlas and Manuel Aguirre BerIanga. We believe Carranza was assassinated perhaps by Rodolfo Herrero. because Carranza was the only one hurt with all the other generals near him. These other gem erals, who were sleeping with him were uninjured. These other .nenera1s did not use their guns to protect him. We believe. We are sending a com mission to investigate the case and we will have additional details tomorrow. As soon as we find who assassinated Carranza we will put him in jail and punishment will be severe"
 Report Widespread Reaction
 WASHINGTON May 24-Cfficiai interest in the Mexican situation was intensified today by reports of a wide spread reaction resulting from the Enl- ing of Nenustiano Carranba the lIe- posed president. These indications were accompanied by the information that the de facto government might have to face. almost inmediately 1ot only the problem of reducing Villa. long time rebel leader to submission, but also more important armed oppo- sition.
 Reports came today from Mexico (fiftr affairs were suspected of preparing tes take advantage of the fndienatfon caused by Carranzas death to lead an averaging movement as did Carranza when Madero was assassinated.
 Villa Declines Gales Offer
 Confirmation was received bv the state department today of the failure of General Elias Gales to effect an adjustment between the new govern ment forces and Villa. Ignacio Enri- quez was said to have left Chihuahua City Saturday with a strong force 10 cooperate with other troops in tho pursuit of Villa, who then was reported at Boquillas.
 One development occurred today when Luis N. Narones, confidential agent sent to the United States by Obregon. called at the white house 10 leave for President Wilson message signed by Obregon containing reas- surfing declarations as to the revolu- tionists' aims. Maroness who is tho generally acknowledged leader of Mex ican labor and who was accompanied by Samuel Gompers supplemented General Obregon's message with statement expressing the belief that strong and unopposed government would be established.
 Villas chances of making more trou- ble were ninimiZed by the govern ment's representatives, who declared ft | Ia t,. f- force Of more than few hundreds.
 Killar Released by Villa One menace to the international re- lations was eliminated by the reported release of George AIillar, British man ager of the AlvardO Mining and NFflt- ing company, held prisoner by villa, and by the announcement that the oil companies had compiled with demands of the de facto authorities regarding payment of the export taxes. The oil companies had delayed payments until they could obtain reassuranccs as to whom the taxes should be paid, finally paying them in Mexico City. Manuel Pelaez, to whom the oil companies | have paid tribute for several years, ! but who was announced to have joined in the revolutionary movement was reported to be on his way to the cap ital after declaring he favored Inc movement of Generals Obregon and Gonzalez" His endorsement of the plan of Agua Prieta. the revolutionary program promulgated in sonora, was withheld.
 Final Services For Carrauza MEXICO CITY. May 24.-The body of Venustiano Carranza, who was killed at TlaXalantongo last Thursday morning, arrived here at 30 o'clock this morning and the funeral was held at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Only a few persons were at the station when the train arrived as a result Of sev- eral false announcements which had disappointed waiting crowds. Cfeor-e T. Summerlin. charge d'affafres at t1s United States eu1 bassy. was among tho foreign diplomats who escorted tho body from the station to the CarrauzA home. Several persons, including Yguacio BOnillas. former Mexican ann bassador to the United States, were