Arizona republican., 1920-04-16

ant mining camps in Sinaloa, about l5 miles from the Sinaloa- Sonora Junction point, have fallen to the So- nora forces according to official in formation received here.
 Revolutionists Active
 Reports that six other StateS-A1o- relos, Tamaulipas, Tabasco, Campeche, and Jalisco-had joined forces with the Sonora movement against Carranza remained unconfirmed tonight. It was known that agents and sympathizerS with the Sonora movement were act i've throughout the republic seeking aid.
 Reports to military headauarters here contained the information that President Carranza plans to send thousands of troops against Sonora in an effort to put down the upris- ing Leaders of the Sonora movement declared that by this plan new revo- lution has been born.
 More than 5000 troops already have entered Sinaloa, 1t was said, and among these is a large command of fully equipped Yaqui Indians, who are conceded to be among the best soldiers rushed to the Sinaloa forces and to guard the line between the two states.
 Four hundred troops were expected here tonight from Cananea to under take the defense of Agua Prieta and the district between here and Pulpito pass, through which, it was reported. CarranZa intends sending an army into this district. There are more than 500 Sonora troops already stationed in the pass and endorsements are be- ing sent them.
 To reach Pulpito pass the Sonora troops have a shorter march than Car ranza troops marching from CaSaS Grandes. The Sonora troops have the added advantage of having more water and forage en route for their troops and horses than the Carranza soldiers.
 Gunboats Join Sonora Government
 Sonora officials declared today that Carranza troops in Sinaloa in large numbers are joining the Sonora forces It also was reported that the com manderS and crews of the two Mexican gunboatS Guerrero and ChiapaS de- serted to the Sonora government and placed both vessels at the disposal of General P Elias Gales, commander in-chief.
 Military headquarters at Hermosillo announced today that General Gomez, who for several years had been in command of Mexican federal troops jn the state of San Luis Potosi. had re- Volted with his entire army and de- clared himself against Carranza. This announcement had been expected by Sonora officials. Gomez is a citizen of Sonora and it was stated he had 2500 soldiers under his command who were recruited from Sonora.
 All of Sonora now is under military
 
 General Gales and the entire re- sources of the state at first call of the army The Southern Pacific de Mexico. an American owned railroad, seized by the state government the day before the state seeded to stop a strike on the road. is being used chiefly for the military and trains no longer run on schedules.
 Sonora officials at all border points announced today that passports issued lsx- n Z7 n Tafr q States for entry into Sonora will not be accepted by officials of the new republic. Instead they must be issued through Sonora officials.
 Say Obreeon Hides In Suburbs
 MEXICO CITY. April Despite the at first insistent reports that Lieu- tenant Colonel Obregon had fled this city. there is good reason now to be- lieve he is still in the capital and hid ing in the suburbs according to local newspapers The Democrata declares the former general is stiu here. 4 writ of habeas corpus issued by the district judge gave Obregon = hours in' which to appear before the court trying Roberto Cejudo. the former rebel chieftain. Reports that Obregon l had arrived at Michoacan City are | considered absurd, owing to the con- dition of the roads which make rapid | travel impossible.
 Minister of the Interior BerIanga as l serted today that congress would not | convene or hold a special session. and | that q postponement of the election i was not being considered officially. Ii l will be held if possible. Absolute quie. | reigns in the capital and Authorities | have taken every precautfon against | possible disorders on the part of the | adherents of Colonel Obregon
 Reports originating on the border To | the effect that an attempt was made on the life of President Carranza while leaving his palace are not credited by l the public and are considered absurd The populace is showing great inter- est in developments of the situation and buys up rapidly extra editions be- ing issued by the newspapers Fl Unf- versal Excelsior and Democrata The public generally condemns the action of Sonora in proclaiming q republic.