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| VERA CRUZ, May 11-President l Carranza, who is making a stand against revolutionary forces at the vll- | lage of San Marcos, 27 miles northeast | of Puebla. has not yet been dislogded
 from his position there by the troops I of Generals Hill and Trevino, which are attempting to drive him from his stronghold along the railroad leading from Apizaco to this city.
 Forces commanded by President Car ranza fought an all day battle today
 against rebel troops under Generals Hill and Trevino between San Marcos, in the state of Puebla and Huamantla, in the state of Tlaxcala, according to advices received here
 Paul H. Foster, American consul here. has reported to the state depart ment in Washington that everything is quiet and that the lives and property of foreigners have not been molested- MT. Foster. in his report, says life is re- turning to normal and he advises that American warships be withdrawn from Mexican waters so as to avoid any fric- ton that might be caused by their presence.
 All rebel groups are in agreement with the leaders of the revolutionary movement and have concentrated in villages pending developments. They are under orders from General Sanchez.
 For the first time in many years trains have been run as far as Puebla over the Mexican Interoceanic rail- way without guards but advance forces have been employed along the line. On the Mexican National railway trains are running without molestation as far as Orizaba, in the western part of this state.
 Felix Diaz nephew of former Presi- dent Porfirio Diaz and leader of rebel faction in the state of Vera Cruz, t,,fn with the thorities here asking that he be allowed to leave the country. It seems prob able his request will be granted
 Minor Skirrishes Reported
 FL PASO, Texas, May 11.-With the fate of President Carranza still in doubt, reports of a few minor engage ments between federal and rebel forces along the northeastern border of Mex .ico reached revolutionary headquar- ters tonight
 Carranza forces at Sabinas, Goa : huila, were routed by troops under Gen. Antonio Pruneda, and after the battle a trainload of wounded federals was sent to Piedras Negras, opposite Eagle Pass, it was reported.
 Fighting was said to be in progress at Matamoros, opposite Brownsville, Texas. with the revolutionists attack ing the town.
 Eight hundred laborers and their families were reported as having gath cred at Monclova. Coahuila, where they were said to be seeking protection from the menace of Carranza forces operating in that region.
 Claiming the greater part of Mexico as their territory, revolutionary agents here today began their share of the long task of reconstruction which faces a country torn by war for an entire decade. As the first step pnh Do r1fr -A1. e,-,, financial agent in the United States, announced that he was making efforts to obtain individual contracts for Mex ican laborers entering the United States, instead of the collective en- agreements that have hitherto pre- vailed. Senor Pesqueira charged that exorbitant fees were being charged by labor agents on both sides of the in ternational line.
 I've shall also try to eliminate pass port frauds which are being practiced by individuals here and in Juarez.' Pesqueira said. So far We have re- ceived the cordial cooperation of the American authorities in our efforts to establish better relations between the two countrieS.'
 Revolutionary agents in Washington are endeavoring to obtain permission of the United States government to establish wireless communication be- tNeeH Lfe SJdtiOI at ton, Va, and those in Chihuahua City and Mexico City. Pesqueira announced. MAY SEEK EARLY RECOGNITION
 WASHINGTON May l1.-Official reports telling of the overthrow of President CarranZa Of Mexico were before President Wilson and lis cab inet today. but the new turn of events south of the border was understood to have been given only passing notice.
 Dispatches from navy officers and state department representatives ali have indicated thus far that asSur anceS of protection to Americans and other foreigners had been given by victorious leaders of the olutionary forces, and there was nothing of an nature in the situation, of ffcials indicated, that called for action by the Washington government
 The question of recognition of the new government, apparently in process of formation in Mexico. may arise soon. It was reported today that plans for | asking recognition were being pressed l by revolutionary leaders. No such re- quest has yet been presented, how 1 ever. and officials here believed there | must be considerable development in | Mexico before it could be forwarded ! with reasonable expectation of ac- ceptance.
 carranza's Fate Doubtful
 The fate of Carranza still remained , in doubt. Official advices threw no | light on his present whereabouts. He | was variously reported, unofficially. as