New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-09-06
Mexico Holds
Election With
Troops Absent
Soldiers i'm Garrison to
Bar Military Pressure
From Polls as Ballots
Are Cast for President
Obregon Appears Winner
Revolution Planned by the
Reds Is Frustrated by
Arrest Of the Leaders
By George E. Hyde
Special Cable To The Tribune

Copyright 1920. New York Tribune Ire
MEXICO CITY, Sept. 5.-The Presi-
dental election, called by Provisional
Pres ldent de la Huerta to choose sue
cessor to Venustiano Carranza, was
held throughout Mexico to-day. The
election of General Alvaro Obregon by
a large majority is conside red probable.
Conservative estimates tonight were
that 100000 votes had been cast, but
the results will not be known for sew
eral weeks.
Little interest has been shown in the
campaign. The Conservative candidate,
Dominguez, is confident Of his ability
to carry the country if allowed fair
chance. but observers feel that he en-
tered the field too late to obtain large
following. His party supporters have
been making an effort in the last few
days to establish proof that General
Obregon is constitutionally Ineligible
for the Presidency, but outward ap
pearances give no indication of any
success for this movement.
A touch of humor was added to the
Presidential race when the candidacy
of Niclas zuniga Y. Miranda was reg
istered by small group Of friends.
Miranda has been a candidate for the
Presidency at every election in the last
politically as "joke.' He is fire.
quently referred to in the newspapers
as the perpetual candidate. His ap
pearance in the race is expected to
have no effect on the general situation.
The real fight for the Presidency is
expected to be made in Congress when
the legality Of Obregons candidacy is
fought out. The present indications
are that the Obregon faction in the
lower house has a sufficiently large
majority to pull their champion
through, although much animus may
be developed.
No Quorum in Congress
Neither house of Congress has been
able to hold regular meeting since the
session opened, nearly week ago, be-
cause of inability to assemble enough
members to make up a quorum. The
Senator'S to attend in order to begin
work, but this plea has been Of no
avail. The Deputies have been meet
ing as an electoral college to pass on
credentials. Those coming up for con-
sideraton have aroused heated debate.
No party has yet shown any par
ticular strength. although the Indepen-
dents have stuck TO the Oregon faction
in voting on the credentials.
Disturbances growing out of the cleo
ton to-day were not expected. although
steps had been taken to provide for
any emergency. Troops throughout the
country had been confined to their bar
racks since . o'clock yesterday after
noon to prevent the military from ex-
ercising pressure on the elections
Strict orders were issued Friday by
General P Elias Gales. Minister of
War, forbidding officers to take sides.
Plans which fell in'q the hands of
the authorities last wce(: revealed that
plot was afoot to start Red revolu-
ton here to-day, but the authorities
were able to circumyent an; disturb
ances. According to these documents,
volt were former Carranzistas. Cen
era Lucio Blanco was named as the
head of the movement. 1t appeared
from the documents that these per-
sons planned to avenge the death of
Carranza. with Miss Julia Carranza
acting as sort Of Mexican Jean
dare. Some arms and ammunition
were discovered in houses in this city.
Seizure of them was followed by the
arrest of several former Carranza
partisans. but these were soon released,
the government making plain that il
, did not take the Red movement seri-
ously.
Gonzales Refuses to Aid Reds
1t is known here that General Pablo
Gonzales was approached by the leaders
Of the movement and asked to assist,
but he refused. saying that he was un-
willing to become involved again after
the fiasco at Monterey and the collapse
Of the Cantu revolt.
Rumors were current that some per-
sons high in the present regime were
involved, but General Gales said he
had no confirma ton Of these reports.
Certain officials now under De la
/ Huerta were formerly close to Con
| zales, but they were able to convince
Huerta when they took office of their
! loyalty to the new order.
Although it is stated that an upris-
ing would embarrass the administra
tion internationally, it is generally be-
! lieved that General Gales is capable
of handling any disturbances which
might come up.