The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-14
RECOGNITION is
NEXT COAL OF
REBEL CHIEFS
Very DiplOmaticaIly They Are
Sounding Out U. s.
Provisional Cabinet Named at
Mexico City Conference.
FORCE GOVERNORS DISGORGE
Five Carranza Chiefs Carried
Big Loot Across Border.
Capture or Death of Carranza
Only Matter of Hours.
FORCE GOVERNORS DISGORGE
Rv the United Press.O

Success of the Mexican revolution
today apparently was nearly complete.
leaders predicted the capture or sur
render of President Carranza, hemmed
In by the revolutionary troops south
of Apizaco, within two days
Outlying districts which have re-
nained loyal to Carranza were report
ed coming over to the revolution. Sew
eral incidents indicated possible inter-
national complications.
John B. Body. British consul with
headquarters at Vera Cruz, was re-
ported with Carranza's party, endan-
eered by the attacks of the revolu-
tionists. General Obregon, revolution
arv leader, had promised every effort
would be made to insure Body's safety.
British warships had been ordered TO
Mexican waters.
In Mexico City, the revolutionists
were reported to have asked leading
foreign oil companies TO pay 100000
pesos in export oil taxes in advance to
furnish funds for the revolution. The
oil men were considering" the re-
quest.
Formation of a provisional govern
nent was reported from Mexico City.
The provisional foreign minister
asked foreign embassies and legations
to recognize the revolution but his re-
quest had received no reply.
Revolutionary agents in Washington
indicated their leaders would use every
p-ecaution to hasten recognition by
foreign powers
Hermosillo, Sonora, reported it was
in communication with Mexico City by
wireless and that the city was quiet
Governors of four Mexican states,
who supported Carranza. were report
ed to have reached Fort Ringgold,
Tex, with 100000 in public funds.
Want Taxes In Advance.
Mexico City, via Galveston, May IA.
Representatives of leading Ameri-
can and British oil companies have
been in conference here to consider re-
quests of revolutionary leaders that
taxes on oil exports for certain pc
riod be paid inadvance.
The amount required. they said. was
about five million pesos. They said
they were holding the request under
consideration because of the uncer-
tainty of the situation.
Provisional Cabinet Named.
Appointments for the provisional
government included Sanchez Azona,
n senator and former minister to
France, as minister of foreign affairs;
Aurelino Mendivil, minister of the
treasury, and Gen. Jacinto Trevino as
minister of war.
Generals Obregon and Gonzales.
after a conference, were reported to
have agreed that legislative and judi
cial powers should continue function
ing without interference.
commission of lawyers attended
the conference. From these reports,
IT was believed the revolutionists in
tended to make every effort to clothe
their movement with full legal per-
quisites.
Rebels Are in TampicO.
Revolutionists claimed their forces
had occupied Tampico. At Tampico
they said their forces guaranteed pro-
lection of the city and oil property.
After a meeting of the diplomatic
corps, it was learned Azona had sought
recognition for the revolutionary gov
ernment. The diplomats decided to
deal with him informally as no rep
resentatives of the old government re-
mained in the capital. However, they
decided to use the strictest care not
to give any sign of formal recognition
for the present.
Would Protect Ex-Chief.
Carranza and his forces were re-
ported in battle with the revolution.
aries south of Apizaco. General Obre-
gon has sent enissaries to protect Car
ranZa's life and offer him safe conduct
to Vera Cruz, where 1t was understood
he would be allowed to embark fol
some foreign country.
The revolutionists claimed victorie:
in Tepetitlan and Zacates, killing six
ty federal troops, including two gen.
erals.
Close in on Carranza.
Vera Cruz. May 14-Carranze
forces have suffered several hundred
casualties in heavy fighting in the
region Of Hacienda Tamariz, state Of
Puebla, in the last As hours. according
to reports here.
Revolutionary leaders claimed theil
troops were gradually closing in OF
the deposed president. They expected
his surrender or capture within the
next two days
The rebels claimed to have more
than $4,000 men subject to their or.
ders. The presidents force was esti
mated at about 5000 troops.
British Consul Missing.
British circles were worried ovel
the fate of John B. Body, British con
sui at Vera Cruz. Body was reported
to have left Mexico City on the traiI
on which the president fled. No wore
had been received from him
British subjects in Mexico have ap
pealed to their government to send
warship to Vera Cruz. 1t was reported
and one of the vessels at Bermudi
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