New-York tribune., 1920-11-10
Red Rebellion
Develops New
Mexican Crisis
Socialists Seize Cities in
Yucatan; Many Killed in
Battles; General Strike
in Republic Threatened
Moscow Inspires Revolt
Business Men Fear Disor-
ders Will Delay Recogni-
ton of Obregon Regime
By George f. Hyde
Special Gable to The Tribune

Copyright. 1920. New York Tribune Inc.
MEXICO CITY, Nov. 9.-Dcvelop-
ments here and in Yucatan arc such
that American business men fear the
United States may be forced to abandon
its purpose to recognize the new gov
ernment in Mexico at this time The
Socialists in Iucatan have seized sew
eral cities and engaged in battles with
the Liberals, marked by many deaths
Proclamation Of soviet government
and Of the secession Of Yucatan from
The republic are expected. Here in
Mexico City Reds, led by foreign agita-
tors, are threatening a general strike
N more than thirty industries Of the
republic
Representatives OF American busi-
ness houses are alarmed over the stu
alton and have been busy cancelling
credits preparatory to awaiting fur
ther developments. The greatest fear
IN official circles is not OF revolution,
but Of the possible effect on recogni-
tion in the negotiations now in prog
rcss at Washington. The belief is ex-
pressed that the developments prob
ably viii result III indefinite postpone
ment Of recognition by the United
States, entailing aggravation of the
international tangle.
Conditions in Yucatan Chaotic
Conditions in Yucatan, where the So
claIists have been growing in strength
Tor the last three wears, became
chaotic yesterday. Posses appeared at
several points, calling upon The prole-
tarlat to rise and secure their rights
oy overriding all opposition. Pur-
suaht TO general instructions from the
ar Department, the military in Yuca-
tan had obeyed orders not TO interfere
except when requested by the civil
authorities, who refIained from action
ali beng partisans of one OF the con-
tending factions. Yesterday, however.
the military commander took the in
itlat4ve and recaptured one town oc-
cupled by the Socialists, selling a
largo supply of arms and bombs
Persons acquainted with the situa-
tion in Yucatan say the number Of
troops there is small and that they
"lli be unable to restore peace unless
relni orccd. Rumors that Soviet was
III preparation have been reaching the
capital for some time.
Observers said the seriousness Of
the Nucatan situation had been in
creased by the withdrawal of virtually
all garrlsons with the purpose Of
avoiding clashes between the military
and political factions.
General Calles. Secretary OF War.
ordered the garrisons returned and tn
necessary steps taken to reestabllsh
f1 fIe
developments and determination to
end the killings.
Labor Crisis Also Threatened
Labor difficulties also are rapidly ap-
preaching crisis DEVELOPMENTS Of
the last few days have brought about
considerable tension between the Obrc-
gon and Huerta factions. although the
personal relations Of the two leaders
are reported as remaining unchanged.
The strike OF coal miners in north
ern Mexico lemains unsettled. with al
dltlona} smelters closing. The steve
Gore strike AT Vera Cruz. directed by
foreign agitators, probably direct from
Moscow, has resulted IN suspension
Of railway traffic with the capi.4l ANA
ted un seFcral vessels Il Vera Cruz,
Frlch are uuable 10 unload.
SSndlcates working Under the di-
rection Of the Third 1nternationale, in
cluding employees of the street rail-
ways, lighting and telephone com
panies, bakeries and thirty other in
dustrles, are threatening a sympathy
strike unless the government forces a
settlement on the Vera Cruz ikers'
terms. 1t is generally underStood here
that the government VIII be unable,
because OF pressure from the Obregon
faction, to accede TO the strikers de-
mands and that it probably will be
forced 70 take drastic action to pre-
vent serious developments IN the capi-
tai. The Obregon followers are bitter
il heir criticism of the lack Of
strength Of Provisional President de
la Huerta in dealing with the situation,
some even intimatng tnat this attitude
is taken purposely to embarrass
Obregon when he takes over the Presi-
dency.
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