Bisbee daily review., 1920-07-04

flight of President Carranza and his expedition of 1000 persons from Mex ico City in the vain effort to reach Vera Cruz. in safety. It leads up to the moment when the word was pass ed in the expedition to save your selves who can" the trains were abandoned, Carranza bade Senor Ba- !, roni goodbye and began the march into the hills which ended in his death.
 The diary discloses the fact that Carranza evidently forsaw his end for Senor Baroni quotes him as saying when he left the train to take refuge Tn the hills: You saw me start my first journey in 1913 and you will see my last in 1920" Parts of the dairy as published by Fl Universal read: "I followed Don Venustiano when he left Saltillo in 1913 with 300 men in his heroic move against Huerta. Today I am leaving the capital with him to be, probably, witness to ms end 1 am writing, seated on ba- of rice in the presidential car The disorganization which prevails ln the station yards is terrible. Nobody has the power to organize anything. The expedition appears like one to Africa ! (referring to the enormous amount 1 of baggage) I just saw in cage the ! lions of Barragan that used to arouse 1 the wonder of the bourgeoisie in the Paseo de la Reforma.'
 At Apizaco he recorded: Word has passed that the last three trains 1 have been lost. It appears that gooo luck is with Don Venustiano. The word treason is on every lip. The citizens are damned in the cars ike sardines. Our march is like that oi a herd of savages. The military trains are filled with soldiers, Who have brought their children, domestic animals, dogs, chickens and parrots Their women cause the greatest aus order. In the trains are more than 10 900 persons and of these more than 5000 are women and children who wall, cry, cook, rob and impede progress.
 "In front of the presidential train IS a luxurious pullman buffet car, sym bol of disorganization and immortal ity. A number of girls elegantly dressed and a few elegant youths comment and wave from the windows. They appear like picknickers.
 We leave San Marcos at night with the lights out The enemy menaces the rear guard and Hanks. The lli- will of the trainmen has been notlce- i able since we left Mexico City. Air hose has disappeard from some of the trains and without brakes they has ten to crash into the ones preceding them. Water is becoming scarce. There has been no military discipline since We left the capital. The troops are demoralized The leaders act in depepdently. (GeneraD Murguia runs everything.
 "The first shots break the morning stiffness. On horseback, followed by only one aide, Don Venustiano ad- vances at a trot. The first wounded arrive. There are few medical sup plies and the girls of the feminine train offer their petticoats as ban dages. Nobody had time to think or medical dressings but the lions of Barragan were not forgotten.
 "The president returns. He per sonally led forward the cavalry on the right flank when they began to retire. Murguia has flanked the enc my and defeated him. Under a mes quite bush deputy is roasting chunk of red meat with great Sklh. Luis Cabrera is organizing a batal- lion of civilians All who have no arms step forwardl' It resembles a scene from The Chocolate Soldier.
 prisoner is questioned. We learn that Vera Cruz is in the power Of the rebels. Candido Aguilar, almost alone has fled to Zongolica.
 "Murguia arrives, amidst cheers The victorious troops parade. l sec an order of the day captured from the enemy. In it Obregon orders that the trains be stopped, but that the presi- 
 dent, if he wills, be allowed to pro ceed to Vera Cruz, with full guaran- tee and an escort
 "The trains proceed slowly, We
 arrive at Rinconada. Ten kiiometers
 of trains. wrapped in silence. There
 is no water A living chain passes if from hand to hand to replenish the supply of a dead locomotive. Don
 Venustiano watches Not trace ot
 the terrible battle which must De
 raging in his breast shows on his face This man is made of rock.
 "Carranza has statesmanlike quah lies. but one great defect. He does
 not know men. Capable, he is sur
 rounded by incapables. Honest ne allows thieves al his side.
 q am aroused by d terrific Squeal