Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-07-08
Chief Question Since
Peace Treaty Is That of
Recognizing New Re-
gine as De Facto.
Claims That Different
Treatment Will Be Ac-
corded Aliens Are Not
Sustained by Facts.

ted Press) The Mexican situa-
tion is receiving more careful study
by the American government than
has any subject since the Paris
peace conference, it was stated
"Wednesday at the state department.
This is with a view to accord re-
cognition to de la Hureta's provis-
i0naI government, providing salts
factory assurances are given that
it can and will maintain order and
will live up to its obligations re-
specting the protection of the lives
and property of foreigners.
1glesas Calderon, the special envoy
sent by de Ia Huertaa to ask recogni
zation, will ask for another conference
with acting Secretary Davis as soon
as he has discussed the situation with
the members of his staff who have
just arrived here from Mexico City.
American officials, it is stated aut-
horatatively, are impressed with the
evident sincerity of the expressions of
provisional president de la Huerta and
of the efforts TO bring about order in
Mexico but they have taken note that
the active workers in the various de
partments Of the Mexican government
have not been changed and that the
newly appointed cabinet officers leave
the work of their offices chiefly to the
same men who conducted the affairs
under Carranza.
Departments Unchanged.
Reports reaching Washington from
Mexico City state that foreigners who
went to the Mexican capitol to compose
the differences between their companies
agricultural, mining and manufactur
ing-are forced to deal with the same
men they formerly dealt with and in
ba on Ht or IN
confiscation of their properties under
Carranza and that they are meeting
with the same difficulties as before.
Army Not Decreased.
General Obregon's desire to reduce
the size of the army, as reported in of
ficial and unofficial advices, are believed
by officials to be sincere but it is noted
the army has been increased by 10000
men as q result of the revolution. OF
fetal reports received here have told Of
efforts that are being made to moral
ize' the army by stopping the abuses to
life and property.
The treasury department has estimated
that the cost Of the army is one million
pesos a day, and Salvatore Alvarado,
acting secretary of the treasury, offic
tally announced that there were 5000
II 10000 people living on the nation
Railways Not Free
One serious military abuse that the
government has not been able to remedy
is the holding Of railway cars and To-
comotives despite specific orders fo.'
their return to the owners. More than
1900 cars are still in the possession
of the military.
Difficulties of reorganization and ad-
uGnistration apparently Nlre not the
least serious of those facing the new
government. Reports received at the
state department told of several new
revolutionary disturbances in various
sections. Thes seem TO be distinct
from the movement led by Francisco
Villa and while not considered serious
in themselves department officials in
their efforts to analyze the whole Mex
lean situation are giving them careful
stuly.
These movements in various parts
of Mexico were reported in advices re-
ceived at the state department from
American officials in that country
They apparently are unrelated and of
minor Importance.
Counsel Blocker ar Piedras Negres, or
the Eagle Pass, telegraphed the depart
ment that General Richardo Gonzales, {
nephew General Pablo Gonzales with
force estimated at 200 men had revoltet
July 4 and had advanced as far norti
as Barroterran where they are now hold
ing coal mines. Federal General Morales
left Pedras Negras Tuesday night witt
200 soldiers to attack the revoltin&
force.
The American consul at Tampieo wir
ed that it was officially acknowledged
there that General Carlos Osuna, Gen
eraI Larrabee Agadir were in rebellion
General Osuna is reported to be be
tween Tampico and Monterey, and Gen
eral Agadir ON the San Luis line.
There also were reports at Piedra!
Negras that General Jesus Guajard hat
reyolted at Gomez Palacia near Torreon
with 800 men and had advanced towards
the American border.
General Cordena who was appoint
ed military governor Of Coahuila b,
General Pablo Gonzales during th
revolt at Mexico City, and who was re
placed by the Obregonista movement
General Luis Gonzales, is reported to b.
under arrest at Piedra Negras.
G0ULDs ARE DIVORCED.
Paris. July THE court of appeals
wo5r,cJou ,,nhpfd tho decision of thf