The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-30
Revolutionists Plan Such a
Move if Forces Can be
Combined in vi
cinity.
FINANCES ARE CRITICAL
lsnacio Ronillas May Return to United
States as Ambassador, is Report
Current in Capt.

[By Ralph H. Turner, United Press
Staff Correspondent
MEXICO CITY, April pa re-
port was current here today that
lgnacio Bonillas may return to Wash
ington as Mexican ambassador to the
United States.
Alberto Pani, Mexican minister III
Paris, was mentioned as a possible
coalition candidate for the presI
dency.
These reports followed publication
in newspapers that Bonillas and Gen
Pablo Gonzales, leading presidential
candidates, had agreed to withdraw
in the interest of restoration of order
Bonillas has had the support Of
'Carranza and has been considered
the leading opponent to General AL
yaro Obregon, who fed the capital
when he was accused of dealing with
rebels.
More than two weeks have elapsed
since the Sonora secession. During
this time disaffections have been
manifest in many parts of the re-
public. s-.rs
General Obregon. admittedly the
not yet succeeded in unifying the
various elements of the rebellion.
His object apparently was to bring
about the downfall Of the Carranza
group through political and moral
pressure, realizing that a successful
military drive on the capital would
be difficult, necessitating a union of
his followers in the south with those
of General Gales in the north.
1t was believed Obregon may be
attempting suctn a movement now.
Late advices reported he had left
Guerrero for Michoacan.
Government leaders today reported
extensive military plans, but admitted
no military operations in force had
been started against the insurrection-
lists. ~
The financial situation was report
ed critical.
Airplanes Patrol Border.
SAN ANTONIO. Texas, Apr. So
United States army air
planes patrolled the international bor-
der today watching movements of
Mexican federal and revolutionary
troops. Patrols are between Ell Paso
Texas and Douglas, Arizona. The air
planes were in constant communica-
tion with flight headquarters by WIRE
less. The took the air early today.
No announcement was made how long
the patrol would be continued. Each
plane carried pilot and an observer.
A dirigible balloon has been order
ed from Camp Langley, Virginia. for
border service, it was learned today.
The balloon will be stationed over
Camp Bierne, near Ell Paso, Texas.
Railroad Cut.
SAN ANTONIO. Texas, April 80
The railroad between Mexico and
has been cut and Aamora,
second largest city in the state OF
Michoacan captured by revolutlonists
according to reports reaching mere
from Mexico today,
The revolutionists were led by En-
rioue Ranarez. mayor Of La P1edad,
on important town il Michoacan
which has revolted according to the
report. =
La Cruz, small town between Jim
inez and Chihuahua City in Chihuahua
state Joined the revolutlonlsts To-Day
advices here said The federal sarrl-
son there with two hundred men re-
nounced President Carranza. Deflec-
tion of La Cruz threatens the railroad
to IN Paso and may interfere with
troops movements at Chihuahua.
FederaIs Are Deserving.
WASHINGTON. April S0.-ln the
of Mexican federal troops at
r,hihuahua City, reported officially to
he state department, observers here
foday saw the hand of Pancho villa,
rebel chieftain.
Late last week word reached Gen.
oral Alvarado, representative here OF
he Obregon revolt that Villa had sent
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