The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-05-02
ALL MEXICO IS
ANTHCARRANzA
Troops Will Desert President In
First Real Battle, Says
viIIareaI.
TELLS PLANS OF REBELS
Revolution Not Secession, Mere
Iy Reputation Of
Executive.


Aqua PRIETA, Mex, May g.
When the first real battle begins be-
tween the federal forces and the Sc
ccssionists, President Carranza viii
learn there is little loyalty to him
throughout the Mexican republic, IL
was declared today by Gen. Antonio
Villareal, who has been prominently
identified with revolutionary move
ments in Mexico since 1910.
Tells Of Rebels Plans.
General villaresl has been in con-
ference for two days here with Cen
p. Elias Gales. eommander-in-chief of
the liberal constitutionalist armies,
discussing plans OF campaign against
the carraza stronghold at Mexico
City.
In an exclusive interview General
viliareal disclosed what may be
termed "the revolutionists' view of
the revolution" and discussed numer-
Gus future plans of the rebels
He said that Gen. Alvaro Obregop.
the most powerful enemy Of Carranza
and the revolutions man Of the
hour" will take no active part in the
fighting, but will remain strictly with
in his character as a candidate for
the presidency. SO that his enemies
will have no opportunity to criticise
any OF his actions as unconstitutional
:. = when tie ifrst reaf battle ik
launched" said General villareal.
"Carranza will learn how few of his
troops will remain loyal to his colors-
All Factions Ala Rebels
All factions OF the country are
helping in the revolutionary move
ment, as are a good many Of the State
governments, including the State
troops. The movement of revolt, be-
gun in Sonora, is not an act OF seces-
sion from the united Republic of Mex
leo, as the federal authorities allege.
In proof OF this, the revolutionists
have not denied recognition of the
legislative and judicial branches of
the government. They have merely
ceased to recognize Carranza as the
Mexican government
'"The Obregon party was not re-
sponsible for the opening of hostili-
ties in Mexico. Carranza compelled
the resort to arms. He knew well
that his candidate, Bonillas, was de-
feated before his campaign had hard
ly been launched.
"Hyphensted Mexican
How could Bonillas win in Mexico
when he is unknown to the people. He
is a hyphenated Mexican. and has
trified with the citizenship both of
the United States and Mexico.
He found IL expedient to become an
American citizen in order to take an
official position under his brother
in-law, Governor Stafford, when Ari-
zona was a territory. and later to call
himself a Mexican citizen when made
'Jefe Politico' of Magdalene, in So
nora
81 have authoritative knowledge
that friendly understanding exists
between the parties of Obregon and
Pablo Gonzales. who is my cousin,
and Carranza made the greatest mis-
take OF his life in believing that the
state governors and military elements
would uphold his policies OF persecu-
tion."
AT the time Of Madero's assassina-
ton, General Villareal was consul
general to Spain. He later took up
arms against Huerta, and became
governor of Nuevo Leon. He was
president of the 1914 Aguas Calientes
convention which resulted in the
break between villa and Csrranza
Home Guards Join Rebels.
According to advices received from
chihuahua City, General Enriguez has
arrived there at the head OF $500
home guards which were incorporated
with the rebel forces
General Gales has sent a lengthy
telegram to Carranza at Mexico City
officially advising him OF the fall of
the federal stronghold of the north.
He ended his message with the
statement that "tyrants cannot con-
solidate in free and democratic
country like ours without expecting
to be forever driven and banished
from the land"
No word has been received OF the
progress being made by tn Q main
columns OF Gen, Angel Flores, who,
according to recent advices, was re-
ported to be closing in on the port
Of Mazatlan, in Sinaloa.
seize Huge stores.
General Martinez, commander OF the
victorious rebels in chihuahua City.
today reported the seizure OF huge
stores of ammunition and supplies
there, together with 100 machine guns
IA heavy cannon, and 8 airplanes.
More than 1000 former Carranza
troops in Chihuahua have declared
for the Sonora revolt.
General Gales declared that all IL
now ready for n triumphal drive south
on the city Of Torreon, largest city In
tho state Of Coahuils. and then along
the railway lines through the states
or Zacatecas, Aguas Cslientes, TIA.
basco. GuanaJuato, Queretaro, and the
federal districts Of the City of Mexico.