New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-08-13
Oregon Break
With Huerta
Gains Credence
p,mors That Have Persisted
for Weeks Strengthened
bv the Generals Depart
ureI for Campaign Tour
Both Firmly Deny Split
Serious Conflicts Existing i'm
Several States Seen if
Breach Actually Occurs

Special cable to The Tribune

.,,,xr,sht. 1890. New York Tribune Inc.
MEXICO CITY, aug. 12.-Departure
= General Ohregon for a Campaign
,opr in the southern states and the
yueatan Peninsula to-day relieves
situation that was rapidly becoming
;rtolerable to both General Ohregon
ed Provisional President de la
Tuerta. For weeks past whispering
,ronaganda has been widely circulated
tor the purpose of opening break be-
tween tine President and the strongest
candidate for the Presidency.
This hitherto had been ineffective, al
though partisans of both men were be
Inning to feel restless as the result
# constantly reiterated reports that
ae two leaders were at outs.
All reports Of differences had been
consistently denied by both leaders,
hi this seemed ineffective to check
me insidious rumors. Persons in close
+ouch with both men say that the re-
norts were absolutely without founda-
hon and wholly malicious. They as
cert that the reports were propagated
sv disgruntled and unsuccessful favor
ssskers and remnants of the Carranza
rsgine. whose membership in Congress
rsnaers them immune from arrest and
enables Mem to carry on propaganda
with impunity.
Mystery in Propaganda
Every effort to locate the source of
This propaganda has been as unsuccess-
fuI as efforts to check it, although indi-
viduals circulating the rumors appear
mt to have a coordinate scheme, but to
be working Independently
Since the arrival of General Obre-
CON in Mexico City he has been be-
seged by persons seeking personal
favors or desiring his influence with
the Federal Executive. This ne has
consistently refused, declaring he was
simply a private citizen and not in
terfering in any way with the admin
jstration or government, although will
ling to assist Huerta in every way pos
sible
This has been generally interpreted
IS an indication of a break, since 1t is
widely at variance with past prece-
dent, according to which every man
used his influence to get wholesale
:svors for mis- friends.
One of the results of the campaign
is that it has seriously hampered eff
fective cooperation in the government,
since the government officials have
been unwilling to consult General
Oregon fearing that Huerta partisans
would mis- interpret their motives and
that this would assist rather than
check the damage already done.
Serious Political Conflicts
The campaign against General Obre-
son was not planned for the purpose
Of ending this situation, but was ex-
tremely opportune. Serious political
conflicts now exist in several states
and would instantly become critical
should belief in a break between Obre
gon and Huerta become general.
Hitherto all these controversies have
been handled in the regular legal chan
nels and submitted to the Supreme
Court for decision. Huerta has not
interfered, except where it was essen
tsl TO prevent an appeal to armed
force to keep the machinery of govern
ment running.
The conflict in the State of Vera
Cruz is especially delicate, since 1t
involves the removal and reputation
Of a governor appointed by Obregon.
While generally alarming, this is re-
garded by close observers as demon
stration of the strength, character and
mpartiality of Huerta. since it con-
stituted a complete reversal of his
previous ruling when the provisions of
the Vera Cruz constitution we're called
TO his attention.
Huerta is now determined to carry
out what he considers a legal course,
regardless Of cost General Obregon
refused to take any hand in the con-
aict leaving the whole matter in
Huerta's hands.
No Superfuous Troops
1t is reported that the uprising of
Jose Ccverrubias at Autlan, Jalisco, IS
without political or military impor-
lance. Lieutenant Pedro Zamora, who
had been carrying on brigandage for
several years, surrendered on the fall
Of Carranza. The military points out
that the government had no super
fusus troops to handle this band
speedily and drastically in their pre-
vous long career, and because of this
no effort to capture them was made.
Close on the sailing of the first bri-
gade of troops to deal with the Cantu
revolt in Lower California the gov
eminent is preparing a second brigade
to follow, if necessary, making a full
division commanded by Angel Flores
one Of the most energetic Mexican di-
visionares. A final effort to induce