New-York tribune., 1922-05-31
Agent Here Gives Views
of Chief to The Tribune:
Says Obregon Will Be
Beaten i'm Four Months
Guns, Ammunition
And Money Ready
Aid Asserts All Factions
Behind Uprising TO Put
Nation Back ON the Man
By M. Jay Racusin

General Felix Diaz left the United
States four days ago to take personal
charge Of the revolt in Mexico which
his supporters say has been gathering
impetus for two years. AT the present
time he should be already on Mexican
soil
Through Ceciio l.. Ocon, American
representative and spokesman for Gen
cral Dla2. The Tribune is enabled to
present to-day the first authoritative
rumblings designed to overthrow the
Obregon regime,
Mr.. Ocon sets forth in Substance
that the present uprising is the frui-
tion of a plan born two years ago to
place General Diaz in power. The
move was fostercd and given Impetus
through the injunction of various con-
servative and military groups in the
southern republic, which, he asserts
had become thoroughly dissatisfied with
the helplessness of the present admin
istration in its apparent inability to
place Mexico on a stable financial foot
ing and SO to obtain the recognition
of the important powers of the world
10 remedy this situation is the chief
aim of the prospective rebellion, says
Mr.. Ocon. 1t purposes, after obtain
ing the reins of the government, 10 re-
store the constitution of 1857. with
whatever changes are deemed neces-
sary to meet modern conditions. It
will guarantee life, liberty and prop
erty rights TO the inhabitants and will
uphold The sanctity Of contracts 1t
promises to adopt a policy Of concilia-
tion and reconciliation with the view Of
placing Mexico 'in its deserved scat
around the table Of natons'
Solely Internal Movement
Mr.. Ocon emphasized that it was
wholly and solely an internal move
ment in origin and executions that ii
had the support of the bulk Of the
population, and that there were no
Wall Street, OIL or mining interests
connected with it in any way. Those
associated with General Diaz. he said,
have all the funds, munitions and
equipment necessary to carry their
revolutionary plans to successful
conclusion.
He asserted that leaders representing
virtually every faction in the republic
had joined the movement and \ large
army was in process Of formation. lie
predicted that the present admnistra-
ticn would be ovcrthrown within four
months.
Mr. Ocon has been a friend Of the
Diaz family for years, having exten-
sive Oil and business interests in the
troubled republic below the border
He was at one time manager of the
Diaz party in Mexico, but gave up his
activities there two years ago When
he came to New York. He admitted
that General Diaz, who is a nephew
Of the former Mexican President, Por-
hrio Diaz, took an active part in pre-
vious revolutionary movements.
Speaks for Genera! Dia1
Let me say" began Mr.. Ocon. that
in speaking to you about the present
situation | am speaking for General
l'iaz, and what | say will represent
his sentiments and attitude. tie left
for MtXico four days ago 10 take per
sonal charge of the movemcrt there.
This movement did not entirely
originate with General Diaz. 1t was
initiated by large group OF the con
servative clement in Mexico about two
years ago, who were later Joined By
some military men and then by leaders
of nearly all the other factions in the
republic who were disgusted with the
helplessness of the Obregon regime.
The movement crystalzed within the
last three months. 1t is now in full
swing. 1t is getting all Of its support
from the Mexican people who, we
know, are crying for change.
"The CarranZa revolution was inaug-
urated for the purpose of re-establish-
ing the constitution OF 1857, following
Huerta's dissolution of the Congress
and the assassination of Madero. This
practically abolished the constitution
Then Carranza. misleading some of his
adherents, switched around and cstab-
lished new constitution in violation
of his promise and proclamation to
the Mexican people.
"As all this was accomplished by
military power, the nation had to sub
NIT, although under protest. The coun-
try was pacified but not pacific, always
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