The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-15
Rebels Hold Obregon
Is Regarded by u. S.
As De FactO Ruler Only

Ell PASO, Tex, Dec. 16.--Reuben
vizcarra, president Of the Chamber
OF Deputies OF the Mexican con-
greAs and fugitive from the rev.
olution who arrived on the first
train reaching the border on the
Mexican national railways, stated
the neutral position of the United
States, 'discredits the erroneous
idea that Qbregon heads a recog-
nized government in Mexico"
"The important fact brought. out
by the statement Of the Department
Of State at Washington that the
American Government will keep an
entirely neutral position is: If, in
principle, the executive OF To
United States recognized Obregon
through an informal agreement,
this agreement has not been sane
toned by the American Congress"
said Vizcarra.
This leaves obregon In the posi-
ton Of a defacto ruler, or simply
heading g. political faction and the
question is which contender, Obregon
or de la Huerta, can get control OF
the country by the strength Of his
army.
eve regard the Washington
declaration as moral recognition of
the beligerence Of the movement
headed by de Ia Huerta."
Leaves for Vera Cruz.
Vizcarra said he may leave today
for Vera Cruz. He adjourned the
session of deputies in Mexico City,
but 1t was later convened by gov
eminent orders. He and other d
Ia Huerta partisans here claim that
the acts Of their congress this week
are illegal, for lack OF a .constitu-
tional quorum.
"Since Obregon has come to dis
regard the federal pact, providing
for legal functioning of congress
and the supreme court, converting
himself into q military leader for
Gales for the presidential success
sion, the revolution has become
popular, not confined TO the army"
Vizcarra continued.
1.-The same military chiefs who
fought in behalf Of Oregon when
he was the standard bearer of the
revolt three years ago against Car
rama, are the ones who are now
fighting against the man who
double-crossed them intending to
make Of himself the second edition
OF the dictator. Carranza."
The first act Of Gen. Alfredo
Garcia, rebel1ioug commander Of the
federals in Zacatecas and Agus
Cailentes, who marched the Zaca-
tecas garrison westward to the
mountain town Of Jerez Sunday
was to exact a forced loan Of 10000
pesos from property owners and
commander all the available auto.
mobiles and gasoline, Garcia has
fortified Jerez, according to a Tor.
reon report and il seeking to join
Estrada's forces near Guadalajara
by an overland march.
Safety Guarantees Given.
Gen. Manuel J. Contreras with
tecas has offered full guarantees
Of safety to everyone. regardless of
politics or nationality.
A telegram received here by Mex.
lean Consul General e. D. Ruiz
from Consul J. TerraZas at No
gales, said that federal troops COM
manded by General Hereiberto
Casas had recaptured Topic, capital
of the state Of Nayarit and We're
pursuing the rebellious forces in
| the direction Of Guadalajara.
Conflicting reports Of The sus-
pension Of work on tho Southern
Pacific railway extension from
Topic eastward have been received
here. The Utah Construction Com
pany had 800 men employed there
when the revolution broke out.
Eighteen fiscal guards in the
service Of the Juarez customs house
today were out Of employment be-
cause Of their sympathy for de la
| Huerta.
Gov. Alejo Bey, Of Sonora, re.
ported to Consul General Ruiz that
the Yaqui chiefs Mort and Matus
have offered to raise 1000 fighting
men for government service to be
| sent wherever needed.
Angel Ocon, once q general in
| Villas army, today was under mill
tary arrest. He shouted "Viva de
La Huerta" in a Juarez saloon.