New Britain herald., 1927-10-04

seditious work was carried on in their statements which threatened frequently that they would so into armed conflict.
 Informed of Plans
 The executive also had knowl- edge that the headquarters of the Mexico City garrison conspired con- stantly and I knew of the activities of General Ignacio Armada.
 Tn spite of all this the executive, guided by serene attitude. never molested the candidates General Gomez and Serrano, giving them all possible guarantees and treating them always as friends.
 Tn various conferences had with them in private form, l indicated to them and urged them to remain on the road of duty and patriotism, ad- vising them that. whatever the re- suit Of the elections, the people would uphold if.
 T knew perfectly that Generals Gomez and Serrano never could in justice charge me with partiality in the electoral contest or say that took the least part in it.
 Tn spite of all this Generals Gomez and Serrano succeeded in Corrupting, with the cooperation of General Hector 1gnacio Armada. chief of staff of General Eugenio Martinez. the chiefs of four com panies Of the garrison of Mexico . 'itN uhn Str,lap ic,G. orders of said General Armada, a rebelliOus movement, leaving their barracks and taking the road 10 TeXcoco. where they remained until 1 a. m.. Monday according to in formation brought by airplanes sent out to find them. The rebellious troops did not dare to offer combat with the loyal forces of the garrison
 Officers Desert Rebels
 Fortunately. this movement is considered failure. above all be- cause great number Of chiefs. of ticers and subaltorns and part of the rebellious soldiers have deserted the rebels and returned 10 their bar racks.
 Tt can be said that the group of rebels from the four companies who rcbelled does not exceed 800.
 In anticipation of all this, Gener- alS Gomez and Scrrano two days ago left the capital to put themselves at inc head of the rebellion. which ac- cording 10 their belief should have broken out simultaneously through out the republic. Serrano went toward Morelos and Gomez toward toward Vera Cruz.
 Loyal Forces
 Tn Torreon following instructions of General Gomez. at daybreak Mon day the 18th battalion revolted but was immediately attacked by loyal forces and subdued after three hours of combat The chief and officers were made prisoners and the sol diers disarmed The rebel chiefs are being summarily tried by court martial.
 Tn Vera Cruz I have knowledge that on Monday, following instruc- tons from, General Gomez. two regiments revolted and that General Gomez probably heads them.
 To Annihilatc Traitors
 My government has taken ener- getic measures to combat and anni- hilate these traitors, and l can as sure the nation that this movement will be suppressed in peremptory manner.
 General Serrano and all his fol- lowers will have fallen into the hands of the government within AS hours for we are already pursuing them actively. General Gomez also will fall into our hands shortly if he does not take flight to a foreign country.
 T want the nation to know that if my government was at the begin ming complacent and overlooked the faults which were committed now by, these gentlemen. Serrano and Gomez. who did not know how or did not care to interpret the good wishes of the government and have now decided on disturbing the pub lie order and attack against the in stitutionS and shed innocent blood for their cause, the government on this occasion knows how to punish without distinction or consideration of any kind the military or civilians who are implicated in the rebellion.
 And the nation knows well who are not only the military insurgents but also the civilians whom I con- sider the principal moral instigators 0. this movement.
 "Up 10 this moment have no news from other parts of she coun- try of any untoward incidents.
 The bath tub, according 10 insur- dnce company statistics, is the cause of more accidents than any other piece of furniture in the home.