The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-07
Mexican Federal Forces at
Foot of Peak, Prepared
to Storm Position.
REVOLT ARMY IN TRAP
Gales Generals Advance to
Attack, With Planes on
Scout Duty.
BY G, F. FINE


MEXICO CITY. Oct. 7.--On the
crest-like summit and up the dense
ly wooded slope of Cofre de Perote.
mountain 1S,416 feet high, rebel
forces under Gen. Arnulfo Gomez
and General Hector Ignacio Almada
today took their last stand against
overwhelming odds.
Closing in on them In wedge for
nation were two columns Of federal
troops, either one Of which outnum-
bered the combined strength Of the
rebels.
Federal troops under Gen. jose
Gonzalo Escobar were moving In
from Perote, a mile from the noun
tain. Troops under Gen. Jesus M.
Aguirre were closing in on their
objective from the direction Of Ja-
lapa.
Rebels Hold Strong Position
Although surrounded by federal
soldiers, the rebels had the advan-
tage of position, as Cofre de Perote
additionally is point of greatest
strategic Importance in Mexican
warfare, dominating from Its
heights the cities of Perote, Jalapa
and Orizaba.
The federal forces, however, out
numbered the rebels two to one and
were equipped with all means Of
modern warfare, including airplanes
for both scouting and attacking
purposes.
Moreover, the forces now sur
rounding the mountain on which
the rebels have been trapped can
be reinforced by the remainder Of
the entire Mexican army If needed.
The decisive battle of the revolu-
ton was expected to start today,
with the storming Of the mountain.
Loyalty Is Voiced
Gales has received scores Of tele-
grams from governors md military
commanders offering seir assist
ance and promising to Stand loyalty
by the government. A large number
Of messages have been received also
from agrarian and workers socie-
ties. the government announced, all
predicting a quick end to c1e revo-
luton.
The National Railways announced
that all rail communications have
been resumed except to Vera Cruz,
and that was to be resumed today,
it added
Rebels in Vera Cruz executed Gen.
Manuel Cells and two other officers,
it was announced. 1t was the first
report of execution of federals by
rebels.
The newspaper Garfiico reported
that Gen. Jose Moran and Col. En-
rique Barios Gomez have been exc
cuted in the capital, after being held
in Santiago prison several days on
a charge of killing the agent Of the
security commission.
Meet Death Calmly
Two other generals. Luciano Per-
alta and Adolfo Puegara, were ar
rested as rebel suspects. Peralto
was released, but Puevara still Is
being held at police headquarters.
General Quijano, also executed,
met his death before the firing
squad CALAMITY. At 10 a. m. he was
placed in a military ambulance for
his death ride across the city to the
schooi of fire. He was followed by
his family and newspapermen. The
cortege attracted no attention.
Arriving at the scene of his
execution, he dismounted and con-
yersed animatedly with his captors,
laughing unconcernedly.
He marched with military step in
to the patio and the spectators fol-
lowed.
The drummer and bugle squad
were stationed at the left, 300
civilians at the right, and 500 troops
completed the square.
Waves to Women
Quijano marched to his place
against the wall. AS he walked to
the wall, he waved to a group Of
women.
The firing squad Of six men
stepped forward, fifty feet from their
target. Quijano asked them to come
closer.
He turned his head and then
waved to a group Of correspondents,
saying smilingly, "Good-by."
The squad fired. Quijano fell
backwards. A physician examined
him. He still was alive. One of
the soldiers dropped out of line,
came closer, and fired into Quijano's
heart.
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