Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18

full we'll that it meant my death. I am
resolute enough to say nothing"
Newspapers had an unconfrmed re-
port today which attributed this state
ment to the assassin;
Il killed Obregon because I wanted
Christ the King to reign completely
and not partially"
The assassin gave only the name Of
Juan. In rumors that spread about
the capital he was referred to as Juan
Escapulario. 'Escapulario." Spanish
for Scapular, religious emblem. is a
term of derision used by anti-Catho-
lies in Mexico.
Police said the slayer's shirt had on
it the initials u J. G." They were
investigating the theory that the as
saSsin might be Juan Jose Gonzales
alleged to have been the driver of the
automobile from which bombs were
thrown last year in an attempt to kill
Obregon.
Detective Aware Basal. who investi-
gated the attempt on Obregon's life at
that time, declared that the man had
been among the previous plotters.
Basil, who was arrested some months
ago on q charge OF blackmailing Cath
olics, was looking out from behind the
brought into the jail. He exclaimed:
Il recognize that face; have his pic
ture among my collection OF piotters
against Obregon."
Police Heads Changed.
President Gales issued an emergency
order removing the heads of the Mexico
City Police Department and putting In
charge new officials. who have been
al fAre
Apparently his purpose was to give the
generals stanchest friends absolute
control in handling developments fol-
lowing the assassination of their leader
Gen. Roberto Cruz was supplanted as
chief of police by Gen. Antonio Rios
Zertuche, one OF Obregon's closest
friends. Arturo r.. Orci. another Obre-
gon adherent, became secretary general
Of the police headquarters.
Gales also issued preemptory orders
that the police and army officials CO.
operate Immediately In an investigation
Of the assassination In an effort to
determine whether 1t was an irresponsi-
bic act or the result OF deep political
plot
Police said the assassination was one
of series planned by which number
of statesmen were TO have been re-
moved Evidence that the crime was
premeditated was found In paper dis
covered in the pocket OF the slayer.
Farewell Note Found.
1t was addressed ITO my family" and
said.
knowing that I win die In carrying
out my principle. ! bid you farewell"
1t was signed simply Juan"
Another slip Of paper contained the
ksa Do
1t was assumed that these names were
Of men also singled out for death.
Thomas Robinson, young American
mining engineer. recently married
Ernestina Gales. daughter OF President
Gales. There are number OF Romeros
prominent in Obregon ranks, Ricardo
Topete is the leader Of the Obregon
forces In congress.
The general opinion was that Presi-
dent Gales, whose term expires In De-
cember, would continue in the presi-
dency. The Obregon political organ
ization soon after the shooting pro-
claimed Gales Its chief and the leader
tn whom that group looked TO continue
the policies Of the revolutionary gov
eminent.
The permanent congressional COM
mission was called to meet today. This
commission represents congress when
that body is not in session. 1t was
thought that the commission would
| either continue Gales as president or
pave the way for his continuance In
ONCE.
Headquarters Were Bombed.
Gen. Obregon many times narrowly
escaped assassination. Several times
during the presidential campaign MS
! Headquarters were bombed.
The staying came unexpectedly
ObregoYl was sitting at banquet given
him by political supporters at the niue
town OF San Angel, near Mexico City
While he chatted with his hosts, band
| played Mexican music and cart0onist
| drew sketches Of the notables.
| Suddenly the eartoonist rose and ap~
| preached Gen. Aaron Saenz governor
| Of Nueya Leon. who was seated on
| Obregon's left He asked permission TO
| show the cartoons 10 the guest OF honor
| The man turned 10 Obregon. pre-.
| tended 10 show him the sketches ana
1 then with a gun which he had con"
eeaied under the papers fired directly
| into the President eiect's body.
Obregon slumped back In his chair
| moaning There was a dash Tor the