Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-07
REBELS.REPORTED
IN GENERAL ROUT
Gen. Aguirre Is Believed to
Have Fled to Sea After
Battle.
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A report gained wide circulation in
Mexico City that the censorship would
soon be removed
Delegates of the National League OF
Farmers voted to support the govern
ment against the revolutionists. Accom-.
panying this action it was stated that
members of the league throughout the
nation were ready to enroll In volun-
teer army. The government received
notification of support from another i'm
portant source in decision by Mexico
City merchants TO fix the prices Of food
and necessities for the prevention of
profteering.
Cordova Recapture Reported.
The governments communique stress
ed successful military action against
the rebels on both the northern and
bars fight from Monterey and the de-
feat of another rebel leader at Coahuila.
A further important victory was report
ed In the recapture Of Cordova In the
State of Vera Cruz.
The communicate said that Gen.
Aguirre. the rebel leader at Vera Cruz,
had lost large share of his support
and that only two isolated military units
Of revolters remained in the whole State
OF Vera Cruz. one at Perote and the
other at Jalapa
A later announcement added that
the troops of Gen. TScobar had been
driven out OF Saltillo. where they had
taken up position after their defeat
at Monterey. The Escobar contingent
Is now reported on the way to Torreon
along the western border OF Coahuila.
Government officials think that Gen.
Aguirre has only 900 men left in his
command. Col. Tejeda, governor of
Vera Cruz, and loyal supporter Of the
federal regime. is thought to be at
raso de Ovejas with 2,000 men. This
place is 90 miles from the city OF Vera
Cruz, and Col. Tejeda Is reported to
be ready to aid In an attack on the
city as soon as he receives munitions.
1t was learned In we'll informed
quarter that part Of the forces originally
supporting Gen. Aguirre In Vera Cruz
rebelled against him and drove him out
Of the city. Severe street fighting Is
said to have occurred In the course of
this revolt within revolt. The general
with a small group of followers Is
thought by this Informant to have
sought refuge by putting out to sea or
by fleeing into the woods north Of
Vera Cruz.
Western Telegraph Wires Cut.
The Western Union land wires be-
cut last night. All service between Mex
leo City and the outside world by this
channel ceased Immediately. The
Aguirre group Of rebels Ia believed to
have cut the wires to aid its evacuation
Of the city.
The first train north out of Mexico
City since the outbreak Of the revolu-
ton left for Laredo at 0 pm. We'd
nes6ay. .
An official statement promises. the
restoration Of regular air mail and pas
senger service between Mexico City and
Tampico on Thursday.
Rebel forces are reported to be In
complete route everywhere, with the
important cities OF orizaba, Cordova
and JalapA once more In the hands Of
Federal troops.
THE enemy is the victim of incon-
ceivable panic" says a statement issued
last night by the government. Off1cials
said that the government forces did not
expect to find any revolutionary troops
In Vera Cruz when the city Is recap
tured.
Handbills To BE Dropped.
The government ordered q squadron
forces OF Gen. Escobar and drop hand
bills explaining to them that they are
rebelling against the national govern
ment. This action Is in connection
with charges made by officials here that
Gen. Escobar had deceived his support
ers by telling them they were on the
side Of the government.
The airplanes will also drop COPIES
OF Mexico City newspapers on the Esco-
bar troops for the purpose OF informing
them OF the situation In the capital
Gen. Ortiz, leader OF the loyalist forces
at Monterey, wired ex.President Gales
that Gen. Escobar had confiscated gov
eminent funds before evacuatinR the
CITY, but that his flight had been 80
preclpitous that million rounds Of
ammunition, five machine guns and
several hundred thousand dollars IN
cash were forgotten.
Gen. Jesus PAlomera Lopez, former
chief OF the military police In Mexico
City, was arrested In the state of Mich
oacan when he was on the point of
turning his regiment against the roy-
eminent. He was held for summary
court-martial. Gen. Lopez while mill
tary police chief won o reputation for
strict dealing and swift punishment Of
criminals.
Rebels Property Condemned.
The department Of Justice issued proc
esses condemning the property of all
leaders Of the revolution. Those named
specifically include Gen. Jesus Aeuirre
Gen. Francisco Manzo Gen. Fausto
Topete. the Governor of Sonora, Gen
Escobar and Gen. Roberto Cruz. a for
nler chief OF police In Mexico City.
A government statement said that
Col. Tejeda. with force Of about 1000
military police and agrarians, was op-
Grating In the neighborhood Of Puente
Nacional In the State of Vera Cruz.
trying to cut the rebel lines of COM
munications Their purpose is to pre-
vent the forces under Gen. Simon
Aguirre from joining those under Gen,
Jesus Aguirre and thus deal what they
believe would be decisive blow to the
rebellion In this area.
Another government statement said
that the naval forces which steamed
out OF sea at the beginning of the re-
pell1on, WirelesSed messages assuring the
government of their loyalty
The police of Mexico City began a
roundup Of all vagabonds and suspicious
characters for the purpose of insuring
order in the city. Complete tranquility
prevails in the capital. The inhabitants
see and know nothing Of the revolution
except what they read in the news
papers. Occasionally troops are seen
marching to the railway station.