Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-18
RODRIGUEZ PEACE
MISSION ATTACKED
Conduct of Negotiations From
United States Side Scored
by Topete.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NOGALES. Sonora, Mexico, March
1S.-Fausto Topete, governor general
strong man" OF Sonora. struck figura-
tive sparks from the quiescent surface
of the revolutionary situation, when for
the first time In more than week he
appeared publicly in Nogales.
Vague clouds Of doubt, suspicion and
conjecture regarding the mission and
accomplishments of Abelardo Rodriguez,
federal government representative hold
in1 conferences in NogaleS. Ariz.. ho-
tel, which have hung low over Sonora
for Ave days like smoke over smol-
dering fire, Topete attempted to blow
aside with one mighty breath.
"Absolutamente. no." he said. stamp
ing a booted foot for emphasis, when
asked if Rodriguez activities had re-
acted toward any change of sentiment
in Sonora, or If the detection of Gen.
Augustine Olachea, former rebel COM
mander now holding Naco, Sonora. I'M
portant rail transfer point for rebel
troops. had tended to weaken Gen
Escobars position at ToTreon.
United States Taken to Task.
Recognition of the presence of Rod
rigueg on The border in the capacity Of
in all uterances of revolutionary lead
ers. There was, outwardly, at least.
marshaling of forces 10 combat the
Baia California governors orators. in
Guiding Topete himeslf. who harangued
crowds OF civilians in the public plaza.
Rodriguez verbally was dashed and the
United States Government was taken
to task in singing Spanish phrases in
connection with Rodriguez conduct
. of negotiations from the United States
side of the international line.
"Plutarco Elias Gales has blindfolded
President Hoover and Ambassador Nor
row of the United States" Topete
shouted down upon the Sombreroed
and roStrum.
! In a private interview Topete went
deeper into explanations of his asserted
attitude toward negotiations leading TO
settlement of the revolution on any
basis other than the plan Of Hermo-
sillo."
81 have not entered the United States
to take part in any conferences" he
said. Il will not leave Mexico at any
time for any purpose until the revolu-
ton is settled. If it is lost, will lose
with it, He placed special emphasis
upon the personal pronoun and imme-
diately afterward referred to the de-
lection of Gen. Olachea and Col Torres
at Naco. Topete charged bitterly that
Olacheha and Torres had been ''pur-
chased"
Rodriguez Leaves by Auto.
Rodriguez came first to Nogales. Ariz..
Just across the international line from
here, last Wednesday. He was involved
in conferences which included himself,
Mexican Consul Y M. Vasquez and Gen.
r. r. Manzo, Western division rebel
chieftain. Manzo left the next day for
Sinaloa. and after signing Statemet,
which he gave to fellow rebel leaders,
assuring them that he had not consid-
cred any representations looking toward
his own revolutionary activities. Ro-
driguez still was registered at Noga-
les. Ariz, hotel, but was not there. He
left inconspicuously by automobile, and
was reported at various border points
yesterday.
Much OF the expressed animosity
toward Rodriguez has appeared based
upon the fact that he has conducted
his apparent negotiations from Ameri-
can soil.
He has Mexican soil in his own
right" said Topete, referring to Baja
California, why does he not conduct
his business from there? If he should
like to enter Sonora to talk anything
over. would be glad to suggest point
at which he might do So" ~
Asked If, In the event that peace
negotiations should be preached on the
basis of elimination of former Presi-
dent Gales from the government coun-
ellis he would be willing to enter upon
them, Topete hedged. That" he said,
would depend upon the high COM
mand. I am under orders of Gen. Jose
Gonzalo Escobar."
Little active enmity toward Presi-
dent Portes Gil has been expressed in
Sonora.