New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-18
TORtc in NOSalcs

Nogalcs. Sonora, Mexico, March ] S
Pl-Fausto Topetc. governor gcncr-
al, strong man" of Sonora, struck
ticurative sparks from he quicscent
surface OF the revolutionary situa-
ton, when for the first time in more
than a week, he appeared publicly
in Nogalcs.
Vague clouds of doubt. suspicion
and conjecture. regarding the mis-
sion and accomplishments of Ahelar.
DO Rodriguez, federal government
representative holding conferences in
A Nogalos. Ariz.. hotel which have
hung low over Arizona for five days
like smoke over a smoullcring fire,
Topete attempted to blow aside With
one mighty breath.
"AbSohl'amcnte, no. he said.
stamping d booted foot for .mpha-
sis. when asked if Rodriguez acliNi-
ties had reacted toward any change
OF sentiment in Sonora. or il the de-
lection of General Augustine Dlach-
ca, former rebel commander now
holding Naco. Sonora, important rail
transfer point for rebel troops. had
tended to weaken General Escobar's
position al Torrcon.
Recognition Of the presence Of
Rodriguez OIL the border i'll tho ca
pacity OF federal intermediary Was
apparent in all utterarccs of revolu-
'ionHry leaders. There MAS, out
Wardly. at least, a marshaliug of
forces TO combat the Baia California
governors orators. Including Toretc
himself. who haranguod crowds OF
civilians in the public plaza. Eodri-
cl"z Was dashed and the nitcd
States government vas taken to task
in singing Spanish phrases in con-
noc1Ion with Rodriguez conduct of
negotiations from In" United States
side Of the international line.
Hoover 'BIjndfoldcd"
"Pluiarco Elias Gales has blind
folded President Hoover and Aim
hassador Morrow OF the United
States" Topete shouted down upon
the sornbr"ro"d leads surrounding
tho plaza band stand and rostrum.
In private interview Toprtc went
deeper into explanations Of his as
serted attitude toward negotiations
leading TO settlement of the reyoiu-
ton on any basis other than the
plan Of Herm osillo."
II have not entered the United
states to take part in any confer
'nccs.' he said Il viii not leave
Mexico al any time for any purpose
untIl the revolution is settled. If it
is lost ! Will lose with it," He
placed special emphasis upon the
personal pronoun and Immediately
a'tcrNard referred to the detection
Of General Olachca and Cot. Torres
at Naco. Topetc charged bitterly
that Olachea and Torres had been
purchased
Rodriguez came first TO Nogales.
Arlz.. just across the international
line from here. last "Wednesday. He
vas involved in conferences which
included himself Mexican Consul Y.
NJ. Nasquez and General f. F. Man
70, western division rebel chieftain.
Manzo left the next day for Sina loa
and after signing a statement which
| he gave 10 fellow rebel leaders. as
surfing them he had not considered
any representations looking toward
. his own revolutionary activities.
4 Rodriguez still was registered at a
/ Nogales, Ariz.. hotel but was no.
/ there. He LEFT inconspicuouslv by
/ autom oblle and was reported at
various border points yesterday.
Rodriguez AnimO-ny
HE has Mexican soil in his own
right said Topete, referring TO Ba ia
California why does he not conduct
! his business from there? If he
sI.'ld like to enter Sonora TO talk
any ming over, would be glad to
suggest d point at which he might
10 So"
/ Asked II, in the event that peace
negotiations should be preached on
the basis Of elimination of former
President Cables from the govern
lnent councils he would be willing TO
enter upon them. Topete hedeed.
That he said, would depend upon
the high command I am under or
ders Of General Jose Gonzalo Esco
| bar
Little active cnmi'y toward Prcsi-
dent Portcs Gil has been expressed
in Sonora.