New Britain herald., 1929-03-07
MEXICAN REVOLT
 CRUMbLES IN SOUTH
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 An official government statement, predicting the speedy crushing or the revolt, said the rebel forces were in complete rout everywhere and were victims of 'inconcelvahle panic
 Measures 10 confscate the prop erty of five Of the leading revoiu- tionaries were taken by the govern ment. these including Generals Aguirre. Mango, Topete, Escooar and Cruz.
 The naval forces which previous ty were reported on the side of the rebels at Vera Cruz are now stated to have steamed 70 sea and to have notified the government of their loy- alty.
 The first train north out of Mex ico City since the outbreak Of the revolution left for Laredo last night.
 Communication between Mexico City and the outside world was hampered by the cutting Of the Western Union land wires between Mexico City and Vera Cruz.
 Precautions were being taken at Fl Paso in the event Of fighting in Iuarez across the border. The sev- -nth |. s. cavalry at Fort Bliss was under orders 10 move today with fuu field equipment.
 Mexico City, March 6 tpt--,1I:25 r. M.)- pelayed)-An official bull I.tin tonight disclosed that sanguin lry street fishung occurred in Vera Cruz today between rebel forces un- der General Aguirre and troops who bad deserted him.
 The consular corps of Vera Cruz interyenod afte- a day Of almost un- interrupted clashes in order 10 pre- venr further bloodshed, The con- tending forces were persuaded 10 agree 10 an armistice. One of the conditions was that General Aguirre should leave the city.
 The belief was expressed in gov ernmant circles here that the gen. sral escaped hy sea.
 Federal, Concentrating
 Victorious federal troops today we're couNerging on Vera Cruz to deliver what the government hoped 10 he the coup d. grace 70 the re- helEcn headed by General Gonzalo Escooar and General Aguirre.
 Provisional President Portes Gir~ announcement Of the recapture of Monterey and Cordova predicted in terms Of vigorous confidence that the revolt soon would be crushed and the city Of Vera Cruz retaken hy government forces.
 4 report gained wide circulation In Mexico City tonight that the cen sorshjp would soon be removed.
 Delegates Of the National Leaguc of Farmers voted to support the gov .rnmgnt against the revoiutionists IL was said members Of the leagu, throughout the nation were ready tt enroll in d volunteer army, Tn, government also received notified tion ot support from another i'm portant source in decision D, Mexico City merchants to fix tht price of food and necessities for tht prevention Of profiteerng.
 The governments communiQu' stressed successful military actiOI gainst the rebels on both the north ern and eastern fronts. It deCribec General EscObar's flight from Mon terey and the defeat Of anothe rebel leader at Coahuila, A furthe important victory was reported il of Vera Cruz.
 The communiQue said Genera Agurre. the rebel leader at Yer Cruz, had lost a large share Of hi support and that only two isolate military units Of re}olters remaine in the whole state of Vera Cruz, on at Perote and the other at Jalaps
 ESobar Reverse Reported
 A later announcement added tha the troops ot General Escobar ha been driven out Of Saltillo wher ,ley had taken up q position atte their defeat at Monterey The E. cobar contingent is reported on th way 10 Torreon along the wester border Of COahuIla.
 Government officials think Ger eral AgUire has only Goo men lei Colonel Tejeda, governor Of Vel Cruz and loyal supporter of the fet .ral regime, Is thought 10 be ; E'aso Ge Ovejas with -,g00 men. I'll place is 20 miles from the city Vera Cruz and Colonel Tejeda IS r ported 10 be ready to aid in ar q tack or the city as soon as he r feives munitions.
 1t was learned in well infornt quarter that part Of the forces orii tnaily supporting General Aguire Vera Cruz reueiied against him al drove him out Of the city. Seve street fighting is said 70 have 0