Monday, March 11, 2013

Revolt As Huerta Sees It.

New York Times 100 years ago today, March 11, 1913:
Carranza Fleeing, Maytorena Losing Ground, Orozco Coming In.
    MEXICO CITY, March 10.— Federal troops are in possession of Monclova, which was occupied a few days ago by the rebel Gov. Venustiano Carranza, the latter moving eastward. He has 500 men, and is apparently headed for Lampasas. Another Federal detachment is proceeding northward from Monterey. After his defeat near Reata on Saturday Carranza escaped to Monclova with a part of his forces, the others taking to the hills. Federal pursuit was slow, owing to the necessity of repairing bridges burned by the retreating rebels.
    The revolt of Maytorena, former Governor of Sonora, according to official report, is not meeting popular support. An effort to raise 200,000 pesos in Guaymas resulted in his obtaining only 60,000.
    Pascual Orozco, Jr., who was expected to arrive at the capital to-night and in whose honor a great demonstration had been planned by various organizations and friends, will not reach here before to-morrow.
    Gen. Felix Diaz dropped from sight to-day. It is announced that he has gone to a nearby ranch for a period of rest and recuperation. The health of Gen. Diaz has been affected by the strain of the past few weeks, but his condition is not regarded as serious.

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