MEXICO'S CIVIL WAR.
: « ■ A BATTLE IMMINENT." Sy Telegraph—Press Association-Copyright New York, May 11. Advices from El Paso state that after months of manoeuvring by the rivol troops in Mexico, it is now believed that n decisive, battle is imminent. Fifteen thousand men of the two armies have encountered near Torreon, which the rebels are seeking to capture. Torreon is a city of 25,000 inhabitants, about half-way between ' the American frontier and Mexico City. GOMEZ ABDICATES. (Rec. May 13, 0.30 a.m.) Mexico City, May 12.: Senor 'Gomez has abdicated the rebels' •"provisional Presidency." .■■<■-■■■ General Orozco, the military leader of the revolt, is facing a Federal army of 7000 men. v No engagement has yet taken place, but the Federals hold the stronger positions. General Orozco's retreat is likely.
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Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1438, 13 May 1912, Page 5
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127MEXICO'S CIVIL WAR. Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1438, 13 May 1912, Page 5
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