MEXICAN REVOLUTION

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 193, 11 May 1920, Page 7

MEXICAN REVOLUTION

o CAPITAL ENTERED BY REBEL ARMIES CAPTURE OF CARRANZA REPORTED By Telegraph-Press Aaßociation-Copyrleht (Rec. May 10, 5.5 p.m.) Washington, May 9. r Advices from Vera Cruz state that R Generals Obregon and Gonzales enter- j td Mexico City at the head of their <] armies. Tlio city of Saltillo, in Car- t vanza's home State, and Cuahuilo sur- s rendered to the rebels. It is report- v ed that Carranza was taken prisoner * -when Mexico City was captured—Reu- [ ter. * (Rec. May 10, 7.40 p.m.) Washington, May 10. The State Department has announced Hint the rebels, under Goneral Obregon, on May 7 took Mexico City and Tampico. Carranza has tied.— Aus.-N.Z. Caole Assn. CARKENZA'S PARTY SUR- i ROUNDED. i (Rec. May 10. 10.40 p.m.) j N&W York, May 9. Reports from Agua Prieta state that General Obregon completely controls Mexico City. Carranza's party are completely surrounded by tho revolutionaries between Mexico City and Vera Cruz. It is rumoured that Carrenza is endeavouring to Teach the United States through the States of Tamaulipas and Nuevo Loon—Reuter. THREE STATE CAPITALS JOIN REBELS. El Paso, May 9. It is reported that three State capitals have joined the revolution. Communication betwen Mexico City and the United States has been cut off.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. «■ PROTECTION OP AMERICAN INTERESTS. Washington, May 8. A force of 1200 marines lias been ordered to be in readiness to proceed to Mexico to protect American interests — Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.