UNREST IN MEXICO

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20506, 24 May 1938, Page 7

UNREST IN MEXICO

ANXIETY IN THE CAPITAL 1 GENERAL CEDILLO? activities United Vres* Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright NEW YORK. May 23 The realisation that Mexico may be on the eve of a new revolutionary period has spread anxiety throughout the capital, states the .Mexico City correspondent of the New York Times. I* is emphasised that there is a 1 possibility that General Cedlllo's revolt may afford an opportunity for other anti-Government groups to Join the movement. Official sources have continued to minimise the recent events, reiterating that General Cedillo is not supported so far by a single member of the Army, it Is also stated that there is no sign of support from any section of tlie country, besides the San Luis Potosi area, which admittedly is in the rebel's hands. Officials insist that it is only President Cardenas’ desire to avoid bloodshed that has prevented the cleaning f >uf of this territory, but an inspection discloses that the rebels are in strongly-fortified mountain areas. This indicates that it will be a lengthy and arduous, perhaps even impossible, task to dislodge them. Aerodromes In the Mountains It Is understood that fortified aerodromes have been built In several mountain strongholds. General Cedlllo at present has command of a fleet of 57 fighting aeroplanes. It is believed that the recent, report that he was going to the United States was due to a secret flight to one of these strongholds. Federal troops have occupied General Cedlllo's headquarters at his Los I Palomas ranch, which was found aban- | doned presumably due to its lack of ; strategic importance, states a message I from Mexico City. ' It is reported that the Governor of ?an Luis Potosi lias fled from the capital and has joined the rebels. President Cardenas is making his headi quarters at the Go\ernor’s palace.

GENERAL’S NEPHEW KILLED CONFIDENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT WILL CHECK THE REBELLION (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received May 24, 3 p.m.) MEXICO CITY, May 23 The Defence Ministry announces that Hipolito Cedillo, a nephew of General Cedillo; was killed with eleven | followers in a clash with Government ; troops. It added: The Federal forces are pursuing the rebels. We will soon liquidate tills situation. We are grafting ample guarantees to the peasants who have been misled, and they are returning to their homes.