The Archive · 1924

Reported on the Rocks

Washington, Jan. 3. child has introduced " resolution Republican Congressman Fair-

in. the House of Representatives requesting from the State Dopartment, details @f the nego! of war mate american The Government forces under General Gutiorrez..are advancing on Tuspam. They have captured Huertolobos and Paloblanco.—Renter's American Servies.

Washington, Jan, 9

The Obregon Government has deposited a cheque for $150,020 as an instalment on the purchase of war material and sbroplancs. The amount represents nearly halt of the total bill.—Reuter's American Service aiinounco that' the, rebels are now possession of all the Mexican oilficlds.—Reuter's American Service, Washington, Jay. 4.

The United Skites has sold the Obregon Government 5,000. 1917- model Enfield rifles, 8,000,000) rounds of ammunition and eight aeroplanes.

Mr. Weeks, the Scerctary of War, states that half of the minterial will be paid for in cash and the remainder in 20 days. was*not all that Mexico requested. but it would meet present require-monts—Router's American Ser-view.

Paso, Jan, 4.

'The rebel steamer Progreso, with supplies and troops on board, is reported to be on the rocks near Vera Cruz and to be in danger. Mexican Government ships are' responding to the call for help.—Reuter's American Service.

Mexico City, Jan. 5.

The Secretary of Wax donics that the rebels have captured Tampico and the oilfields.

The British cruiser Capetown has arrived at Vera Cruz and do-parted for Tampico—Reuter.

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