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SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS: TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 2ii, 1011.
In a telegram to District Attorney Jolui
A. Vails t roni a. promlr.<uit Mexican gov-
ernment official at Monterey. Later
Colonel Camacho, the forlorn! comman-
der of the garrison In Nuevo I-aredo,
Mexico, received a telegram from Gen-
eral Estrada, commander of the Mata-
moros division of the Mexican army,
verifying the report received here ear-
lier in the afternoon Tonight other
messages received from Monterey and
from officials of the Mexican govern-
ment elsewhere iikewbt • onflrm the re-
port of General Reyes pture.
The first messay- rcc. ived said General
Reyes and a small force of armed men
at a point near Linares, in the State of
Nuevo L«eon, or within a Abort distance
of Monterey, met government troops
Since General Reyes left Galena, the
early part of last ween, Mexican troops
and secret service men have made every
endeavor to locate him, and only once
or twice was he Known to have been
seen, but each rime he and his band
disappeared In the mountains and were
lost track of. A few days ago It was
ascertained Roves wa:« n the vicinity
of Linares and awaiting >ui opportunity
to attack that place, where the general
expected to got a foothold and equip his
army, preparatory to atta< king Monterey,
which place, It is said, Reyes expected
to make his revolutionary headquarters.
From there ho Intended to send his army
south and take other places between
there and the . apltal. These facts were
given out here some days ago by men
well posted on the Riylltl movement
and who watched things closely.
The dispatches received here today,
and especially those from high govern-
ment officials ct Mexico, Justify the
statement that Reyes Is now in hte
hands of the Mexican government. The
receipt of the news here caused some
excitement. In view of the fact that re-
cent. developments at this point on the
border have caused many arrests of men
suspeeted of being connected with the
revolution
MAY NO! BE EMOITEQ
United States Authorities Mot Yet De-
cided in the Case of (Gen-
eral Reyes. j
Special Telegram 'e Tb* Kxpre-s
HOUSTON, Tex.. Dec. ".'..—The objec-
tion that is being urged by MarshJ.ll
Hicks, counsel for General Reyes, to the
removal of the Reyes (use from Laredo
to Brownsville not considered well
founded, according to Federal District
Attorney Lock McDaniel, who says it
would have been possible for the Gov-
ernment to have forced Reyes to trial if
he hod been captured in this country', '
because of the return of a second indict-
ment against him at Brownsville which '
charges General Reyes wjin committing
offenses against the neutrality laws cf
• he I nited States after his Indictment
at Laredo. liis counsels were urging
their objection to the removal ou the
ground that his bond In the Laredo case
was not returnable until the April term
af the Federal Court. They were not
aware of the return of a second indict-
ment at Brownsville
Judge McDaniel said tonight he had
riot determined, whether or not, he would
wake an effort to extradite General
Reyes for trial In this country- that bis
action along that line depended entirely
upon what punishment the Mexican gov-
ernment officials decided to tnete out to
the prisoner, who. probably, will be
charged with the offense of treason.
[HIS STORY DELIBERATE
GENERA I RE YES AND SECRETARIES
A T HE A DQUA RTERS ON SA N PEDRO A VE.
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Friend and Sympathizer of General
Reyes Believes He did Not
Surrender.
Melisia Parra, friend and sympathizer
of Oen«raJ Reyes, and who Is a guest at
the Thompson Hotel on Holedad Street,
laid last lilfrht. he placed no credence In
Ihe report that General Reyes had sur-
rendered. Rather than surrender, he said
the general would I lie first.
He believes the report from Mexico
oas been deliberately circulated. He also
cave out the rather interesting informa-
tion that it mlKht be fedro Martinez,
who was with General Reyes two days
ago and is paid to be an exact counter-
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in recent days.
Again, Mr. Parra says General Reyes
could not possibly have reached Linares
yesterday morning from the place where
he was reported to he the day before
The distance between these two points,
he says, Is from eighty to 100 tnlles. He
is certain the general did not make this
ride.
Another contention of his that it had
been noised abroad the Reyistas were
scon to receive several million dollars
and to counteract this the report was
spread abroad concerning the general's
capture. He is not at all optimistic over
the future of Mexico.
washingtonTs relieved
Officials Were Uneasy at Prospect of
Another Mexican Revolution.
WASHINGTON. 1 >. (' . Dee. 2S.—The sur-
render of Gen. Rernardo Reyes came as
a surprise to both the State Department
and the Mexican embassy here, although it
was believed that his capture was In-
evitable.
Neither this Government nor the em-
bassy had received official word of the,
surrender, and in the absence of such in-
formation none of the officials would dis-
cuss it. That both department and em-
bassy" are relieved by the turn of events
was evident,, for the prospects of another
revolution In Mexico hud occasioned un-
easiness for some time.
The St. Anthony will this year celebrate
the coming of the new year with a sou-
per de luxe served at 10:,TO p. m. Decern
her 30. find most of the tibles of the
various dfning.rooms have been reserved
for this event.
The large picture tbowa General Reyes and his secretaries standing on the stoop
of his headquarters In San Antonio. Reading from left to right am: David Reyes
Retana, hin lawyer nud secretary; General Reyes and Miguel vulroga, his other
secretary. The smaller picture shows the house.
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THE YOUNGEST SON OF GENERAL
REYES STILL ILVS FAITH.
Does Not Believe Father Surrendered
at Linares to Mexican Authorities.
Friends of the Former Sol-
dier Decline to Comment.
""We do not believe father surrendered)
at Linares. We have had no direct com-
munication from him today. Our lust
information from him came several days
ago. Chiefly we have been following the
newspaper reports of his whereabouts."
Thus did Alejandro Reyes, the young-
est. son of the general, pin faltb in his
father. He seemed optimistic over recent
events and apparently manifested no con-
cern. Beyond the brief statement, above
he said there was nothing to say. At
the Reyes home, 701 San Pedro Avenue,
where the general maintained his head-
quarters while in the city, several callers
| dropped in during the hfternoon and even-
ing.
If any communication had been re-
ceived during the day from General Reyes
j there was a strenuous denial of it, al-
tnough early in the evening the word
went forth that several cipher telegrams
came during the afternoon
Among the generals immediate family
here are hi? wife, his two daughters, Senora
Amalia Sada and 'Senora Rafael I>avila,
and his youngest sou, Alejandro. Senora
Rodolfo Reyes, wife of the general's old
est son, is also in the city.
Marshall Hicks of the firm of Ricks,
Hicks & Teagarden, retained as counsel
for General Reyes In the case which the
United States has against the former Mex-
ican soldier, said last night be had no
news whatever of the general's surrender.
He decliued to comment at all upon the]
matter.
F. A. Chapa, a vldely-known druggist
of the city, who also is under indictment
on the charge of violating the neutrality
laws, expressed much surprise over the
reports received last night lie, miso, de-
clined to offer any comment iu the mat-
teir
Will Call Reyes' Case Next Monday.
Special Telegram to The Express.
BROWNSVILLE, Tex, Dec. 25.—The
Federal Court convened again today and
was adjourned immediately until next
Monday. January 1. when the cases
against General Ileyes, F. A. Chapa and
Dr. Monteros of San Antonio, Sheriff
Amador S&nchex of Laredo and numer-
ous other men charged with violating
the neutrality laws are sot to be beard.
to restore mongol royalty
Manchus Believed to Be Back of the
Movement.
HARBIN, Dep. 23.—The am ban, or
Chinese representative, who was driven
out of Vrga. the capital of Mongolia,
when autonomy was declared some
vreeks ago. has reached Manchuria. He
will have safe conduct to Pekin. The
nmban is accompanied by the Manchu
Prince Run? whose influence, It is un-
derstood, is being used by the Manchus
in their efforts to nullify the intrigues of
the exiled Balal l*ams of Thibet and
foreigners in Mongolia and to bring
about the restoration of the Mongol roy-
alty.
There is a here Japan 1s int«r-
«*fed along with the imperial govern-
ment at TeVJn in the suppression of the
revolution In Manchuria. Oen. Chao F>h-
Hsun. Viceroy of Manchuria. nrd*rM
th* wrrst execution of tfxfv *'i?pect.*d
revolutionists Saturday last at Mkolak.
President of Mexico Says Reyes Will
Be Tried by Impartial Mili-
tary Court.
CITY OK MKX'ICO, Dec. 25. —General
Iteycs, will be tried for the crime of sedi-
tion by a military court. lie will be
given every guarantee of Justice that
the constitution affords. The Judge be-
fore whom he will appear will be chosen
with a view to securing an Impartial
TuagiRtrate and one who bears'him no
personal enmity.
His followers who lay down their
arms will be treated in a like manner,
while thos* who do not. surrender un-
conditionally will be hunted down re-
lentlessly.
These were declarations made by Presi-
dent Madero to a representative of the
Associated Press at Chapultepec tonight.
The surrender of Reyes, said the Presi-
dent, %ns a surprise to himself and his
ministers. They had expected he would
be able to find some few followers, but
bis declaration that "not one person bad
been found willing to espouse his cause '
was even more than ihey, always appar-
ently confident of the ultimate failure of
his efforts, had anticipated.
The absoluteness of his failure, tho
President, pointed out, should be a de-
terrent to any other who might, contem-
plate heading a revolutionary part v.
"With Reyes out of the way. we will
soon have a country absolutely at
peace," bo said.
General of Division Pezo will probably
be selected to preside over the trial of
Reyes.
REMEMBER BEEF TRUST JURORS
Gifts Are Received by Men Shut In
hy Court.
CHICAGO, Dec. 26.—-The jury In the
case of tho ten Chicago meat packers, on
trial foe alleged criminal violation of the
fifherman antitrust law, passed a quiet
Christmas in its quarters In a downtown
hotel under the eyes of two United States
deputy marshals. E«*ch Juror received
gifts from relativen and friends.
When United States District Judge Car-
penter reconvenes court tomorrow after
the Christmas adjournment the Govern-
ment will begin the presentation of its
evidence.
Wax Plant Is Burned.
GEORGETOWN, Ky., Dec. Zo.-Hro,
caused by the bursting of an ammonia
pipe, this afternoon destroyed the wax
plant of the Indian Refining Company
here and resulted in a loss estimated at
$125,000. The fire burned three hours be-
fore it was under control. Vincent Pool
and J. 8. 1/iter, employes, were hurt ser-
iously by falling timbers. |
Watchman Slain hy Thugs.
TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 26.-Both of his
eyes battered out and his skull broken
by thugs who assaulted and robbed
him last night. L. P. Cutting, a night
watchman at the Tampa steamways,
died in a hospital here today. He never
regained consciousness to tell who his
Maailanta were and the police hiTI M
clue.
Boy Santa Oaus Is Badly Burned.
LYNN. Mas*. I»ec. 25—Playing Santa
Claus In flannel attire and towsled
hempen h^lr. George H. Sawyer. ag®d 14
years, went toe rto the lighted canllea
on tbe Christmas tree In bis home In
Cliftondale today, and suffered barns
which are expected to prove fatal His
parents, Mr nnd Mrs Reward Sawjrer.
burned severely in beating oat 'tJM
flames
| AGED GENERAL HAS BEEN A 1TB-
L1C MAN IN MEXICO FOR
FORTV-SIX YEARS.
HE HELD HIGH POallH
Speculation in rife locally as to the out-
come of the arrest of Gen. Beruurdo Keyes.
His capture Is a matter of considerable
importance. This la concedjpd by all.
He has been in the public eye of Mex-
ico ever since he wag 15 years old, and
he was 61 last August.. During those
forty-six years lie has served In many
capacities, ranging from sublieutenant in
the ragged little band of patriots which
finally overthrew the power of Maxi-
milian to the rich and powerful Governor
of Nuevo Leon, as well as Minister of
War and Marine in the Cabinet of former
President Dias.
During all his life (ieueral Heye* has
been an organiser, and It was largely due
t" his fostering care that the industries
of Nuevo Lfipn thrived and flourished. Al-
though a member of the old regime he was
progressive In spirit and a perfect marti*
net for discipline. t It *as this which
made him the Idol of tbe army, and it
was frequently said that General Reyes
was th* only man whose ambition for
years might have Jeopardized the perma-
nency of the Diaz dynasty. Revolution
after revolution was foisted in that re-
public. and plt.hough he always disavowed
It. the involution ists pretended to be
Working In his interests.
Something over a year ago. when con-
ditions become alarming, General Reyes
WSS quietly arrested and subsequently
"honored" by Ida/, with a commission as
military ambassador from Mexico to
France. Not until Jteyes was in Paris
did the real strength of Francisco Madero,
now President >.f (lie republic, develop,
and then It swept like wildfire
General Diaz apparently experienced an
eleventh-hour repentance for seuding Reyes
out of the country, and hastily summoned
him back from France. On reaching Ha-
vana the obi general stopped, and while
there the battle of .Tunres, which sealed
tbe doom of Diaz, way fought. President
laz resigned and hurriedly left his native
land while Madero Journeyed In triumph t"
the City of Mexico.
When he finally reached Mexico. General
Reyes gave out a statement In which he
upheld (he contention of the Maderlstas
for the noninterference of the government
In ejections and making one term the limit
for holding federal office In the republic.
Following this be and Madero held a con-
ference. In which General Reyes agreed
to accept the portfolio of war in Madero's
Cabinet. At this there waa a vigorous pro-
test from the members of Madero'^ party
and General Reyes offered to relieve Ma-
dero of his promise. This, however. Ma-
dera did not accept, but later he and
General Reyes held another eorifercnee
and both determined to stand for the then
impending election as President Soon
after General Reyes opened headquarters
In the City of Mexico and styled his party
the Republican.
In his eampalgn for the presidency Gen-
eral Reyes did not meet with flattering
success f?e wa% of the old order which
had pasted away with Diaz, and the great
bulk of the people would have nothing
to do with hfm. His candidacy, however,
was taken tip by those who would not be
reconellod to Madero, but, If anything,
this cost him his popularity with tbe
masses.
tin September ?, he attempted to ad^Tv-**
a public meeting. The adherents of Ma
dero held a counter attraction in front, of
[tho same hotel, and when General "Keyes
I appeared on the gallery he was stoned,
robbed and all but mobbed by the opposi-
tion Immediately after Madero left the
city, and the breach between his faction
and that of General Reyes widened.
A convention of th< Republican party
was opened on September 7 with some !)0o
delegates from all parts of the republic in
Attendance, • Resolutions were Introduced
which declared that the government pre-
vented the forming of Reyes clubs and
that meetings were everywhere interfered
with. - A platform was adopted and Gen-
eral Reveg unanimously nominated as can-
didate for President, with Peon del YaJIee
for VIee President.
Immediately aft«*r his nomination. Gen-
eral Reyes announced that because of the
opposition encountered and offered by
representatives of the existing government
to hl« candidacy, neither he nor his sup-
porters would attempt to engage In an
active campaign
When the Mexican Congress convened,
September 10, a movement was started
to postpone the date of the general elec-
tion, fixed at October 1, for one month.
General Madero Issued a statement to
the effect that If this were done tbe
people would a train rise in open revolt
and the date of the election was not
changed.
Thin, however, marked the last peace-
share In the new government ajid a
share in the new government and In a
few days later their leader left the coun-
try Incognito. He went directly from
Vera Cruz to New Orleans on the Amer-
ican steamer Monterey and then came
to San Antonio. In an Interview, widely
printed at that time, General Reyes said
ho left because his life and property,
as well as those of his friends, were no
longer safe. The general reached here
on October 7 and established his resi-
dence at 701 San Pedro Avenue.
Soon after Francisco Madero was for-
mally eected President snd then inau-
gurated. There were rumors all the time
that General Reyos was planning a rev-
olution by which he hoped to unseat
Madero and at that time the entire re-
public was seething with discontent. As
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many as nine separate revolutions were
then declared to be In progress, but a
number of these. It developed, were, but
tbe raids of outlaw bands.
A close watch, however, was kept on
Genefal Reyes and it was evident that
he waa the one whom Madero and his
friends then feared the most. San An-
tonio was literally filled with spies and
na. man called upon General Reyes who
waa not shadowed and on whom careful
tab was thereafter kept. And General
Reyes had many friends. For the most
part they were the stnnch supporter* of
former President Diaz and had left Mex
ico because of the disorders which ensued
just prior to and Immediately following
the election of Madero. They looked up-
on General Reyes as their leader and
urged hlin to join with them in over-
turning Madero. It was felt by these
malcontents that Madero was no more
than a usurper and they believed the
army would rally to his standard once
It was established across the border.
General Reyes, evidently, bad also en-
tertained this belief when, on November
IS, he was arrested by United States of-
fieialsat his home here on a charge of
violating the neutrality laws. The in-
dictment charging this offense had been
returned by a grand jury then In ses-
sion at Brownsville and when General
Reyes was released on $W.om bond It
was to stand trial, set for January 2.
A few days after his arrest and sub-
sequent release on bond General Reyes
disappeared and Instantly the Republic
of Mexico was in an uproar. His friends
hero denied he had crossed the border,
but admitted they did not know where
he was. Telegrams began to pour In
from all parts of the republic and some
days later he was "located" in from
half a dozen to a dozen different places.
The Mexican government had secret
agents on the border looking for him
and oven detailed General Trevino, said
to be a personal enemy of General Reyes,
with a detachment of rnrales to run him
down It was to a squad of these men
that the old gray-haired general, worn
out by incessant riding and broken in
spirit, rode to and surrendered Sunday
night.
His friends say it is indicative of the
man that the only request for merey
which he made not for himself, but
for his faithful followers, who in his
behalf had taken up arms against an es-
tablished government.
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Tars From Warships Give Him Table
Cover They Embroidered.
NKW YORK, Deo. 2B.~The boys of the
navy surprised John D. Rockefeller, Mrs.
Russell Sage and Miss Helen Gould with
Christmas presents today in appreciation
of the help they bad given the Young
Men's Christian Association in the navy.
A committee of four bluejackets from
ships which make their home port Nor-
folk. Va., came here with a handsome
table cover which the sailors themselves
had embroidered, working out their van
ous naval emblems with great skill, and
presented It to Mr. Rockefeller while lie
was dining with his family at his town
house today. The retired oil magnate
told the boys he was made very happy
with the remembrance. The boys in turn
told him how much the Naval Young
Men's Christian Association at Norfolk,
for which Mr. Rockefeller had furnished
tbe funds, was appreciated. The com-
mittee was made up of B. Winger of tho
New Hampshire, A. J. Collins of the
Louisiana, R. J Miller of the South
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Two other sailors. M. Herwlg and A.
A damson, of the b.ittleship Delaware,
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Miss Gould and. two doien American
Reauty roses to Mrs. Sage, In behalf of
the Naval Young Men's Christian Asso-
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and extension of which was made possi-
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reported that both Mrs. 8age and Miss
Gould were much pleased.
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