Mexican Scrap

The revolution in Mexico caused by a revolt of the Huertistas against the Obregon regime (TIME, Dec. 17) pursued its course in eddying swirls across almost the entire country.

Comparatively minor claims were put forward by both sides; no decisive action took place. President Obregon launched a "great offensive" against the rebels in the West, but engagements between the two main bodies did not take place.

The general situation was classed as "very serious," and unbiased observers displayed no optimism regarding a speedy outcome of the struggle. It was impossible to prophesy the eventual outcome; reports from Mexico were contradictory.