Mexican War

The rebel leader Adolfo de la Huerta was reported en route to the U. S., drowned at sea, assassinated, still in Mexico, and in full command of rebel forces at the port of Frontera on the Yucatan Peninsula.

The Federal gunboat Bravo (Hurrah !) arrived at Puerto Mexico, en route to Frontera, which was reported to be held by a small rebel force, with or without de la Huerta. "The Bravo will attack Frontera. Then, as Campeche has surrendered, the Federal forces will make a big drive against the State of Tabasco."

President Obregon, the Federal Government's one-armed leader, captured the rebel general, Pedro Anaya, singlehanded. Obregon left the national palace in Mexico City in an automobile. As he passed through the streets on his way to the Presidential Palace at Chapultepec, Obregon saw Anaya and invited him to enter. Anaya hesitated, recognized the President, and started to run. Obregon pulled a gun and again invited Anaya to take a ride. This time the invitation was obeyed.

Charles B. Warren, new U. S. Ambassador to Mexico, began to investigate seizure of American-owned property, the safety of Americans in Yucatan (scene of the present fighting), the question of double taxes levied on Americans by the Federal and revolutionary governments.