MEXICO.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18407, 13 May 1920, Page 7

MEXICO.

DEFEAT OF CARRANZA GOVERNMENT. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association WASHINGTON, May UA message from El Paso states tint General Obregon has got every Lig city in Mexico under control. 'lho revolution was practically bloodless. Rearrangements tor the now Government are proceeding quietly. MEXICO OITY, May 11. Th© revolutionists have conquered the whole of Mexico with the exception of outlying districts. General Obregon has granted safety to President Carranza, although Carranza, before his flight, signed Obregon's death warrant. Reuter's Telegrams. MEXICO CITY, May 11. Carranza is detained at Esperanza, awaiting tianspovt to Vera Cruz, where he will embark for New Orleans. The rebels have captured Mazatlrcm WASHINGTON, May 11. Officials are astonished at the progress of tho Obregon rebellion. It is authoritatively stated that th© State Department will not hesitate to regard the new regime as the do facto government, if it is found that Carranza is completely overthrown as he now appears to be.