Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 August 1912 — OROZCO IS SEEKING PEACE [ARTICLE]

OROZCO IS SEEKING PEACE

Rebel Leader Submits Overtures to President Madero, But Terms Not Divulged. Juarez, Mex„ Aug. 9.—Gen. Pascual Orozco has submitted a peace proposal to the Madero government, but the terms have not been divulged. In spite of the peace proppsal the rebels moving south on the Mexican Central railroad have bean fighting with the advance* guard of the federal army moving to Juarez, according to federal advices. The two forces met at Ville Alumada, 100 miles south of Juarez, and the rebel advance to Chihuahua has been checked. The rebels are commanded by General Caravelo. Twelve hundred rebels and 1,000 federals are engaged In the battle, according to the advices.