Revolt in Mexico The revolt of General Saturnino Cedillo was
almost inevitable after recent events in Mexico, as all the necessary conditions for a rebellion were present. For 20 years General Ceclillo has been virtually a dictator in his own State of San Luis Potosi and a perpetual menace to the Central Government. After the expropriation of the oil companies he could hope for support from powerful foreign interests ; and President Cardenas himself is faced with a grave agricul- tural and industrial crisis. But the Government has moved too fast for the General, disarmed him, stripped him of his estates and driven him into the hills, where he has been followed by the Governor of the State ; and the Government is able to claim the complete suppression of the revolt. The oil companies have been accused of complicity in the movement and indignantly denied the charge, though the Government claims to have found documentary proof on General Cedillo's estate. Despite the Government's posses- sion of all the key points in San Luis Potosi, the revolt may continue for some time, in the form of a guerilla war, for which the country is excellently suited. It may become serious if the President is unable to overcome the economic crisis he has provoked by his attack on the oil companies.
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