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troop, at this time. and we hold them by right Of Ooou

troops at this time, and hold them by right OF
patton.
i California and New Mexico are a mine of wealth In
themselves and If the indemnify TO the United States pro
vided In the be ample, the general policy in the
army of occupation will be in favor Of peace No de-
ss war ior the mere purpose of conquest and all we
listing differences We have taken some pains recently
ascertain the sentiments OF the army this question: and
peace other words they are ready the admin
isaon In ITS wedrected efforts to secure the attainment
| OF this great object
We Congratulate readers in the United States upon
tins favorable aspect OF the question: and we trust that
cessal issue. Pena Pena is the the crss and
is the ardent hope Of all Americans in Mexico that he
nom Queretaro, and intelligent gentlemen who
versant with the state OF affairs in that city, Affirm that he
VIII be- But we must await the event.
The disposition the troops nearly the
AZ the date OF our last article for the States Col Carkes
brigade, howevehas since left the city for Caernnvaca
Alvarez whoohasa considerable force in the vicinity is
asavo,ins to embarrass hun BY cutting of his supplies
Inc stringent measures of Colonel Clarke, however, will
conneract the efforts OF the Mexican general.
Inc health OF our troops is not so good as we wish il
in some regments-prncipaly however. among the
recruits As they leave the city for the Interior the health
oil the soldiers will no doubt much improve.
We may add that learn that the 4th Kentucky regi-
s Mas SpPsd i9 to Occupy pachuca and
pied - A''' '"''"S 10 o''u
We publish the following order of Gen Smith, less for
its importance here, than to show how thoroughly Gen
Scott is carrying into effect the orders of government
to quarter on the enemy:
OFFICE OF Civil MILITARY GOVERNOR,
National Palace, Mexico, Feb 4, 1913
To insure tranquility and good order in the neghborhood
of the city of Mexico all that part of the territory
ly known the valley of the basin of Mexico including
the places hereinafter named is annexed to the federal
district, and placed under the jurisdiction OF the ayunta-
mento of the city, for all purposes police and
The quota the contribution to be paid by the city and
federal dsrct including the valley, $500 900
Mexico-al to be paid in equal monthly portions-thoe OF
DECEMBER s,a be, and January being now due
lages included under the decree in the federal districts
EAST OF MEXICO.
| Dipisioms-Auncipalities
TExoooo' -Texcoco, Papalotla, Aengo Acolman, Chi
ma@scaapa. T Team !, San Crstobal Ecaiepec.
CHALoo.-Chaco Ilalmanalco, Am 5cameca, Tepopula,
AochltePec Columbia, Tooapa, Tlayacapa, Tlahuac, TX
WEST OF MEXICO.
Dirisons--M uniciYatitiss
TLAsEPANTLA -TIalnepanla, Tultitan, Huixquiuca,
Monte Bajo, Monte Alto, Naucapan
| ZUMpANGo-Zumpango, Tequisquac, Nestlalpan. Thu
CuAyrrrLAN.Cuautitlan, Tepotzodan, Teooyucan, Hue
-tlapam. Xochimico Coyoacan, Milpa. Alta,
Observation-Disclosures, Atoonco FL Grande, Huas-
cazaloy, Acorochdan, Tutotepec, Tenango Huchueda,
PaoHucA -Pachuca, Mineral Del Monte, Mineral Del
Chico, Gempoaa, Tizayucan.
APAM.-Apam, TepeaPulco
r. p. HAMMOND, Secretary.
The following is the latest order from General
Scott
GENERAL ORDERS, HEADauARTERs OF THE Army,
The 5Sth article of directs that 'a public
taken in the enemy's camp towns, FORTS or magazines
whether of artillery, ammunition" Nc, shal be secured
eminent by treaty or otherwise Until the receipt of
superior orders, piece OF captured artillery ord
will be taken any of the forts cities held by the
American army in this republic, except Tor Immediate SER
by command d mayor ''A H. L. SCOTT, A. AG