, 1876-04-02
FOREIGN.
American Citizens Robbed and
Abused at lIatamoras.
Our Gunboats oD the Rio Grande Order.
ed to Protect Them.
french Bishops Protest Loudly Against the
University Bill.
MEXICO.
AMERICAN CITIZENS EIpRrsoNEp.

MEXICO.
AMERICAN CITIZENS EIpRIaoNED.
Speci1t D'spatch to The Ch.caan Tribune.
WARRINGTON, D. c., April 1.-M1. Scbloicher,
member of the House from Te1as. today 1oad
the following dispatch from Brownsville
"natamoras has been declared in q state OF
siege. 4 forced loan Was imposed upon the
merchants last week. A second loan has been
demanded from foreign merchants, seven Of
whom arc under military arrest for non-compli-
ance. No 1ls1icans are included in the demand.
Ono citizen of the United 6tatest 60 years old,
was taken from his home last night
and put on the fortifcations in
very exposed place it an attack by the Revo-
lutionists had occurred. as Was hourly expected.
See the President and get the Government to
interfere for the protection of American and
foreign residents."
t1o the Assoetated Prc.s.l
EXCITING TINES At MATAMOBAs.
GALVESTON April Ia BpeclAl to the Ga1yes-
ton Necs from Brownsville, April l, sayB to-day
the naval force steamed up to be ready for the
protection Of American citizens in Matamoras.
Diaz is Oh tho edge OF the town, aud an attack
is expected.
Another special to the Netos from Brownsville,
April !, SAYS: Night before last Mr. Susten-
dale, an American citizen aged co years, WAS
taken to d fort in 3Iatamoras, and placed on the
lutionists made an attack he would have been
nearly between two fires, and would certainly
have been killed. About IL o'clock ut night
Consul Wilson went TO Gen. Labarra and de-
manded Sustendales instant reease, and the de-
mand was complied with.
To-day orders were received from Washington,
at least it is so reported, and Consul Wilson
came to this bank. Very eoon tho Rio Bravo
steamed up, crossed tho river. and made fast
to the Mexican bank. This WAS about o'clock.
III mil fftc
Soundlngs have been made.
1t II reported that the President haa directed
that foreign residents OF AIatamoras shall be
protected against the emotions and expressions
OF tho Mexican authorities. Foreign residents
Of Matamoras now in this place are highly de-
lighted. 4 goodly number Of them live on the
river bank. They say Gen. Labans will get no
moro except from Mc1icaus.
Late in the evening tho gunhoat steamed up
to the upper edge OF Mata1noras. and came to
anchor. Expectations Of brisk times On the
other side are great.
Tho order above mentioned camo directly to
Capt. Johnson and directed him to proceed i'm
mod1ateiy to Aatan1oros aud assist the Consul
in giving protection to American citizens,
Two days SINCE deputation Of foreigners re-
siding in 1iatanoras waited upon Gen. Potter,
and requested him to take steps to protect them
from outrage. The General told them to send
bin communication iu writing. The change
in tho programme eince has rendered that un-
neces8ary.
The matter of supplying Gen. Laoana with
powder has bean veuLilGIod, but cannot be given
to the public yet. Tho blame ia not on Capt.
Johnsons shoulders.
To-day surgeon WAS busy preparing banda
ges, lint, etc., for Gen. Dlaz's troops. Ths
movements OF the gun-bost are said to be worth
10000 men to the revolutionary cause. Tho mill
tary are on the alert, and would be glad to take
part should it become necessary in the defense
OF our citizens,