The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-26
Captain Hsrdie, Of the Third United States
Cavalry, Said to Have Lost Fourteen hen
ina Fight with the Rebel Chief
Another Report that the Troublesome
Mexican Was Killed on Texas Soil.
Alleged Attempt to Capture Fort Ringold-
The Raiders Defeated In Conflict Across
> the Border-Crussde Against Monks.
ON THE TEXAS BORDER.
Unconfirmed Reports Concerning Fights with
Raiding Bands of Mexicans.


Raiding Bands of Mexicans.
SAN ANTONIO. Tex. Dec. 2a-The only
information received at military DEPART
ment headquarters here to-day from the
scene of the CatarIno Cara filibustering
and revolutionary troubles along the Rio
Grande border, was @ dispatch to Assistant
Adjutant-general j. p. Martin. from Capt,
John b. johnson. of the Third Cavalry,
which stated that he had just returned to
Fort Brown, after o three days scouting
trip mp the river, on the Texas side. in
search of revolutionary Mexicans and Of
tenders against the United States neutrali-
ty laws None of the Cara men was encoun-
tered, and none is believed TO have
crossed over into Texas from Mexico along
that portion of the border within the past
few days.
A startling report which reached here
last night from Fort Mcintosh. that Capt.
Francis Hardie. of the Third Cavalry, land
his detachment of fifty men had met an
armed force of Garza's followers near Car
rizo, Tex, yesterday, and that In the en-
gagement that ensued fourteen United
States soldiers were killed, had, mp to q
late hour tonight. received no official con-
frmation at department headquarters here.
General Stanley has been expectantly
awaiting some word from Captain Hardie
all day, but no direct communication has
been had with him for three days 1t is
known that he is in pursuit of detach-
ment of ftherevolutionists. and if the bloody
event occurred as reported, it is believed
at the post here that he must have been
l. - ~
cred.
In q telegram to General Stanley lasu
night. Captain Bourke states that Cara
recently made q speech TO his followers as
Los Angeles, Tex, in which he asserted
that the present campaign would be COM
pletely successful. and, after he had over
thrown the administration of Presidents
Diaz he would then insist that part OF
Texas be added to Mexico. He has also
told his men that if they cannot get sup
plies anywhere else when in Texas. they
can capture Fort RinRgold and find plenty.
DR.. Plutarco Ornelas. the Mexican consul
here. to-day received q dispatch from ths
Mexican consul at Neuva Laredo. Mexico,
stating that q force of Garza's men and q,
regiment of Mexican troops met yesterday,
some distance below that place. and the
revolutionists made stand. but were de-
feated with a loss OF four men. The Mexi-
can government is rushing the troops to
the frontier. About six thousand Mexican
soldiers have been stationed along
the border between Neuva Laredo and Mat
amoras. Among this number is Presidents
Diaz's favorite regiment. the Fourth Cav
airy. which is pronounced the best regi-
ment ia Mexico.
Governor Hogg to-day sent detachment
of rangers to the scene of the troubles. and
they will aid the military authorities in
suppressing the uprising.
WILD AND UNCoNFIRMED RUMoRs.
Itwas reported at Brownsville to-day that
CARA made bold attempt to capture Fort
Ringgold. The report says that one of his.
band was pursued by Mexican troops near
Camargo. The man giving spur to his horse
swan to this side. the Mexican troops after
him. The fugitive ran into Fort Ringgold.
where the United States soldiers were at
dinner. and reported that CARA was behind
him. Boots and saddles were sounded.
i be men went out to meet CARA but soon
discovered that the troops were Mexican
regulars They rushed back to Fort Ring
gold ana found that the fugitive had lied TO
them and that CARA was coming at the other
end to take Fort Ringgold. The soldiers
got back Just in time TO save the tort from
being sacked. The whole garrison is now
under arms. The United States telegraph
operator has pistols on his operating table
for emergencies. The report has also
reached Brownsville that several Mexican
army officers are joining Garza's band. and
that company of Mexican regulars had,
revolted and killed their captain. after
having had fight among themselves.
report Is In circulation at Laredo thai
Catarina Cara was killed yesterday IN
fight with Captain Hardie's force OF
United States troops between Laredo
not been verified There can be
no doubt that Cara had been receiving
material aid from the Mexican ranches ON
tho Texas side of the Rio Grande in the
vicinity of his recent encampment In the
counties of Encinal and Duvall, where bo
received about $50. men and that Pena Sta>
tion has been the point at which he has re>
ceived his supplies.
Several changes have been made In the
disposition of United States troops along
the border. Captain Vessels, of the Third
Cavalry, is guarding n river crossing near
Eagle Pass, Captain Bourke is moving
along the river near Laredo and several de-
tachments are located at crossings between
Rio GraDde City and Brownsville. The
Mexican government Is said TO be In o
state of considerable anxiety over the serb
Gus condition of affairs.
The special train bearing two companies
of United States troops arrived at Laredo
over the International last evening. aud
they will be forwarded at once TO the scene
of the disturbance In the vicinity Of Rio
Grande City and Carrizo.