Arizona republican., 1906-06-03
POSSIBLE PfRPLEXIIIES
 OVER CANANEA AFFAIR
Governor Kibbey's Effort to Keep
 International Matters Straight.

l The actual trouble at Cananea, how l ever threatening it may have been at first, seems from later dispatches to be rapidly subsiding. It is evident there has been less loss of life than was at | first reported. though several have been killed. But what seems to be more apparent than anything else is that the riot was the result of labor troubles primarily even if it partook Of the nature of a race war at the highest pitch of excitement.
 The present feature of overshadOw- Ing interest is the possible complica- tions that may ensue between the two republics. The call upon this govern ment by Governor Ysabel was a most unusual proceeding. From reports it would appear that Governor Ysabel while in the same frame of mind, sought to enlist the help of Captain Rynning of the Arizona Ranger force. It also appears that that officer, anX- ious to assist in the preservation of the peace wherever American interests were concerned, was disposed to act in compliance with the request of the governor of Sonora. But whether he took any steps in that direction except to report the facts to Governor Kibbey does not yet appear. The interference Of an American official or for that matter any other American citizen, for the restoration of order in another country. might lead to unfortunate results and misunderstanding. how ever we'll meant might be the proffered aid or how pure the motive. II is for that reason that the public awaits with more than passing interest a full re- port of what has occurred.
 It is gratifying to know. however, that the action of Governor Kibbey has been conservative and careful and he has in no degree given warrant to the Arizona authorities under his direction for even the slightest interference with conditions across the border that might result in official entangIements. As soon as he learned of the trouble at ICananea yesterday morning he req soned that if there was serious in surrection there. or worse yet race war, its influence would most natur- ally be felt on this side of the line also He therefore sent at once to Captain Rynning at Naco the following instruc. tions:
 Phoenix, Arlz., June ?. ThOs. Rynning, Naco:
 Relative to reported riots at Cananea and Naco. please take every precaution To see that order is preserved on this side of the international line. Of course you understand that our author ity has its limit at the line. Any one who crosses into Sonora on account of the Cananea trouble will do so at his own serious risk and all Americans should be so advised. I have full con- fidence in your good discretion. Please wire me fully and as often as may be necessary to keep me fully informed of the situation in Cananea and on the line. J. H. KIBBER
 Governor
 Captain Rynning, however. before re- . ceiving the above telegram from the b governor. had already transmitted to him the following message:
 Naco Ariz.. June ?. f J. H. Kibbey, Governor:
 l By request of Governor Ysabel 27; l volunteers will go in to protect Ameri. . can interests in Cananea.
 e RYNNING s Immediately upon the receipt of tho e last mentioned message. Governor Kib- o bey wired to Captain Rynning as fol S lows:
 f Phoenix, Ariz June 3. e Thos. Rynning, Naco:
 Volunteers going into Mexico do sC 8 at the risk of divesting themselves O n their American citizenship and protec t ton as such while there. I cannot per - torial service to go into Mexico at thi s time. Use every precaution to preserv, r. order on our side of the line.