Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-30
MEXICAN TROOPS IN CONTROL
Government Soldiers Rapidly Put
Down Instruction.
BANDITS ARE HELPING REBELS
Executive Regards Men BehInd Up
rising as Ordinary Criminals
United states to Preserve
Neutrality.

CITY OF MEXICO. June es.-The IN
ternal troubles in Mexico which devel-
oped several days ago along the northern
border Of the republic have developed seri-
Gus features. Today the storm centers
around the city OF -Torreon and in the
country between that place and Jaral,
where bandit bands are operating in con-
junction with the insurrectionists Govern
ment troops are rushing to the scene. Al
ready 1900 federal soldiers have reached
Torreon to reinforce the garrison there. 200
more have reached Juarez. and in Chihue-
hua soldiers are patrolling the streets and
the public houses and jails are heavily
guarded. .
In view OF the latest Developments Am
hassador Creel. who has been here on what
promised TO be a long leave of absence, has
been instructed to return to Washington
without delay.
1t is the belief Of the Mexican government
that the revolutionary movement now in
progress was fomented by a band Of agi-
tators who long have made their head
quarters in the United States. On this
ground, It is believed, Ambassador Creel
will appeal to the United States author
tiles to assist In apprehending some Of the
revolutlonists particularly those who were
concerned in the attack on Las Vacas. The
request will be made also that II any of
the ringleaders are captured in the United
states they are to be tried in the courts
Of that country on charges of violating
the neutrality laws.
Government Has Upper Hand.
At Las Vacas, where the first serious
attack was made. the government has
gained the upper hand. Troops are now in
complete control Of the situation in that
city, the rebels and bandits who COM
posed the. attacking force having been
driven back to the mountains. They will
not he permitted to rest there undisturbed.
however, as the government urposes to
make an example of its force as an object
lesson to others who might join the move
ment in other sections. To this end a
large force of cavalry has been sent into
the hills on the heels OF the fugitives and
the chase is now in progress.
1t is the view of the Mexican govern
ment that Mexican citizens who were con-
cerned in the recent raids are common
criminals and that the contention to the
contrary on the ground that their acts
were committed in furtherance Of a revo-
Iutionary movement will not hold.
To Enforce Neutrality Laws
WASHINGTON, June 29.-The State de-
partment has received from the attorney
general OF the United States, who has at
his district attorneys, numerous
marshals, deputy marshals and other Off
GERS. and from t. governor of Texas, as
surances that e~ything possible will be
done to enforce the neutrality laws. These
assurances have been transmit to the
Mexican charge here.
The penalty for violation of neutrality
laws is that every person who within
American territory begins, sets on foot or
assists any military expedition or enter
prise against any government with whom
the United States is at peace is subject
to fine not exceeding 5000 and imprison-
ment for not more than three years.
The Mexican government has asked that
the cases against Villareal and the two
others charged with conspiracy to violate
the neutrality laws be pushed to an early
conclusion.
1t is asserted that this conspiracy was
formed a year and a half ago. These men
were found in California and proceedings
were brought to compel their removal to
Arizona. TIL order Of removal was issued
and under habeas corpus proceedings they
appealed that order. Their cases are now
pending in the supreme court. Recently
the department defeated an effort on their
part made in the supreme court for a re-
duction of bail.