The Washington herald., 1908-06-29

Torreon. Mexico, June 2S.-Several
bands Of revoluuonlsts are operating in
this section. They have torn up the
track OF the Mexican International Rail-
road and cut the telegraph wires at a
number Of places between Torreon and
Jaral
It is reported that a force OF several
hundred insurgents are in the vicinity
OF Mattamoras. a town Of about 5000
people, and that an attack upon the
place is 70 be made. CThis town should
not be confused with Matamoros. stu
ated opposite Brownsville, Tex)
The banks and business houses of Tor
reon and all the towns OF this section
keep armed guards on duty day and
night to resist any attacks that might
be made by revolutionary bands for
the purpose Of robbery
Federal troops are passing through
there by the train loads They are on
their way 10 points in the vicinity OF
Ciudad Porfrio Diaz, where tre sltua-
ton is said to be worse than around
Torreon.
sixteen Trains Carry Troops.
There are already two full regiments
Of troops operating in the vicinity Of
Torreon. another regiment Is scattered
along the river between Ciudad Porhrlo
Diaz and Las Vacas Sixteen more spe-
cial trains. all carrying Federal soldiers
from the City Of Mexico TO the scenes
Of trouble. are due to arrive here to-
night
Part Of this military force will 60 20
Ciudad Porfrio Diaz and the remainder
viii disembark al points near Velardena,
state Of Durango. near which place the
several hundred revolutlonists who cap
tured the town Of Viezca few days ago
are said to be located. This band robbed
the bank Of Nuevo Leon and the gov
ernmeut stamps ONCE OF money aggre-
eating more than $4,000 They also
conhscated a large amount OF ammuni- !
tion and supplies.
Gen. Jose Villar. commander OF the /
military zone for this part Of Northern !
OF troops who are marching overland
to Las Vacas His forces had a sharp /
battle with revolutionists to-day 4 num- /
Der were killed on both sides The rev
olutionists retreated and are said to be /
moving toward Torreon.
Soldiers Mt Juarez.
FL Paso. Tex. June 2S.-About go Mex |
lean soldiers arrived in Juarez. Mexico 1
late this afternoon from chihuahua. the
capital Of the state. 70 re-enforce the
local garrison, as an attack is feared |
from struggling revolutionists who have
not been captured.
Strong guards are still patrolIing the
streets of Juarez. and it is evident that
the officials are apprehensive OF trouble.
Several Of the men who were arrested
by Fl Paso officers for completely in the
revolutionary proceedings. but released
for lack Of proof, are believed to be con-
spring with others who have not been
captured to make an attack on the city OF
Iuarez. in which event the custom-house
and the banks are expected to be the first
10 suffer. as the revolutionists are known
There was a report here this evening
hat portion of ;he troops who came in
his afternoon would be hugried 10 Casas
irandeS rs a precaution against another
Uprising there. though this could not be
-eriied. 1t is authoritatlvely stated that
he Wells-FargO Express Compa7y is re-
using TO accept money for transportation
o Torreon, which is said to I've threat
med with an attack.
A special from Austin tonight states
hat Gov. Campbell says all State Off
ials have been instructed to prevent hos
lie forces or munitions of war crossing
rom the American side into Mexico. and
lso that a member Of the Mexican junta
here who refuses TO give any details
eys the revolution will spread TO the
rmy within a few days. and that the
deXican government will be helpless
gainst the uprisings, which are sched-
led TO occur in all parts Of the republic