The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-11-11

the Mexican polio. took precautions to
protect Ambassador Wilson as soon
as the anti American demonstration be-
gan. Ambassador de In Barra said he
had no news Of the disorder. but added
that he did not think II would continue
GALVESTON. Tex. Nov. lo-Half a
dozen riots between Meyicans and Ameri-
cans were reported along the border to-
day IA a result of the reports Of the anti
American riots in Mexico city. Some OF
I'll. reports circulated among the ignorant
Mexican labor~rs were 20 the eject that
the Americans were trying 20 gain pos
session of Mexico city and drive out all
Mexicans. Below Rio Grande city 1--WE
or six M.AlCans ~er. assaulted 10y Ameri-
cans and badly beaten. and many others
escaped into Mexico.
In the city a dozen Mexicans w.r.
arrested for trying tn organize forces TO
march into Mexico. but their intentions
were misconstrued. AZ they really in
tended TO attack Americans on this side
of the river.
In Zapata. Starr. Webb and Maverick
counties MexIcans quit work on the farms
and rrigatlon canals and locked 70 the
border towns. Numerous fights wer,' re-
ported in which tn. citizens alleged the
Mexicans attacked them and the ext
cans said they We're assaulted by the
Americans. bat no fatalities have been
chronicled although knives and guns were
used.
Near Rio Grande about thirty Mexicans
were driven across the river into Mexico
ny crowd of Americans who attacked
them at different tires during the day.
Many other MexIcans are quitting work
IN the sections near the border and goinc
back into Mexico. and ranchmen and rail-
road cont FACTORS are complaining nj the
scarcity Of labor
MexlCan- arr the only lnborers Ia be
had m southwestern Texas and in the
cotton growing sections labor has been
scarce this season The NeJicans seem
10 fear an uprising against their race
because Of III" burning at the stake 81
Rodricual AT Rock Springs some days
ago
Reports have been circulated nv revo-
lutIonary Leaders that this IL the first Of
a series Of hurnlhgs IN which the Niexicans
are To he e1rer mated Extra guards
have been put on along the border from
the immigration. State and customs s>r
vices
ri PASo. Nov. 10 Declaring tina.
Americans would T.. sacIr" IN the MeNi- ,
can capital or anv NJ her place IN MEXICO
II soldiers could give them security.
President Porfirlo DiaZ Of Mexico or
derad his nephew. Felix Diaz. chief Of
policr Of MEXICO. to-day 10 douhl" his
guards tom ight and To patrol every ~ rect
of the Mexican capital with men enough
to- put down any disturbance. This il
the substance Of advice received here
direct from Mexico city
IL IL reported that Gen Diaz took TINS
action without consulting the Governor
or the Federal district. Landa v EsCan-
don because Of the act ION Of the Governor
yesterday IN watching the rIotlng m~dI-
cal students and not only doing nothing /
IN prevent their assaults on Americans. I
including IN. son Of American Ambas-
sador Wilson. but actually commanding /
hem ~ a speech later in the day This /,
conduct ~ cited As an example Of the I
hatred entertained by many MeXicsns.
even IN high places. toward the Ameri- /
cans.
President Diaz however, IL determined
10 give protection and preserve order.
Tor one reason because he desires to main .
ain friendly relations with the United
States. and again because he wishes TO .
show the anti-reelectionists that riots
will not he tolerated Much Of the pres
snt distur bance in anti Diaz disturbance
Indsr the curse Of anti-American senti-
nsnt for IN. same people who hate Amer
cans also hate Diaz and accuse him Of
selling out the country 20 Americans
Telegraph MESA ses received here this
evening declare that everything is quiet
n the MEXICAN capital save that once In
while rock 10 thrown AZ an American !,
,r his residence or place Of business y
The Americans are reported as having
iecided discreety TO keep within doors
and every night until things