The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-11-25
us. TROOPS READY
They'll Keep Down Mexi-
cans In Texas.
MADtlR0 ACROSS THE BORDER?
Revolutionary Leader Probably Has
Evaded Soldiers and Is With His
Own Men-Government Army
In Control, but May Need Help.
MADtIRO ACROSS THE BORDER?

Washington, Nov. 22.-Instructions
were sent to Brigadier General Hoyt
commanding the department of Texas,
with headquarters at Fort Sam Hous-
ton, near San Antonio, to hold his
troops in readiness for service in en-
forcing the neutrality law. This action
was taken by Major General Leonard
Wood, chief of staff of the army, upon
the recommendation of Secretary of
State Knox.
Two regiments of infantry, ten
troops of cavalry and three batteries
of field artillery are available for serv-
ice in case of emergency. General
Hoyt was directed TO keep in touch
with Governor Campbell of Texas and
to aid him in handling the situation.
Eagle Pass. Tex, Nov. 22.-Simulta-
neous with the arrival in Eagle Pass
of Julio Madeira, said to be son OF
Francisco Madeira, on whom the revo-
lutionists hang their hope Of freedom
from Diaz rule. came rumors of up
risings in small towns contiguous to
Ciudad Porfirio Diaz. and number of
MeXicans as well as a few Americans
came to this side to escape trouble.
On the best of authority it is learned
that General Francisco Madeira left
Carriso Springs with a guide and sew
eral attendants, headed for the near
est crossing of the Rio Grande into
.dexicO. \ small band of Mexicans
crossed the Rio Grande at ford be-
low Eagle Pass at a point near the
one it is presumed General Madeiro
and his party took. The Southern Pa
cifc Railway company has orders that
a special from Fort Sam Houston
with two troops of cavalry heavily
equipped for scout duty is bound for
Eagle Pass.
Ciudad Porfirio Diaz is quiet. All
business houses are closed. and per
SONS are not permitted on the streets
after dark without a good reason.
The Mexican officials are delighted
at the prospect of having the Ameri-
can soldiers on this side so as to head
off any armed forces from gathering
on this side and crossing to Mexico.
United States secret agents, the Gus
toms and immigration officials and the
United States marshals' forces are do
ing everything in their power to pre-
vent the revolution from starting on
this side Madeiro has a wonderful
following in Mexico. and 1t is con
ceded by both governments that all
danger will be passed if he can be
prevented from getting into the coun-
try with an armed force.
Ell Paso, Tex, Nov. 22.-Trouble has
been reported at Orizaba, in the state
of Vera Cruz, Mexico, and Guerrero
and Hermanez. state of Coahuila, bur
no confirmation has come of the re-
ported battle and great slaughter at
Zacatecas, although persistent rumors
Of such fight continued to be re
ceived
At Guerrero and HermaneZ the
troops have suppressed the rioting,
and at Orizaba the soldiers arrived in
time to prevent bloodshed. although
dissatisfied workmen in the mills at
that place stoned the mills. broke
many windows and attempted to set
fire to several manufacturing plants
Mexican officials still seem able to
care for any trouble that may develop
The arms so far captured in Mexico
total more than 5000, and the rounds
OF ammunition total more than 10000.
Arms Of all kinds have been prohibit
ed from entering Mexico, and pro-
spectOrs and miners must leave their
arms at the border. Stores throughout
Mexico have been forbidden to sell
arms or ammunition.
The report is persistent along the
border that General Bernardino Reyes.
who was made to resign as governor
of Nuevo Leon because his friends sup
ported him for vice president, is com
ing back from Europe, where he was
sent on II military mission" soon aft
er he was forced out of office, and the
revolutionists have faith that he will
lead them If he does a large part Of
the army will follow him.
John AlarcOn, an American engineer,
and his wife and children have been
jailed III chihuahua, according TO re-
ports brought here by trainmen, be-
cause a search Of their house revealed
dynamite which Mrs AlarcOn's broth
er had there for mining purposes.
Conditions are reported as uncertain
in Chihuahua. Practically all the ma
tives employed in the railroad shops
are ready to join the revOlutionists,
and the troops are ready to fall in
with them If Reyes appears as leader
An order has been issued for all
American women TO keep Off the
streets until peace is restored lest
their presence lead to assaults and
race riots
A Mexican rurale let his better judg
ment slip yesterday evening near the
Barracks in Ciudad POrfirio Dlaz and
yelled "Viva Madeirow
An officer ran sword through him