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This Explains at Last.
Mobilization Of Troops
on Mexican Border
PICTURE OF TREATY
Photographic Reproduction
Brought from Mexico
Caused Taft toAct.

New York City.-The Mex York
Sun today publishes dispatch from
Washington in which it 10. stated
that Ambassador Wilson, represent-
ing the United States in Mexico. se-
cured photograph Of the secret
treaty between Mexico ana japan and
brought it to Washington. This. It
is asserted. was the direct cause Of
President Taft's order to assemble
United States troops on the Mexican
border. ss; s 81
According to this dispatch. Prssi-
dent Taft, Immediately after examin-
ing the Photographic copy Of the re-
cret treaty between Mexico and Jap
an, gave the Mexican government six
days in which to disavow and repu-
diate the treaty.
The president followed this ulti-
matum. with the mobilization Of
troops along the border and Of swar-
ships in the Gulf Of Mexico. This
forced Mexico to back down. and war
between the two countries was
averted.
The Mexican cabinet, in the secret
treaty with Japan, had agreed to give
Japan maneuver privileges In Mag
dalena Bay, with the alternative Of
coaling station at one other Pa
cific port. While this understanding
did not 60 so far as to constitute an
offensive and defensive alliance. be-
tween the two countries, Japan show
ed keen interest in protecting Mexico
against aggression.
American Killed In fSattle.
Calexico. Cal.-Gen. Stanley Will
liams. the American acting 40 . Mex
lean rebel leaders, today was killed
and his force of Americans dispersed
lin a battle with federals south of.
Mexicali. 4 n
The battle occurred In q barley
field on the Little ranch five miles
from Mexicali. Large puffs Of smoke
were visible. indicating that the fed
erals had field artillery in action.
81, 900, 900 APPROPRIATED BY
MEXICO FOR WAR EXPENSE
Mexico City, Mexico. While still
INDUCING in the hope. that their
methods may prevail, Mexico has
prepared for vigorous campaign
against the rebels. The chamber OF
deputies acting on the initiative Of
Minister Of Finance Limantour vot-
led $4,000, 900 gold for the .pacifica-
tion of the country Specifically
this bill recites that this fund is to
be used for the purchase Of sup
plies, the transportation Of troops.
the equipping and maintenance OF
volunteer organizations, and such
other purposes as the war depart
ment may direct. The granting Of
this appropriation is in line with the
statement by Minister Limantour
shortly after his return to Mexico,
that special fund would be created
for the campaign.
Diaz Planned Escape.
Washington, D. C.-The war de-
partment officials have received re-
ports from army officers in Mexico
that President Diaz Of the Mexican
republic, laid his plans to escape
from the country by stationing
troops between Mexico City and the
Atlantic coast, although no insurrec-,
tion has occurred in that territory.
Fierce Battle Fought.
Ell Paso. Texas.-A fierce battle
has been fought outside Seactecas
between the federal garrison and .
force of attacking insurgents. ac-
cording to report received BY Gem
eral Navarro at Jaurez today. Ma
varro says he does not know which
side was victorious.
The insurgent junta here says that
Madero is gathering troops to attack
and capture Juarez by storm. Then.
it is stated, he will demand recogni-
tion from other countries and secure
better equipment and supplies from
the United States.
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