The Nome daily nugget., 1911-03-13
WAR DEPARTMENT BUSY.
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 Colonel Gardner, now in command of , the Alaska forts and troops stationed at Seward to report at once and take command of the department of the Ca couver. Wash Brigadier General Mar ion F. Maus, who has been in comma Id of this department has been ordere south to take charge of certain move ments along the border line of Mexico
 Colonel Van Vliet, now stationed at Fort Davis. has been assigned to re- iieve him and take charge of all troops within the territory of Alaska. The war department has Issued further or ders that the companies of the Six tecnth infantry now stationed at Sew ard and Haines to be prepared to move at any time and do duty in the south. All the military stations in Alaska that can be reached by transports at this season of the year are under marching orders and may be taken to the scene of strife at any time.
 The officers and troops in the Pacific and Boring sea ports where navigation is closed are not affected by these or ders and no authentic information can be had pertaining to the disposition of Aa T.. .z sl,e they will remain there until the open ing of navigation then if the war clouds are still upon the horizon they too will be ordered south for duty.
 France Getting Interested. PARIS. March 13-The Associated Press of France through the demand of the dailies of this city dispatched message to President Diaz of Mexico asking for a definite answer to the con tention now on between the United States, Mexico and possibly Germany. The telegram was a lengthy one for the whole nation is interested. and the fact that Germany may become in- volved is creating considerable excite ment in the country.
 IL was expected that the reply would be received in time for the Sunday edi- tions of the leading papers. but word wasn't received until this morning, and ! it comes direct from President Diaz, who states that the Unite States mob iliZation of troops on his northern bor- der is no cause for disquiet That he has no contention with that country. but has his hands full stamping out the insurrections at home. Farnce need not worry for Mexico will maintain the friendly relationship with the United 1 past and what the army of that coun- try Is doing doesn't interest me at the present time. I'm thankful to state | that my health is good and hes been through the trying moments my coun- try has beenl. and is now passing through. but we have the master hand Of the insurrection and expect to estab- fish normal conditions within the near future. The cablegram is signed Presi- dent Diaz of the Mexican republic Americans Watch Battle. DOUGLASS. Ariz.. March i3.-Mon- day. ?: :3O-Thousands of Americans witnessed a spectacular battle across the line here this afternoon The army of Diaz overlook the army of the in- surrectos just south of the line and engaged then in battle for two hours the battle waged. and the regular troops scattered the insurrectos and stamped ed them, leaving many dead on the field of battle. The Americans are watching the movements of both troops and engagements are taking place from time to time, but both the regular Mex. ican soldiers and the insurrectos are keeping within their own territory
 Insurreetos on Rampage.
 FL PASo. Texas. March 13.-4 D m. The insurrectos have started a wild rampage in the northern part of Mexi- co. Peons and citizens are fleeing In all directions. being scared nearly t2 death by the insurrectos who are com hitting all kinds of dastardly deeds They commence to realize that their cause is a lost one and are bent on the destruction of property.
 The United States troops are wact1- Ing every move on heir part but so far they have respected the border line and are confining their deeds to Mexican soil.