Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-15
Demands That NOn-C Combatant Americans Along Border Be Given Consideration
DOUGLAS APPEALS FOR PROTECTION
10000 More United States Troops Near the Rio Grande Should They Be Required-Rebels Resting on Their Arms at Agua Preita-U. S. Captain Declares He Will Stop Fighting if More Bullets Cross the Border

Washington. April 14.-President Taft is determined that battles be- tween Mexican federalists and insur- rectos shall not be fought on Ameri- can soil He is equally determined that the lives of American non-com- batants. shall not be endangered by. the forces of President Diaz and those of General Madero. Future combats between the rebels and the forces Of the Mexican government must not be fought out so close to the American line as to put in jeopardy the lives and property of Americans.
 Mexican Government Warned,
 Through the state department, the president notified the Mexican govern rnent tonight that it must see to it ir the future that no such unfortunate incident as that of yesterday at Agua Prieta near Douglas, AriZ., when two Americans were killed and eleven were wornded. he allowed to occur.
 Similar Warning to Insurrectos.
 Through the war department and through the department of justice the president sent the same sort of warn ing to the leader of the insurrectos at Agua Prieta. The view was expressed at the White house tonight that these warnings will be obeyed to the letter. and that no more battles will be fought in the vicinity of the boundary. on-Combstsnts Must Be Considered.
 The president knows that battle grounds are not chosen as places are for athletic contests. but at the same time he takes the position that prep arations for battle must be made by the hostile forces in Mexico with due consideration of the effect upon non- rrbatant Americans.
 President Taft feels now that his -areier sending the troops to Texas has been entirely justified by the develop ments of the last few days.
 10000 Troops Near the Rio Grande.
 He is more certain than ever that conditions in the southern republic are to say the least alarming. He is hop ing that there will be no need for any further movement to the south. but if there should be, he knows that 20.0G0 American troops are near the Rio Grarde and that on that river and the Mexican border itself is alEeadvEa force that is not insignificant.
 Douglas Asks for Pretsction.----
 Douglas, Ariz. April 14.-~The Doug iss chamber of mines. on behalf of the American citizens in Douglas tel ezraphed today the following despatch to President Taft:
 During sn engagement yesterday between the federais aEl insurrectos fin Agua Prieta. Mexico. one mile from Douglas two Americans were killed and eleven wounded. ircluding some children. while attending to their bus mess here in Douglas. Thousands of bullets fell in our city, passing through residences and enddn3ering life and property. Is there no way by which Americans can be protected in the peaceful pursuit of their af- fairs. Expect more fighting on the line at any time Con1batants yes- terdas fought within ten feet of the American boundary
 Rebels Sleeping on Arms.
 one thousand rebels under Balsario Garcia. commander in chief of the in Eurrccto forces in northern Sonora by virtue of commission issued to him bv Francisco l. Madero. are sleeping cn their arms iu Agua Prieta tonight.
 U. s. Captain Issues Warning.
 With further severe fighting in and around Asua Prieta almost certain r. within the next day or two. Capt. Julian F. Gaujot of the First United States cavalry in Douglas. and Mayor McGuire impressed upon the rebel commanders that lives on United States territory must not again be in,- perilied by fighting ill Agua Prieta.