Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-05

rapid firing guns with 10000 rounds or
ammunition. Two newspaper correspond
ents were allowed to go with the officers.
Colonel T. H. Steever commanding the
American troops here, did not regard It
necessary to make any redisposition OF
the guard along the river. This duty is
now being performed by the first battalion
OF the Twenty-second infantry. under
Major Peter Murray. Bridges and fords
are guarded. and men and officers are
ready for any emergency that may arise.
There were rumors, which amounted 10
nothing more. that the departure OF the
garrison would be succeeded by disorders
In the streets OF Juarez. Tonight the
American soldiers are positively moro
alert than usual, but among them there
was no other sign that conditions at
Juarez had changed.
Two other batalllons OF tho Twenty
second infantry are at Fort Bliss. where
there are also a battalion OF the Eight
eenth infantry. a squadron OF the Fourth
cavalry and battery d OF the Third field
artillery, which is regarded as an ade-
quate force. ..
Americans Enlisted.
General salzars froce includes two
Americans enlisted TO work the rapid
firing guns. They are Samuel Drebin OF
Philadelphia and T, c. Richardson Of
Lamar, Mo.
Drebin has been In one uniform or an
other for many years. He started with
eight years with the American forces in
the Philippines. lie fought with the In
surreeto general. Illus Mens, in Nicaragua,
In the revolution which overthrow Presi-
dent Zelaya. Last year he took a force
into Yucatan for General Madero.
Drebin said today that he did not get the
pay which had been promised him for the
expedition, and was about TO join General
Reyes when that veterans uprising
against the present regime in Mexico
proved abortive. Richardson's experience
includes revolutions in Honduras and
Nicaragua.
Two American adventures were out
fitted in complete fashion with new re-
volycr. "ditty' bags, shining shoes apd
uniforms. but this was no better than
the natives had, The completeness Of
their equipment bears out the statement
that there is plenty OF money behind
them.
Try To Sieze Collection.
| Tho rebels at Juarez this afternoon at
tempted TO secure collection of SEQ from
the Rev. Father Pinto, who was conduct
Ing services In the mission church of tho
Virgin OF Guadalupe in Juarez. Father
Pinto makes his home In III Paso and is
an American citizen. He is at the head
Of the Jesuit missions IN northern Mexico
and in the southwestern states, including
Texas and New Mexico.
Word was sent to Mayor Kelly Of this
city Of the priests predicament and tho
former, accompanied by City Clerk Percy
MCGEE and T. ID. Edwards. the American
consul at Juarez. went to his assistance.
This mayor was informed that a military
charge" had been made against Father
Pinto, but II was not explained just what
this meant. SO near as the American
could learn, the priests sole offense con-
sisted in being in possession of\the COL
lection taken up In the mission just be-
fore his release. lie was released ON tho
mayors personal recognlzance.
General Salazar's announced reason for
not accompanying his troops tonight was
that three more rapid flrers were due to-
morrow and that he wished to wait FOR
them. Also. he said. he did not care 90
travel in a cattle car when he had beer
promised passenger coach tomorrow.
He said there Inevitably would be delays
to the troop trains incident to travel and
that he could easily catch up with them
tomorrow.
| While the explanation was accepted as
reasonable by those watching the situa-
ton across the Rio Grande and the right
OF Mexican TO put off events until
''manana" was recognized. there, arose
immediate rumors that there had been
a quarrel among the rebel leaders. These
should be laid at rest. one way or the
other, tomorrow.
| Americans Reported safe.
| WASHINGTON, March Americans
at Velardena have been, relieved 80
cavalry having been sent there by the
Mexican War department to restore order,
according to adyiees received today at
the State department. II is believed that
no American citizen was wounded at
Nelardena. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry s.
ToWnsley. about whom apprehension has
been felt, are reported safe at Durango.
Conditions in TaNcala, Puebla. Vera
Cruz and Tamaullpas are reported some-
what worse, but In Morelos and Guerrero
the situation is believed TO be unchanged.
Durango and portions Of Coahulla and
Zacatecas are reported to be largely in
the control Of the rebels Americans are
said TO be leaving Mexico In large num-
bers. 1t Is also reported that the revolu-
tionists have burned two railway bridges
south Of Aqua Prieta