New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-03
SENATE VOTES TO AID
REFUGEES FROM MEXICO
IN Senator BaiIey's Motion
100000 Is Appropriated
ForbearanCe in Discussion.
FIGHT AT CASAS GRANDES
Rebels Defeated, but Decisive
Engagement Is Yet To Be
Fought-0rozco's Talk
Still Brave.
n.rom The Trlbune Rureau.1

6bi1l LII ave-
from The Tribune Bureau
Washington, Aug. 2-Gravely and with
an obvious air Of forbearance the Senate
discussed the Mexican situation to-day in
connection with the resolution offered by
Senator Bailey appropriating 800, 600 to
transport the American refugees now at
FL Paso TO points IN the United States
where they may find aid and employment.
The resolution was adopted without OBJ
lection, but the brief discussion it evoked
indicated clearly that at least some Sen
atOrs believe that the situation south OF
the Rio Grande is one of serious concern
10 the United States The approval Of
the resolution by the House and the
President will be necessary in order to
make the appropriation available.
The resolution will enable the army au-
thorities TO send the American refugees
. out OF Fl Paso. Senator Smith, Of Ari-
iona, also gave notice that he may ask
the Senate to adopt a similar resolution
to supply transportation to refugees at
Douglas and Naco. should they find II
necessary TO take refuge there.
Senator Bailey expressed the hope that
the resolution he had offered would pass
without a discussion which would be
certain to intensity the feeling of re-
sentiment with which the people OF the
United States would view the atrocious
barbarities that have been perpetrated in
Mexico against American citizens" For
the same reason Senator Smith said he
would not read kilograms he had received
because the senders were far removed
from the scene OF the incidents they re-
ported and because he had no means OF
determining their accuracy.
Senator Stone BeIlisersnt.
Senator Stone was in a more bellgerent
mood. What is the situation" he asked.
that we should treat 1t so tenderly?"
Senator Bailey assured him that he with
held further observations because a sub
committee of the Senate had been desig-
mated to make an investigation IT am
unwilling" he said, that the United
States should take so serious step as
Intervention until a committee appointed
for the purpose has passed upon the ac-
curacy Of the alleged reports. II they are
found 10 be true say TO the Senator that
Sc Of the most belligerent mood"
Several kilograms were received to-day
5y Senator Fall. OF New Mexico. report
that American citizens in Mexico had
c- despoiled Of their property, while
.tat of British subjects had been unmo-
.ss'ed indicating a purpose on the part
e. the revolutionists to force Intervention
~ I've United States.
" nfors Of the Senate received. during
o.. afternoon request from an Fl Paso
a7gpa"er 20 come to that city on Au-
sasi u and confer regarding "affairs in
fsx "o and plans 10 meet the impending
iis.s. The special investigating com
nittee. headed by Senator William Alden
Smith. which is TO investigate the charges
that Americans have been melting and
sustaining the instructions in Mexico
and Cuba, particularly was appealed TO-
Senator Smith sent word TO FL Paso that
ais committee would visit that city as
soon as possible but that 1t would not be
able to take part in a conference there
on August u.
Details Of Fighting.
Meagre details Of fierce battle between
the rebels and federals north Of Casas
Grandes reached the Department Of State
to-day. together with information about
the widespread disturbances along the
border. The rebels were routed in the
engagement reported but st is believed
that II the many small bands Of revolu-
uonists unite decisive battle Will he
fought within a few days.
Reports from American officials in
Mexico and along the border are 20 the
effect that General Orozco is not seeking
peace and that the other rebel generals
Ire equally determined to carry the re-
belion through to the end
Colonel Ia Il. Steever, acting COM
rander Of the Department OF Texas, tele-
grsphed the War Department to-day that
more than fifteen hundred Mormon refu-
gees. consisting principally OF women and
children. have arrived In El Paso, five
hundred reaching there last night. He
stated that there were about five children
to each woman. Many OF the Mormons
are going 10 points in New Mexico, the
Mormon Church having interested itself
In the relief Of the refugees.
Consul General Edwards, at Juarez, IN
formed the State Department that the
American women have fed from Casas
Grandes. the scene OF numerous disturb
ences, and are safe.
TelegTaphic communication with Chi
huahua by way Of Monterey has been re-
opened
Juarez is reported quiet, while the situa-
ton in Ensenada and Monterey is un-
changed.
Juarez, Mexico, Aug. 2-Pascual Orozco,
general In chief OF the Mexican rebels, II
preparing 10 eyacuate Juarez immediate
~. At noon to-day he stated TO the CORE
tpondent OF the Associated Press that he
Was engaged in destroying certain papers
OF the revolution and that he would leave
as soon as possible" He said General
saiazar was coming TO Juarez this even
ing from Casas Grandes and that he
would return south with Salazar.
Federal ere repaired near Casas
Grsndes. approaching from Sonora, and
GENERAL Rabago. who got into MADEIRA
Wednesday night with iederals from Chi
huahua Is going in that direction also.