New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-31
MEXICO WARNED BY j. S.
Americans Must Not Suffer.
MaderO Is BIuntIy Told.
GEN. OROzCO ADMONISHED
Word Sent to Rebel Chief That
He Will Be Held Person
ally Responsible.
IFrom Tho Tribune Bureau. ]

Washington, July 3o.-Warnings to the
Mexican government that American lives
and property must be protected were re-
iterated to-day by the Department Of
State as a result OF the depredations
along the Rio Grande and the hostile at
titude OF the rebels toward the MOrmons
i'm Northern Mexico. Secretary Knox in
formed President Madero that the United
States would hold Mexico to strict ac-
count for all damages. and unofilcially
notified General Orozco, the rebel leader,
that he would be held personally respon-
sible for damages to Americans or their
interests.
President Madero has given assurances
that he Is doing his utmost TO protect
Americans and has rushed a large force
10 the disturbed sections. Information
reaching the State Department is that
two large forces are moving toward Casas
Grandes. the stronghold OF the rebels.
and that a decisive battle is expected
within a few days. One army is ap-
preaching from the north and the other
AVN NiiS sOhNiAs - - pN''N''N N''ef' '''N' -
viii be no retreat for the insurrectos.
The chief offender against Americans is
reported TO be General Inez Salazar His
men have been responsible for the at
tacks on the Normons. and have robbed
the foreigners. many Of whom have been
chased across the border, after being dis
armed. The reports say that the rebels
are now holder than at any time since
the rebellion began and are plundering
stores and ranches without regard for
their ownership.
Hundreds of refugees have crossed the
border. and are practically destitute, haV-
ing fed without money or clothes. Most
OF the refugees have entered FL Paso'
Tex, and are being fed and sheltered ~
charitable citizens. Tie consul at Juarez
reports that about three hundred Ameri-
can refugees. chiefly women and children.
crossed to III Paso and that others are
expected 10 do so.
Acting on advices from Colonel SteeNer
regarding the destitute condition OF the
refugees, the War Department to-day or
dered 1900 army tents sent to III Paso'
One thousand tents were shipped by ex-
press from St. Louis and the other thou-
sand were sent by freight. The depart
nent made preparations for extending
further relief 10 the sufferers.
Despite the activity Of the rebels on the
border. It was declared by Major General
Leonard Wood. chief Of stan. that
no plans have been made for strensthins
the guard In Texas. He said mat the
force doing patrol duty is ample TO per
form the service now required.
The Secretary OF State conferred WIN
President Taft to-day regarding the Mex
lean situation. He expressed confidence
that President Madero would be able 10
nrotect Americans and that no drastic
action By this government would bc nee
essary.
Juarez. July 3o.-General Pascua VroloO
late to-day gave an answer TO the "e
mands made on him by Secretary Knox
regarding the raids on American proper
ties. He said:
We intend 10 disarm every fore!g. t
living I'm the zones dominated oy 'he
revolutionary party II II Will 5hdOi' o., -.
10 gain the means 20 unSeat MaprTO. ~
NE VIII AFFORD the homes ana tanliles ot
soroIgners every protection, regardless OF
,beIr syrnpathies or affiliations. W. uo
W - billing any ono except