Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-09-14
Aqua PR|ETA
ATTACK GIVEN
UP BY REBELS
After Firing a Few Shots
Into Town, Band With
draws to South; Fear At
tack as Reprisal.

Ell Paso. Tex, Sept. 13.-After firing
a few shots into Auga Prieta the
rebels that have been threatening an
attack en- the town disappeared south
ward early today. There was no bat
tie, according to advices received
here. The rebels fred occasional
shots during the night at federal scouts
and at outposts.
The emphatic notice served by
United States army officers to the
rebels not to fire into American terri
tory is believed to have caused the
rebels to retreat Americans fear
that the rebels will attempt reprisals
by attacking towns inhabited by
Americans in Sonora.
Attack on Mining Camp.
Douglas. Ariz., Sept. 13.-Rebels
have begun an attack on Ell Tigre,
the American mining settlement south
OF the border at this point. according
to advices received here today. There
are seventy-five American men and six
American women isolated In the camp
which is defended by only few fed
erals.
Reinforcements have been sent from
Nacogari but must follow a rough
trail to reach the camp. The attack
ing rebels are said to be led by the
rebel General Inez Salazar.
Expect Rojas to Return.
Ell Paso, Tex, Sept. ia special
to the Herald from Douglas says Me-
ican federals at Aqua Prieta expect
Rojas to return later today and attack
the town as the rebels have merely
gone few miles away to water
horses.
Americans May Take Hand.
washington, D. G., Sept. 13.-Amer.
lean troops ray take q hand In the
Ffighting at Aqua Prieta, il bombs fall
in Douglas, Arizona, or lives are
menaced on the American side Of the
Mexican boundary This was inti-
mated today at the headquarters Of the
general staff of the army following
advices that rebel leaders would dis
regard warnings that they must not
fire In the direction Of Douglas. Troop
commanders have blanket instructions
to prevent repetition of the killing Of
innocent Americans in Douglas dur
ing the Madero rebellion. These are
broad enough to cover practically any
contingency and It was made plain to-
day that any reasonable action by
commanders would be upheld by the
war department. Further and more
definite instructions may be issued by
Major General Wood, chief of stan,
later today.
Brigadier General Steever reports
filibustering expeditions crossing at
Mexical, Naco and Douglas.
New Rebel Band Out.
Mexico City, Mex, Sept. 13.-Newly
organized rebel bands, the members
styling themselves followers Of Emilio
Vasquez Gomez, have made their ap-
pearance in the state of Coahuila and
are marching on Ciudad Porfirio Diaz,
the border town opposite Eagle Pass.
Texas according to consular reports
received here today.
Senator Interoedes for American.
washington, Sept. ls.- Senator
O'Gorman today asked the state de-
partment to intercede for John Devine,
son Of Peter Devine. New York con-
tractor captured with the Mexican
rebels and sentenced to be shot. Acting
Secretary Wilson has called upon Am
bassador Wilson at Mexico City for an
immediate report.
y. S. to Intervene in Santo Domingo.
Washington, Sept. 13.-The United
States is about to intervene in Santo
Domingo. Warships will be dispatched
at once to the island. A revolution has
been broken out which threatens
American and other foreign interests
The customs houses of the island
controlled by the United States by
treaty must be protected against seiz-
ure by the revolutionists. Further than
that, advices today conveyed news Of so
serious nature that the state depart
ment began preparations for immediate
activity.