New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-08

20 the point where American lives dH'
property are In serious danger.
No authority has yet been granted 10
he American military forces to cross une
border but such a course has been ao
vised as a decisive means TO stop the OUT
.ages and depredations repeatedly COM
nitted In the last week by the rebes
Numerous reports OF raids on American
property In Mexico and across the boruer
nave been received here, indicating that
he rebels are desperate and have no re-
gard for warnings issued by this govern
nent.
The Department Of State reiterates that
here Is no change OF policy In deaiihs
with the Mexican situation, declaring the
sole aim OF the United States Is 10 pro-
ect the lives and property OF her cltizeis'
II Is pointed out. however. that there IL
precedent. regardless OF international law
for the course already pursued, ana even
Tor an invasion of the republic TO protect
American interests.
Authority to invade Mexico may be
sranted by President Madero, who, like
President Daz in the emergency arising
n Nicaragua, may consent. even urge
that the United States government take
an itself the responsibility of protecting
Is interests. The apparent inability OF the
Madero administration TO cope with the
situation in Northwestern Mexico Is the
basis for the belief that Madero would
welcome aid from this government IN
putting down the rebellion in that part
II the republic that menaces American
interests
In addition TO the two regiments sent
TO the border. Troop G. of the Sd Cavalry
was ordered TO the neighborhood of last
nights skirmish on the Victoria ranch.
and Troop 3. 4th Cavalry, was ordered
from Fort Huachucs TO Arivaoa Ariz'
TO strengthen the border patrol there
The President authorized the export OF
90 rifles and 10000 rounds Of ammunition
10 the beleagured Americans In the Can
snea district
While the Mexican government already
has begun negotiations. through It's en-
oassy here, for permission to send us
troops through Texas and Arizona TO the
state OF Sonora, such a request may not
be messed because of heavy reversals sur
fercd by the rebels In that section. Word
was received at the embassy to-day that
suficient troops were at Nogales and
Cananea 10 protect American life and
property.
The United States probably would per-
NIT the Madero government TO send troops
through Texas and New Mexico into
Northern Chihuahua AS the State De-
partment has demanded that Mexico seno
federal troops into Northern Mexico 10
protect Americans. IL is assumed that the
United States will cooperate with Ma
dero's effort TO do so. The Mexican Con-
gress, however, must first authorize the
sending of troops out OF its country. This
was done in the Madero rebellion.
Austin. Tex. Sept. When Governor
Colquitt recently received an inquiry as
70 his attitude in regard to Mexican troops
moving across Texas soil, he intimated
that IL the request came from proper au-
thorities. he probably would grant il with
certain restrictions, as was previously
done These restrictions would require
the boxing of all arms while the Next
can troops were on Texas soil.
The inquiry came from Southern PACING
Railway officials.
ri
anticipating that Mexico might ask TO
transport troops through the United
States, have sent anonymous letters to
officials of various border towns along
the Sonora-Arizona line threatening to
attack the American towns IL Mexican
troops are permitted to move through the
United States TO Sonora.
Cananea, Mexico, Sept Another at
ack on Cananea is expected daily. Rs-
'ael Campo. the rebel leader, has sent
Sord for Americans TO keep away from
he firing line He also sent word that he
had killed six OF his men for attacking
women and girls. One hundred and ffty
FEDERAL achievements have arrived here.
Federal troops were sent out to-day TO
ocate Campa's band
Douglas Ariz, Sept. determination was
'eceived to-day OF an engagement yestor-
lay between United States soldiers and
Mexican rebels who crossed the interna-
ional line at Langs ranch nifty miles
asst OF Douglas. Four rebels were killed
md one wounded and captured. None OF
he American troopers was injured. Thir-
cen American soldiers fought with TWEEN
wave rebels. ..---------.4
Aqua Prieta, the Mexican town opposite
Douglas, awaits an attack tomorrow by
more than Ave hundred rebels. who are
marching toward the border.
Couriers arriving to-day from a point
fifty miles to the south report that the
rebels looted the Gabalondo ranch, taking
four hundred horses and arms and pro-
visions.
The five hundred rebels csmped there
last night, and early to-day started for
Aqua Prieta. their leader. IneZ Salasar,
avowing his intention to attack the border
town.
Only a street separates Aqua Prieta and
Douglas. and in the event OF an attack
the American city would be in danger OF
stray bullets. Aqua Prieta is protected
by only 100 federal troops and two ma
chine guns.
Reinforcements. consisting OF 800 iaqui
Indians. are reported 10 have left for Ma
cozari by special train last night. The
Indians carried 1900 rounds Of ammuni-
ton and are well armed. They are re-
ported TO have reached Fronteras, whence
they will be compelled to march to Ma
ccssri.