The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-03
AMERICAN TROOPS
ENGAGE MEX|CANS
IN FIERCE BATTLE
Rebels Against Huerta Open
Fire on Colored Cavalry
on the Border
SIX ARE KILLED
BY THE TROOPERS
Return of Porhrio Diaz to Act
as Advisor to His Nephew
Is Greeted With
Delight

Ell PAso. TEX. March "a bat
tie was fought on the international
line near Douglas. Arizona, today,
between a band of Mexicans and
United States troops Whether the
Mexicars were soldiers or bandits is
not known. but ii is believed that they
were band Of the Maytorena rebels
of Sonora, who have declared them
selves against the new Huerta govern
ment in Mexico.
Three American troopers OF the
Ninth United States cavalry tnegroes1,
who were guarding the line. sighted
the Mexicans. about forty of fifty IN
about every mile
Mexicans Open Fire.
As the American soldiers reached
the Mexicans. the Mexicans fred at
them Hearing the shots, thirteen
comrades of the Americans came to
number. and rode towards them to as
certain If they were in Mexico. or the
tinted States, as there Is nothing 10
mark the boundary except monuments
their aid. and sent courier to Doug
ias. about two miles away. TO notify
the squadron commander.
Soon the sixteen American troopers
were reinforced by two full troops OF
cavalry. and shots we're exchanged ror
several minutes AT distance az about
one thousand yards Finally the Mex
leans we're driren on.
six Nexlcans Eilleo.
An investigation showed six Of their
number were Killed by bullets of the
American troops.
The encounter caused great excite
rnent at Douglas, and the citizens Of
the town hastily armed themselves.
and rushed out to join the American
cavalry, but few of them reached the
sccne In time 10 participate before
the Mexicans had fed
MEXICO CITY. March 2.-The re-
public of Mexico, which once deposed
and exiled Pertrio Diaz so long Its
president. because his hand was
heavy, now wants him 10 come hack
and help the country out Of its
troubles.
II was announced here today that
on the 18th Of the month, thirty Of
the Escuela de Aspirantes cadets. VIII
leave the capital under command OF
their captain and SO to Paris. taking
nn Invitation from the army Tor MIN
TO return TO his fatherland.
Throughout Mexico the sentiment
In favor of the former president Is
growing rapidly. His nephew, Felix
Diaz lis almost certain to be the next
president, and the services Of the aged
dictator are desired as an adviser
1t is thought he Will surely return
here within a short time, and occupy
tife unofficial post. There Will he
wonderful ovation for him when he
comes, and the government will pay
him almost regal honors. The Escuela
cadets took a prominent part in the
uprising against Madero, and for that
reason were selected to make the
tourney and serve as guard for the
re-ertry of the most powerful man
that has governed Mexico in the last
century
To Extinguish Last Flame.
The presence of Porfirio DiaZ is
counted upon to extinguish the last
flame of the revolt against the domi-
nant party. Mexicans are sick OF
trouble, and are willing to take any
measures which will restore tran
auility to their country. The deter
mination to recall the exile is an in.
dication OF the growing supremacy of
the Huerta-Diaz regime. Two weeks
ago the hare suggestion would nave
precipltated a revolution.
Dr Francisco Nasquez Gomez.
leader OF the powerful Gomez faction.
of which Emilio Gomez Is the fighting
chief called in person today upon
General Felix Biaz with a message Of
peace He told Diaz that he and his
brother are DESTROYS OF joining with
the government in efforts to bring
about pacification. and also for the
forthcoming election. This move is
considered here to be OF the utmost
Importance, as the Gomez family is
most influential throughout the coun-
try. and especially in the northern
states.
Deposetl Generals Restored.
AS a further indication OF the trend
in popular regard and in government
circles towards Porflrio Diaz. Presi-
dent Huerta has restored to active
service many OF the generals who
were placed upon the retired list be-
cause they were opposed to the late
President Madero. Among those are
General Samuel Garcia Guellar and
Eugenio Rascon, former minister of
war.
General Diaz this afternoon show
ed to your correspondent telegram
from Consul Cuesta, at Douglas, Ariz.
which says that DIR. Sacuz. the envoy
of Governor de Ia Fnentc had crossed
into Sonora to work with General