Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-08-13
the PLAN OF SAN DIEGO.

Frequently uurink tnc uouo'cS '"es
have beset Mexico. and particularly
during the recent conflicts In the
Brownsville section. reference has
been made to the plan OF San Diego
In explanation OF what Is meant by
the "Plan OF San Diego" and for its
historical value. The Eagle repro
duces the document in full for the
benefit OF Its readers. as follows:
Plan Of San Diego. State OF Texas,
January 6. 1915.
We who In turn sign our names.
assembled IN the revolutionary plot
OF San Diego. Texas. solemnly prom
ise each other on our word OF honor
that we will fulfill and cause to be
fulfilled and compiled with. all the
clauses and provisions stipulated In
this document. and execute the orders
and the wishes emanating from the
provisional directorate Of this move
ment and recognize as military chief
of the same Mr.. -. guaranteeing
with our lives the faithful accom-
plishment OF what Is here agreed
upon.
l. On the Goth day of February.
1915, at 2 o'clock In the morning. we
will rise In arms against the govern
ment and country OF the United
States OF North America. one as all
and all as one. proclaiming the liberty
of the individuals OF the black race
and Its independence Of Yankee
tyranny. which has held us In iniqui'
tous slavery since remote times; and
ut the same time and in the same
manner we will proclaim the indie
pendence and segregation OF the
States bordering on the Mexican Ma
tion. which are: Texas. New Mexico
Arizona. Colorado and Upper CALI
fornia. OF which States the Republic
OF Mexico was robbed in a most per
fidlous manner by North American
Imperialism.
2. In order to render the foregoinG
clause effective. the necessary army
corps will be formed under the i'm
mediate command OF military leaders
named by the supreme revolutionary
congress Of San Diego. Texas, which
shall have full power to designate
supreme chief who shall be at thu
head OF said army. The banner which
shall guide us In this enterprise shall
be red. with a white diagonal fringe
and bearing the following inscription
Equality and independence" an'
none Of the subordinate leaders o
subalterns shall use any other fial
(except the white for signals). tn,
aforesaid army shall be known by tn
name OF 'liberating army for race
and peoples"
3. Each one OF the chiefs will d.
his utmost. by whatever means pos
sible. to get possession OF the arm
and funds OF the cities which he ha
beforehand been designated to car
ture, In order that our cause may b
provided with resources TO continu
the fight with better success. the sal
leaders each being required TO rende
an account OF everything to his ST
periors. In order that the latter ma
dispose Of II in the proper manner.
4. The leader who may take cit
must Immediately name and appoin
municipal authorities. In order tina
they may preserve order and assis
In every way possible the revolution
airy movement. In case the capital Q
any State which we are endeavorin
to llberate be captured. there will b
named In the same manner superio
municipal authorities for the sam
purpose.
5. II Is strictly forbidden to hol
prisoners. either special prisoner
(civilIans) or soldiers; and the onl
time that should be spent In dealIn
with them Is that which Is absolutel
necessary to demand funds (loans)
them; and whether these demands b
successful or not. they shall be she
Immediately. without any pretext.
8. Every stranger who shall B
found armed and who cannot prov
his right to carry arms. shall be sun
marily executed. regardless Of rae
er nationality.
Z. Every North American over !
years OF age shall be put to dealt
and only the aged men. the wome
and children shall be respected. An
on no account shall the traitors
our race be respected or spared.