The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-06

WASHINGTON, Sept. b.-Offciais Of the
War Department no longer attempt to
conceal their grave concern over the
militant activities OF Mexican bands
along the Mexican border.
They are not prepared to admit as
yet that any organized force contem-
plates invasion OF American territory.
Nevertheless. circumstance seem to
point to such, and 1t IL assumed that
arrangements are being made accord
ingly.
Advices received here are to the ef-
feet that some OF the men who have
clashed with American soldiers on the
over, unofficial advices have been re-
ceived that Carranza has a force OF
5000 men that could be brought to
points In Texas within three days.
This force is understood to be scat
tered about In the states OF Tamaulipas
and Nuevo Leon. In this region there
are railways leading directly to and
along the border. thus enabling rapid
movements OF troops In case of emer-
gency. On the other hand there are no
railways along the American side or the
border In the particular region under
consideration
Funston Strengthens Lines.
Gen. Funston is strengthening his
lines at points in Texas whore attacks
would be directed in the event OF an
organized movement by Mexicans
against the United States. He so ad-
vised the War Department in a des-
match nntffx.iAD Ganratary Garrison OF
the brush at Hidalgo yesterday In
which seven Mexicans were killed.
Gen. Funston is making an inquiry
! to determine the source OF RESPONSE
bility for the raids 1t Is suspected
hat some Of the bandits have been
inspired by C~arranzista commanders
although officials do not believe the
First Chief himself is In n way in
volved.
Army officers are Of the opinion
that the President should impose an
embargo on the shipment Of arms and
ammunition to certain sections OF
Mexico. 1t Is pointed out that most
OF the war equipment now being
used In Mexico was manufactured IN
the United States. 1t Is believed
therefore that this country should no
longer furnish bullets that might pos
sibly be fred at Americans in case OF
an organized attack.
Carransa Agent Replies.
The Carranza agent In this city re-
sents reports that soldiers OF the Con
stitutional Government are taking par
In the present military movements alons
the border. He made public a state
ment on the subject tonight as follows
"Commenting on the reports appearing
In the press Of to-day that some Car
ranzista deserters seem to he taxing
part in recent raids along the border
| Mr.. Arredondo. confidential agent OF the
! Constitutionalist Government in this
city. and authorized by II. emphaticall,
denied these reports. branding them al
pure fakes, but he added that unfor'
tunately the press did not go into thu
matter deep enough to ascertain the
truth, and unfortunately accepted al
the alarming reports. regardless OF thu
sources, and that the enemies OF thu
United States Government and certain
Texans moved by occult motives, know
ing this. availed themselves OF this OPP
%portunity to put in circulation rumor'
OF a sensational nature tending always
to prejudice the public against Mr.. Car
rama and his Government.
"Mr. Arredenda said further that Ia
invited the press to withhold any
opinion on the situation for a few days
when he feels confident that the Amer.
lean Government will rave satisfied IL.
self as to the source OF the present Dor
der disturbances. He also said that II
Is untrue that Gen. Nafarrete has 10000
men along the border he has about
1000 men and no more. he added. and
in so far as Gen. Trevino is concerned
he yesterday defeated the Villistns al
Icamole. near Monterey. which prove,
that ha Ia very far from the frOntipr'