The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-06
MEXICANS ARE REPORTED TO BE FORMING ON MEXICAN SIDE OF RIO GRANDE FOR ASSAULT ON BARGAINS AT BROWNS WILLIE.
CITIZENS FORMING ARMIES
GOVERNMENT STATES THAT MORE RADICAL MEASURES WILL BE ADOPTED BY UNITED STATES FORCES DURING CON- ING WEEK.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept D. All information received from MeXi- co. particularly from the border, in- dicate that conditions are rapidly becoming worse. In consequence, the government is now considering more positive measures against the Mexican bandits and it is stated in official circles that force which will be able to cope with them successfully will be sent against the bandits in the near future. with the object of busting them entirely from United States territory
 WILL PROTECT THEMSELVES.
 BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Sept D. Determined to protect themselves at all costs from the incursions of Mexican raiders, the residents of this city and the surrounding coun- try are evolving into small armies and vigilance committees. Other places along the border are doing likewise, according to information received here, as all feel that they have suffered enough at the hands of the MeXicans
 BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Sept. D. In plain view of this city but on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande Mexican troops are massing in large numbers They are believed to be members of an association of ban dits which has as it's object the terror izing Of this vicinity. but it is possible that they are members of one of the warning factions of Mexico.
 A general attack on this city is now feared and the residents of the city are preparing to resist Troops from Fort Brown have been called for, but they have not yet arrived It is thought that a clash can scarce ly be avoided. as the attitude of the MeXicans is very threatening.
 LOOKS UGLY.
 PHOENIN Ariz Sept. 5.-The Mexican population of this city, par ticularly the lower classes, has as sumed a very threatening attitude toward the municipal authorities, on account of the fact that the city has decided that it will not permit a celebration of the Mexican "Dia de lndependencia' or the Mexican holiday incidental to the declaration of the independence of Mexico from Spain. The event is celebrated throughout Mexico on September 16
 In consequence of the refusal o1 the authorities to allow local cele bration, trouble in the Mexican quarter is feared However, the DO lice are keeping a careful watch on the situation and it is believed that they will be able to handle it satisfactorily.
 The reason given for diSallowine the celebration here is that repeti tion of the riots of 1910 is feared At that time there were several deaths in the Mexican quarter and a number of Americans were hurt in attempting to oueii the riot.
 MExICANs JAILED.
 FLORENCE, Ariz., Sept 5.-Elever armed MeXicans were jailed here today as the result of a demonstra tion made toward a prominent resi- dent of this city. They are believed to be a nucleus for the organza tion of a band which would have as it's object the eXtortion of money from prominent Mexican resident: of this and other cities of this state
 FL PASO, Tex, Sept 5.-Wort has been received here from Consu Currier, of Salinas, to the effec that the Mexican residents of tha vicinity are much incensed ove the killing of General Orozco by American troops. A band of 10( has been organized there which, i is stated, will make an attempt tt get the body of Orozco and try to retaliate on the American force! in revenge of his death.
 NEW PEACE MOVE.
 WASHINGTON, D. C.. Sept. B. It is officially announced here tha new movement Is on foot whicl will tend toward the modification of the warning factions of Mexico It is the result of meeting whicl was held here yesterday by repre- sentatives of all Latin-Americal countries and it is believed tha they will have no objection to it being given a trial.