The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-03
TO ~ BORDER RAIDS.
Carransa Informs U. g.. He Will
Suppress Bandits.

EAoLE PASS, Tex. Nov. 2.-Carranxa
has Informed the state Department that
he will do everything In his power TO
prevent further outrages against Ameri-
can lives and property along the border.
Such assurances were despatched to
Washington through Special Represent
alive Belt to-day.
In the note Carranza expressed regret
over the killing of American soldiers
and civilians on the border In an effort
to stamp out outlawry and acts of
depreciation on the Mexican side Car
rama informed THE SuS representative
that he proposes to Increase his garri-
sons along the border, maintaining ef-
fcct!ve patrols, and arrest every person
carrying concealed weapons who at
tempts to cross from the American side
into Mexico. lie believes this will soon
bring about peace along the border.
Carranza received personally tonight
the official recognition OF the United
states. brought to him by Elisco Ar
redondo. The populace gave Carranza
an enthusiastic reception.
Speaking oil affairs Of his own Govern
ment the First Chief declared there has
been no practical plan for the financing
OF the new Government. At the present
time he said he In more interested in
the restoration Of peace throughout the
land than In the matter Of finances.
Nothing will be done until military
, operations are completed" assured the
Chief. I'm one month | will be Jack
In Mexico city. and | will then commence
the work OF reconstruction"
, On his arrival in Mexico city Car
rama will endeavor to secure a foreign
loan to pay the interest OF the national
Indebtedness. This will he one OF the
first steps taken In the reorganization.
Asked II he would give concessions or
pay straight interest on his loan the
Chief replied abruptly that there would
he no concessions granted. with the
new equalization and increased valuation
on all properties in Mexico the First
chief IN the Government will
secure sufficient taxes to NEE, all current
expenses OF the Government and also
pay the interest on the national bonds.
The cost OF the revolution. exclusive
OF indemnities. has reached ESQ. 900. 900
pesos. according to Carranza. Indemni.
ties to foreigners will be- more tnan
500, 900 1000. Asked II he proposed tax
ing the people of Mexico to assist in
meeting these obligations. the chief re-
piled that he did not and that he was
opposed 10 a war tax.
a commission composed OF Mexicans
"fi Fo'u III HtllltI DA
the new Government with full powers TO
accept and pass upon all claims OF for
eigners against the Government.
MoNcLovA, Mexico. Nov. THAT the
trouble along the border is merely a
local situation. a re~taliatory fight waged
by the Mexicans who live in Texas
against the rangers and not a matter
over which the Governments should ex-
change notes. was the declaration made
here to-day by o Luis Cabaliero of
the State of ~Tamaulipas. in which most
Of the outrages are alleged to have &C.
| Cured.
Gov. Caballero is travelling with Car
rama. but his views do not reflect those
OF the First Chief.
Gen. obregon arrived at M~onclova
early this evening. lie was met at the
station by the First Chief and several
thousand people. Addressing the people
Obregon declared he had always been
loyal to the First Chief and would al
ways continue to be loyal. The report
appearing in the United States several
days ago that Obregon had imprisoned
Carranza was without foundation. Car
rama attributed IL TO his enemies.
Gen. Oregon will accompany the First