New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-25

:horities regard the border situation.
Sheriff Edwards said he did not wish
80 be considered an alarmist." but that
developments IN Mexico convinced him
additional protection was needed for
Americans along the border. He re-
fused to give the wording Of his tele-
gram or say how many additional
troops he thought necessary.
The action of Sheriff Edwards, taken
subsequent TO that Of the Arizona au-
thorities in directing that the border
companies of the national guard Of
that state be recruited to full war
strength, gave renewed force to the
tension which early in the day showed
signs Of relaxing.
Federal officials Irritated.
There is a sharp difference in The
point of view between Federal and To-
cal officials here. The former insist
that. while the situation is filled with
dangerous possibilities, there is no rea-
son TO fear any immediate crisis. Inc
local authorities, on the other hand
equally are positive that there is grave
danger Of an outbreak which Will set
the entire border in a blaze.
Federal officials are showing lncreas-
ing Irritation over alarming reports
about border conditions which are DC
ing circulated here night and day and
which are being sent out 10 the rest oil
the country in news dispatches. They
arc fearful Of the effect these reports
will have on the MeXicans, who have
Of increasing restlessness.
Consul Thomas j. Edwards. at
Juarez, and several other Americans
resident in the Mexican town sent a
telegram TO the State Department to-
day protesting against circulation OF
these reports and asking that steps be
taken to stop them. IL is understood
similar messages have been sent 10
Washington from other Federsl ON
GERS, with q direct recommendation
that a censorship be established mere.
No News of Alleged Fights.
No news was received to-day Of the
reported fighting between Carranza
and Villa forces near Namiquipa or OF
the report from Mexican sources that
the bandit chief and his followers were
surrounded FIVE miles south of Mani
quipa by American and Mexican troops
According to the Mexican Consul
here. Andreas Garcia. the Mexican wires
have been cut between Casas Grandes
and MADEIRA. The same reason was
given by Consul Garcia for the dearth
Of news following the first encounter
reported near Namiquipa some days
ago.
Contradictory reports from Mexican
sources and absence of definite IN
formation from General Pershing have
raised new doubts here as 10 the status
Of affairs in the district where Villa Is
supposed 10 be. That the American
field commander made no reference II
his report to-day Of any fighting, de
spite the fact that he announced Amer
lean troops were at FL Vale. only fort!
miles from Namiquipa, was regarded
as significant.
Insist on Herrers Menace.
The status OF Genera, Luis Herreri
was considered rs doubtful here to-day
as IL has been since the first report o
his revolt reached this city. DESPITE
reports from American consuls sd EN-
phatic statements from Carrarfa gen
erals and officials, the belief that Her
rera either had turned against the d.
facto government or was on the poin
OF doing so was firmly held here.
Americans who arrived from the IN
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