New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-12
CARRANzA ASKS
RIGHT TO INVADE
Note to State Department
Seeks Privilege of Pursu-
ing Bandits Into U. S.

Washington, March li.-General
Carranza, through Consul Silliman, has
asked the American government foi
permission TO send Mexican troops
across the border into the United
States In pursuit Of bandits.
Consul Silliman transmitted the fol-
lowing communication, dated at Guada-
lajara. March 10, which was handed to
him by Jesus Acuna, Carranza's minis
ter for foreign affairs. It is a reply
to the American governments repre-
sentations for permission to pursue
the Villa bandits with American forces:
"In due reply to your courteous note
dated yesterday and transmitted 20
1ay, thtvurh Nr. John ". Belt tSilb-
mans secretary, have the honor to
inform you that, having brought the
above note 10 the attention of the first
chief Of the Constitutionalist army and
dcpositary of the executive power Of
Mexico, ne has directed me TO say to
you, to the end that you may, in turn.
transmit it TO the Department OF State
Of the American government. that he
learned with regret Of the lamentable
incident which occurred in the town
of Columbus. y. NJ, on account Of the
assault it suffered yesterday from the
bandits led By Francisco villa.
THAT, although there has been a
competent number OF forces in the
State Of Chihuahua 10 establish order
and afford protection to nationals ani
foreigners ever since Francisco villa
appeared in the mountains OF the above
state. at the request Of the governor Of
the state, and of the constitutionalist
consul in Fl Paso. Texas. the first chiet
ordered the timely departure Of $500
men. commanded by General LUIS
Gutierrez. with instructions 70 actively
pursue the bandits who had juss
crossed the line into American terrl-
tory. which they undoubtedly did. com
PEELED by the tenacious pursuit OF the
above mentioned forces.
"The above lamentable incident is
similar to the incursions which were
made in the states OF sonora ana
Chihuahua by Indians from the reser-
vations OF the government or tha
United States. lncursions INTO the
state of Sonora occurred more or less
about the year 1880. when Geronimo,
the Indian chief, who died not many
wears ago in Fort Mount, Ala. led a
numerous horde. and invaded part OF
the north of the State of Sonora, COM
mitting many murders and depreda
tions Of life and property OF Mexican
families until. after long and -ena-
cious chase By American and Mexican
forces, the band OF maletactors was
annihilated and its chief was captured
Tho incursion into Chihuahua led
bv the Indian chief Victoria, com
manding about 500 indians, TOOK pace
between the years 1884 and 1886. Then
the bands of marauders. committing
also many crimes, went into the coun-
try as far as the villages OF Ielolochlc
or Tres Castillos. very near the capital
of chihuahua. and during the hrst
formal encounter between them ana
Mexican forces. after having lost their
chief. they were dispersed.
"On these two occasions. through an
agreement between the governments o.
the United States and Mexico, X was
decided that the armed forces Of one
and the other country might freely
cross from the territory Of one 10 the
other in pursuit. and for the purpose
Of furnishing the above-named bands
Of marauders.
"Recallng these precedents AMI the
good results for both countries on ac
count of the above agreement the
government presided over by the flrst
chief, anxious 10 exterminate withlt
the least possible time, the hordes led
bv Francisco Villa, who recently has
been placed beyond the law, and 70
capture him TO apply condign punish.
ment, applies 20 you as conhdentla1
agent, and addresses the government
OF the United States, requesting the
necessary permission for Mexican
forces TO cross into American territory
II the incursion which took place IN
Columbus should. unfortunately. be re-
peated in any other points OF the
boundary lines.
Urges Early Acquiescence.
ne hcNlcdH government '"''
greatly appreciate prompt and favor
able reply from the government OF the
United States.
"Please accept. Mr.. Confidential,
Agent. the assurances OF my high con-
alteration. Signed
Jesus ACUNA.
Secretary in charge of the Depart
ment OF Foreign Affairs"
An official translation OF General
Carranza's dispatch given out AZ the
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