Albuquerque morning journal., 1916-06-19
Nest of Outlaws "CIeaned
Up' Commanding General
Reports MexicanS Scatter
Before Cavalry Charge,
CARRANZA OFFICER
PROMISES TO DO REST
General Ricaut Demands In
mediate Withdrawal Of the
American Troops, Giving
Word to Punish Raiders,
10y poss,so Jouss.L SPECIAL Leased v,.u


The withdrawal expedition camped
at San Pedro, Tex, about twelve
miles west of Brownsville. awaiting
developments after having, according
to Gen. James Parker's official re-
port cleaned out a nest of bandits
on ranches opposite the San Pedro
Ranchito district" These ranches
include the Tehuachal ranch, about
ten miles west of Matomoros which is
notorious as a bandit haven.
Military authorities tonight regard
cd the situation as fraught with the
gravest possibilities. This was occa-
stoned by the apparent fact that 1t was
detachment Of about sixteen soldiers
of the Mexican de facto government
commanded by young lieutenant,
who led the rear guard attack on the
Americans as they were leaving Mex
leo. This supposed Mexican officer
was killed and his costume was found
to be composed partly Of the uniform
of Carranza soldier
Attack ON Rear Guard
The attack on the rear guard was
made after the two troops ANA ma
chine gun troop of the Third cavalry
had recrossed to the United states.
Troops f and r. commanded by Lieu
tenants John Read Jr., and Peabody.
were back from the river. covering
the retreat to the Rio Grande.
The outpost reported the appear
ance of small band Of mounted men
who. on seeing the Americans,
opened fire. Troop f quickly replied
and was joined by Troop F The fir
ing continued for ten minutes at a
range of approximately 500 yards.
Two men were seen to fall from their
horses The supposed lieutenant went
To the aid of one of those wounded
hut WAS struck by two bullets one IN
the back of the neck.
Cavalry Charges Mcxicans.
The cavalry then charged the Mex
leans, who fled in the direction OF
Matamores. The chase continued
three miles. when Major Anderson or
dered it halted, on orders from head
quarters here to recross the river
The first section Of Tx Fourth pom
tive expedition, commanded By Lieus.
A S. Newman. crossed the Rio Grande
Yesterday morning in pursuit Of
hot trail" His command com
peised Troop II Of the Tnird cavalry.
a second section which crossed at
O'Clock yesterday afternoon, heaoe"
b. Mai Edward Anderson. Of the
Third cavalry. comprised seConh
squadron of the Third cavalry one
machine gun troop, one machine gun
company of the Twenty inian-
Try. one battalion of the TwentN-siNth
infantry. and detachment of the
Fourth infantry. The entire eXpedl-
ton. which swan the river. took po-
sitions on the Mexican side two miles
from the ford and sent out scouting
parties
Bandits Flee.
The bandits fled before the Amerl-
can forces. Last night Major AT
dersons outpost was fired upon from
- Mexican house. The house was
charged by the Americans but the oe-
cupants were too quick for them and
had fled into the bushes. The entire
section opposite san Pedro was thor
oushly searched and. while there was
occasional sniping none of the Amer
leans or their horses was injured.
The retirement of the expedition
hegan early today upon instructions
from Gen. James Parker, command
lllg this military district who had eX-
changed messages with Gen. Alfredo
hicant, Carranza commander Of the
Matamoras district. Mexican consul
j. y. Cara acted as intermediary.
General iticaut according 10 the
messages promised he would capture
ana punish the bandits who raided
The American side of the Rio 6irandr.
The Mafamnrns cnnmnnder demand