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Gus note dated yesterday. I have the
honor to inform you as first chief of
the constitutionallst army, that /
learned with regret the lamentable
incident at Columbus on account of
the assault suffered from bandits led
by Villa. Although there have been
a number Of forces in Chihuahua to
reestablish order and afford protec-
ton to nationals and foreigners. ever
since Villa appeared in the mountains.
the first chief ordered the timely
departure of $500 men with instruc-
tions to actively pursue the bandits
who had just crossed the line into
American territory, which they un.
doubtedly did compelled BY the tena-
ciOus pursuit Of our forces"
The note refers to the similarity OF
the Geronimos Indian raids from the
United States into Sonora 80 years
ago.
Recalling these INCIDENTS and the
good results for both countries on &C.
count of the agreement of troops to
cross the border in pursuit of the
bandits, the first chief addresses the
government of the United States re-
questing permission for Mexican for
ces 10 cross into American territory
if the incursion into Columbus unfor-
tunately should be repeated at any
other part of the boundary line"
Secretary of War Baker said the
expedition would be best described as
defensive expedition. Funston can
draw on the forces Of his department
at will The war department will
strengthen the border parol. \
squadron of eight aeroplanes at san
Antonio will be called upon immedi.
ately
COLUMBUS. March l1.-Six Mexi.
can prisoners released by the 18th
cavalry yesterday were found dead 70
day mile east of town. Their bod.
les were riddled with rifle bullets
When freed the prisoners were or
dered to leave the city Some were
alleged to have been among the VII
lista raiders. Civil and military au-
thorittes are investigating
American ranches south of Osborn
Junction, Arizona, were raided, live
stock killed and property damaged, /!
it was reported today. This was sup.
posedly the work Of drunken Carran /
zista soldiers. FL Paso police are ar /
resting former Villistas General T
Banda has been jailed. charged with /
\ dozen of lesser rank .
have been eaugh. one wounded .
Vtnista raider died last night at CO.
nmbus reducing the prisoners to
six
WASHINGTON. March ll.-Repre- /
sentative Hay. after conference with
Lansing. declared the belief that Am
ericau troops are now well across the
border in pursuit Of villa. The min
isters Of Argentine, Brazil Colombia
and Peru conferred with Lausin. this
afternoon. /
Gsrranza's proposal to allow Mexi-
can troops TO enter American sell in
pursuit Of bandits probably will be
granted. It became known today the
administration favors the plan. Ar
my avlators viii probably have their
first real tryout in this campaign. II
was reported that seroplanes from
san Antonio and San Diego are pro-
pared to leave Immediately for ,he
front. These will be used for scout
ing purposes and probably will prove.
valuable In locating the bandits rem.
devious If guerilla fighting predoml.
mates
SAN FRANCISCO. March ll-Fn
route TO the Mexican border. the First
cavalry stationed at Monterey. start.
ed south on a special train. Ambu-
I2nce detachments and Il rommis,ary
outfit were taken along.
NEW YORK. March lt.-Cabls
companies announced today that all