davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-21
Cauanza Refuses Aid.

Without cooperation or assistance IN
tbe field on the part of the de facto
government, despite repeated requests
nv the United States and without ap-
parent s recognition on It's part Of the
dcsirability of putting an end 10 the .se
systematic raids, or Of puniishing the
chief perpetrators of the crimes com,
mitted. because they menaced the goou
relations Of the two countries; amer I2' ~
can forces pursued the lawless bands as
Ear as Parral. where the pursuit was
halted by the hostility of MeNieans'
presumed to be loyal TO the de ia ,,.1o
government. who arrayed themselves
on the side Of outlawry and became IN i.
effect the protectors of Villa and his
band. ...ors
In this manner and for these reasons s,ii
have the American forces entered Mex
can territory. Knowing fully the CIR
cumstances set forth, the de iacto gov
eminent cannot be blind to tne ne ',,
sity which compelled this government
20 act. and vet IL has seen mt TO reclle
croundless sentiments of hostility tow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-21

ard the expedition and to impute TO this
government Interior motives for the
continued presence OF American troops
on Mexican soil.
II is charged that these rroops
crossed the frontier without first OBJ
tanning the consent or permission of
the de facto government. Obviously,
rs immediate action alone could avail,
there was no opportunity TO reach an
agreement (othcr than that of March
10 to 10. now repudiated by General
Carranza) prior to the entrance or
such an expedition into Mexico if the
expedition was to be effective. Sub
sequent events and correspondence
have demonstrated TO the satisfaction
OF this government that General Car
rama would not have entered into any
agreement providing for an effective
plan for the capture and destruction OF
the Villa bands.
While the American troops were
moving rapidly southwark in pursuit
Of the raiders 1t was the form and
nature Of tho agreement that occupied
the attention Of General Carranza
rather than the practical object which
10 was to attain-the number OF llml-
tations that could be imposed upon the
American forces 20 IMPEDE their prog
ress rather than the obstacles that
could be raised TO prevent the escape OF
the outlaws. II was General Carranza
who suspended through your note OF
April II all discussions and negotia-
tions for an agreement along the lines
Of the protocols between the United
States and Mexico concluded during
the period Of 1Ss2-'96, under which
the two countries had so successfully
restored peaceful conditions on their
common boundary. 1t may be men
toned here that, Notwithstanding the
statement in your note that the Amer
lean government gave no answer 10
the note of the 10Th of April" this note
was replied TO on April IA. when the
department instructed Mr.. Rodgers by
telegraph 10 deliver this governments
answer 20 General Carranza. Shortly
after this reply the conferences be,
tween Generals Scott, Funston and
Obregon began at FL Paso, during
which they signed on May ? project
Of a memorandum ad referendum. re-
garding the withdrawal OF American
troops.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-21
POINTS OUT FAILURE
TO SAFEGUARD BORDER

known both to Mexican civil and mill
tary authorities. as we'll as to American
officers, have been enjoying with i'm
punity the liberty of the towns Of
Northern Mexico So far has the indif-
ference of the de facto government TO
these atrocities gone, that some Of
these leaders, as | am advised. have re
ceived not only the protection Of that
government, but encouragement and
- mall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-21
Outrage After Outrage.

IL would be tedious TO recount in
stance after instance, outrage after out
rage. atrocity after atrocity, TO Illus
trate the true nature and extent OF
the widespread conditions of lawless-
ness and violence which have prevailed.
During the last nine months In par
ticular the frontier of the United states
sIong the lower Rio Grande has been
thrown into a state of constant appre-
hension and turmoil because Of fire.
ouent and sudden incursions into
American territory and depredauons
and murders on American soil by Mex
lean bandits, who have taken the hVes
and destroyed the property OF Amerl-
can citizens, sometimes carrying Amer
lean citizens across the international
boundary with the booty seized.
American garrisons have been attacked
al night, American soldiers killed and
their equipment and horses stolen
American ranches have been ralded,
property stolen and destroyed. and
American trains wrecked and plundered.
The attacks on Brownsville, Red House
Ferry. Progreso Post Office and Las
Pelsdas, all occurring during Septem-
Der last. are typical. In these attacks
on American territory Carranzista ad-
herents, and even Carranzista soldiers,
took part in the looting. burning and
killing. Not only were these murders
characterized by ruthless brutality, but
uncivilized acts of mutilation we're per-
petra:ed.
Representations we're made TO Gen
eral Carranza, and he was emphaticslly
requested 70 stop these reprehensible
acts in section which he has long
claimed TO be under the complete dom
nation Of his authority. Notwithstand-
ing these representations and the prom
ise Of General Nafarrete 20 prevent at
lacks along the international boundary,
IN the following month Of October a
passenger train was wrecked by bandits
and several persons killed, seven miles
north Of Brownsville, and an attack was
made upon United States troops at the
same place several days later. Since
these attacks leaders Of the bandits well
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-21
Villa Continues Raids.

Within a month after this barbarous
slaughter Of inoffensive Americans 1t
was notorious that Villa was operating
within twenty miles o; Cusihuiriachic.
and publicly stated that his purpose
vas to destroy American lives and
propertv Despite repeated and in
eistent demands that military protec-
ton should be furnished 20 Americans,
Villa oUenlf carried on his operations,
constantly approaching closer and
closer &c the border. He was not inter
ceoted, nor were his movements I'M
neded b. troops of the de factO govern
ment. ard no effectual attempt was
made to Illustrate his hostile designs
agains. Americans. In fact, as | am
Informed. while Vile and his band were
slowly rowing toward the American
frontier IN the neighborhood Of Column
bus, n g., not single Mexican soldier
was seen in his vicinity.
Yet the Mexican authorities were
fully cogniZant of his movements, Tor
on March 6, as General Gavira publicly
announced, he advised the American
military authorities of the outlaws APP
Lroach to the border, so that they
might be prepared to prevent him from
crossing the boundary. Villas unhin-
dered activities eliminated IN the I'M
provoked and cold blooded attack upon
American soldiers and citizens in the
town of Columbus on the night OF
March 9. the details of which do not
need repetition here in order 70 refresh
YOUR memory with the Nervousness OF
the crime. After numbering, burning
and plundering, Villa and his bandits
fleeing south, passed within sight OF
the Carranzista military post at Casas
Grandes and no effort was made to stor
him bv the officers and garrison Of the
de facto government stationed there.
In the face of these depredations. not
only on American lives and property on
Mexican soil, but on American soldiers
citizens and homes on American terri
tory. the perpetrators of which General
Carranza was unable. or possibly con
sidered il inadvisable, 10 apprehenc
and punish. the United States had nc
recourse other than 10 employ force &c
disnerse the bands Of Mexican outlaws
Who were with increasing holiness sys
tematically raiding across the inter
national boundary. The marauders en-
gsged in the attack on Columbus were
6Tiven hack across the border by Amer
ican cavalry. and subsequently. as sooi
a. a sufficient force TO cope with th'
bard could be collected. were pursued
INTO Mexico in an effort TO capture oi
DESTROY them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-21

such orders had been issued and not
afterward, as the erroneous account
of the interview given in your note
would appear to indicate.
Moreover, no statement was made by
the American generals that mo more
American troops would cross into our
territory" On the contrary, it was
pointed out 10 General Obregon and TO
Mr.. Juan Amador, who was present at
the conference, and pointed out with
emphasis. that the bandits de la Rosa
and Pedro Vino. who had been instru-
mental IN causing the invasion OF
Texas above Brownsville, were even
then reported TO be arranging IN the
ghborhoOd of Victoria for another
raid across the border, and II was
made clear TO General Oregon that if
the Mexican government did not take
immediate steps to prevent another
invasion of the United States by these
marauders. who were frequently seen
in the company Of General Nafarrete,
the Constitutionalist commander, Mex
leo would find in Tamaulipas another
punitive expedition similar to that then
in Chihuahua.
American troops crossed into Mex
leo on May 10, upon notification 10
the local military authorities, unucr
the repudiated agreement of March 10
10, or in any event in accordance
with the practice adopted over forty
years ago, when there was no agree
ment regarding pursuit Of marauder5
across the international boundary.
These troops penetrated 1863 miles into
Mexican territory in pursuit Of the
Glenn Springs marauders without en-
countering detachment of Mexican
troops or a single Mexican soldier. Fur
Their discussion of this raid, however,
is not necessary, because the American
forces sent in pursuit of the bandits
recrossed into Texas on the morning
of May %. the date of your note un-
der consideration further proof of
the singleness of purpose Of this gov
ernment in cndeavoring 20 quell dis
order and stamp out lawlessness along
the border.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-21
Reply Cites Outrages
Unpublished by
CarranZa.
DENIES CHARGES
OF BAD FAITH
Protection of Frontier Is
Only Purpose of U. S,
Says Wilson.

Washington, June 20. - Secretary
Lansing to-day transmitted 20 the Mex
ian Ambassador the following note:
The Secretary Of State TO the Sec
rt.ary Of Foreign Relations Of the
dc facio Government Of Merico.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-21
No Designs on Mexico.

Can the de facto government doub,
that, if the United States had turned
covetous eyes on Mexican territory, 1t
could have found many pretexts in the
past for the qualification OF its desire
Can that government doubt that
months ago, when the war between
the revolutionary factions was in prog
ress. much better opportunity than
the present was afforded for American
intervention II such had been the pur-
pose Of the United States as the de
facto government now insinuates :
What motive could this government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-21
Mexican Army Hostile.

Candor compels me TO add that the
unconcealed hostility OF the subordi-
nate military commanders Of the dc
facto government toward the American
troops engaged IN pursuing the Nilla
bands and the efforts Of the de facto
government 20 compel their withdraw
al from Mexican territory by threats
and show Of military force. instead Of
by aiding in the capture Of the out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-21
Department Of State,
Washington, June 20, 1915.


S.r: have read your communica-
ton. which was delivered 10 me on
Nav q. 1916, under instructions Of the
Chief Executive Of the de facto Gov
eminent Of Mexico, on the subject Of
the presence Of American troops in
Mexican territory, and would be want
ing in esndor If | did not, before max
ing answer 70 the allegations of fact
and the conclusions reached by your
Government, express the surprise and
regret which have been caused this
Government by the discOurteous tone
and temper of this last communication
Of the de facto Government of Mexico.
The Government of the United States
has viewed with deep concern and IN
creasing disappointment the progress Of
the revolution in Mexico. Continuous
bloOGshed and disorders have marked
It's progress. For three years the Mex
lean Republic has been torn with civil
strife, the lives OF Americans and
other aliens have been sacrificed; vast
properties developed by American cap
,tsl and enterprise have been destroyed
or rendered productive, Ddnu4I -
have been permitted 10 roam at will
through the territory contiguous TO
the United States and TO seize, with
out punishment or without effective at
tempt az punishment, the property Of
Americans, while the lives Of citizens
Of the United States. who ventured 70
remain in Mexican territory or TO re-
turn there TO protect their interests
have been taken. in some cases bar
barously taken, and the murderers
have neither been Appreciated nor
brought TO justice 1t would be diff
cult 10 find in the annals OF the his
tory Of Mexico conditions more de-
plorable than those which have existed
there during these recent years of civil
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-21
Santa Ysabel Massacre.

Deprcdatons upon American per
sons and property within Mexican
jurisdiction have been still more nu-
merous. This government has repeat
edly requested in the strongest terms
that the de facto government safeguard
the lives and homes of American citi-
zens and furnish the protection which
international obligation imposes, TO
American interests in the northern
states of Tamaulipas, Nueyo Leon,
Coahuila, Chihuahua ard Sonora, and
also IN the states to the south. For eX-
ample. on January troops were re-
quested to punish the bands of outlaws
which looted the Gust mining property,
eighty miles west Of Chihuahua but no
effective results came from this request.
During the following week the bandit
Villa. with his band of about 200 men,
was operating without opposition be-
tween Rubio and Santa NSabel, fact
well known to CsrranZista authorities.
Meanwhile party of unfortunate
Americans started by train from Chi
nuahua to visit the Cusi mines, after
having received assurances from the
Carranzasta authorities in the State Of
Chihuahua that the country was safe
and thet q guard on the train was not
necessary. The Americans held pass
ports OF safe conducts issued by au-
thorities of the de facto government.
On January 10 the train was stopped
by Villa bandits. and eighteen of the
American party were stripped Of their
clothing and shot in cold-blood, in
whoat Is now known as the Santa
Ysabel massacre"
General Carranza stated 70 the agent
f the Department of State that he had
issued orders for the immediate pur-
suit. CAPTURE and punishment off those
responsible for this atrocious crime,
and appealed 10 this government and
20 the American people TO consider the
difficulties of according protection along
the railroad where the massacre oc-
Cured. Assurances were also given
by Mr.. Arredondo, presumably under
instructions from the de facto govern
rcent, that the murderers would be
brought 10 justice. and that steps would
also be taken TO remedy the lawless
conditions existing in the State Of
DURANGO. II is true that Villa, Castro
and Lopez were publicly declared 70
hc outlaws and subject TO apprehen-
zion and execution, bu. so far as known
only single man personally connected
with this massacre has been brought 70
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-03-09
KANSAS TURNS TO BASEBALL.

TOPEKA. Kan. March with The
closing of the basketball season In most
Kansas schools sport enthusiasts hay.
conferred then interest on h'kchsll and
track IN professional baseball circles
reports indicate thnt there will b, league
baseball In gr'Ii many cities lu the
state. frclimiuurN meetings have been
held Boo many communities with a view
10 forming small learuo.. % has been
pointed out Managers of the Western
league have -mldH preparations for cur-
y training and lc'urc the month is out
the camps in Topeka Wichita. Lincoln.
st Joseph. bcs Molncs, Sioux city.
Omaha and Denver viii be- busy. TENN
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-03-09
BILLIARDS
STANDING or The PLAYERS.

More tHan douhlIug his opponents s
count and running out in 81 innings Elmo
Phillips surprised ballard fans Wcdnos-
dA, nght by defeating Tclford % to IT,.
Phillips played In the most brilliant form
exhibited TO date lu the tArcc-cuShlon
billiard tournament.
The high run ~ the match was four
scored hy Phillips I'm the eleventh IN
ming Tho best Tellord could set Nda
run Of two
As the result OF Phillips splendid
showing Wednesday night, following "a
good game Tuesday evening. iu which
hr ghoWcd class, but was defeated many
of the Wsc' ones ARE picking him az
the winner of the tournament
II any of the contestants are tu bent
Jake Harnes out. however. they VIII have
to step lively The old warhorse added
another victory to his unbroken string
Wednesday afternoon. and II leading by
quite margin he defeated Jones. hnn.
dicap g. 30 to 22 after being apparently
bcatcu during the early STAGES ~ the
match Jones quickly piled w a lead
NJ nine 10 four, and later was ahead by
eleven tu eight Three runs ~ three and
one ot four put Rarnrs up, though. and
he finally won out The game went to
i0i innings
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-03-09
JAY MAYSE NOW
SEEKS REVENGE
Boxer Matched With Tom
StOrie for Feature Event at
Next Weeks Smoker.

jay Mpyse seeks revenge for his recent
defeat AZ the hands ut Tom Storir AMI
tNe two nave been remntchcd Tor ih"
feRtlrp event ~ the n NJ A. q. smoker
for next Nopdal night They win haiti
~ rounds for the rity iightweight cham
u'oushlp
SIN smariug under the sting NJ lofIuE
tu Slore when they met the first time
several weeks ago, Mnyse viii make q
great effort 10 win over his rival in the
.omius scrap Terrence Cassidy vet
Gran referee urB manager. hng taken JGl
under his wing and will see N some
.tpert coaching win not improve him
Terrence has laid down some strict
training rules for Jay, and jay is fol-
lowing them studlously lie ls doing road
work daily and is working ont at Colonel
Weeks gymnasium StorIe Is doing
heavy work daily AT the y NJ A. A
elubroowH
Weight i34ls Pounds Each
So far aH weight goes Jay and Tom
are exactly even Each Of the lads
Wednesday weighed iu al l3iis pounds
Ncthcr has AN ouuc, the best of II in
'his particular Hy Monday they viii
have trained of a little. ana will enter
the ring perfect hghtweghts.
For the sent. nnul feature Matchmaker
J 'lndS has signed Young Mckee to meet
Joe Simpson. This event also viii boz %
six round affair Mexico rs the tavurlte
in this bout
"lt will hc n slaughter" some one re-
marked when Hinds announced that he
would send San Antoine against Reu
Trait over the four-rouud route The
sneaker intended 10 convey the infnrp1n
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-03-09
ENGLAND COMMANDERS
PASSENGER BOAT SPACE

NEN YORK. March 9-Ofncials Of
the white sur line conceded Thursday
that the freight space IN their trans
Arlarc steamships had been comman-
desred hy the British government FOR Tho
accommodation uf munitions and grain
shipments
- recent announcement said passenger
service has been suspended on vessels Of
thls line throughout March and the or
drrs now received from tho British ad-
miralty regarding the conservation OF
space FOR freight shipments is reported
200 shipping circles 10 forecast similar
cancellation OF passenger business dur
ing April
Alterations of one of the big White
Star liners will provide room for AN csti-
mated addition Of iOuo tons
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-03-09
FORMER QUEEN HELD
MENTALLY COMPETENT

HONOLULU March 9-rhe supreme
court Of Hawaii heu Wednesday that
Lllloukalaanl former queen Of Hawaii,
WAS mentally competent when several
years ago she executed u deed OF trust
conveying all her property to three trus-
tees headed by the late samuel Cleg-
horn, father Of the Princess kaulani,
also deceased The decision was rem
derod I'm suit brought by her nephew.
Jonah kuhio kaauianaole, better known
as Prince cupid, delegate TO congress
ftom Hawaii to have the trust deed dis
solved on the ground that the former
queen was mentally uusound when she
executed t
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-03-09
BLOCKADE OF ENGLAND
BY MINES IS STARTED

LONDON. March The blockade of
England by mines, reported AS threat
cuei bv Germany. IS already In existence
along the trade route to Holland qccord-.
ing TO navel circles here German sub
marines are reported % have been busy
recently laying anchored mines between
the mouth of the Thames and the Gall
lower lightsnip II is IN this noighbor-
hood that many disaster. have occurred
during the last month
Passenger ships untn recently have
been quite successful iu dOdging floating
mines hy making their VOYAGES ia day
light but no method rs known " guarding
against submerged anchored mines
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-03-09
NEBRASKA DECLINES
POST SEASON GAMES

LINCOLN Nch. March 9-Tho TINT
ycr,v of Nehrasko basketball team
won't through the missouri Valley seq
son without defeat and Ia satisfied
that the record ca.-lcg with n mffl-
Client weight 10 hring the championship
honors II has been announced An efforts
of the Kansas State Agricultural aes
and the Missouri university team 10 ar.
range post season games have been ful
tile. the NebraElans stating that the
season IA closed Nohrnska authorities
admit their winning two games from the
Kansas AgriculturIsts hy one. point mar
gins. but the results stand lust the same
The X. s. A. G. team and the Missouri
team claim to for second honor In
the championship race
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-03-09
RATE RULINGS
AFFECT OKLA.

WASHINGTON, March . Proposals
DI Western rilro1ds 10 increase from 50,-
oOn ~ " 600 pounda the minimum carload
weight ON grain products and from i0.E
01u tu 10000 the minimum weight on
wheat and rye was approved AZ justified
Inursd1y bN interstate commerce com
mission
The commission also found justified in
creased rates ON btuminous coal from
Illinois mines and other points to points
west nl the Misslssipp
Proposed increases on broom corn from
Kansas and Oklahoma points. points in
colorado and New Mexico we're found
not luIlticd and increases on wheat and
corn between points In Arkansas on the
~ Louis aud San Francisco railway 10
Nomphls-werc found Justified
The commission made no estimate ot
the effect the decision would have on
Irtruur
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-03-09
KANSAS AGGIES DOING
SPRING FOOTBALL WORK

MANHATTAN. KIM March Srrng
football practice has uvru nt the kan
sas state agricultural college under the
direction OF Coach john b BENDER and
Captain Ucrt Rarnor 4 squad nt more
than uUy mon has checked uu' suits
with the un#hrlb1lI season oyer. thn foot.
hall men are given free run iu Oh, g,m-
mas stun when thuy cannot practice out
door
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-03-09
NEAT BOXING CARD TO
BE STAGED ON FRIDAY

SlN rounds between Battling pevee
nud Mutt Mckee will be the main event
of the boxing card at Weeks gymnasium
Ftiday night Among other offerings
WIN be the following
Jumbo Quail l7h pounds. ys SlUgger
Arnold 400 pounds 3 rounds short,
btvins vs. Young Irwin rounds Lacy
Austin vs Wlcl, pfeffor ( rounds, Kld
Corbet and Dick Wallace two falls CATCH
os-catch-can, and other athletic stunts