Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-09-13
WON'T DRAFT mExlCAns.
DECLARES .. s. OFFICIAL
German Propaganda Responsible lor
Exodus 70 Old MEXICO, Foarln1
New Draft law

W" ~ la a|W
There Is clear evidence that Ger.
man propaganda i at work IN this
vicinity, which has manifested itself
BY the circulation Of false rumors
concerning the draft among lhe Mex
iean population, as explained below.
Il is the duty Of every loyal citizen
OF Deming and the adjoining region
10 read carefully General Holbrook's
proclamation, printed herewith. and
10 do all in his power 10 stamp out
this new German lie. Each person
having Mexican aliens in his employ
should ~ once point out to them
that registration ism Of CONSUMPTION.
The welfare Of your country, to say
nothing Of your personal interests.
render such action imperative. DO
IN NOW. II You hear rumors Of
this sort, report them al once to the
Department Of Justice, Mahoney
hnild'ng, Deming.
General HOlbrOok's proclamation
follows:
For several days German pro-
pagandists have been busy circulat-
ing rumors among the Mexican nom
ulatiOn about the registration. These
rumors are baseless, malicious and
untrue. As a result some Of them
are quitting unusually profitable
employment, sacrificing their prop
erty and other interests and leaving
with their families for Mexico.
This proclamation is issued for the
purpose Of enabling all Mexicane to
clearly understand the policy Of the
United States Government in this
matter.
"The selective consumption law
requires the registration of all male
residents on September IL, 1918,
between the ages Of eighteen and
twenty-one and thirty-onea nd forty
five. Registration, however, is not
consumption.
"RumOrs that Mexican citizens
will be drafted are false. This APP
pies likewise to aliens of all other
countries. Do not sacrifice your in
terests because of false German
propaganda. Registration is re-
quired but that simply means protec-
ton for all aliens from the draft.
All that is necessary for a Mexican
citizen TO do TO secure exemption is
to establish his Mexican citizen
ship. Officials, attorneys and other
patriotic citizens viii assist those
Mexicans who do not understand our
language to prepare their question
aires in which their claim for exempe
ton will be properly set out.
In order to properly establish your
Mexican citizenship, those who can
do so should have with them their
birth certificate. In the event that
this certificate is not at hand, il is
suggested that You secure affidavits
from two reliable witnesses concern
ing your birth place or such other
evidence as is available. Citizenship
can also be established by the fact
that you have been properly matri-
culated at your nearest Mexican
consulate.
Labor at this time is being paid
unheard-of prices. Employment is
plentiful. Business conditions are
good and the country is prosperous.
Those who remain in addition to
benefitting themselves will be doing
their bit" toward winning the war
against aut0cracy. II Is the desire
of the Government to continue to
extend to Mexicans all the rights
and liberties which have heretofore
influenced them to come within our
borders.
DO not be deceived by these or
other false rumors which will be
circulated by German propaganda.
Consult your cOnsuls also prominent
American citizens Of Mexican de-
scent when doubts arise. Consult
your interests and those of your
families and stick to your employ
meni and hold on to your property
and business.
"W. A. H0LBROOK,
"Maior General Y. 8. Army