The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-16
CAVALRY PURSUES
 FLEEING VILLISTAS
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dSdIIlSL tIe V lllA Itbel 1OTCeS SoulI- east of Juarez was opened ct 1o:35 a. m. today with the second battalion of the Sand field artillery firing shrapne1 bursts which could be seen distinctly from the river. The artil lery fire was six miles from Juarez in the vicinity of the cavalry fighting near San Lorenzo.
 United States infantry troops start ed withdrawing from Juarez to El Paso at 10:30 a. m. today in obedi- ence to orders by Major General DeRosey c. Cabell, commander of the southern department who arrived from San Antonio early today and crossed the international bridge for a conference with General Francisco Gonzales, supreme commander of the Juarez troops.
 At Il o'clock the entire Second
 Cavalry brigade, composed of the
 Seventh and Fifth Cavalry regiments
 could be seen plainly about eight miles south and west of Juarez, in hot
 pursuit of the Villa forces, which were engaged at 10 o'clock this morning in
 the vicinity of San Lorenzo it was
 stated at military headquarters.
 Juarez, June 16-At 10:45 a. m. the
 24th Infantry started marching across
 the international bridge from Juarez
 and by II o'clock the entire command
 was back on American soil after hav-
 ing spent exactly II hours on Mexican
 soil.
 Information as to the location of rebel troops was brought here by a Carranza captain, who had just been in contact with the Villa forces. Off, cers of the 24th infantry (colored05 who were in contact with the rebels early today, confirmed this.
 o1or, returned to Juarez today and resumed command of the federal troops which remained after American soldiers en- tered.
 Upon occupation of Juarez by the Americans, General Gonzales with drew toward Samalayuca to prevent any clashes between the American and Mexican government troops be- cause of mistaken identity or purpose. General Gonzales was assured by
 Lieut.. Cox, aide de camp to Gen. Err
 win, that he would be given every consideration. His officers and men
 who had been temporarily detained at the United States immi grafton
 station, were released.
 This is a matter for my superior
 officers and for my president to de- cide,". Gen. Gonzales said. T am not in position to impose my own views upon the situation. although I did not and do not yet think the crossing of the American forces was necessary for the defeat of the Villa forces, as my forces de- tended the town most bravely.'' It was announced that the 70 Villa prisoners had been taken south with General Gonzales column and that eight officers of the Villas command made prisoners had been executed. It was also stated that the body of Man. iuel Castro, a. Villa general, had been found in the trenches east of the town.
 The number of Villa rebels killed during the agement was placed at 200 Gby the federals, while TO were wounded. they said. They said they had no estimate of their own losses. The American troops, mostly 24th infantry men, guard the American approaches to the international bridge today, while Mexican soldiers stand guard at the Mexican end of the bridge.
 One American officer in command of a colored infantry company told i of his experience during the fighting with the rebels last night. He said l one band of rebels held up their 1 hands in token of surrender, then | opened fire on the Americans at close
 range. All the rebel band were | killed.
 ! Washington, June 16-There can l be no misunderstan nding between the governm of the United States and Mexico, regarding the movement of l troops across the border at Fl Paso, 1 Secretary Baker said today. The sole I purpose, he said, was protection of l the American side of the border, and there is a distinct understanding be- | tween the governments for such ac- l ton.
 ! Mr. Baker issued this formal state ment:
 There is possibility of a misun- derstanding between the republic of Mexico and the United. States with i regard to the protection of life on the American side. In many instances
 previously it has been necessary for the American forces very briefly to cross the border to disperse bandit forces. The sole purpose of the Amer ican soldier is to protect life on the l American side.''