The Archive · 1912

FURTHER PRECAUTIONS

Washington, Sept. 7.

President Taft has suthorited the immediate despatch of two more regiments of cavalry to the Mexican border.

The Treasury ing camps in Mexico.

Mexico City, Sept The rebel leader Zapata has writ ten to the United States Ambassador stating that the rebels have be gun their advance upon the capital and enclosing a proclamation declar ing that the Zapatists do not intend to depose the authorities except the President and his family. The ssna tories promise to maintain order and to respect foreigners and for eign property.

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