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Show NEW MEXICO. Serions Indian Troubles l'eureil The Apaches uu the War l'aih The CitizeuH Cimmarrou, New Mexico, 2G. Tbe Indian situation here is still serious. The government has demanded de-manded tho delivery to the civil authorities of tho Indians engaged in the shooting at the agency. Thus far the Iudians have failed to comply and their ' rations have been stopped at the agency. Capt. McCievo's company of tho Sth cavalry is here and the citizens aro arming in anticipation an-ticipation of further outbreaks. Capt. Allison's company of volunteers and from 200 to 300 other citizens will take the field in case ot further hostilities. hos-tilities. Tiie Apaches are camped in the mountains to tho number of 2j0 warriors, and expect reinforcements from the Utes. Their women and children are sent away.' The interior department has sent orders lo the agent to turn over tiie control of the Indians to the military. The citizens with few exceptions are urging tho removal of tho Indians to their reservations to prevent further depredations. |