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Show an to be PROTECTED Uncle Sam Will Take Hand If Douglas Is Fired Upon Washington, Sept. 13. American troops may take a hand In the fighting fight-ing at Ag'ua Prleta If bombs fall in Douglas, Ariz,, or lives are menaced on the American side of the Mexican boundary. This was intimated today at the headquarters of the general staff of the army, following advices that rebel reb-el leaders would dlsrogard warnings that they must not flro in the direction direc-tion of Douglas. Troop commanders have blanket instructions in-structions to prevent a repetition of the killing of innocont Americans In Douglas during tho 3Iadero rebellion. These aro broad enough to cover practically any contingency, and It was made plain today that any reasonable rea-sonable action by commanders would be uphold by the war department. Further and more definite instructions instruc-tions may be issued by Major General Gen-eral Wood, chief of staff, later today Brigadier General Steever reports filibustering expeditions crossing at Mexlcali, Naco and Douglas. |