No. 221.
Señor Zamacona to Mr. Blaine.
Washington, October 7, 1881. (Rec’d Nov. 22.)
Mr. Secretary: Referring to the satisfactory interview which I had on Thursday last with the Acting Secretary of State (on which occasion, while alluding to the movements of Indians in Arizona, I spoke to him of the result which usually follows the operations of the United States troops against the savage tribes, which is that the latter simply transfer the scene of their depredations to Mexican territory), I herewith inclose a telegram (original) which I have just received from the Mexican consul at Tucson, whereby it will be seen that my fears are on the point of being realized. This induces me to refer to my verbal statements, and to ask that the attention of the War Department may be called to the fact to which I have above adverted, to the end that every practicable means may be adopted for the punishment and destruction of the rebel bands before they cross the dividing line between the two republics.
I avail, &c.,