File No. 812.00/18162
Vice Consul Blocker to the Secretary of State
Reports from south indicate general movement of de facto Government troops north to Chihuahua and Coahuila. General Maicotte, Chief of Arms at Torreon, arrived Piedras Negras Sunday with long-train empty cars indicating his troops have been left at stations between Piedras Negras and Monclova. It is reported three trains have arrived Monclova en route to Piedras Negras ostensibly for patrol duty. Authorities state border will be secure against further raids when these troops are properly distributed. Third United States Infantry arrived Eagle Pass to-day. First train from south for three days arrived Piedras Negras this morning bringing only a few American refugees. Temper people quiet.