Page 176 - Blue Feather Book 2

The Mexican authorities being unable to prevent the invasion of our soil by marauders from their side of the river, Gen. Ord has been instructed to take the matter into his own hands.
There is no doubt that the President and Cabinet feel great concern in regard to the Texas border troubles. While they believe a great part of the agitation on the frontier is occasioned by those who wish to complicate matters between this Government and Mexico, and believe also that
President Diaz earnestly desires peace with the United States, the frequency with which these raids are made upon property of American citizens, necessitates a decided movement to prevent them, either by holding the Mexican Government to account or by stationing a sufficient military force along the Rio Grande to protect it. Although President Diaz has not been recognized by this Government, diplomatic relations are uninterrupted, both here and at the Mexican capital.
The Rio Grande Frontier 173 (News Story)