East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-03-08

Washington, ID. c., March S.-The
combined protest of Wall street, Eng
land and Germany over the destruc-
ton of railroads, the stoppagc of min
ing and other development, taken I'm
connection with the illness OF Diaz,
is given here by correspondents of the
Mexican rcvolutionists as the cause
for the mobilization of American
troops OH the frontier. The rcvolu-
tionists say Diaz's professcd satlsfac-
ton over the interyention by the Unit
ed States is merely fcigncd. They de-
clare that they promised the financial
interests they would not tear up the
tracks nor interfere with the works
unless Mexico carried troops on the
lines. As she did, the railroads must
take the consequences.
Despite the statements that the
Mexican govcrnmcnt was advised pre-
vious TO the mobilization ana that
IL was satisfactory To the Mexican
government, the impression prevnils
here tllat stronger events are I'm the
making. Ii Is pointed out that the
govcrnmcnt would not go to this cnor-
nous expense simply for maneuvcrs.
London. March S.-The mobiliZa-
tion OF 10000 American troops on the
border is taken here 10 be the first
step toward the absorption of Mexico
by the public. 1t is generally admit
ted here by statesmen that should
America annex Mexico, England would
accept the action and might help,
while Germany would vigorously pro-
test, as her interests there are large.
May Be Warning.
Washington, u. c., March S.-An-
other theory which does not conflict
with the occupation theory is that
the mobilization demonstration is in
tended as a warning to Mexico against
closer relations with any other power
which might strike at the Monroe
doctrine. Practically setting the doc
trine at naught, it is known that Ja-
pan is endeavoring to obtain naval
base on the western coast of Mexico
where they have a big Japanese COL
ony.
It has been learned on excellent au-
thority that the Mexican situation Is
the cause of the movement Of troops,
Army Officers Have Theory.
Leavenworth, Kas., March S.-Ar-
my officers here declare the belief
that troops are being mobilized with
the idea of ending negotiations be-
tween Japan and Mexico, whereby ia
pan sought to acquire coaling sta
ton on the west coast of Mexico. The
equipment of the 18th infantry and
third battalion of engineers was
loaded here today. The infantry left
this morning for the Texas frontier,
while the engineers leave this after
noon.
Officers Expect War.
San Diego, Calf, March s.-Army
and navy officers here are expecting
war. The torpedo fleet IS stripping
for action, coaling and will be ready
to sail south tonight. Two thousand
irfantrymen are reported to be en-
route here and 1t Is said that 400 Of
them will be taken on the torpedo
boats to Salina Cruz, Mexico. and
It is expected that the Pacific fleet
will make this a base for operations.
Marines Soon Ready.
Boston, Mass, March S.-Within
half an hour after the issuance Of Or
ders, the company Of marines at the
Charleston navy yards. each with :uo
rounds of ammunition, started for
Philadelphia to board the transport
southwark.
Washington Is Excited.
Washington, d. c., March S.-Pres-
ident Taft today requested Jose Yues
Limantour, Mexican minister or n
nance, to come to Washington to con-
fer on the Mexican situation. Am
bassador De La Barre of Mexico, went