The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-07
TERROR IN MEXICO,

For the strategic disposition of the
100000 troops, sites for three great
camps along the border have been
chosen. One camp will be in San An
tonic, another in New Mexico and the
third in Arizona, the locations to be
announced within the next few days.
Militia Can Be Called Quickly
1t was stated at the war department
the members of the militia individual
ly into the service of the United
States. A simple order from the presi-
dent is all that will be required for
them to move.
A complete plan of campaign, not
only along the border but in Mexico, is
now in possession of the war college,
of which General Witherspoon is the
head. This plan comprehends not
only movement of troops along the
border but into Mexico as well.
The seriousness of the situation was
emphasized by conference between
the president and the Mexican am
bassador, Martinez Crespo, at the
White House today 1t is the invari-
able rule that except in crises of great
magnitude all communications be-
tween foreign countries and the pres1-
dent shall take place through the me-
dunn of the department of state.
Ask About CalerO Interview.
Following the White House confer
ence, instructions were cabled to Am
bassador Wilson at Mexico City to
inquire into the authenticity OF the
interview with Foreign Minister Ca
lero, who threatened to hold all
Americans and other foreigners as
hostages upon invasion of Mexico.
The offense of Calero is aggravated
by the previous incendiary threats
from Senior ACCOM-, another member
of MaderO'S official household, who
only a week ago was asked to explain
his statement that the movement of
American troops across the interna-
tiona1 line would be quickly followed
by a massacre of Americans in
Mexico.
In spite of repeated demands.
President Madero has failed to give a
diSavowal or even to reply to the in
quiries of the department of state.
Although it was reported in a press
dispatch that the fifty Americans who
are missing from Asarco, Mexico,
have been found, official confirma-
ton of that fact could not be had
at the department of state.
No news is good news. That is all
we can say" was the only staten ent
there.
One Train North Today.
Chihuahua, March General Orozco
today gave instructions for a resump-
ton of traffic on the Mexico North
western railway between here and
MADEIRA. Traffic on the Mexican Cen
trail was still subject to the orders OF
Orozco. There probably will be one
train north today to Juarez. Felipe
Gutierrez now is acting as governor.
The governor has approved Orozco's
action of Wednesday in declaring
against Madero.
More Federal Troops Arrive.
Ensenada, Lower California, March
6, via San Diego.-The Mexican gunboat
General Guerrero, arrived in port from
Mazatlan last night bringing federal
troops and supplies. Stops were made
at La Paz and San Quenton where re-
for the garrisons there
were landed. The remainder of the
troops are intended to strengthen the
garrisons in the northern district of
Lower California. including the posts
along the international line from the |
Colorado river to Tijuana. The Mexican |
here have not stated how |
many soldiers were taken on at Ma
zatlan.