The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-16

troops remaining in she United States
There were insistent reports today
that the lengthy telegram received by
Secretary Baker and submitted by him
to President Wilson just before mid
night. referred to the massing of Car
rama troops In Northern Chihuahua
and Sonora between Pershing's base
and the American border.
Secretary Baker would not confirm
this He was silent as TO his mys-
terious midnight session at the White
House It Is known at the War De-
pariment. however, that General
Funston has sent large supplies of
ammunition to Pershing's base. The
only purpose in this, STAFF officers said,
wa to prepare Pershing for any
eventualities.
IT any successful attempt should be
made to cut his line OF communtca-
TONS he would need large supply or
ammunition until lie could reopen TINS
line. The question OF supplies for
men and horses is not considered so
serious. as the troops could live OF
the country. IL is believed that Persh-
ing has sufficient ammunition to carry
out his campaign, whether II is con-
Quoted against villa alone, OF tiie
Carranzistas as well.
Secretary Baker was asked today
If IT would he possible for the punt
tive expedition to be conducted
against Villa with only 1000 cavalry.
This was the numerical limit hxed
on the expedition by Carranza in MS
protocol and by Amado, his SUB
secretary. in a final statement issued
last night
Mr.. Baker would not reply.
The American forces have pene-
trated Mexico for distance of from
400 to 500 miles. pushing Villa be
fore them. They have now been In
Mexico a month.
Floods of kilograms letters and
newspaper editorials have reached
tho White House and state Depart
rnent demanding that the troops shall
be kept In Mexico until the purpose
of the expedition is accomplished.
The protests against withdrs wal may
have an influence In shaping the
course of the administration when
decision as to future policy Is
forced.
The State Department would not
give Official confirmation of the re-
port from the border that his gov
eminent had granted permission for
the transportation OF 900, 600 rounds
+ of ammunition across the border to
Carranza's forces. 1t was indicated
unoff1ctatly however. that il was true.
Figures obtained at he Department
of Commerce today show that during
he past few months General Carranza
has received vast quantities of guns
and ammunition from the United
States
Large Munitions Exports.
Exports to Mexico for the eight
months ending February 20, 1915.
were:
Cartridges valued at s1,7t4se1 dy-
Mantle, 2.546,559 pounds, valued al
s337.04s: gunpowder 3s,243 pounds,
valued at $1,000.
All other explosives, value Sli0,3s9.
Firearms, including guns and rifles,
value s50ee47.
The United States on October 20
last declared an embargo against the
shipment of arms and ammunition to
Mexico. but a supplementary order
was issued Immediately thereafter.
excepting the Carranza government
from the operation of the embargo
and permitting ammunition to go to
hi min unlimited amount Before the
charge went into effect. Pancho Villa
secured large quantities Of arms and
ammunition from the United States.
a resolution directing the Prcsi-
dent 30 impose an embargo on the
Mexico was introduced in the House
today by Representative Reden berg.
Of Illinois In a statement accom-
panying his resolution. Mr.. REDEEM
berg declared that he administration
is bewiidered and fuddled in permit
ting the Carranza government TO Sc
cure arms and ammunition in this
country TO be used later against the
American soldiers