New-York tribune., 1916-06-13

that date are 9,42S, but as more than
1000 were needed TO Offset normal
wastsge, fewer than $500 men nave
actually been added TO the army IN
three months of extraordinary recruit
ing measures.
General Mann, commanding at Lare-
do, reported to-day that patrol OF
three cavalrymen was fired on during
tho night of June 10. near the town
OF Hachita, and Private w. l.. Saunders,
Troop X, 18th Cavalry, slightly wound
ed. Two mounted Mexicans who did
tho firing escaped.
The State Department, through Spe-
cial Agent Rodgers, at Mexico City,
has called the attention OF the de facto
government TO the anti-American out
breaks, which for nearly two weeks
have b@s spreading steadily. Many
towns have held mass meetings and
protested against the continued pres
ence Of American troops in Mexico.
The reports Of consuls telling Of the
agitation were turned over TO the Car
rama officials more as a matter OF
information than as representations.
Where his regular troops are in con-
troll. General CarranZa apparently, has
earnestly tried in most cases 20 pre-
vent the holding OF protest meetings.
end in some places contemplated meet
ings and parades have been prevented.
There are instances, however, where
the troops appear TO have stood idly
by while the agitators stirred up an
tagonism against the United States.
Officials have been unable 20 deter
mine the inspiration behind the sudden
outbreak Of anti-American feeling. or
to estimate the ability Of General Car
rama to protect American lives and
property. They feel that the real dan
ger lies in the possible action Of ir-
regular forces now under the Carranza
banner, but whose commanders yield
only doubtful allegiance 20 the central
government.
Currency Situation Acute.
Because OF economic conditions in
Mexico, officials feel that the possibility
Of serious trouble is enhanced. The
currency situation is acute. and the
people are easily stirred TO outbreaks.
The several consular agents have frank
~ declared in their reports that any
eyentuaity might be expected il the
agitation continued TO spread.
Secretary Lansing has not yet com
pleted the answer 10 Carranza's note,
presented two weeks ago, and was un-
able to-day to say when it would be
dispatched.
The belief here is that President
Wilson is preparing a stiff rebuke for
Carranza which will add to the resent
ment felt by the Mexican people at the
presence Of the American troops, and
may bring on hostilties. To-dsy's
troop orders and the announcements
of the gravity Of the situation are be
lieved to be in preparation for such a
move.
The Administration silence on the
questions asked by Carranza in his note
has been interpreted in Mexico as an
admission that the American forces are
there for aggressive purposes, and
there is continued pressure on Gen
eral Carranza for action.
Wilson Goes to West Point.
President Wilson left tonight for
West Point to attend the commence
ment exercises.
Secretary Baker left for St. Louis
and Secretary Daniels is already there.
No further action is expected until the
Democratic convention is over.
Critics of the Administration say the
present movements indicate that Pres
ident Wilson has been driven from his
watchful waiting policy by the Republi
can platform declarations and that he
is now preparing to intervene openly.
The Carranza troops have repulsed
the new rebel movement in the Te-
huantepec region. according 70 to-day's
advices. The rebels have been driven
from the town Of Tehuantepec, capt
ured last week. and no longer are
threatening Salins Cruz, the Pacific
terminal OF the railway.