Semi-weekly herald., 1916-04-17
American was killed.


anxiously awaited.
There Is some fear that inorganic
ed bandits have cut off Major Tom
kin's force from the main column
and that the Mexicans greatly out
number them.
| Parrai has always been Villa
stronghold.
Ell PASO, Tex, April 14.-The
Americans defeated supposedly
villa band at Troya Monday and pur-
sued them to- Parral, where they
found the sentiment against the
Americans high. The clash of We'd
nesday followed. 1t is reported the
che Villistas defeated the garrison
at Delvalle.
MEXlCo CITY, April 14.-The
publication of the Parral news has
caused a mild sensation, but there
mas been no demonstration.
The military authorities have is
sued warning to the Mexicans not
|eo attack Americans.
e''iHi 1liu LtIItidi ObIeBOn ana
The cabinet are in the suburbs, wait
ng for the forpal entry Sunday.
COLUMBUS, N. NJ, April a.
Carranza's request for the withdrawal
Of the American troops has halted
the expeditions advance.
The smaller columns and detach-
ments are consolidating as RAPIDLY as
possible.
Until definite action is taken on
The request, the lines of communica-
ion will not be extended further
)ut a few small bodies of cavalry
With airships will possibly keep in
ouch with Villas progress thru Du-
ango, but the disposition OF the
,roops has changed since the request
vas made.
New and important troop move
ments are in progress. The Ameri-
ans are reinforcing the strategic
Joints along the line of communica-
tions.
A significant order was issued to
he troops to guard this city last
hight They slept with their clothes
On and with their rifles at their sides,
WASHINGTON, d. c., April H.
ihe troops will remain in Mexico, for
The present and at least until fuller
'eports of the facts which caused
5arranza to renew his request for
heir withdrawal have been presented
70 the government
1t has been decided not to change
The American policy. This means the
Villa hunt will proceed.
The stand taken by the president
n the cabinet meeting is not known
but it is rumored that he would rather
withdraw the troops than to inter
vene.
Cabinet members have stated that
the withdrawal request had not been
answered, and did not indicate when
reply would be made. 1t was unan-
mousely decided to gather all the
facts before attempting to take any
final action.
General Funston has asked for ad-
| litional troops, and has suggested he
may make Ojinogo his main base OF
supplies.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April a.
Senate McLemore has introduced q
resolution providing that the U. S
| government do not withdraw its sol
liers from Mexico until Villa is kill
ed, captured, or driven into exile,
The preamble to McLemore's speech
said that Carranza had placed OBJ
;tacles in the way Of the expedition
and had impeded the capture of the
bandits.
The resolution empowers the presi-
dent to send reinforcements, call out
Volunteers and to use the militia.
| WASHINGTON, d. c., April IA
Senator Stone said: "There are only
two courses open to the United
States, either open withdrawal or in
.ervention. The question is have we
accomplished all we can. / believe
we have, and that we cannot capture
| Villa. / endorsed the sending Of the
troops into Mexico, but always
thought we would have to withdraw
lwithout capturing him."
| In this speech Senator Stone plain
| ly intimated that he favored the with
drawal at once.
| Senator Smith of Arizona will OPP
Ipose the withdrawal until Villa is
captured and the safety of the south
ern border is assured.
The senate leaders have agreed t.
keep their hands off the matter un
til some situation arises demanding
congressional action arises.
ln.. E~o 0.