The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-21
PEACE OR WAR
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are now contemplated. In this con-
nection. II was learned that the selec-
tons made were designed TO furnish
the elements OF several provisional
brigades and that taken as a whole the
regulars and guardsmen represent the
units OF several field armies into
which they might be quickly asseub-
led should war with Mexico come.
Wilson's Final Word.
The note delivered today is viewed
here as President Wilson's final word
TO General Carranza II makes no
overtures for further discussion and
leaves virtually no question TO be set
tied except one-whether the de facto
government Will suppress outlawry
against Americans. II arraigns Cen
mitted bandits TO roam az will
through territory contiguous TO the
United States" While he has seen
Tit 10 recite "groundless sentiments of
hostility" toward the expedition sent
after Villa and TO impute to this
government Interior motives for the
continued presence OF American troops
on Mexican soil.
Secretary Lansing points out in the
note many evidences of Carranza's hos
tile attitude contained on official re-
ports and asserts that the steps to-
ward clearing up the situation in
Northern Mexico promised by General
! Obregon at his conference with Gen
cral Scott. actually have constituted
a display OF military force directed al
/ the American expedition and designed
/ 10 impede its operations. He affirms,
too. that Carranza has given his sup
| port TO the press campaign OF anti
] American aEtfaffnn MaNfrn ~
I cites published statement by the
lfirst chief calling upon the Mexican
people TO be ready for any emergency
and intimaung that war with the
] United States was impending
! The purpose OF the United States to
/ withhold all arms and ammunition
shipments from Mexico "as long as
4 thls menace continues i announced
| II was learned today that plans have
been laid by the navy and treasury de-
/ partments TO aid in stopping such
/ shipments by water. while the mill
/ tary patrol OF the border will close
/ that route
More Men for Navy.
| Another preparatory step taken by
the navy was the decision OF Secretary
Daniels to ask the senate 10 add au-
/ thorization for approximately 10000
additional enlisted men to the pending,
navy bill which as IL passed the house
provides FOR an increase OF II 600 over
| the present strength
| Mr.. Daniels explained that the ne
cessity OF putting many small ships.
usually held in reserve. into commits
sion for service in southern waters
I made n imperative that the navy be
recruited up promptly. II is possible
Z me authorization for the increase viii
/ be sought in separate measure to
avoid delay. Should war come the
I personnel OF the fleet must be i'm
imediately included. the aviation corps
I and other auxiliary service must be
strengthened and an ample reserve
! Of trained men must be prepared
Ihere was much speculation on all
sides tonight as TO the probable
course OF the president should Car.
rama order an attack on Genaral Per
Strings men In the face of the Am.ri.
can governments solemn warning Il
was generally believed that the hint
contained In Secretary Lansing's note
,,.,aL llitary occupation Of Northern
Mexico had been considered a. an
alternative AZ times when the situa-
l lion beyond the border appeared crit
zeal. might indicate the plan Of action
should war now be forced upon the
nation.
IA 2 preliminary step 70 such an
occupation and pending the organiza-
tion OF any army Of the size such an
Undertaking would require. IL was re
eafded As possible that general ad-
vance from the border line parallel.
ing m" head % General Pershing'-
column ~ \amiquiqa might be under
taken. With American forces DISPOSED
along such q limo holding important
. towns and sfrategctiC points from. the
] Facific 10 the gulf coast. there could
%" no Tear of serious hostilities AZ the
border. ANY advancing Mexican force
would De- subject 70 attack from the
rear should IL move northward Of this
advanced line
No Fear Expressed.
lhere BE- no fear here for the safety
! or General Pcrshing and his mon. The
/ exact disposition ~ The troops. even
/ border. constitute military secrets
I lhere ie reason 10 believe that no
tween 10000 and 1000 regulars ara
1 posted af tho advance camps or along
q me Iine 81 communication Relief ov-
fI'1luon also are said 10 have been
Z ready fo dash forward I'm flank ar
H'k1 ON any large Mexican force
"hlrl miEhf attempt On assault Cen.
I tfaI Fcr-h'nr' eufreurhrI r.mps or
cur him or from his border base of
ono column with strong a-..u.-.
support said Zoo DO ready fo cover
Pulpit Pass. The military highway
/ INfnush fh" mountains between tho
states ri chihuahua and sonora and
/ III"lth which fhn formidable sonora
t"frI.1 ne might sock fn strike 90 Per
eN.IF.- roar drfarhmerfa
F-'ahIi hW'r' o. general limo
across NrNr0 south NJ Pulpit pa-a
would close that route f0 hostile
/ force. Another areumsrf advanced ir
.Ipporf N fhn plan of tho action Vaa
I inHi 'rr various railroads could be-
Quickly repaired and made uee rf fo
urT'f troops making H poo fhIn 100
shift Tho entire scene ~ hoafHIf,. fr.
|f0 Nfvicau coil
. Some Officials believe that with ,ro
urnfuu. rfrul . of Hrr attack ON Amor.
Joan fnr0ra and fir maintenance Df a
I rir.d watch over mo eurpiIn- chat ON.
'rr fhf country complete rrr.r4f#or
could I" carried rIf with I#Tt TrNI
Lrr n'f.r OBJ. lapse OF o. Tow Woke
While rowing band. of outlaws would
''HI' '....Hf'' essential was