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New-York tribune., 1916-06-20
MAY BLOCKADE
ALL MEXICO
u. S. to Shut Carranza
Off From Supplies
in Case of War.
LFrum ID. Trhune surtau J

Washington, June ia blockade Of
all Mexican ports on the Atlantic and
Pacific coasts, to prevent the shipment
Of munitions TO the Mexican forces in
case Of war. II under consideration by
tho government, Il was learned here to-
night.
Th, would shut of Mckee from
every source Of supply, and would
bring 20 a speedy conclusion any hos
tlities, administration officials believe,
The following list Of American war
vessels In Mexican waters, en- route
there or held IN readiness TO go, was
given cut to-day by the Navy Depart
menti
East Bsttleshlp Nebraska, at
Vera Crusi gunbest Wheeling, at
Puerto; gunboats Machias and Mar
!etta. at Tan.picei tender Dixie, on
route Philadelphia to Tsmpleo scout
cruiser Salem. en- route Guantanamo to
TsmpIeei transport Hancock, en- route
Sento Domingo TO Vera Cruz. and three
destroyers, en- route Key West to Vera
Cruz,
Wes. coast Gunbeat Annapolis, at
MasatIanl Eunbost Yorktown and
supply ship Glacier, at TopelobampeI
trsnsper. Buffalo, en- route to MaEas-
Ian.
The cruiser Chattanooga left Ban
Diego this afternoon for Acapulco, and
the cruisers Denver and Cleveland left
for ssllns Cruz.
New-York tribune., 1916-06-20
ADVISES MARRIED MEN
NOT TO JOIN REGIMENT
Col. Foote Believes Pay Too
Small for Sacrifice Involved.

Colonel John II. Foote. commander Of
the 14th Infantry, n. G.. n. Y, whose
srmory is at Eighth Avenue and Fif-
teenth Street, Brooklyn. last night ad-
vised the men Of his regiment who are
married and have families to remain al
home.
Recruiting was so strong last night
that the colonel had no doubt that he
could build mis- regiment up 70 full war
strength with young men. II would be
impossible, he said. for men with wives
and three or four children 20 support
them on the SIS a month that Uncle
Sam pays.
New-York tribune., 1916-06-20
Japanese Caused Trouble,
Saws Mexican Embassy

Washington. June ia clash be-
tween Carranza soldiers and American
seamen from the gunboat Annapolis at
Mazatlan was called TO the attention
Of the Washington government to-day
By General Carranza's Ambassador
here. with a request that in the e1-
isting tense situation no men be land
ed in Mexico from American warships
under any circumstances.
The incident, which occurrei yester-
day morning. resulted in the wounding
OF an American seaman, the killing or
wounding OF six Mexicans and the
capture by the Mexicans OF two Amer
lean officers. who. after an explana-
ton. were released, according TO the
report presented by the Ambassador.
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New-York tribune., 1916-06-20
Denies Seeking
War, but Won't Shirk 1t

Rowe was in the building, and only ten
minutes after Special Representative
Rodgers had left the place.
Late this afternoon commission Of
engineers called on General Carranza
and offered a plan for national defence
in case of war with the United States.
The First Chief promised to give their
plan careful consideration.
No American has been in any way
molested during recent demonstrations
New-York tribune., 1916-06-20
Mexicans Marching on
Americans at Del Rio

San Antonio, Tex, June 10 Mexican
government troops were reported to-
night 10 be marching toward Del Rio,
a border town about 100 miles up the
Rio Grande from Eagle Pass, with the
announced intention OF attacking the
Americans there.
This information was the most nota-
bic that reached General Funston to
day It was brought TO the border by
a Mexican, who said the force was
1900 strong. According TO his report
the Mexican troops said they intended
TO attack the Americans tonight or to-
morrow night. II was estimated that
late to-day they were about forty miles
south Of Del Rio.
The Mexican force is believed 10 be
the force sent by Gustsbo Moreles Es-
pinoza, Governor Of Coahuila, with in
s,ructions 10 drive Colonel Sibley's
force from Mexico when he was operat-
ing south OF Glen Springs.
Most Mexicans Sent South.
Such information as reached General
Funston concerning the movement OF
other Mexicans indicated the adoption
Of a plan not TO maintain heavy gar
risons az border points. but to hold
the bulk Of the border army some
miles south OF the Rio Grande
The garrison az Nuevo Laredo, Mex
leo, was strengthened by mere hand
full OF men. but az Lampazos, between
Laredo and Monterey. 5000 or 5000
troops were held. The garrison az
Laredo tonight was under l 900 At
Piedras Negras, opposite Eagle Pass,
the Mexican garrison was busy leaving
all day. A considerable force remained
tonight, but the larger part had moved
20 points south. where they were in
corporated with bodies Of troops The
Mexicans dismantled the machine shops
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New-York tribune., 1916-06-20

Washington, June l9.-The nation
swas stirring to-day throughout its
width and breadth with the movement
Of national guardsmen mobilizing to
guard the border. At least 100000
and possibly far larger number, were
preparing for active service under
President Wilson's call.
For the present their mission will be
purely one Of defence, but should war
come, they will be ready also for tn
No marching orders for the new forces
had gone out tonight. They will not
be assigned for border duty until mus
tered into the Federal service.
Even when mobilization is completed
only such units will be ordered South
"a General Funston desires to NIL the
gaps in his 1,SO0-mile guard line Inc
remainder will rest on their arms at
the state mobilization camps for the
present, awaiting events.
To Amend Hay Bill.
Secretary Baker announced to-day
that he had asked Representative Hay
and Senator Chamberlain. chairmen OF
the House and Senate Military commit
tees, to endeavor to bring about the
adoption by Congress Of resolution
putting into immediate effect the
militia draft provisions Of the new
army organization bill, which will be-
come effective July 1. The resolution
probably will be presented tomorrow
in both houses.
New-York tribune., 1916-06-20
ADVANCE GUARDS OFF
FOR CAMP TO-DAY
Reagan. Division Staff.

This is the advance guard
of New York City's troops
that will go to the mobiliza-
ton centre at Beekman, near
Poughkeepsie. tomorrow:
Twenty-second Engineers,
Companies B and D.
Sixty-ninth infantry, one
company.
Signal Corps, First Battal-
ion.
These troops will prepare
the camping ground for the
regiments to follow.
New-York tribune., 1916-06-20
WIlSOn Seeks Authority
to Use Militia in Mexico
Baker viii Urge Congress to Amend Hay Bill-Al
Guardsmen Must Serve Under New
Army Plan.

With this information came also the
statement that the orders calling out
the state troops were so framed as TO
make it possible TO compel the pres
ence at the border at least of every
man enrolled. They were summoned as
national guardsnen, in which status
they bear a distinct relation to the
Federal government and by law are the
first source for securing volunteers who
have no connection with the states.
They wefe also summoned as members
Of the organized militia, and as such
cannot be used beyond the border,
though available for any duty within
the United States.
Troops May Be Drafted.
The draft provision Of the new law
is applicable to every member of the
National Guard or the National Guard
Reserve II cannot be made retroac-
tive, however, and all National Guards
men must voluntarily take the dual
oath Of enlistment under the Federal
and state governments before they can
become subject to its operation.
II is believed here that there will be
little objection by most of the guards
men. IL is planned TO exercise the
draft Immediately if Congress adopts
the resolution, and state soldiers who
have taken the required oath then will
become Federal soldiers, with no con-
nection whatever with the National
Guard or the organized militia.
They will be available for service in
Mexico without further legal formali-
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New-York tribune., 1916-06-20

No indication has come that the
First Chiefs attitude of implacable
hostility would be shaken by the
reiterated declaration of the latest
communication that the United
States has no aggressive or warlike
purpose toward Mexico, but is firmly
resolved TO protect her borders and
end brigandage in the border states.
Reply To Be Delivered To-day.
The reply to Carranza's note was
in the hands of the government
printer tonight. Secretary Lansing
had intended to send it forward to-
day, but at the last moment minor
changes and additions to the 5000
word document necessitated delay.
Although it had been planned 20 send
1t by special messenger 10 Mexico
City. the situation has changed and
it probably will be handed TO Eliseo
Arredondo, Mexican Ambassador
designate.
No attempt is being made in Ad-
mlnistration quarters 10 minimize
the danger. On the contrary. Off
cials declare that the situation is
rapidly growing worse. Official re-
ports from many quarters show that
a flame Of popular feeling against
the United States is being kindled
throughout Mexico. Apparently it
is being done with the sanction of
General Carranza, for the acts in
many cases are those Of his author
lied military or civil agents.
From Juarez TO the west coast %
Mexico posters have appeared calling
the people TO arms and asserting that
the United States is preparing TO hurl
its armies into Mexico. Chaotic con-
dtions prevail everywhere, il Is said.
Clashes such as that between Mexican
troops and American bluejackets a.
Mazatlan yesterday show that relations
are strained. to the breaking point.
Act of Subordinate May Cause War.
The act of subordinate commander
anywhere may bring on fighting tina,
will result in war.
SO far as officials here are awars
General Carranzs is taking no strong
measures to curb his soldiers and peo-
pie. Upon this fact many Of them
found their belief that he is deter.
mined 70 force matters 10 an issue un-
less the American troops are with
drawn.
Neither State Department officials
nor members Of the diplomatic corps
here have been able TO satisfy them
selves as 70 General Carrsnza's motives.
There are some, however, who believe
he hopes to ride into popularity on a
diplomatic triumph over his powerful
northern neighbor or upon a war wave
which might establish his tottering gov
ernment in popular estimation.
Once the war was on and the certai,
defeat OF his armies foreshadowed.
these observers say, General Csrranzs
might sue for peace, trusting TO the
magnsnimty Of the Washington gov.
ernment TO leave him in power.
Secretary Lansing said to-day the
situation was certainly not improv-
ing" and added that the State Depart
ment had received reports from Mex-
leo and the border OF the most alarm
ing character. All indications are that
the Administration is preparing to Dc
drawn into armed intervention - tes
only way out Of the difficulty.
The note 20 Csrranza insists on tne
right OF the United states to ms,n.s.n n
until all danger OF further raids
eliminated. Ii also eritielses as I'M
New-York tribune., 1916-06-20
MEXICAN CHIEF
MAKESTHREAT'
Governor of Sinaloa
Breaks with u. S.,
Is Report.

San Diego, Cal, June 19.-An ulti-
matum amounting practically 10 dec
laration of war against the United
States was served Sunday on Com
mander Arthur G. Kaysnagh of the
gunboat Annapolis by General Flores,
Carranza Governor OF the State Of
Sinaloa, according to a radiogram sent
from the Annapolis at Mazatlan and
received here to-day by Admiral Wins
low. commander n-chief Of the Pacific
feet.
Owing to the low powered radio set
Of the Annapolis, difficulty has been
experienced in communicating with the
gunboat. but enough facts have come
through to indicate that General Flores
has taken a hostile stand against
Americans, and that it was his refusal
to permit Americans TO leave Mazatlsn
that resulted in the clash Sunday be-
tween bluejackets of the Annapolis
and Mexicans characterized as Carran-
"a soldiers. The exact substance of his
ultimatum has not yet been received.
According to the reports received, the
commander of the Annapolis advised
all Americans in the vicinity OF Mazat-
Ian to leave as soon as possible. A
boat from the war vessel, containing
Ensign O. o. Kessing, Paymaster An
drew Mowat and a number of blue
jackets, approached the wharf Ensign
Kessing being under orders from Com
mander Kavanagh to arrange with the
Mexican authorities TO get out all
Americans
Without provocation. it is reported
the Mexicans opened fire on the sailors
and boatswain's mate I. NJ. Laughter
was seriously wounded. The Ameri-
cans returned the FIRE, and as far as
known six Mexcans were either killed
or wounded.
Earlier reports that a drunken Jap
anese started the trouble are not borne
out in reports received here. Ensign
Messing anu dl NldnNtt AlOHdL htte
taken prisoners and sent to the for
tress, but later were released on de-
mands presented to Flores by Com
mander Kayanagh.
Galveston, Tex, June l9.-The Next
can government in Yucatan has issued
proclamation ordering all Americans
out of Mexico and declaring a state OF
war existing between the two countries.
according 10 passengers arriving here
to-day on the Norwegian steamer Nils
from Progreso.
Americans and other foreigners are
being taken on board an American gun
boat at Frogreso. Great excitement IS
said 20 prevail.
Guaymas, Mex, June 10 According
70 reports, Mexican authorities have or
dered all able-bodied Americans taken
prisoner and intend to disarm all for
eigners in the Yaqui Valley.
Many Americans employed on the
railroad in this vicinity are taking
asylum aboard the United States cruis-
er Cleveland and the supply ship Gla-
cier. which are anchored in Guaymas
Hsrbor.
Posters calling all Mexicans 10 arms
were displayed throughout the city
also, il was reported, in the interior.
Trouble was reported al Culiacan,
capital Of the State Of Sinaloa, but de-
tails were not available here.
New-York tribune., 1916-06-20
Officers Get Command.

Not until o'clock did the other
Manhattan and Brooklyn regiments re-
ceive the order 20 really mobilize. At
the 7th, 18th and 7lst Regiments men
poured in, looked al the bulletin board
tistlessly and walked out. Many re-
neated the process several times. Then,
when the thousands of guardsmen had
decided that only the fortunate 69th
would get the order. General Organ
eo.,ina.a an ,.aas 4 .alunaa
New-York tribune., 1916-06-20
wvEA TIL E r

wayn ro.pAy AND TOMORROW
MODERATE TEMPERATURE
GENTLE SOUTH WINDS.
FulI Report on rsge ~.
New-York tribune., 1916-06-20

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-27
ELECTION or WILSON
COST NEARLY 100000
mittce Was 1854, 54S.05. Is
Report.

New York. Nov. 26.-President
Wilson's reelection will have cost
the Democratic National Committee
approximately 100000. when all
bills are liquidated.
The final statement to be flied by
Treasurer Wilbur w. Marsh tomor-
row shows the total amount con-
tributed to the campaign fund was
81, 6S4 54S.o5. Total disbursements
through New York headquarters ag-
gregated $1.4e3.a12s4
A deficit of 100000 is being coll
lected by assessment upon the States.
cities and towns and from Individual
contributors Whether this will cover
liabilities incurred by Chicago head
quarters, whose report Is yet to be
submitted, cannot be accurately fore
cast
Chairman Mccormick and Treas
urer Marsh are raking the country to
secure every dollar that they can by
January. OF the nearly S1,600.oo0 al
ready received. s4s5.s5e.95 came in
amounts OF less than 500.
The largest donation was from
Cleveland H. Dodge. who handed IN
$4,000
New York was the most generous
State contributor. Illinois. Ohio.
Pennsylvania and Texas donated
about $50. 900 each.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-27
SAYS GREAT BRITAIN
GETS STRONGER DAILY
Sir William Robertson Pre- 1 Q o
British WIN See This War
Through"

London. Nov. 36.---Carrying on q
war is not like playing cricket. the
nation which shows the greatest en-
durance and the greatest willingness
to sacrifice---that nation will be re-
warded by decisive victory
This Is the keynote OF a review of
the present situation Of the war as
given today by Sir William Robert
son. chief of staff who added that
he would stake his reputation as a
soldier and as man upon the pre-
dicion that the British people will
see this war through"
The British army chief showed no
inclination to minimize the recent
successes of the central powers on
the Balkan theater OF war. He
frankly conceded that for the present
the entente. and particularly Great
Britain. was passing through q period
of stress. but there was not the
slightest reason. he Nernphasized, why
be characterized as entirely salts
factory from the allies viewpoint To
maintain IL so. however. and to swing
the tide of the wars fortunes definite
ly and decisively to the side Of the
entente powers, Sir William said 1t
was necessary that the people At
home continue to do their full share
to Cooperate with the forces in the
field.
Great Britain. the chief of staff as
serted. had only begun to muster the
full strength which she is capable of
throwing into the scale OF war and
Wa becoming stronger every day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-27
CRUISER WIRElESSES
SUBMARINES OFF COAST
British Ship Lancaster OF Sandy
Hook Warns Outbound
Vessels.

New York. Nov. 2s-From the
masthead Of the British cruiser Lam
caster, stationed fifteen miles south
east of Sandy Hook. tonight came the
wireless warning that German sub
marines were lying off the American
coast. The radio directed that the
commanders of all vessels flying the
flag of one of the entente allies to
keep a sharp watch for U-boats and
to show no more lights than neces-
sary. Furthermore they were warned
to avoid the regular transatlantic
lanes as much as possible.
Captain Barman. OF the liner Kroon-
land. which arrived In port today. de-
clared that he had received warning.
but had seen no submarines. The
Philadelphia arrived today also. The
passengers said that the lifeboats were
swung out ready for instant use Sat-
urday night and that they had re-
ceived the warning.
Prominent Germans in Washin ston
declared tonight that they believed
the warning inspired by the British
insurance interests In order that in
surance rates might be raised. A
State Department official expressed
doubt that the warning was based on
fact He declared that there was no
proof that Germany has considered
more sporadic operations on this side
of the Atlantic
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-27
STUERMER RESIGNATION
DUE DUMAS OPPOSITION
Russian Parliament Sorely Mt Odds
When Premier Quit
once.
CENSORED PAPERS HINT
SENSATIONAL SESSIONS
Great Headlines and White Space Tell
Story - Overseas Agency Quotes
Nationalist Sharply Criticising Gov
crmment

Berlin. via sayvills, Nov. 2s.-'Tn-
teresting details are reported from
Petrograd about the happenings pre-
ceding NJ. Stuermer's resignation"
says the Overseas News Agency.
''Petrograd and Moscow newspapers
OF Novem Der II and ls cons ST OF prac-
tcally nothing but headlines and
blank spaces.
According TO the headlines the
newspapers contained reports OF meet
ings OF the Russian Duma, which were
suppressed by the censor. The mil
itary censor even prohibited a report
about remarks made In the Hobbies
while tho official news agency gives
extracts from speeches by members OF
the extreme conservative right wing
Apparently the president Of the
Duma, M. Rodzyanko, was coerced by
the military authorities to withhold
the Official minutes from publication.
Tho military censor especially sup
pressed speeches by Deputy Milpukofi
and the Socialist. Tschidese. However,
President Rodzyanko finally pro-
claimed to the newspaper men that he
would no longer withhold the reports
and that the suppression was alto
gether attributable to tho censor.
To Verge Of Catastrophe.
"At the second days meeting the
leader Of the nationalist left wing
NJ. shugin. declared:
II am by no means a professional
opponent to the government, but It II
impossible to stand any longer what
this government dares to do. We must
tell the truth. The Parliament ID
only guilty insofar as It permitted this
tN ~ a
verge OF a catastrophe
While tho Duma was meeting. the
Russian ministers also conferred.
Premier Stuermer suggested to send
the Duma home. War Minister Shuy-
aoff and Minister OF Marine Gregoro-
witch objected.
The same two ministers on the fol-
lowing day appeared before the Duma
during the debate, while the other
members OF the ministerial body
stayed away. When both ministers
entered the extreme nationalist. Depu-
y M.rkor. Was Just assailns Deputy
Political situation Muddy.
Markets. speech alse-was- Sup
pressed because it's publication would
have disclosed to the public the con-
tents of Milyukofrs speech.
Both ministers, after Markoff end
ed, descended, into the Parliament
hall and shook hands with MilyukoY
Minister Gregorovitch, when asked
whether he spoke in the name of the
government. answered:
IT spoke because the interest OF the
national defense make 1t necessary
that we work together with the
Duma"
His words created a sensation The
Dumn members interpreted them as
opposition against Stuermer.
The Duma members after debate
resolved to answer the government
declarations only when the political
situation was clear.
In the meantime Stuermer's reNg-
nation II explained as being due TO
the unexpected attitude Of the two
ministers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-27
TALkENHAYN EXPECTS SOON
TO CLOSE IN ON BUCHAREST

Vienna. Nov. 26.---Once the Teuton
hig guns are within range of the eta
dal of Bucharest, any other place in
the world will be safer than the Ru-
,nanian capital.
This Ia as far as General Won Falk-
enhayn would go In commenting upon
the possibilities OF the immediate flu
ture in the Rumanian campaign when
entertaining a small group of war
correspondents at headquarters near
Hermannstadt.
The Teuton commander spoke Of
the influence OF the weather on the
fighting In the Balkan kingdom. say
ing that II the present favorable
weather continues the end Ia not far
off, while sudden frost may prolong
the struggle considerably
High tribute was paid by General
Won Falkenhayn to the heroism and
bsavssy II TIA Rumanian troopA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-27
FIRE RACES FOR HOURS
ON AMMUNITION SHIP

New York, Nov. 2s--Fire started
n the hold of the Italian liner Regina
l1talia early this morning. while a
cargo Of wax was being loaded.
For more than five hours freboats
and land apparatus fought to control
he blaze before II could spread to
holds filed with ammunition. Final
y 1t was brought under control and
he work of loading the vessel was
ontinued. II Was stated that she
would sail Mt the scheduled hour to-
morrow for Italy.
The Regina dItala is owned by
Lloyd Sabaudo. Officials of the line
denied a rumor that the fire was the
result OF bomb placed aboard the
vessel. Despite this. Fire Marshal
trophy has commenced an investiga-
ion into the cause OF the fire.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-27
CHILDREN TO CARRY
PEACE PLEA TO WILSON

New York. Nov. 26.-Twelve little
children next Wednesday night will
carry plea for peace from New York
10 Washington. They will go to the
White House to ask President Wilson
10 consider a resolution urging him
to try and bring about peace nego-
tiations between the warning nations,
This resolution will be adopted at
Il great meeting Of men. women and
children OF ali naionalities that Will
be held ednesday evening In a
schoolhouse in the center Of the
Ghetto, the home OF n large part of
New York's foreign population.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-27
BULCARS DENY FRENCH
ENTERED BOBRIMIR

London. Nov es.-Bad weather con-
tinues TO hinder the operations on the
Macedonian front and as a consequence
no infantry action OF consequence was
reported by the various war offices to-
day. Sofa announced the repulse OF
an Italian attack against the village
Of Tarnova, west OF Monastir while
Paris claimed fresh Italian progress
toward that village. The Bulgarian
war office characterized as incorrect
the French official claim of the village
Of Robrimir The French have never
entered the village. which Is firmly
held by u.s." says the statement.