The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-03-29
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trains, although general use of the
lines would greatly simplify matters.
Surprising News
News dispatches from the border to-
night indicating the american troops
already were using the railway lines
IN some sections were read with sur
prise at the war department. officials
declaring there had been no official
advices to that effect II was Thought
that If the American commanders had
used the lines in some cases on their
own initiative It probably was done
In cooperation with the local Carranza
authorities. Officials do not think
any extensive use of railroads has
been made.
Ihere are indications that the cheek
IN the protocol negotiations resulting
from General Carranza = counter pro-
posals may extend that discussion a
week or more.
General Carranzas suggestions q
10 the details of the protocol appar-
emily are causing serious study AT the
state department. While officials ara
reticient. IL is understood the most
important suggestion deals with rerri-
tory 10 be embraced within the scope
OF the agreement. II is thought nos
sible that General Carranza is irving
10 set smaller limits than agreed by
the ambassador designate and the as
slstant secretary in the first agree
ment
II was indicated Thai General Car.
fanlas proposals showed no desire TO
eNcIud" the expedition from use OF the
Mexican railways. on tne contrary.
IN" protocol would establish a den
mite agreemen; for Just that purpose.
n This may take some time to reach
us final form. Washington officials
determined 10 press for the much
more limited permission asked for by
General Funston. The latter would
apply only 10 specific roads and towns
while the general agreement Of the
protocol would cover all railways
other than lines within the territory
embraced IN the understanding
No Objections RAISED.
Secretary Baker wa emphatic 10
dan In saying no objection 10 tho use
Of motor truck trains to supply III,
ircoIs had been raised by Mexican
oihciaI-. With sS.u0O0O0 emergency
appropriation available tho depart.
ment will be able to carry out its plan
TOT establishing a complete iudepend.
ont supply system for the troops al
The 'front.' REGARDLESS ~ what NAV be
The result of diplomatic negotiations
over the railroads
Tn" aeroplanc situation also viii ba
relieved In the near future now that
b" war department. has funds To- can
upon Tho machincr purchased will
b. of sufficient size and power 10 cor.
~ Two p'rsons and q supply Of furI Co
last four hours
Another matter under discussion
which may boz tut through az once is
that ~ building n chain of three high
power radio stations along The border
10 provide FOR continuous commuuics.
ton. ni-ht and day
with the high power stations DO 4
would be- possible. signal officer 4ay.
10 reach The field ects ~ tho troops
far south IN Mexico at any time The
low power field equipment would NOT
be- able. however. Co reach tho border
stations except under favorable cordt
lions
Official reports from ron.uIr on No, r
leo again today Gvelt or tho lack 90
POPULAR excitement there over the pr. .
Try of american troop4 Consur
L'i'h'r az chihuahua city, cent the
following
A'NNfNFN y NNNfNFNNI.
Governor Enrique published yst
frriay March 2Sl addross to Chibus
hua ci'7rne rorourfinc circumstance
of columbus incident ard American
Npcdition consequent thercmon and
'1Ilin- upon their patriotism to r. .
main calm and eive Mexican govern.
lnfni fullest support in present cris.. .
This address. BOO mv opinion. viii have
favorable effect locally in view ire .
qu"nf publication or border 81 alarm .
INK reports regarding conditions here
Repeat advicc4 already rivcn that pub.
ic continue 10 dcpor Themselves with .
c0Wm'udahlc Uoiao and aalf~onfroI 4
7 rd'r these circuu stances 30 atpcare /
most r"ErcttabIc that border news
AGENCIES should continue to imputc to
authorities and people here actions
contrary to foreEoina facts"
secretary Baker announced tonight
hat General Funston hId asked for
40 more motor truck companfrg ror
'n' task ~ maintaining General Perish
.nFe constantly lcnlthcniuE lines ~
communication and that the, would
Do sent ae soon 1e possible Four
romranios already are in service and
wo ar" ON their way to tho border
With the two now to boz added. Gen.