The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-23
National Guardsmen to Be in
Charge to the Coast
MANY AT SAM HOUSTON
New York and Illinois Nav Be
Among First to Reach
Front
United Press Dispatch.

Within the next twenty four hours,
it is understood, many of the regi-
ments of militia from different parts
of the United States will be we'll on
their way. to the Mexican border to
| reinforce the American troops under
General Funston. 1t is understood to
| be the plans of General Funston to
have the militia companies patrol the
American border all the way. from
the Gulf Of Mexico to the Gulf CT CAL
| ifOrnia, and thus release the regulars
who are doing this patrol duty, en-
| abling them to take active part in the
Mexican campaign in case actual
hostilities break out between the two
| countries 1t is understood that one
entire regiment Of the National
Guard is to be stationed at Fort Sam
Houston.
Just what regiments of the Ma
tional Guard will be sent to the Mex
lean service first cannot be told. Cen
cral Funston has left that to the dis
erection of the war department 1t is
believed that the militiamen of New
York and Illinois will be among the
first to arrive
Mcxicans Arrive at Piedras- Negras.
tAssoclated Press DISPATCH
Eagle Pass, Tex, June 21.-General
Hurgia, the Carranza. commander, ar
rived at Piedras- Negras, the Mexican
town opposite here today, with de-
tachment of 1000 Yaqus, reinforcing
the garrison there. A large part of
the civil population of Piedras- Neg
ras has already moved SOUTH
Consul Silliman arrived here last
night from Saltillo, coming via Mon
celova, owing to a cessation of rail-
road traffic between Monterey and
Nuevo Laredo. He said he expected
to remain here several days. Sill
man is the last American consul to
leave Mexico. Reports from Cohihu-
alma say the aligning of the various
fractional leaders with the govern
ment continues.
Today General Nafarrstte wired
General Treviero that Namel Palez,
an exVilla general, now operating in
Huaastecas region, has placed him.
self at the disposal of Carranza Jose
Yeabel, Roblez and Cumito Reyes are
expected in Chihuahua shortly, bring
ing forces under orders from Ire
video.
San Diego. Calf, June 21.-The
destroyers Hull, Hopkins and Trux-
tun sailed from here this morning.
The Hull. it is announced. would pro-
coed to Lapazs, the Hopkins to San
Jose Decade and the Truxtun to To-
polO5aepO. There remain now no
warships in the harbor
Train Is Delayed.
limited Press Dispatch1
Mexico City, Mex, June 21.-The
train ordered by Consul Rodgers to
take American refugees from Mexico
City to Vera Cruz will not leave to-
day. mousse
Demonstrations on the part of Mex
leans, pledging their Loyalty to the
Carranza government, continue. Thou
sands gathered before the official pal
ace yesterday, declaring that they
would assist to the, last drop of their
blood, in Mexico's resistance to in
vaders.
Troop Trains Ready.
limited Press Dispatch.1
ST. Paul, Mimi, June 21-The
Northern Pacific railroad officials to-
day announced that five troop trains
were in readiness to transport the
militia companies of the west on
their way to the Mexican border. The
Idaho militia began to move today.
The North Dakota boys will move to-
night. Tomorrow the transportation
of the Montana militia will begin.
ST. Paul, Mimi, June 21-The
Midway horse market is a busy place.
Officers are here busily purchasing
animals for service in Mexico.
Soldiers Hunted For Mexicans.
Washington, June 21.-Officials are
interested in General Pershing's re-
port to General Funston that body
of American troops was sent north
ward in the direction where the Mex
leans were reported to be and in vio-
lation of the warning by Trevino
against such movement. No Mexi-
cans were found, and the body is
safely returning
Marching orders for the National
Guard organizations still are held up
at the war department pending a
completion of the mobilization of the
troops at state camps. Just as soon
as sufficient number of guardsmen
have been mustered in the federal
service, the war department will act
on General Funstons report of yes
terday stating the number of units
he desired and to what points he de-
sired them forwarded
Short of Machine Guns.
Washington, June 21.-The entire
National Guard has but fifty three
machine guns. Minnesota has three,
Iowa three. North Dakota one and
Wisconsin three.
Money For AeropIanes.
Washington, June 21-The house
of representatives today passed bill
increasing the appropriation for army
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