The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-14
MAY CALL OUT MORE
MILITIA FOR BORDER
Situation Becoming More
Acute and Any Eventuali-
ty is Thought Possible.
CARRANZA LOSING GRIP

WASHINGTON. June - - Unless
the increasing seriousness OF condi-
uons in Mexico forces action. dispatch
OF tho reply TO General CarranZa's de-
mand for withdrawal Of American
troops probably viii be delayed until
after the st. Louis convention because
the administration desires 10 avoid
any drastic step AZ a time when IL
may appear 10 be prompted by polti-
cal influences. The rapid spread of
anti-American propaganda in northern
Mexico, coupled with Increasingly
grave economic conditions. may take
the situation out Of the administra-
iCn's hands
The possibility Of calling out more
state militia 20 protect the border has
been the subject OF renewed discus
sion among officials.
No official would venture a predic-
ton tonight as TO what might be eN-
pected IN the immediate future In
common with some Consuls IN Mexico.
high officials her, believe almost any
eventually ls possible with aeitators
working on the feelings OF "A people
already distressed by the fruits OF
prolonged disorder 10 was state posi-
lively that the Washington govern
mcnt was considering no aggressive
action 20 be taken of its own motion.
but stood ready tu act should assaults
on Americans or an attack on General
Pershing's forces force the issue.
\ sharp reloinder is being prepared.
20 the CarrauZa note 10 will repeat
the determination Of President Wilson
20 Keep American troops in Mexico
until the CarranLa forces have shown
their ability and intention TO properly
police the border states 10 IL also 70
rebukc the Dc taCto government sor
the suggestions and statem~nts IN us
note. questioning the good foith or the
Washington administration. Some OF
hclalS regard parts Of the note as iu-
sulung 10 q degree not 90 De toler-
ated. and IL their advice Is ioilOwe 20.
its author will be- called 20 sharp ac-
count The daily crop OF messages
from Mexico telling Of new disturb
lnces viii supply additional evidence
that the de- tacto o'ernment does not
in fact exercise the control 10 claims
over the border states.
carranza Weakening.
Pending the sending Of the reply 20
Carranza. steps have been In progress
some DAYS toward meeting and emer-
genCy that may arise. Conferences
between state and raty department.
officials have resulted in the formula
lion Of definite plan, for the removal
OF Americans who would gather in
Mexican ports should serious out
break OF antI-AmeriCan feeling force
them 10 fee. or should there be a
clash. between American and Mexican
troops
The motives behind Jhe anti-Ameri.
can DropaEauGs and the precise atti
fuI- Of General CarrauLa toward the
agitation both are subjects Of sPe~u
lttiln Mann officials are convinced
that the Do faCtO government is totter
INK. and think General CarranZe NAV
have sent bis .beIligereat note with the
deliberate purpose of provoking the
Wa hI1cfuu admin -fration 10 inter.
Neuupn The control of the first chief
over The various elements OF bis army
and of bis civil government is maut
fesfly weakening. according 10 official
reports Instance have been reported
where TAX COIler-'rs sent hl tho Car
rama government have been .riycn
cuf hv state authorities ard people
Decree have been promulgated bv
.fafe governors dealing with matters
that belong under fl- Mexican con
-utuuon. purely fo tho central GOV
eminent
ln dealing 0fh fho army. D,rrlnza
ttre- not impose Iu'io. reruu-arf tr
subordinate officers. arrurIir, fD fns
tl'H- ~ some officials FOR fDar lIs pr
DOR would Boz regarded While some
- tho troops OF h.. own personal fol
Inwi0E would remain loyal If .- said
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