Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25

massed near the American line. The
situation at Tampico was reported
quiet in radio messages from the gun
boat Machias and later dispatch an
nounced the arrival of the battleship
Kentucky there.
No Call for Guard
With the official statements before
them in spite Of alarming reports to
the contrary reaching the government
departments and members of Congress
from many unofficial sources, the
President and his unofficial family de-
cided there was no necessity to call
out the National Guard for border
duty.
General Funston has not asked for
additional troops. since the 5th Cav
airy band, the oath Infantry were or
dered to join him. Consular reports
from beyond the border say conditions
are normal with no indications of
demonstrations toward the advance
, columns or toward American towns on
the border. Administration officials
were much incensed over the circula-
ton from the border of alarming ru-
mors as to what was happening in
Mexico The most persistent has been
regarding the Herrera revolt. which
was transmitted by Gen. Bell to Gen.
Funston. and the source of which has
not been disclosed.
Charges Against Agitators
81 believe a large part of these
stories originate in the minds of in
terested persons who desire lnterVen-
ton" Secretary Lansing said. he aoo-
ed that they could have no other pur-
rose than to infiame the minds of the
Mexican people.
Senator Stone, chairman OF the 1or-
eign relations committee. made the
same charge while endeavoring to
check debate in the Senate on the
Mexican situation.
"An effort is being made by numerous
sinister influences in Mexico and' an
sorry to say, outside OF Mexico salo
Senator Stone, Ito excite the people OF
that unfortunate country and impress
them, with the idea that the United States
ia contemplating aggression against 'he
whole people There are influences a'
work. and we know It, in this country anu
IN Mexico. sometimes cooperating and at
other times not, to arouse pupic opi'l'
ion and create a condition in Mexico tha'
will embarrass this government IN carry
ing out it's purposes and precipitate
situation the end Of which We know.not''
The Financing Of Villa
The discussion began in the Senate when
Senator Lewis DEM. offered a resoiution
+ha+ American authorities have knowl-
edpe that Villa is being financed from for'
.;o,, countries and from the United states
.nd nronosine to brand persons giving
such aid to the band as guilty or ac'ua'
treason, No action was taken ana 'he
debate soon ended.
Several messages from border states
were read Of apprehension IN ooroe'
towns.
Checking AIarnnists
Administration officials realize thae .ne
situation in Mexico is delicate ana tna'
v;th columns of American troops on
Nexican soil the widest sort OF ruhors
must he in circulation as to what Is nap
nen,ns. The circulation Of alarming re-
norts on the American side OF the ooroe'
officials feel must be reflected IN MEXICO,
where the people can have no means ol
discriminating as to their truth or un'
truth. Signs were not lacking today that
$500. would he taken to check such re-
ports wherever possible.
II became known tonight that the army
,.s been considering the possibility OF
leasing the Federal Telegraph Cos. raoio
station at Ell Paso to keep in touch with
the field columns. Brig. Gen. scriven'
chief signal officer. said tonight. however
that If has been found that considerable
expenditure on the plant would be requ'r'
ed to make it serviceable to the army
.rd there was little probability OF 1t be-