Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

1 LTOODS De WlJnGfaWll ILlIIEUlaL6lY from | Mexican soil.
 | Mexican Memorandum of Denial. The unconciIiatory character of a | memorandum published in Mexico | City, specifically denying all the al- ! legations of the previous American l note in answer to Carranza's demand for withdrawal of the troops, appeared | to bear out this forecast. Intimations | bave reached officials here, however, | that the de facto government may l give strong assurances in it's note that ] border raids will be prevented by a l strong patrol of Mexican troops, if the United States will withdraw it's forces. It was said at the Mexican embassy tonight that 50,000 Carranza troops now are available for border patrol duty
 Protest Shooting of Mexioans.
 Another communication was sent to the state department today by Mr. Ar redondo, protesting against the shoot ing of a, Mexican customs inspector by American soldiers stationed at Ysleta, Texas, as reported by Mexican Consul Garcia at Fl Paso. According to MT. l Garcia, the soldiers fired across the 1 Rio Grande at two customs officers ! without any provocation whatever" l The body of the Mexican was removed 1 by his companion after dark, it was said.
 Cabinet Discussed Crisis. i The cabinet had no official advices changing the situation when it assem- l Dled today at regular meeting. The i crisis was discussed and later it was i stated that no change in policy was contemplated. IrnmediaTeIv after the meeting President Wilson left to keep a speaking engagement tonight in New York He will he in Washinfton again early tomorrow, however, and should an unfavorable reply from General ! z fNrz will be able to take the situation to congress before nightfalI if he so de- sires.
 President Wilson Will Act Promptly.
 There is every reason to believe that MT. Wilson will act promptly if the Carranza government formally ac- cepts the construction placed on it's | orders to General Trevino in Secre- | tarv Lansing's note and which it has | been asked either to affirm or with draw. MT. Lansing characterized the order an act of deliberate hostility Action Not Probable Before Next Wednesday.
 How long the administration is pre- pared to wait for formal diplomatic statement of the de facto governm s intention toward American troops in Mexico has not been revealed. It is probable, however, that President Will son will not act before Wednesday at the earliest unless some development forces him to go before congress to- morrow. The house will adjourn to- morrow over the Fourth of July
 Adequate Border Force.
 At the war department during the day measures to furnish a military force along the border adequate for any emergency continued to go for ward with h9 ted Snnad A ship of all official news as to move ments of individual units of the na- tional guard was applied for the first time, orders of similar nature having gone out to departmental command CTS.
 Major Douglas Macarthur, engineer corps, attached to the general staff, assumed his duties as military aide to the secretary and directly in charge of all war department information dealing with the Mexican crisis He issued his first official communication as to the troop movements and depart mental activities during the day. h. formation that might be of value to an enemy was deleted from despatches made public.
 Mobilization Satisfactory.
 It was stated officially that mobili- zatton of the troops was proceeding at a rate that exceeded the expecta- tions of the general staff Prompt and efficient cooperation from rail- roads and mPrch 7nts throuehout the ountry has eliminated confusion and delay. It now IS est4ma ted that the entire force called out under President Wilson's order of Sunday, June IS, will be on the border within another two weeks, armed, equipped and sup piled for campaign.
 Framing Draft Provisions.
 The framing of proclamation ap- plying to the national guard the draft provisions authorized in the resolution adopted by congress this week, was begun by legal officials at the war de- partment It will be made ready for President Wilson's signature whenever. he desides that the step is necessary.
 Officials. believe the machinery has been furnished by congress tdnders which the whole enrolled strength ofs the- guard 7 cculdssbe rushed Qaichays l@-- s4d1Gqh