South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-20

reported 10 have crossed some where
between El Paso and Columbus.
International News Service:
WASHINGTON. March 20--The
United States troops are IN Mexico
ito get villa" No other interpreta-
ton can be placed upon the orders
sent TO the border following the cab
met meeting which considered the
entire Mexican situation. in the opin-
ion Of Acting Sec'y OF state Polk.
The orders directed that the bandit
forces that have been causing
trouble along the entire border be
dispersed. But, in the opinion Of
the acting secretary OF state, the
/ chief significance OF the orders was
the first direction conveyed 10 Gen
Funston that villa must be killed or
captured.
villa Must BE Eliminated
Following a half hour conference
between Pres't Wilson and Counsel
Tor Polk, the latter expressed IL as
his belief that Villa will be disposed
Of as a factor in Mexican affairs be-
fore the American troops are with
drawn. His statement has especial
significance. inasmuch as il was
coupled with an intimation that he
did not believe that there would be
any real trouble in arranging for
supplies to be sent 90 the American
punitive expedition over the Mexican
railway lines. II was pointed out that
the United States has permitted the
free passage OF CarranZa troops TO
cope with the Sonora situation over
railways entirely inside OF the Amer
lean boundary and that the arrange
ment now in effect with Carranza for
the pursuit Of villa is entirely Of
a reciprocal nature.
The state department today con-
frmed the reports Of Saturday that
assurances had been given Ambassa-
dor Designate ArredondO that the
United States not only would not
occupy any Mexican cities or towns.
but would detour around them where
81 was necessary TO pass. Although
the specific assurance was given in
connection with Casas Grandes. Act
ing Sec'y Polk made IL plain that Dr.
referred TO all Mexican cities. This
assurance. however. viii not prevent
American forces searching any town
i'm which IL has Information THAI
villa has secreted himself
COLUMBUS. Y. NJ, March Co.
Communication was established to-
day between Gen. Pershing's Mex
lean expeditionary headquarters and
Mai w r. Samples military base
here. Wireless messages fitted back
and forth. followed by a stir Of ac-
tivity among the troops stationed in
Columbus and anxiety awaiting word
20 move into the southern republic.
Absolute secrecy was maintained
CONCERNING the nature OF the radio
messages from Cen. Pershing but
the fact that communication had
been established was allowed 90 be-
come known Large numbers or
troops have moved into and through
Colum bus in the last few days. many
Of them being sent 20 points further
west. presumably 20 take the place
Of the soldiery that was ordered
across the border with Gen. Perish
ing and Col Dodd.
Five newspaper correspondents
We're permitted 70 cross the border
today. and escorted by an army lieu
tenant started southwark 20 join the
eKpediuOnaFy forces.
Work was kept up today ON the
preparations OF hospital equipment
20 be sent into Mexico The prob
lem Of getting supplies 10 the eg-
petition already in the field below
the border was being considered. the
solution Of many difficulties was
being sought Because of the inn
poverished condition Of Eluch OF the
country through which the United
States troops must make their way.
b. IS necessary % arrange for most
or the food supplies 20 be sent from
this side OF the border
The big motor trucks sent here 20
carry supplies 20 the forces were
In readiness 20 depart today with the
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