Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-17


lei Paso. TEX. March 6.--The Sew.
enth and Tenth cavalry. said to be ad-
vancing into Mexico by forced march
es from Culbersons ranch near Ha-
chiia, n. NJ, were nearing the villa
territory in the Casas Grandes region
tonight, according to the most reliable
information which could be obtained
here
These troops are reported to be
marching with the minimum of equip
mcnt und to be led by Mormon scouts
from the Mormon colonies at Colonia
Dublnn and Coonin Morales From
their point Of departure the dis
tance is eighty-five miles to Casas
Grandcs and the start was made ear
ly yesterday morning II Villa intends
TO offer isny organized resistance to his
pursuers 1t might be possible for Unit
ed States soldiers to come in contact
with his outlying posts very soon.
Weather Conditions Ideal
The American expedition is pene-
trating Mexico under ideal weather
conditions. The hot season will not be
reached for a month or six weeks and
If the windmill wells which dot part
of the country through which the ex-
petition is passing are not dried up.
the water supply situation should be
relieved Clear moonlight nights
make 1t possible to see after dark for
some distance. Definite information
that the Mormon settlements with
their 500 American men. women and
children were safe and unmolested was
brought here today by Daniel Hurst,
son of +. II. Hurst, the Mormon bish-
op resident there Mr.. Hurst brought
news understood to be of much mill
to General Pershing.
Mr.. Hurst refused to make public its
nnture or details
About 500 Men With villa.
According to Mr. Hurst villa has
II most 400 men, some of whom ara
He said also that 1t was not
believed in the Mormon colonies that
he bandit chief had moro than 500
men with him when he raided Colum-
aus.
What the intentions Of Villa are re-
main a profound mystery here. An
Treas Garcia the Carranza consul
iere, asserted today that from infor-
nation in his possession he was sat-
sfied that villa has disbanded most of
lis men and intended to take refuge
n the heart Of the Sierra Madre with
'nly three or four trusted compan-
ons,
Large Force Non Needed.
Thousands Of men nre not wanted
o pursue Villa" said Consul Garcia.
lie has no intention of fighting any
me but viii take refuge in the noun
aims which he knows so well. He
viii be captured. believe, when
rice is put on his head"
A flat denial that there were any
'arranza troops with the American
Npedition was made today by Gen.
raj Gavra. the Carranza commander
t Jnarez. General Gayira made this
tatement after being informed that
he story of Mexican soldiers with
ieneral Pershing came from Ameri-
an headquarters at San Antonio. He
eclafcd that the troops of General
allies, who were reported to be with
he American troops were scattered
etween chihuahua, MADEIRA. Pearson
nd Guazman and that General Ber-
ami with an escort was ut JGarez. AL.
fforts to find General Bertani at
uarez failed.
Fresh troops have arrived at Juar-
2, but the Mexican authorities would
i've no information as to the number
men now in garrison there. Long
rains loaded with flour and other
rovisions crossed the Rio Grande
rom the American side today but
ieir destination was kept secret.
Obreson Appointment Mystery.
one subject Of much speculation on
9th sides of the border is the exact
leaning of the appointment of Gem
raj Obregon as minister of war.
pinions among Americans familiar
ith Mexico and its politics are sharp
divided. One camp insists that OBJ