The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23


 defense of American territory from fur u CT invasion by bands of armed Mex jeans, protection of American citizens ard property along the border from out rs ges being committed by such bandits and the prevention of future depreda- tions by force of arms against the ma rarders infesting this region and against a government which is encouraging and aiding them in their activities.
 WAR WITHOUT PURPOSE
 ''Hostlities in short would be simply state of international war without pur- pose on the part of the United States other than to end the conditions which menace our national peace and the safety of our citizens"
 This communication was issued to the Latin American diplomats, it is under stcod, to reassure them as to the pol icy of the United States and in an ef- fort to keep intact the Pan-American understanding for which the administra- tion has labored. European representa- lives will not fail to obtain copies of the document and it is understood to be aimed partly at anti-American prcpa- ganda conducted abroad by Mexican agencies and other influences, which gre said to seek to promote hostility be- tween the two countries
 CHARGES WIDELY CIRCULATED
 General Carranza took pains to see that his charges of bad faith against the United States were widely circulated both here, in Latin-America and in Europe Secretary Lansing felt it advisable to counteract this. He would not discuss his reasons, but it is known that the state department has received much in- direct information tending to show that German influences have been busy against the interests of the United States in Mexico Latin America and in neutral Europe. It was suggested also that MT. Lansing might have intended the circu- lar note to head off possible offers of me- diation.
 Word that General Carranza was be- lieved to be yielding to the European influences brought to bear on him in an effort to avoid war reached the state de- partment through diplomatic channels The Carranza cabinet, which studied yes- terday the American note refusing to en- certain at this time any request for withdrawal of American troops from Mexico, was reported to have found in it basis for further diplomatic inter changes. This was construed by some Mexico City diplomats to mean that Gen. eral Carranza would seek a settlement of the situation without carrying out his threat to attack Genera, Pershings men. His note in regard to the Carrizal inci-
  porting that theory
 NO REPORT FROM RODGERS
 Special Agent Rodgers has made no re- port on the reception of the American note. message today told of the dis play of posters about the Mexican capital recounting the killing of General Gomez at Carrizal by American soldiers and the capture of F Americans by Carranza troops. Officials admitted this was not a hopeful sign.
 MT. Rodgers also reportad that through arrangements with the Cai ranza govern ment 400 American citizens would leave Mexico City for Vera Cruz by special train tomorrow, following the 200 who reached the coast in safety yesterday and now are aboard the battleship Nebraska. It was pointed out that MT. Rodgers last estimates of the number of Americans in the capital and vicinity was 600 If this is correct, virtually all will have been placed in safety when tomorrows train reaches Vera Cruz.
 Congress was called upon today to dd it's share toward facilitating the organi- zation of the National Guard army rap idly preparing for service.
 resolution was introduced by Chair man Hay of the House military commit tee to be called up for action tomorrow, authorizing the President to draft into the federal service all members of the guard who take the new enlistment oath and to hold them for the duration of the emergency for which they are called out The words duration of the war were