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The Washington times., 1916-03-13

Department that the principal cause OF
his delay Is to complete commissary ar
rangements. The desert country facing
the Americans makes II impossible for
them to live of the country. FL Paso.
with supplies secured there and from
San Antonio, will be the principal sup
ply depot.
Transportation difficulties are also
hampering Funston's mobilization.
Great distances to be travelled and few
trains. with commands scattered all
along the border, is making concentSa-
ton slow.
Funston has indicated that the expedi-
tlon will probably move in three Sec
tons. but not necessarily simultane-
ously, The march will not await arrival
of the three additional regiments or
dered 10 the border from interior forts
For scout work. Texas Rangers and
other civilians are being hired by Fun
ston. They know every arroyo and
water hole in the desert. Tho aeroplane
corps will be used when the fighting
gets into the open country.
Funston believes that the campaign is
to be long AMI dangerous. That II will
be one of mo quarter in savagery. on
Villas part, is gruesome prospect
Funston believes the greatest danger
II captured by villa, will probably be
murdered or tortured That Villa will
not take prisoners Is the belief of army
officials.
Reports 10 the War Department today
indicated that extra strong guards have
been already placed at bridges across
The boundary. to prevent either CArran-
zistas or Villlstas from cutting Off these
means OF entry into Mexico.
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
VOLUNTEERS SOON
MAY REALIZE WISHES
State Militia and Spanish American
Veterans Likely to be Called.

State militia and span!sh-American
war veterans who have volunteered
their services for fighting in Mexico
may have their wishes gratified. Scar
city of regulars may result in the call
ing of the state troops and volunteers.
according to one OF the highest men In
the War Department.
Spanish war veterans are ready and
willing TO go. william c. Lillier, of In
dianapolis. president OF the United
States Volunteer Association. informed
Secretary Baker in a letter today. He
said an entire regiment OF rough
riders" men trained and experienced
and familiar with border conditions,
could be recruited and placed in serv-
ice within a few weeks. These men. he
said, would be willing to furnish their
own mounts. uniforms, and equipment II
necessary.
Secretary Baker insists that no plans
have been made for calling the militia,
but army officers admit frankly that
the situation IL such that such troops
may have to be called.
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
SAYS MEX|CANS HATE
US. MORE THAN VILLA
Former Official Declares Car
ranzistas viii Unite With
Bandit Against Americans.


Ell PAso. March ia FORMER Gar,
ranzista othcial SAID TO-DAY tnat al
mexico "oulo rise against 'ne Ane''ca"
invaders.
The Carranzistas hate the ViiUstaS'
but Mexicans hate Americans more. no
soi6
E,o,, 4, corr.n,. r,oda sorre rec,nro-
- so rsNis. 49,.
cal arrangement iot Carrahzista IoopS
to pursue bandits into the United states
his official stated the de facto govern
ment would be unable to control its SOL
AZ. 40 a.. A..I,a, ,roon. .o.nr
uiers II the american troops en'er
TN c.-on,,sta avian oxrrs.ssd tho
d,,s S ,h v''n 1879 49,
sniiind m,ieht nof -. h., ViIIIst.. hut
H. Tarran1is,. so,d,ors nnos,ns inyss
- 81 shn S,.1,,aS o.',,a,,,,I,.s 90
40 Iuar.1 % taLe ovep the Mo2Ican rail-
ways :" WV ''''
..t.,a, ne, S,,sna i s naPpeneu ehe
o. ~ ,,,i,h - ra,oI,Io. &C ahe,. W ue q
theS Am,aricans r.ouid 10 comnn,ind 90
cononer most ~ Mexico instsad ~
merely taking villa dead or alive VI
No co.oneret,on was disniaved TO-DAY
nv the de- facto N"Sjcan forSes across
~ hordor Jotve,,ar ,ho Imosica =
army oSficiais fool q stronS cortemn, Sor
ths nIIitarv ahiiitiea 81 the Sorran1Js,as
''e VI 'i'e
Great Man-Hunt,
7, oor,,io,, 4. orronooa ..S Oh.
p, 70 a'I""e.u' anu '.I'
NieNicans 10 h"t rise against the amer
lean soldiers, the biggest man-hunt in
history will open with the movement
across tba harder RedoubIIng their Of
forts IN cant,Ire via themselvas and
thus render the American Invasion nm
nacessarv thu de facto 1overnment is
renoTted 10 have 2 5oo men cIoainH on
CnrralItos Two thousand more iusf ar
rived nj Juarez will he sent 10 PoIomsa
twelve Thousand American troons n ne
moh,Iiz,ng on The horder IN enter Ihs
Villa hunt '''
This makes N total n, 1s 5O0 trained
soldiers after one man wbiie villa has
q force yarlouaIv estimated nj from M
IN 400 he alone Is believed to he the
object ~ tho American eXnedition, and
The Washington times., 1916-03-13

spontaneous act They believe il to have been the
result of carefully organized plan of guerrilla warfare
VILLA REGARDED AS HERO.
They have reason to believe that 90 per cent of the
Caanza forces in northern Mexico far from deporing
the raid OF Villa into American territory regard him as
hero The opinion expressed by seasoned American Of
cers who have served the border and know the greaS
that whatever may be the factona haredS among the
Mexicans the supreme feeling among all is intense
hatred of the "gringo."
American border towns are known to be full of Next
spies The army has to believe that every
made by Funston will probably be.known to Villa
as it is known in Washington. Half the Carranza garr-
at uarez serving six months ago under the banner
of Villa
From an authoritative source it was learned this
morning that the general staff had planned the initial
expedition after Villa force of 5000 The intention
of Funston not to the main body of these until he
has other regiments the border ready to take their places
There is confidence that this expedition will be only
the starter Within week it is expected that the PreS
dent will have to get additional forces and that the militia
will have to be called out
For this eventuaty the War Department is waiting
with interest Officers there expect the preceding
the SpanShAmercan to be re-enacted when less than
33 per Cent of the National Guard responded to the CALL
They believe that will give the United States another
striking lesson of the weakness of the militia Scheme-he
scheme uppermos in Hay army preparedness bill now be-
fore Congress.
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
Edward S. Ward Reads
"Challenge of Patriotism

Al the meeting Of the Presbytery OF
Washington held today in the New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church. Edward s:
Ward, OF the United States Bureau or
Education, read q paper on The Chal-
lenge of Patriotism" on the community
A movement looking to an excursion
OF the members of the various Presby-
terrain congregations TO Baltimore to at
tend q gathering in the great taber-
nacle TO hear Billy Sunday deliver
one of his famous sermons was dis
cussed Ministers were requested to re-
port at the meeting to be held Monday
next as to how many could be depended
on to make the pilgrimage on Wednes-
day, March %. Special railroad rates
will be secured and the assignment OF a
section Of the tabernacle for the visit
ors will be obtained.
The Washington times., 1916-03-13

Senate and House leaders today
were more than ever impressed with
the belief that the great crisis in rSla-
lions between the United states AMI
Mexico has at last arrived.
The feeling is pronounced among
Democrats and Republicans that the
time has come when the Mexican
question will have TO be settled by
the strong arm OF Uncle Sam.
The polite name for this is inter-
yention. The real name for 1t lB war.
with the object, not OF cOnquerlng the
Mexican people, but of CNtirpatinE the
banditti and other evil elements
which are a menace TO the stability
of the Mexican republic and to the
american population along the bor-
der.
Much Apprehension Here.
Although the possibility that inter-
vention might be forced on the United
States has been perceived from the mo-
ment IL WAS decided to send a punitive
expedition against villa, the Admins
tration set out with the purpose simply
OF capturing or killing off him and his
But reports that there is great uncer.
tainty about the attitude OF the Car
ranzlstas toward the expedition has
caused much apprehension here.
Leaders IN Congress are disturbed over
the situation and so are the President
and his advisers
Not only does the manifesto issued
by Carranza at Mexico City contain In
timations of hostility TO the expedition
against villa, but II press dispatches
from border points are reliable, the
Mexican population Is considerably
wrought up and there Is doubt as tC
what some OF the CarrGnzR commander
will do.
New Revolution Feared.
II h evidently feared by American
officers along the border either thAi
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS WAITING.

Foreign governments are watching
with keen interest the developments at
the border. In German circles the stu
alton is regarded as providing a well
come diversion from the acute relations
existing between the United States ana
Germany on the submarine controversy.
Sir Cecil Spring-Ric the rBitish Am
bassador. called at the State Depart
ment today to be advised as to the plans
OF the United States.
Tho President conferred at 1850
o'clock with Attorney General Gregory,
who favors the establishment by UNDER
standing With Carran.a Of neutral
zone wherein the forces Of both gov
ernments can operate against villa.
Senators Stane and Salisbury, of the
Foreign Relations Committee. also call
cd on ths President The engagement
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
Real Crisis Here Now,
Congress Leaders Say

obstacles will be thrown in their way
by the Carranza troops with the sane
ton OF the Carranza government, or
IL the Carranza government allows the
expedition to chase down villa, efforts
will be made by Villa and other lead
ers to stir up another Mexican revolu-
ton with the slogan, Death to the
Gringoes."
Reports have been persistent here ever
since Saturday that some of the Ameri-
can forces were actually over the hor-
der. But whatever NAV he the DIS
position OF the American troops Thurs
work II Is to run villa 10 earth, II n
clear that General Funston has been
making preparations on a scale which
indicates he realizes the American
troops may get tangled up in serious
military operations.
No Reliance in Carranza.
IT was strongly intimated today In
high official quarters that II was
fully understood here that there is
no knowing what the expedition may
encounter and no reliance was placed
ON the idea that the Carranzn forces
would help. Further. It was intl-
mated that the dispositions Of the
troops sent out by Funston would be
made with the realization that some
OF the CarranZa troops might turn on
them.
This phase of the situation enor-
mously increased the difficulties Of
the. expedition in a military sense. II
VIII be impossible to split the COM
mand up into number OF small de-
tnchr'ents without running the risk
OF having such detachmeDts over
powered II any of the Carran2a com
nanders are hostile to the Americans
or if villa draws additional elements
To his support.
On the other hand. for the American
expedition TO move In a few large bodies
will mean that Villa and his mounted
bands can easily evade them for an in.
definite period.
The feeling In Congress has been wide
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
FORT MYER IS READY
FOR ORDERS TO GO
Railroads Prepare to Rush
Troops From Washington to
Mexico.

within an hour after the receipt OF
orders the troops at Fort Myer and at
Washington Barracks can be en- route
to Mexico.
Arrangements for the entraining OF the
troops has been completed by the guar
termhster's corps and instructions have
been given to have cars ready for the
soldiers and their equipment.
Four troops of cavalry and three bat
teries OF field artillery are at Fort Myer,
and one battalion OF engineers is at
the chief of stan every organization
has been put In a state ready for in
slant departure for active service.
The only out of the ordinary features
necessary for such move were the ar
rsngements the railroads would be called
upon to give the troops the right OF way
and the necessary rolling stock. Con-
situations between officials OF the quar-
termaster's corps of the army and the
railroad company heads at the wash
ington Terminal have completely elm
mated any difficulty that might be found
there.
Col Wilbur Z. Wilder. Fifth Cavalry
commanding al Fort Myer. has been no,
tified that the railroad company will
place at his disposal at Rosslyn sufti.
cent equipment to take all the troops
of his command to the border imme'
diately on notification from his quarter
master.
The troops from the Washington Bar
rncks will entrain at the station at
Seventh street and Virginia avenne
southwest, in case they are sent to the
front
move had been made to start tho Fort
Nyer OF Warrington Barracks troops
border duty will not be q strange
task TO the Fifth Cavalry. as II spent
two years patrolling the Arizona and
New Mexican fronts just before 1t came
TO this city.
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
Fire Damages Preside,
Inquiry Will Be Made

MONTEREY, CAL, March H.
The headquarters building at
the United States Preside
here was badly damaged by
fire today. Important army
records we're destroyed, to-
gether with the telephone
and telegraph exchanges.
While defective wiring was re-
ported to have been the
cause Of the FIRE, officials are
investigating the possibility
that il was connected with
the Mexican crisis.
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
CARRANzA GATHERS
CABINET IN SESSION
Mexico City Gets First Wind Of
Plan Of Invasion by Amerl-
cans Through Extras.

MEXICO CITY. March lS.-Generai
Corranza today summoned his cabinet
into session at Queretaro, 100 miles
northwest OF Mexico City, to consider
the situation arising out OF villas
border faids.
No deciaJve action will be taken until
Secretary Lansing replies TO Carranzas
request that Mexican troops be per-
mitted to cross the American border to
pursue Villa, IL necessary. Officials here
believe Lansing will readily see the
justice Of the first chiefs request, and
believe crisis will soon be passed.
The shouting of Newspaper extras
along the principal boulevards sunday
afternoon. brought first word Of the
villa raid to- the public. The same
extras carried the word that the United
states planned to send an expedition
tnt,e Mexico. Later word was received
that General Carranza has sent a strong
note to Washington, protesting against
the border crossing unless his forces
are granted reciprocal rights.
The American colony IL exhibiting no
great alarm over the situation.
The Washington times., 1916-03-13

had been made previously for the pur-
pose Of providing a place in the con-
sular service for friend OF Senator
Salisbury. but while at the White
House the Senators discussed with the
President the possibility of Senate
action to ratify any agreement with
Carranza. The Administration regards
such ratification as unnecessary.
While declining to tell what the ad-
illustrations policy would be. Senator
Stone, after a conference with the Presi-
dent, said that reciprocal border-cross-
ing agreements. such as Carranza has
asked, have been made by the Presi-
dent without a treaty.
This program. IL II can be carried, out
would obviate the necessary of a two
in the Senate to confirm a treaty. With
all the Republican leaders opposed. Il
is probable that such treaty could not
be confirmed.
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
u. S. Navy Aviation Ship
Ordered to Guantanamo

Tho cruiser North Carolina, the avia-
ton ship of the navy. now at Pensa-
cola. Fla, has been ordered to proceed
to Guantanamo. Cuba. with a full force
OF aviators and the necessary machines
and flyers.
Thu Navy Department said today she
Is not going to Mexico. II is believed,
however. that her putting to sea with
the aviation corps was ordered in case
of eventualities In Mexico.
She is commanded by Captain Bristol,
and Is equipped with an aeroplane deck
launching device.
The Washington times., 1916-03-13

spread from the beginning that the up
shot OF the whole business would be q
general turning of Mexican elements
against Americans and then interven-
tlon.
proceed unmolested by the Carranza
forces and no serious hitch develop.
President Wilson will not carry the
matter to Congress. But otherwise he
will do so. II n situation arises which
seems to demand Intervention. and the
President should say so to Congress.
there Ii no reason to doubt he would be
backed without reference to party lines.
Senator sherman OF Illinois. In a state
ment, said that II Carranza refused to
Join in the hunt for villa the United
States should intervene in Mexico. and
that there was more reason to intervene
in Mexico than there was in Cuba.
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
Potato Cards Issued
To Berlin Residents

BERLIN, March 10 (via London.)-
Potato cards, the issue OF which has
been made necessary by the shortage
due, II is asserted. to spectators hold
ing out for higher prices, viii take their
cards In Berlin on March 20.
The FIRST cards will cover q sixty-day
period and allow the holders to puT-
chase eleven English pounds OF potatoes
every twelve days, probably at the
uniform price of 16 cents.
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
Alimony Allowed.

Justice Mccoy, on the consent of coun-
sci, today issued an order requiring Ar
thur A. King. a street car employe. to
pay Harriet F. King SIS month tenn
porary alimony. Mrs. King has sued
king for limited divorce on the
grounds of alleged cruelty.
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
Merchant Marine At
Once Asked By Labor

Headed by President Gompers. a dele
cation OF the American Federation of
Labor today called on President WI
son and urged the Immediate creation
by tho United States Government of an
american merchant marine to be
manned by American ,seamen, under
conditions that will make them an eff
fective naval reserve"
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
Joffre Presides Over
War Council of Allies

PARIS. March 1S.-GencraI Joffre,
comma nder-in-chlef OF the French
war OF the entente allies at the French
army headquarters.
While the council Is in session Great
Britain will be represented by General
of the British forces in France; Rus
STA by General Gilinsy, aide de camp TO
the Gear; Belgium by the chief of the
general stan, and Serbia by Colonel
Pachitch.
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast Tor the District OF Co
lumbia-PaTtly cloudy tonight; Tuesday
probably rain and somewhat colder
Gentle to moderate northwest to north
east winds.
Maryland - Partly cloudy tonight
Tuesday probably rain and somewhat
colder; gentle TO moderate northwest to
northeast winds.
Virginia-Partly cloudy tonight and
Tuesday; probably local rains; warmer
tonight in south portion. Moderate
southerly winds on the coast.
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
IOWANS RAISE FUND
TO CAPTURE VILLA
Humboldt People Would Offer
Sum AS Revenge for Murder.

HUMBOLDT. Iowa, March ia
movement IL on foot here to raise
fund OF from 5000 to $4,000 for lnforma-
ton leading to the capture Of Francisco
Villa.
The reward is being urged to avenge
The Washington times., 1916-03-13

the death OF James Dean At Columbus,
N. NJ. in the villa raid.
Dean formerly lived here. and II is
expected that his body will be buriet
here.
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
Piles Cured IN s to IA Day,

Druggists refund money If PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure itching,
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding
Piles. First application gives re-
lief. Soc. -Advt
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
Orders Immediate Protest.

THE constitutional government has
given instructions to its confidential
agent at Washington Immediately to
make representations that under no
circumstances will any motive. he the
reasons or explanations OF the United
States what they may. Justify the arm
ed invasion OF Mexican territory with
out reciprocal rights being granted "a
the Mexicans. and that not FOR an In
slant will the invasion of Mexican ter
ritory or an outrage to Its dignity be
tolerated.
II am sure that in this I interpret
the national sentiment, and that the
Mexican people will worthily comply
with their duty. be the sacrifices whas
| they may. TO sustain their rights and
sovereignty.
"If. unfortunately. We arc dragged
into a war, which the United States
never can Justify. we will not be re-
sponsible for the disastrous conse-
quences. but will serve as instruments
for Mexican traitors within and without
| our country who have labored' long "a
| produce this result, and upon their
heads will fall the memorable justice
of the Mexican people"
The Washington times., 1916-03-13

TIDE TABLE
High tide-2:H a. m. and 3;ls o. m.
Low tide-9:36 a. m. and 1918 D. m.
SUN TABLE.
Sun rose. .6:l6 SUN sets. sos
Light automobile lamps s;as D. N.
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
Historical Precedents.

ct have addressed the Government OF
the United States, through the foreign
ofTice, stating that the invasion of villa
has historical presidents. as in the
years 1880 and 1886 two parties OF In
dams, coming from the United States,
invaded Sonora and Chihuahua, commit
ting crimes and depredations oil the
lives and properties OF Mexicans.
ut was then agreed between the gov
ernments of the two countries TO per-
init the respective passage OF armed
forces, resulting in the exterminauon or
the Indians.
IT have asked the American Govern
ment to pursue a like course In order
to solve future difficulties, should they
arise, noting that villa and his COM
panions are a group OF bandits. whose
acts the Mexican government or people
would not be responsible for, and that
his reproachable conduct is due to insti-
cations OF the reactionary element, that,
lacking patriotism and convinced OF us
defeat, is trying by all means to bring
on armed Intervention.
ct have not received the answer OF
the American Government, and from
the reports OF my chiefs along the
frontier / learn that American forces
are mobiliZing to pursue and capture
and deliver him to the Mexican authori-
ties: that the expedition Is In the ma
ture Of a punitive campaign, and that
the sovereignty of Mexico will be re-
spected.
The Washington times., 1916-03-13
URGES HIS
PEOPLE TO RESIST
Manifesto Calls on Mexlcans to
Sustain Their Rights and
Sovereignty.

The foil text OF Carranza's manifesto
In reply to tho American request for
permission to send t.oors after villa,
follows:
because OF the assault which Fran
cisco villa and tho bandits who accom-
panied him made on the town OF Co
lumbus, In American territory, burning
houses and killing some OF the IN
habitants. soldiers as well as civilians,
the international situation in these mo-
ments IL very delicate. as the North
American PRESS have excited their peo-
plo against Mexico. and the Govern.
mant of that country has discussed the
situation In the American Congress
members Of which have advised Inter.
vention.
I have the honor to represent Is ais,
occupied diligently In an effort to solv,
this delicate situation, tying at al
costs to maintain the dignity and SOW
ereignty OF Mexico. and we yet hop
this lamentable incident may be decor
ously arranged. and that there will b
no Peassn for international conflict.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-11-28
A CHILD DOESN'T
LAUGH AND PLAY
IF CONSTIPATED
If Peevish, Feverish and Sick, Give
california Syrup of
Figs"

Mother! Your child isn't naturally
cross and peevish. See if tongue is coat
ed this is sure sign its little stomach
liver and bowels need a cleansing al
once.
When listless, pale, feverish, full OF
cold, breath bad, throat sore, doesn't eat
sleep or act naturally, has stomach ache
diarrhpa, remember, gentle liver and
bowel cleansing should always be the
first treatment given.
Nothing equals California Syrup OF
Figs" for children's ills; give tea
spoonful, and in few hours all the
foul waste, sour bile and fermenting
food which is clogged in the bowels
passes out of the system, and You have
well and playful child again All chill
dren love this harmless, delicious fruit
laxative" and it never fails to effect a
good inside" cleansing. Directions for
babies, children of all ages and grown
ups are plainly on the bottle.
Keep it handy in your home. A little
given to-day saves sick child to-mor-
row, but get the genuine. Ask your
druggist for a 50-cent bottle of Cali
fornia Syrup of Figs" then look and see
that it is made by the California Fig
Syrup Company, ADV.