The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-23
United Press Dispatch.

United Press Dispatch.
Washington, kune 21-The ques-
iton OF war or peace today depended
upon the attitude of General Carran-
"a toward the American note refusing
to withdraw the troops. Before the
grist of the days reports began
coming into the various departments,
high officials admitted privately that
they look for war, although care was
taken to avoid any formal expressions
or acts which might appear in fore
runners of a declaration of war.
Military authorities looked for the
de facto governments attitude in
Mexico threatening the troop move
ment near the border today, and in
preparation for these the war de-
partment is getting ready to act on
General Funston's request for the
immediate despatch of a number of
National Guard units to the border.
1t was said that Secretary Baker
and President Wilson probably would
determine what organizations should
Ne sent. Several days may elapse be-
fore any great number of militia units
can be mustered into the federal
service Reports of great enthusiasm
and rapid recruiting continue coming
in from many states today.
Washington, June 21.-Several Unit
ed States ships of war, including the
vicksburg, the Columbia and the
Dixie were today ordered to proceed
at once to Vera Cruz.
Washington, June 21.-Major Cen
eral Funston was today ordered to
enlist six additional regiments for the
war service. Hf
Report Of Clash.
UNITED Press Dispatch.1
Ell Paso, Texas, June 21.-There is
report afloat to the effect that a
detachment of Americans and Car
rama force have already clashed
south Of Namiquipa. General Bell has
received this information but not Of
ficially, and as yet there is no re-
liable confirmation. 1t is understood
that the defacto government has
gathered $4,000 troops in the state of
Chihuahua alone, ready for clash
with the United States.
What Garzia Said.
rUnited Press Dispstch.l
Laredo, Texas, June 21.-General
Garzia, commanding the Mexican
force at Neuvo Laredo, today gave
out the statement that he had positive
instructions from President CarranZa
to do all he could to stop banditry, and
to prevent any raids that might be
made by Mexican bandits over into
the American territory.
Pershinu to Keep Riuht On,
UNITED Press Dispatch.l
Laredo, Texas, June 21.-General
Pershing has sent out word that the
work of rounding up bandits by his
force is to be continued, without re-
gard to any protests that he may re-
ceive from President Carranza or his
generals
Refugees Reach Border.
UNITED Press Dispatch.l
Washingto, June 21.-Three hun
dred to four hundred American refu-
gees are reported to be reaching the
leo. 1t is stated that these will be
closely followed by two hundred to
three hundred more. The refugees
are largely from the Mexican state
of Sonora.
No Truth in Battle Report.
Ell Paso, Texas, June 21.-General
George Bell, Jr, today expressed his
opinion that there was no truth In
the report of battle between Amer
leans and Carranzaistas south of
Namiquipa. He said If such bat
tie had taken place, as the rumors
indicated, he would certainly have re-
ceived reports of it by this time.
Mexican Cabinet Met.
limited Pross Dispatch
Mexico City, Mex, June 21.-Pres-
ident Carranza and his cabinet today
met in special session to consider the
crisis of the hour. No interviews were
given out by the president to the
press.
Mexico Is WarIike.
Galveston, Texas, June 21.-Great
preparations are under way in Mexi-
co for the conflict that they expect
with the United States. There are
hordes of volunteers and the size Of
the Mexican army seems to be linn
tied only by the ability Of the Mexi-
can government to supply arms and
ammunition.
Carranza Government Nearing COL
lapse.
Washington, June 21.-That the
Carranza government in Mexico IL
nearing collapse is the opinion ex-
pressed by many leading federal Of
ficials here. The power of the Car
rama regime seems in the light Of
recent dispatches to be crumblinx.