Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20

 nt Carranza's reception of a stern re- fusal to heed his demands for recall pf American troops from Mexico hinges the question of a Mexican war, In the opinion of President Wilson's close advisors. They were prepared tonight for the possibility of open hos tilities after the note, which will be sent forward tomorrow. has reached Carranza's hands.
 Determined to End 5rigandase.
 No indication has come that the first chiefs attitude of implacable hos tility would be shaken by the reiter- ated declaration of the latest commu- nicatfon that the United States has no aggressive or warlike purpose toward Mexico, but is firmly resolved to pro- tect her borders and end brigandage in the border states.
 Reply to Carraaza in Hands of Prin-
 ter.
 The reply to Carranza's note de- manding recall of General Pershing's s expedition was in the hands of the government printer tonight, prepar atory to its delivery. and publication tomorrow. Secretary Lansing had in tended to send it forward today but at the last moment minor changes and necessitated delay. Although it had been planned to send it by special nnessinger to Mexico City the situa- ton has changed and it probably will be handed to Eliseo Arredondo, Mex lean ambassador designate.
 Nation Was Stirred.
 While the diplomatic steps were in progress today. the nation was stir ring throughout it's width and breadth with the movement of na- tional guardsmen mobilizing to guard the border. At least 100000 and pos- sibly a far larger number, were pre- pairing for active service under Pres Ident Wilson's call. For the present their mission will be purely one of de- fence, but should war come they will bO ready also for that No march ing Orders for the new forces had gone out tonight. They will not be assigned for border duty until mus tered into the federal service.
 Troops to Wait in State Camps.
 Even when mobilization is complet- ed, only such of 1t will be ordered as gaps in his 1.800 mile guard line. The remainder will rest on their arms al the state mobilization camps for the present, awaiting the turn of events
 Feeling in Mexico Against U. s.
 Oficial reports from many quarters show that popular feeling against the United States is being kindle6 bQrOuBnOQJ MeXlCO. AppdT6nlly IL ls being done with the sanction of Gen. eral Car1hnza, for the acts in many cases are those of his authorized mill ltary civil agents.
 Posters Call Mexicans to Arms.
 From Juarez to the west coast o1 Mexico posters have appeared calling the people toarms and asserting tha' the United States is preparing tC hurl it's armies into Mexico. Chaotic ryeaA1 oNynr h cra said. Clashes such as that betweer Mexican troops and American blue Jackets at Mazatlan yesterday show Ehat relations are strained to tn, breaking point.
 The act of a subordinate command pr anywhere may bring on fighting that win result in war.
 carranzs Not Curbins Soldiers.
 So far as officials here are aware General Carranza is taking no stronI measures to curb his soldiers and peo pie. Upon this fact many of then Pound their belief that he is determin ed to force matters to an issue unles Inc American troops are withdrawn.
 Motives of carranza.
 Neither state department official DOT members of the diplomatic corp here have been able to satisfy them Belves as to General Carranza's mo lives. There are some however, wh believe he hopes to ride into populari ty on diplomatic triumph over hi Powerful northern neighbor, or upo } war wave which might establish hi sottering government in popular esti nation. Once the war was on an the certain defeat of his armies fore bhadowed, these observers say, Gen bral Carranza might sue for peace trusting to the magnanimity of tn Washington government to leave hir ln power.
 5000 American Civilians in Mexie, Increasing uneasiness over th plight of some 5000 American civi ians now in Mexico was manifesto today in official quarters. Approxi nately 1900 of that number are 1 Mexico City. despite warning afte warming through American consul Ina other officials. Another emphati message advising them to leave Mex Ico immediately was sent by the stat department through Special Agen Rodgers a day or two ago.
 To Ineite Peon Population.
 OHciaIs do not believe the Car anxa government. would sanction a