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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-19
MARINES BATTLE
WITH MEX|CANS
Carranza Orders Americans
Not to Land After TrOu-
BILE at MaZatian.

WASHINGTON. June 10. - The
Mexican government. through
Ambassador Designate ArredOndO
here. has demanded of the state de-
partment that orders be issued to
the commanders of all United States
warships i'm Mexican waters not 10
Land any men at any point on MeXi-
can soil Ambassador Arredondo
admitted shortly before noon that
ne had made such "a request by
order Of Gen. Carranza. He said
that the request was made TO pre-
vent certain attack upon any Amer
lean marines or seamen should they
land.
The Mexican embassy also con-
n1med reports of a clash between
American sailors and MeXioans at
Mazatlan. i'm which two MeXicans
we're wounded and TWO American
officers taken prisoners According
To the embassy officials the Ameri-
can officers later were released.
1T is To prevent any such occur
renee i'm the future that we have
asked American sailors be kept ON
board of their vessels" said Are
dondo.
Arredondo says.
My government. i'm the note de-
Eyered by us TO the state depart
u.ent this morning. requests that the
american government issue orders
prohibiting any naval officer or man
from landing ON Mexican soil of
either coast at the present time
This is desired 10 prevent pos
siole conflicts between the military
of the two nations
"Our adVices concerning the MAJ
allan fight received from Gen.
Meta. commandment of Mazatlan.
stated that launch bearing Amer
lean naval officers and men APP
preached the shore and were warm
ed OF. being told that they should
not land until the Mexican officials
had communicated with Mexico
City. The launch went away and
n few hours later returned. with all
occupants armed.
Upon the second appearance OF
the launch drunken japanese
fired upon the Americans ana tney,
believing the MeNicans were doing
the firing. opened fire upon our
forces. wounding two Mexican sol-
diers and one Mexican civilian. Two
American officers then landed from
the launch and were arrested \
consultation was held and both sides
agreed that the conflict was brought
ON by the Japanese Then the Amer
leans were released and all return-
eG IN the ship.
4 copy OF the administration call
for the militia as issued yesterday.
today was delivered To the Mexican
embassy and Immediately forward
ed 90 Mexico City. stating that tns
militia was 90 be used only FOR bor-
der dutN and was not Intended for
achievements for the pershing eN-
urditiou inside Mexico.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-19
MER|CAN OFFICIALS CONSIDER WAR INEVITABLE:
Mill T|AMEN OF NATION ARE GATHERING SPEEDL
Men Wanted
For Militia

Co. F, Indiana National
guard. wants 100 men immedi-
ately in order that the company
may be recruited up to its full
war strength of $50 soldiers.
The war department has re-
quested that in taking in new
men the officers Of the company
secure two BARRIERS, two tailors,
two shoemakers and two mu-
sicians. The recruiting of new
men for the company is in charge
of Second Lieut.. Charles M.
Powers, whose headquarters are
the armory, BIS S. Michigan st.
Posters are being printed and
will be distributed throughout
the city, asking that men join
the militia. The bills are to be
hung in all of the windows of
the downtown stores.
The peace strength of the
company is 65 and this number
has been almost reached. The
war strength of the company is
$50. In order that the COM
pany may be taken into federal
service, it is necessary that it
have the minimum peace
strength. 1t is expected that the
company will have the required
peace strength by evening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-19
BORDER PLANNING FOR
WAR WITH MSXlCANS
International News Service
CkN AN-FrnN-Tn t.

International News service
SAN ANTONIO. Tex. June H.
War preparations on "A big scale are
i'm progress all along the border.
The belief exists that the crisis has
been precipitated 10y the defiance of
Brig. Gen. John J. Pershing. who
CURLY informed Gen. Trevino that
he would move his troops i'm any di-
rection that might be deemed ex-
pedient 20 obtain the object Of the
punitive expedition i'm Mexico.
Special precautions are being TAX
en- TO guard Gen. Pershing's lines Of
communication fer fear of sudden
Mexican attack.
The United States cavalry at
Brownsville. Texas. is being held i'm
readiness to cross the Rio Grande
In tbe event or further trouble in
Nfafa rroraA
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-19
UNITED STATES PREPARES FOR ANY
EVENTUALLY; BOTH FORCES ON SEA
AND LAND READY FOR MOVE SOUTH
Light Draught Warships Assemble Along
East and West Coasts of Revolution
Torn Repubhc-Country In Posi-
ton to Withstand War.

WASHINGTON, June l9.-Ohicial CceS-Vh the possible
exception of PeS Wilson and Secretaries Lansing and Baker
this afternoon consider with Mexico inevitable Gen Car
expected the within the DAYS pos
Sby within the few hours This government has sent It's
reply the CaTanza note of May p which he nSoeny de-
manded the withdrawal OF the American punitive expedition
Mexico City flat refusal to comply and in addition warns
the de faCO government against any overt acts
The administration has asked congress specifically authorize
the of the organized militia in Mexico This action Congre
Sona leaders declare will be construed i'm Mexico tanamount
declaration of They declare that simply emphasizes
the seriousness OF the situation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-19
INDIANA GUARD
TO Be DELAYED
All Companies to be Recruited
to Peace Footing Before
Ordered Out.
International News Service

International News Service
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. June "a
Delay in mobilizing the Indiana ma
tional guard will be occasioned by
an order requiring companies to be
recruited TO peace strength. Sew
eraI companies are deficient Adjt.
Gen. Frank L. Bridges ordered
haste in recruiting. He sent the fol-
lowing order TO all commanders to-
day:
Mobilize at once. home station.
Recruit war strength. Report TO
regimental commander when you
have minimum peace strength re-
quired. ready 10 move"
AS soon as all companies have
been recruited to minimum peace
strength they will be ordered to Fort
Benjamin Harrison.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-19

In Neu Crisis

Congress asked 10 make all pro-
visions Of Hay-Chamberlain bill inn
mediately effective so that national
guard now being modified specific
ally can be used for service ia Mex
leo.
Carranza. through Ambassador
Designate Arredondo demands that
no American bluejackets or marines
he permitted to land on Mexican
soil.
Mobilization OF national guard in
pursuance Of presidents call going
on with record breaking rapidity.
Response to call very pleasing to
war department.
Secy Lansing admits that the few
remaining American cOnsuls in Mex
leo again have warned Americans to
leave at once.
state department denies any
change in Mexican policy and is pre-
pared 10 place responsibility for any
break directly at Carranza's door
Mexican EN- bassy says drunken
Japanese fired on American naval
launch at Mazatlan; that Americans.
thinking Mexicans to blame, fired.
wounding two MeXicans; two Amer
lean officers arrested later released.
War department officials declare
Gen. Pershing can take care of him
self in event of any serious hOstil-
tiles
United States reply TO Carranza
note on May p demanding with
drawal troops until de facto govern
ment cOnclusively proves il can
handle situation and warns Carranza
against overt acts which may pre-
cipitate trouble.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-19
SENDS OUT ORDERS

NASHVILLE. Tenn. June 10
Gov. Thomas c. Rye issued mObiliza-
ton orders today 10 the 1.S00 ma
tional guardsmen with whom Ten
nessee will respond to the presi-
dents call. Gov Rye directed all Of
hcers to expedite the movement Of
troops TO Nashville. All but one of
the units are infantry.
1t is not expected that Tennessee
troops can be ready to move towards
the border inside Of a week
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-19
COLUMBIANS READY

Washington, June 19.-The $500
officers and men Of the District Of
Columbia national guard, compris-
ing the national capitals contribu-
ton for Mexican service. today are
modifying ar Fort Meyer. Va. They
will be encamped at Radio, Va, a
suburb The capital troops include
one regiment Of infantry. two bat
teries of field artillery, signal corps,
auxiliary troops and one troop of
cavalry. They are commanded by
Brig. Gen. W. r. Harvey.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-19
MICHIGAN RECRUITS.

LANSING. Mich, June 19.-Adjt.
Gen. Bersey sent orders at midnight
last night TO every commanding Off
Ger Of the national guard of Michi-
gan 10 mobilize troops for possible
service on the Mexican border. With
the gathering OF the men in the
armories today recruiting up to war
strength was begun. This means
that Michigan Will have 200 men
ready.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-19
Reported That Southern Mex
lean Territory Asserts It.
self Against United
States.
ARRIVAL OF SERRANO
IN JUAREZ IMPORTANT
ObregOn'S Chief of Staff to
Take Charge of Car
ranza'S Army in
North.

International News Service:
Ell PASO, Texas. June 19.-The
Mexican state of Nucatan has de-
clared war against the United States,
according 10 a report received here
today There is no confirmation.
Nucatan is at the extreme southern
end of Mexico and has a government
which is practically independent of
Mexico.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-19
THREE REGIMENTS.

FRANKFORT Ky June 10
Kentucky's three regiments Of mi
litia were being modified today at
Gov. Stanley's orders. which were
issued last night. The troops will
gather at Fort Thomas. across the
river from Cincinnati. under Brig
Gen. Rodger Williams. They Will
be ready to move by late Tuesday
or Wednesday kentucky's quota Is
about $500 men and officers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-19

advisers were hopeful that the CALI
ing out of ;he national guard Tor
border duty would impress the Mex
lean officials with the fact that the
administration means business and
would check the hotheads in the
Carranza service who have been adj
vocating attacking the Americans
But the chiefs OF the army and
navy do not expect this They de-
clare that the tottering Carranza
government wants war with the Unit
ed states in the hope that through
such action. ne (CarranzaD can So
Hdify all MeXicans in his behalf. And
the war college is going ahead with
its plans for real campaign i'm Mex
leo on this basis
Equipment Good
War department officials say that
the general equipment of the entire
guard today is excellent. During the
last couple of months all units have
had their equipment brought up TO
date with everything that would be
required for field service. The
grave need-in fact the only serious
needs transport equipment slch
as automobile trucks and the like
The Quartermaster' department viii
do everything possible TO remedy
this and automobile trucks viii be
procured at every possible point
without delay
When Secretary Lansing was asked
TODAY regarding the outlook Dee said.
There has been uo change in our
policy toward Mezico."
Under questioning the secretary
admitted that there is much excite
ment and irritation iu Mexico today
more than ~ any time since the
villa raid on columbus E 81 and
that there are MANY evidences Or
anti-American feeling at numerous
points.
Secv Lansing admitted that me
few remaining American eonsuls still
in Mexico have been ordered again
o. warn Americans 90 leave for the
United states without deiay.
Neither the state nor the navy de-
partmeut today had any conrrmation
of e fight between Americans and
Mexcans at Mazatlan.
Prompt Re~pOn-c.
AID reports reaching the war dee
partmeut today from the headquar-
ters OF the various national guard
organizations Indicated that the re-
Spouse 10 the presidents call viii be-
extremely prompt. Although boz most
cases the formal orders for mObil-
ization could not bee issued until to-
day. the various departments gof
busy last night. with the result
that TO-DAY most OF the units were
assembling in advance Of she receipt
uy their various commanders of The
direct order OF mobilization.
It, i- considered certain that the
crack cavalry units of Sew York
Massachusetts. Illinois and Ohio viii
b, the first troops called to The bore
der by Gen. Funston. Under orders
nom the war deparmeu. the DIS
position OF ali troops Viii De- WIKI
neld for me present These troop
are 10 gather AT tue points selected
and from their NUMBER Gen Fun
sion viii select hose he needs for
immediate service
one fhlnZ which -reatl pleasb.
officials here was the fact mat the
ma .oritr OF the units have express
Oh desire to take the oath a~ pro-
rIded in the Har-rhamherlsn hv
which goes into caee. JuIt instead
,caNTNCEp oN PAGE rHREE.J
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-19
Congress Will Authorize Will
son to Send Troops
Over Mexican
Border.
BAKER URGES EARLY
ACTION ON MATTER
BY Time Militia is Modified
Steps For Entering Mex
leo Will be Com
pIeted.
international News Service:

International News Service
WASHINGTON. June 10. - The
administration today arranged with
congressional leaders specifically to
authorize the use Of the organized
militia as an offensive force on Mex
lean soil.
Sec'v Of War Baker cOmmuni-
Gated to Chairman Hay Of the house
military affairs committee, and
Chairman Chamberlain. of the SEN
ate committee the desire for spe-
cifc congressional action that would
make clear the authority Of
the department to send the militia
men outside the borders of the
United States and into Mexico as a
defensive measure, assured Sec'y
Baker that authorization would be
promptly forthcoming. BY the time
the militia has been modified on
the border all legal action necessary
10 make them available for federal
service anywhere in Mexico will
have been taken.
Some Opposition.
Some administration advisers OPP
posed the specific authorizing sug-
gested 10y Sec'y Baker, declaring it
would be accepted by the Mexican
people as a fiat declaration of war.
They asserted that while it would
add nothing to the actual authority
which the president now has over
the militia. it might operate to
force hOstilities by the MeXicans by
spreading the idea that the United
States was bent on war. Sec'y
Baker told them. however. that this
matter had been considered and
that the administration believed the
passage of such legislation would
not further complicate the situation.
Chairman Hay, after talking with
Sec'y Baker over the telephone. said
that a joint resolution specifically
authorizing the president 10 use the
militia outside of the territorial linn
its OF the United States would be in
troduced and put through both
houses of congress To meet Secy
Bakers demands.
Needs More Power
The war department seems TO
think" said Rep. Hay. that under
the law the president needs special
specific congressional authorization
i'm order TO legalize the Use of the
militia organizations outside the
boundaries of the United States.
Sec'y Baker has suggested the pas
SAGE of a joint resolution carrying
this authorization. Such a Tesolu-
ton will be passed and will UNI
doubtedlv have the unanimous sup
port OF the members of both houses,
since the administration believes it
necessary. Personally / believe the
administration has the authority TO
send the militia anywhere in Mex
leo az present. IL is certain that
We could send militia army into
Mexico as a means of defense. As
a means of repelling invasion. The
passage of the suggested joint reso-
luton however. viii make the mat
ter clear beyond all possibility OF
doubt"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-19
SERRANo ARRIVES.

international News service.
ELL PASO. Texas. June 19.-Gen.
Francisco Serrano, chief-of-staff TO
Gen. Aware Obregon, the minister of
war in the de facto government of
Mexico. has arrived in Juarez.
This is considered one OF the most
significant developments in the tense
Mexican situation.
Next to Obregon SerranO is con-
sidered one of the ablest generals
at the head of the Carranza army.
Military men on the American
side OF the border believe that Gen.
Serrano has been designated to take
supreme command of the Mexican
forces in the north and TO lead the
active operations against the United
States troops of Brig. Gen. John
j. Pershing if hostilities break out.
News that Pres't Wilson is put
ting the military forces of the United
States On a war footing has caused
intense excitement in towns in nor
thern Mexico.
II is reported that CarranZista
generals are at work stirring up TO a
still higher pitch the anti-American
feeling.
Coincident with this report came
news that Gen. NEWSSTAND Carranza,
the first chief OF the constitutional
ist party. and his minister of war,
are trying TO equip 100000 MeXicans
FOR military service. They already
have heavy forces at strategic points
in Chihuahua. Sonora and COahuila.
The MeXicans further have the adj
vantage OF knowing the mountain
Gus country better than the Ameri-
cans. Serrano has the reputation
of knowing every inch of soil in nor
thern Mexico like a book.
Citizens living in United states
border towns believe that hostilities
are imminent Private stores of
arms ammunition and supplies are
being placed at the disposal of Mai.
Gen. Funston. MeXicans are being
watched closely to prevent them
from smuggling supplies over the
border
New Forces Arrive.
Reports were current during the
DAY that fresh reinforcements Of
Mexican troops had arrived in Jua-
rez last night. but the Mexicans are
finding themselves greatly embarras
sed through lack Of railway facili-
ties for the shipment or men and
supplies They lack locomotives.
cars and coal
Villa Ahumada. south OF JuareZ.
has become great military camp.
II is estimated that there are about
Il.
more in the Intervening territory
between Casas Grandes and Villa
Ahumads.
These troops are said 20 be we'll
supplied with guns and ammunition
and should hostilities begin they
would be in a position 10 menace Sc
riously Gen. Pershing's lines of com
munIcatiOns.
Gen. Pershing has sufficient stores
to last his troops for several weeks
and there is a feeling of supreme
confidence that ne can take care Of
himself and his men.
There are now 8. 500 troops in the
Fort Bliss garrison. but reinforce
ments are expected which will bring
the complement up 10 5000 men or
more
Gen. George Bell. jr.. command
ing the United states forces in II
Paso. il determined not 10 be caught
mapping The patrol AT the interna-
tional bridge and AZ other points on
the line has been strengthened and
warned 10 exercise war time asi-
lance
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-19
CD. F IS READY
FOR EARLY START
Orders to Prepare Received
Here-ReCrultS Eager
to Join Ranks.

Co. +. Indiana National guard. IS
modified and by nightfall will be
recruited 10 peace strength, ready
to move almost on a moments no.
tice. Official telegraph orders to be
prepared to start for Fort Benjamin
Harrison at indianapolis at any time
were received by Capt. Clinton -.
Rogers at 11:41 o'clock this morn
ing.
With the appearance of a messen-
ger boy at the armory at 315 Mich
ligan St. the guardsmen became
highly interested. The company was
I assembled and Capt. Rogers read the
official order that brought the men
together. ready To go into Mexican
territory As he read the telegram
cheer went up from the soldiers.
Following is the order received
from Adjutant General Bridges Of
Indianapolis:
Capt. Clinton -. Rogers.
south Bend Ind
Mobilization orders. Mobilize at
once at home station. Recruit war
strength. Report to regimental COM
mander when YOU have minimum
peace strength required. Ready to
move. See general order number
six and circular number three AGO
Indiana 1914. orders follow NJ mail.
READY FOR TEN HOURS
Acting upon Information given TO
him sunday evening by the News
Times. capt. Rogers had assembled
his men 10 hours before he was
given Official notice and Was prac-
tically ready 10 move oy the time the
orders from, Adiatant General +. l..
Bridges were received. Every officer
and practically every private in the
company had been located and was
at the armory when the notice came.
Charles b. advert. captain Of the
quartermaster corps. received or
ders Monday morning 10 report to
Adjutant General Bridges and was
ready TO leave for indianapolis at
, 4 o'clock Monday afternoon. Lieut.
Col George W. Freyermuth of the
Third regiment Indiana National
guard. is out of the city.
The peace strength % co. + Is %
men and il was expected that this
number would he ready not later
than o'clock. capt. Rogers is re-
quired 10 report To Adjutant Bridges
six hours after receiving the official
orders. At that time he Is expected
90 notify the state commander and
Col Kuhlman Of Auburn. com
mander OF the Third regiment, that
he has ire full peace strength
100 Men Needed.
The order 10 recruit 10 the FUN
war strength makes il necessary that
the enrolment of the company be
brought up 10 100 men. one hum
dred more men are needed. Among
them the commander wants two bar
bers. two musicians. two tailors and
two shOemakers.
As soon AS 10 became known
around the city Monday morning that
Co + was modifying recruits
started 20 come Co Lieut.. Powers Tor