Bisbee daily review., 1916-06-27
Lansing Tells Diplomats Ser vices Are Unwelcome- That There's Nothing Can Deter The U. s. CARRANZA MUST ANSWER. TO U. s. ALONE Fifty Thousand Guards Ex- pected On Border In 3 WeekA Censorship Plan- ned. Millions Voted
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WASHINGTON. June 26.- Efforts , toward Latin-American mediation in the Mexican crisis favored by Carran- a officials collapsed today without having reached the stage of formal proposal to the United States.
 It was made plain by Secretary Lan sing to Ignacio Calderon. minister of Bolivia who called with the intention of asking whether the United States would entertain an offer of the ser vices of the southern neighbors to aEi in avoiding war, that the Washington government sees nothing in the situs- ton that would warrant arbitration proceedings. Mir. Lansing talked with the minister for half an hour and is understood 10 have told him that he blame for the grave outlook rested squarely upon General Carranza- The attitude of the United States was SO fully outlined that Mir. Calderon did not mention directly the purpose Of his visit.
 When the minister left the state de 2artment he said the time seemed ia- opportune" and that for the present the diplomatic representatives Of six South and Central American couD- tries who had approached the Mexi- can embassy on the subject of media ton and received assurances that the Carranza government was favorable to the plan would not tender their good offices to the United States He indicated that the attempt to arrange mediation might be renewed if Gea- eral Carrsnza's reply to Secretary Lsnsing's last note furnished any has is on which the proposal could se founded.
 Await Reply To New Note
 The United States now is waiting for Carranzas final word in reply to the note sent yesterday. demanding release of the prisoners taken al Car rizal and a formal diplomatic an- nouncement of intentions.
 The note reached Mexico City late last night. Special Agent Rodgers re- ported it's receipt adding that he had failed in his first efforts 10 place il in the hands of the Csrranza minister of foreign affairs. Undoubtedly il was delivered today Officials looked for an answer within day or two al the most.
 Frepsrin9 TOT war
 Meanwhile both Congress and the war department put new urgency into their preparations for wsr There were indications that should a formal break occur toward the end of the week every possible precautionary step will have been taken and Gener- al Funston would be in a position to defend the border adequately and re- inforce Pershing's expedition sl though aggressive action may be de layed some days.
 Speeds Up Guards
 War department activities during the day covered a wid efield. Supple menting orders 10 departmental coIe- getting the national guard to the bor- der. Authorization went out to ac- cept men under the physical examina- tions on which they entered the state service. postponing final examination until they are enroute or have reach ed the border. Those found unfit will he sent hack at once.
 Millions For War
 Estimates to cover the pay and ex-  900 up to January 1. were laid before Congress. With them went figures of sl3 900. 900 for the purchase of horses and mules for army use. The total estimates of the qusrtermaster gener- al alone pass the sloO. .o0o. 900 mark
 The House passed the annual army appropriation bill after adding S2s- 900 900 for emergency purposes dur ing the brief debate that preceded the deficiency bill carrying S2.0o0.o .ooe for national guard pay. equipment and transportation.
 Railroads To Coopersts
 Railroad representatives were call ed in conference at the war depart ment to hasten the shipment of troops and supplies to the border. sef- nits plan was mapped out under which all lines will work with army duarterfpssters in routing trains. special marks will distinguisA cars with army supplies. insurine theA right of way at all switching points.
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