Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-08
HAVE HAD NO
REQUEST FOR
WITHDRAWAL
FROM MEXICO
by Secretary
Lansing Disposes Of
Runors
Outlaws Lose IL Men in New En-
gagement with Cara MA
Troops-1Oth Cavary's Victo-
ry Confirmed

Washington, April 7.-Recurring re-
asked, formally or otherwise, for with
drawal of the American forces from
Mexico were disposed of tonight by a
statement from Secretary Lansing. He
fatty denied that such a request had
been made formally or by intimation
or suggestion.
Mr. Lansing explained that when the
American expedition was ordered across
the border 10 pursue Villa, Gen. Car
rama had inquired of the state depart
ment regarding the proposed strength
templated. Since then the de facto gov
eminent has been kept advised constant
ly regarding the progress of tn scheme
Belief in some quarters that Carran-
"a had asked or soon would ask how
much farther into Mexico the United
States intended to send its soldiers. has
been based on the belief that Villas
trail was getting cold" Recent state
department advices have given no clue
to- the outlaws whereabouts. The last
report several days ago had him located
near Satevo. Since then department
agents have reported inability to Sc
cure any further definite clue.
Americans Near Satevo
An encouraging feature of the cam
paign today was found in reports to
both state and war departments, in
dicating actual cooperation between the
American and de facto government
troops. News from the border was that
the Americans had penetrated as far
south as Cieneguillas. near Satevo. A
dispatch from American Consul Letcher
at Chihuahua reported an engagement
at Caneguilla" on April 4 between Car
rama troops under Gen. Gavozos and so
Villa bandits in which the outlaws lost
ten killed and two captured. Mr.. Letch-
err also confirmed reports Of the fight
April between 10th Cavalry troops UNI
der Col. Brown with a Villa band at
Aqua Calientas, in which between 30
and 40 outlaws were reported killed.
Supplies Received
The consuls report quoted Col. Brown
as saying that for two weeks his COM
mand had subssted largely on beef and
corn but that a mining company had
brought in special train of supplies H.
Guiding forage to replenish the American
stores. Officials believed it was possible
the special train of supplies referred to
was the one which left Juarez yesterday.
Difficulties of communication were in
ducated by the fact that Consul Letch-
er's dispatches were sent on the MeNi-
can wire and addressed to Gen. Bell at
Ell Paso instead of to the state depart
ment. Since Tuesday night the war de-
partment has been without word direct
from Gen. Pershing and no information
came today regarding the military devel-
opments. Secretary Baker said he had
no information regarding the progress
southwark of the American forces and
had received no word that supplies han
died through private shippers had begun
to move on the Mexican railways from
Juarez.
The state department received official
reports tonight that the value of Car
rama currency had risen materially dur
ing the last few days, over so per cent.
in some districts. Reports from Acapulco
and other interior points said conditions
were quiet. Tranquility along both tho
east and west Mexican coasts also was
reported to the navy department.