Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-15
CAWRANZA MAKES SiPUEME
EFFORT TO CAPTURE VILLA

ErToRT TO CAPTURE VILLA
WASHINGTON. March tt--While
there were indications in official dis
patches from Mexico to-day that tho
de facto government was making IA
supreme effort TO capture Villa and
his bandits with It's own forces. there
was no sign that General Fuustons
orders TO proceed on the same erraud
had been modified in any way.
Word that American troops had
crossed the border was still lacking,
the War Department itself not having
hccn advised as to when the movement
would begin.
Congress took active notice OF the
border situation to-day for the first
time. Tho House passed a joint reso-
luton late In the day authorizing the
recruiting OF the mobile regular army
TO fun strength. This means the add,-
,ion OF Approximately 10000 lighting
men to the infantry, cavalry and field
artillery. The Senate is expected 10
concur tomorrow, and the necessary
orders will be issued Immediately to
fill up regiments on border duty
STEi is SUGGESTED
ny ARMY GENERAL STAFF
The step was suggested by the army
general staff. Ever since the patrol
of the border began the army has been
greatly handicapped by the skeleton
organization of regiments. companies.
troops and batteries. The force that
occupied Vera Cruz had similar diff
cultcs some of the companies there
being less than forty men strong
Secretary Eaker conferred o-day
with Senator Chamberlain and Ecpra-
sentative .j,n ,F
crcssional Military Committees Tho
resolution was introduced By Repre-
sentative Hay mmediately upou his
return L. the Capitol It's consideration
was expedited by unanimous consent
and It's passage followed. with rcnre-
sentative London, Socialist. voting
against IL.
Til" state Department has forwarded
by cable. telegraph. radio and mail full
statements OF all that has transpired
since the raid upon Columbus and OF
the attitude of the United States gov
crnment and its recrirrocal agreement
with the Carranza government to con-
su!s and State Department agents
throughout the southern republic Ir
is expected these officials viii correct
immediately and authoritativ.lv any
Measurements or misapprehensions in
their districts and Will be able to ad
wise Americans with n fun knowlcdsa
Of the situation.
GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHES
PUBLICITY BIUI:Au
IN effect. the United states has cstah-
AShcd Il publicity bureau in Mexico TO
make clear Its peaceful purpose. to-
ward every resident OF Mexico. With
the exception OF Villa and the bandits
who ra;dcd Columbus
NJ io-daN'S Cabinet meeting sccrc.
tary Baker. with the aid of hillary
maps. explained the position of troona
along the border and outlined the u,,
urai difficulties which General pcr.h-
ms and his expedition will h,vc 10
overcome. the adverse climatic condi-
lions lack of water. great stretches OF
territory TO be searched and poor com
""h'catlon lines The Cabinet also
discussed the proposal to increase the
army I" tui' strength Tho President
has power 30 do this hy .xccp,iy,
order hut IT was deemed wiser that
Congress should act or It's own motion.
AD.IcES TR0M MENrco
OF REtSSIRING NATURE
The Cabinet considered also atlvircs
from many parts OF Mexico. all OF re-
assuring nature There were 10 nei.
cations among these or auti. American
feeling because of the determination
I" capture or Kill the bandits Later
the state Department made puLIic the
following message from its representa-
'!Nc at C"crctaro. where the Carraula
government iS moW located:
Reply OF United States to dc f,sto
governments note Of March 10 Colum
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