The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1916-03-16
Troops of De Facto Government Working
Desperately to Remove Excuse For Enter
ing Southern Republic. Funston Regards
Action as COOPERATIVE.

ing in all directions. By morning
would-be spectators of the movement
were hurrying to the international
boundary line, giving circumstantial
statements about the hour when the
columns might move.
Washington, ID. E.-Secretary
Baker when asked if request had
been received from Carranza military
officials on border for delay of Amer
lcan expedition so that Carranza
forces might carry out their own
plans to capture Villa said 81 have
nothing to say on the subject. De-
partment had heard nothing of rum
ored blowing up of American troop
train nor of any important military
Wilson from Carranza
Passengers Bring News.
Ell Paso. Tex.-On account of the
censorship the little definite news
that reached here was brought by in
coming passengers They reported
that while military preparations were
being carried forward at feverish
speed they thought it would be some
some days before the main force NOV
ed. 1t is probable that some advance
scouting parties may cross the Ibor-
der within the next "a hours
No Pictures Taken.
A number of motion picture men
who hurried out yesterday to take
the crossing of the troops returned
last night disappointed. They stated
that General Pershing had issued pos
tive orders that no pictures could be
taken.
Excitement was stirred by news
that a Southern Pacific train had
,been held up near Belen, Texas, IL
miles east of here.
Arrest More MeXicans.
The local police continue to arrest
MeXicans who were supposed to be
in communication with the Nillistas,
all former officers. generals or cab
met ministers of Villa are now held
here.
Drunken Soldiers Kill.
Maria TeXas.-The reported death
of Colonel Rojas, Carranza COM
mander at Ojinaga, at the hands of
his own men, who attempted to NUT
my last night, was confirmed today
by telephone advices here. Ro;as was
trying to control his men, who were
drinking and threatening to invade
the United States, when Rojas was
shot from the crowd, according to
the report.
U. $. Consul Leaves.
Torreon, Mexico.-American Con-
sui A. l.. Williams, has ,on the ad-
vice of his government to use his
own judgment in the matter. turned
over the American consulate at Tor
reon to the British yice-counsel. Mean
time party of more than forty
Americans are gathered here, watt
ing to leave on the train which has
been held up for day by a wreck
on the Monterey road
Consuls Departure Puzzles.
Washington, ID. C.-State depart
ment officials today were puzzled by
the departure of Consul Williams
from Torreon. They had given him
no instructions to leave and have
no reports of any disorders in that
region; still they realize that the
consul must have good reason for
leaving. They are reluctant to be-
lieve that the consulate is in danger
Second Cavalry Ready.
Hachita, New Mexico.-The sec
ond cavalry brigade, under the COM
mand OF Colonel George A. Dodd,
completed preparations today to
move forward from Culberson's
ranch on the border south of here
into Mexico. A quick movement is
expected. During the last few days.
supply trains aided by wagons and
auto trucks of ranchers have been for
forwarding large supplies to the
camp on the border
Open Wireless Station.
In order that the columns bases
shall be in constant communication
with each other by wireless station
has been erected here by the signal
corps. Motor trucks, wagon and pack
trains are being used to transport
provisions and other supplies. The
border camp is located approximate
ly three miles north of the border at
which point the troops are planning
to cross. Whether this western col
southwest is known only to the COM
manding officers.
Prepared for Dash.
Ell Paso, TeN.-United States
troops, with camps broken We're un-
der marching equipment along the
Mexican border west of here al day
light, in at least two positions. Mil
itary censors prohibited the trans
mission of any information of the
actual movements througllopt the
first half of the day. The troops We're
in readiness at Columbus and Hach-
ita.
General Gavaira commandant at
Juarez said he had received the in
formation that American troops had
not yet crossed the border and that
they We're awaiting permission from
Carranza before doing SO. Gavira
said he believed that Carranza's S re-
ply would be favorable.
Despite the censorship, news of
important military preparations all
might today passed through the New