, 1916-06-24

NJ tnu L6lhpe. GaSteTu IrOHt. OD the
northern portion of the front, nothing Of
importance has occurred. On the railway
Inns of Observation-Disclosures which were being
used for military transports, numerous bombs
have been dropped.
Madrid, June 19th.-The Spanish Press
Association to-day received Il cablegram sent
on behalf of the Spanish colony in Mexico
City, urging that King Alfonso to take action
to prevent war between The United States and
Mexico. The selec ion of the King to arbj-
tlate the diff renee between the countries is
suggested, and the Press Association is
requested to give its support to this project.
Washington, June 1~9th-Upon General
Corranza's reception Of q stern refusal to
heed his demands for The recall Of American
troops FROM Mexico hinges the question of a
Mexican war, in the opinion Of Mr.. Wilson's
close advisers. They We're prepared tonlgh
for the possibility Of open bostilltiea after the
Note which will DO sent forward tomorrow
has reached CurraDzn's hands. Official re-
ports from many quarters show that a flame
Of popular feeling against the United Suites
is being kindled throughout Mexico. Appa.
rently it is being done with tue sanction OF
General Carrapza for the acts in many cases
are those of his authorized military or civil
agents. From Jaurez to the west const OF
Mexico posters have appeared calling the
people to arms and asserting that the United
States is preparing to hurl its armies into
Mexico. Chaotic conditions prevail every
where, it is said and relations are strained to
the brenking point. Neither State Depart
mont, Officials, nor membe s of the Diploma
tic Corps have been able to satisfy themselv-
es as to General Carranza's motives. There
are some, however, who believe he hopes to
ride into popularity on q diplomatic triumph
over his powerful northern neighbour, OF up.
on a war which might establish his tottering
Government in popular estimation. Once
the war is on and the certain defeat OF his
armies foreshadowed, these observers say,
General Carranza might sue for pence, trust
ing to the magnanimity of the Washington
Government to leave him in power.
Mexico City, June Goth General CarrNn-
"a, IN Il statement to the President last night,
reiterated his declaration that any move
ments of American troops, except to the
northward would be considered hostile, and
that the Mexican commanders had been or
dered to repel the same. The first Chief
said that Mexico desires to avoid hostilities
at any cost save the loss of national honour,
and that in any event foreigners would be
protected. The streets aud public squares
VI Ii CdPlUul III tLAOLSOO oi NAC
noon with patriotic paraders who marched
to the various public Offices led by bands and
carrying the national emblem rs evidence Of
their willingness to defend the country's
honour and dignity in case of a foreign war.
During the demonstrations yesterday the
American Consulate was stoned. The stOn-
ing occurred whilst Vice-Consul Rowe was in
the building.
Washington. June 2Oth-The American
Note fatty rejecting Carranza's demand for
the withdrawal of the United States troops
from Mexico, and rebuking the Carranza
Government for the discourteous tone and
temper of its last communication, was hand
ed to-day to Elizoo Arredondo, the Mexican
Ambassador designate.
Paris, June 20th-Three German attacks
made last night on the French positions north
west of Hill No 32l were repulsed by the
fire of the French machine-guns, according
to an Official statement issued to-day by the
War Office. On the right bank of the river
Mouse, German forces delivered three at
tacks last night upon our positions to the
northwest of Hill 321 but all their efforts
were broken by the activity of our machine
guns and our curtain of fire. The lombard
ment had been intense in the region of the
woods Of Vaux and Chapitre and in the Sec
tor of Chattancourt on the left bank of the
river. In the Vosges a surprise attack of