The Mankato free press., 1916-06-30

That Is Now the Important
Thing On the Military
Program
IAssociated Press Dispatch ]


regarded by Washington officials as
the crucial day in the negotiations
with Mexico. 1t is probably the last
day allowed Carranza in which to
comply with the United States de-
mand for the release of the twenty
three troopers held as prisoners at
City. II the reply, either
by act or in communication, does
not arrive by tonight, or If it is un-
President Wilson is de-
lermined to go before congress, prob
ably tomorrow, and for the au-
thority to rescue the prisoners by
force.
Unofficial reports said that Car
reply was en- route to wash
ington The officials had no lntlma-
ton of it's nature. All questions, In
cluding possible mediation, are re-
garded as subsidiary to that OF free
ing the troopers held as prisoners.
Bay State Militia Entrained.
UNITED Press Dispatch.1
San Antonio, Texas, June 2S.-Gen-
eral Funston today received notice
that the militia of the state of Mas
sachusetts had already entrained and
was on it's way to the Mexican Dor
der.
Cowboys and Mexicans Clash.
[United Press Dispatch.]
Ell Paso, Texas, June 2S.-A report
from General Gales states that an
armed clash took place yesterday In
Sonora state, eight miles south OF. the
American border, between a band OF
American cowboys and a detachment
of Carranza soldiers. 1t is stated
that two of the American cowboys
were killed and one was wounded. 1t
is claimed by the Mexicans that the
Americans were the aggressors.
New York, June 28.-Some four
teen thousand National Guardsmen
from the Department OF the East are
already on the way to the border TO-
day, and upwards of 10000 more III
the state camps or armories are walt
ing to be sent away as soon as equip
ment and transportation can be pro-
vided.
Answer Expected Today.
UNITED Press Dispatch.l
Washington, June 28.-The state
department expects an answer from
President CarranZa to President Will
sons demand for the release OF the
American prisoners at Chihuahua
City this afternoon. A message from
Consul Rodgers indicates that the
answer will be ready by that time.
I.-MEXICO-
carranza Wants to Arbitrate.
UNITED Press Dispatch.1 -
Mexico City, Mex, June 28.-Presl-
dent Carranza has sent an appeal to
all the nations of Latin America to
bring pressure to bear on President
Wilson and get him to consent to an
arbitration of the differences be-
tween the United States and Mexico.
It is thought that united demand on
the part of all of these powers will
compel President Wilson. to accept
mediation.
| Soldiers Pursuing Bandits.
IUnited Press Dispatch.1
| Columbus, New Mex, June 2S.-A
detachment of soldiers is hot on the
pursuit of the Mexican bandits who
murdered William Parker and MS
young bride on their ranch, not far
from this place. 1t is not certain
whether the pursuing detachment has
crossed the international line or not.
Will Get the Prisoners.
| Washington, June 28.-President
Carranza must release the American
prisoners at Chihuahua by midnight
| If this is not done, President Wilson
will have American soldiers go down
to Chihuahua and get them. Such is
the avowed determination OF the
i chief executive of the United States
1t is believed here that President
Carranza will yield, seeing that only
THUS can the American advance
lagainst Mexico be stayed. 1t II
known that Immediately after thu
prisoners were taken he was person
alIy much in favor of their release
but strong pressure was brought II
bear on him to hold them, and n
feared an uprising against his gov
ernment on the part of his own peo
/ pie.
No Clash, Said Funston.
II UNITED Press Dispatch.l
San Antonio, Texas, June 28.-
General Funston today denied the re
, port that there had been clash be
tween Americans and Mexicans Il
the vicinity of Ajunada.. He said
there had been such fight. he woul
certainly have received some officis
report of it.
: carranza Held Conference.
UNITED Press Dispatch.1
Il Mexico City, Mex, June 28.-Presi
e dent Carranza today, held confer
9 ence with his cabinet on the questio
e of what to do in regard to the de
S mand of President Wilson for the re
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