Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-26

WASHINGTON, June 22,-Shortly
after s o'clock last night, General
Bell stationed at Ell Paso, received
news that forty American soldiers
were killed md as many WON'T led
when a troop of the Tenth cavalry
was ambushed by Carranzistas, who
treacherously used flag of true.
The clash occurred at Carrizal, 80
miles from Ell Paso and about 10
miles from the communication lines.
The report stated that the Mexican
losses double those of the Americans.
Mexican officers at Juarez declare
II Americans were taken prisoners
and hastened to Chihuahua.
Explanation Demanded.
Arredondo, the representative of
the defacto government demanded
that Secretary of State Lansing ex-
plain the presence of General PERISH
ing's men at Carraizal nearly 70
miles from the communication lines
and asked if the report that PERISH
ing had occupied Nuevo Casas and
Casas Grandes was true. Lansing re-
piled that he would make inquiries.
According to the information re-
ceived by Arredondo several were
killed on both sides in the Carrizal
fight. His information confirmed the
report that the Carranzistas captur-
ed II Americans.
Anti-United States Propaganda
Launched in Mexico
Secretary of War Baker says as
fast as the militia units are ready
they will be sent to the border.
After conference with the Presi-
dent he stated the government prob
ably would not wait until the mobili-
zation in the respective states was
completed but the first equipped
would be the first to go.
The War Department is endeavor-
ing to get eight thouand of the Cal
ifornia, Missouri and Kansas militia
to the border Immediately. 1t ex-
poets most of the militia ordered
mobilized will probably soon be on
the way.
The Secretary of War has renewed
his request to congress, asking the
president be empowered to draft
militia service in Mexico. The ad-
ninistration leaders hope for its i'm
mediate passage.
According to message from Des
Moines, the governor of Iowa has
called for militia volunteers because
IL companies are below the required
quota.
Fearing an attack from the Car
ranzistas concentrated opposite No
gales, Arizona, two battalions of reg
ular militia are en- route to the town,
to aid in its protection.
Latest Report on Carrixal Clash
The latest authentic report on the
Carrizal clash states that twelve
Americans, including the commander
were killed at Carrizal. This is the
announcement made by Consul Gar
ella. He denied the Mexicans treach-
erously ambushed the Americans.
The retreating Americans carried
off number of wounded. Seventeen
were captured. The Mexicans lost IA
and had number wounded.
Acting upon General Obregon's
orders, the Carranzistas opened fire
upon detachment of the Tenth cav
airy. Commandant Ganzalez, sta
toned at Juarez, said this was done
because the American troops defied
the order, not to move In any direction
except toward the border.
Activities of the Carranzistas
The Carranzistas have evacuated
Juarez. Only small guard and the
civil authorities remain. Several
hundred civilians have crossed over
into El Paso. The large portion OF
the Juarez civilian population is en-
Namped on the southern outskirts Of
the town. The majority of the T..
900 members of the garrison went To |
Villa Ahumada, riding on tor cars
and hanging by straps on the sides
OF the troop trains.
Gonzales and Garcia spent the nigh,