Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-22
Charge German Agencies
Win Stirring Up Feeling
in Mexico against the
United States.

WASHINGTON. June 2l.--while Cen
eral Carranza and his Cabinet had un-
der consideration to-day the American
rejection for the demand for tho recall
OF General Pershing's troops from
Mexico European diplomats were
excrtihg pressure on the first chief TO
prevent him from going to war with
the United States, according to ad-
vices reaching here from Mexico City.
some intimation as to Carranzas &
next move was expected hourly to-
night at the State Department.
Special Agent Rodgers. in reporting
that the American note was taken up
by the first chief and his Cabinet was
unable to forecast the action Of the
de facto government Oc TO throw light
on what was going on in the Mexican
capital. From other sources. however
II was learned that the entente allies
were particularly anxious that moth
ing should occur at this time to shut
OF the oil supplies for the British and
French navy from the Tumpico fields,
and that they were using their in
nuence TO prevent break with the
United States.
Allied diplomatic representatives in
Mexico believe, 100. that German in
fiuenco has been working on Carranza
III an effort to create n situation that
might mbarrass the enemies of tbc
central powers.
GERMAN AGENCIES ACTIVE
IN STIRRING UF FEELING
They have asserted that German
agencies hav. been active in stirring.
up feeling against the United States
not only in Mexico, but throughout
South and Central America, to prevent
this country from securing trade.
formerly controlled by German mer-
chants.
It is understood that the diplomats
have pointed out TO General Carranza
that the American note only declines
10 consider immediately any suggestion
that it's troops be withdrawn from
Mexico and that Il quotes portion
OF the agreement between Generals
Scott and obregou providing for the
gradual withdrawal OF the forces.
Another suggestion is that the dis
pute over border conditions could we'll
be referred TO an international commits
sion under the treaty or 1SIS between
the two countries. Diplomatic officials
here are known to believe that Presi-
dent Wilson would consider this sug-
ScStion If he met with no interference
In the meantime III his efforts TO guard
the American border from bandits
study OF all General Carranza' 5
communications and actions during the
last few months has given little ground,
officials feel. for a hopeful view OF the
situation His attitude has been ono
OF growing hostility. and officials arc
not inclined to believe that IL could
be readily overcome
PRESIDENT REVIEWS MEMBERS
or ID. G. NATIONAL. GUARD
While these matters occupied the at
tention of the State Department. rrcsi-
dent Wilson stood on the sidewalk in
front OF the White House to-day to re-
view 1000 members OF the District Of
Columbia National Guard as they
passed up Pennsylvania Avenue on
their way to Fort Mycr. Va.
Mr.. wilson's appearance, accompanied
ny Secretary Baker. was greeted with
cheers from the crowds gathered along
the avenue. The Presidents eyes fol-
lowed particularly the men in citizens
clothing, hut cdrrying rifles and belts,
who appeared ut intervals. They were
recruits who rushed 10 offer them
selves since the cali for thc National
Guard Went out.
At the War Department teleGrams
came during the day from many States
reporting the progress of the mobiliza-
tion. Scores OF regiments are under
canvas tonight rs yet no marching
orders for the border have been given.
but they will go before the week ends.
1T is quite certain" Secretary Baker
said that some of the regiments will
no to the border shortly. hut whct her
that means in n day or two more cam
not say.t
afator-Generai Scott. chief OF staff,