The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-24
Tho Evil Day Draws Nigh.

story would arrive before tomorrow
But they feared the supporting forces
would only bring proof that the whole
band, hemmed in. died aghting-and
without chance.
In the shifting feeling toward the
Mexican problem. pessimism prevail
ed. Observers began to feel that the
administration may be forced to aban.
don Its inclination to give Carranxa
a last trial.
At any rate officials close in touci,
with the general problem, insisted
that whatever is the outcome OF the
Carrizal situation. the evil day OF war
with Mexico is not delayed.
BY noon President Wilson expected
to have full authority to dispatch ma
tfona1 guardsmen across the Mexican
border.
Senate leaders were agreed that the
Hay resolution, which was adopted
in the house yesterday, only after an
extended partisan debate, will be ac-
cepted by the senate without organ
lied opposition.
vass, reported also that he was UNI
ton.
Ao al LILY WOhC VIZ WALL 40 khuNS
for war on the assumption that this
is the ultimate answer.
AerOplane makers fastened to fill
orders for fourteen new flyers. Be
hind this move perhaps lies the story
Of the Carrizal disaster.
Present aero equipment admittedly
has been unsatisfactory. IN this case
no news has come from air scouts.
whereas army men said sufficient
equipment would have means that the
details of the Carrizal battle would
have been known two days ago.
Casualty figures can only be guess
ed. Seven stragglers who have re-
ported to General Pershing are the
only men back in camp since the
Mexicans moved down the Tenth.
men, including seven re-
ported today as being picked up by
are prisoners in Chihue-
hua. The strength Of the two partial
troops probably was only IS or 100,
thus leaving GA to 50 "unaccounted
for" This estimate, however, maybe
too low.
Carranza apparently is making a
final endeavor to stave of war by
suppressing the last note, thus keep
Ing public opinion in check. The
highest officials, however, believed
any rehabilitation at this time is i'm
possible.
The first militia troops to move to
the border probably will go forward
Monday. Every effort is being made
TO muster the full strength. All re-
ports to Adjutant General Mccain
show satisfactory efforts on the part
Of all commanding officers.
Secretary Lansing and Secretary
Baker conferred with the president
at ten o'clock by appointment mad,
early this morning. Baker carried
sheaf Of kilograms, the contents Of
which were not made public.
Asked If any information had been
received to throw light upon the ques-
ton Of who was to blame for the Car.
rial fight, Baker said.
II cannot comment on that now"
Bandit Major Arrested.
LAREDO, Texas, June 24.-Jesus
Maria Cerda, a major" in De La
here today His commission was
other bandits in jail here will be
tried for murder.
General Cara, commanding the
Carranza garrison at Nuevo Laredo.
asked permission of American au-
thorities to bring provender across
the line for his horses. He explained
the dumb beasts are not responsible
for existing conditions and should
not be made to suffer-" His request
has been taken up with administra-
ton officials.
Refugees continue to arrive from
interior Mexico points, including the
Sisters of St. Josephine. who have
been nursing in Mexico City and
Monterey and are returning to Balti-
more.
Mexicans here continue to return
to their own country.
Mexican authorities allowed a car
of silver bullion from Ixtle to cross
to this side.
peace officer Cotul!a reported he
killed surplus Mexican" who re-
sisted arrest.
Six Hundred Refugees.
VERA CRUZ, Mexico, June "a
About $50 American refugees are now
here awaiting transportation to the
United States. A special train of
twelve cars brought several score of
Americans and a number of other
foreigners here last night. They re-
ported many Americans in interior
cities refused to leave their business,
feeling that the present tension be-
tween the two countries would be re-