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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-22
COLUMBUS REPORTS
GROWING FRICTION
Capture and Release Of Soldier
At Casas Grandes Serves to
Increase Tension.

COLUMBUS. n. NJ. June FIN
creased tension and growing friction
between the American soldiers and Car
ranzistas are Indicated in reports com
ing in from the field headquarters near
Casas Grandcs.
The capture and subsequent release
of the straggler from the Twenty
fourth Infantry detachment. which
hiked north to this camp yesterday.
has not tended to promote good feeling.
The soldier. a negro. dropped out OF
the column while passing eastward OF
Casas Grandes. and was taken prisoner
by Carranzlsts soldiers.
Notwithstanding the fact that he had
not entered the town. lie was taken
to the cusrtcl. stripped of his arms.
and subjected to a rigid c-oss-luestion-
ing with reference to the disposition
and strength of the American forces.
especially the artillery. lie refused to
give the Information and was held pris-
oner.
When the word reached General
Pershing, seated in his tent only three
miles away. the general summoned
Scout Moremau and gave him the fol-
lowing message to deliver to the Car
rama commander:
III that man Is not released in one
hour. I will attack your garrison"
Tenth Cavalry saddled their mounts
and rode forward. Before the message
could be delivered the prisoner was re-
leased, but General Pershing had al
ready sent supplementary demand to
obtain his co1fiscated arIES.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-22
FIRST MARYLAND IS
IN CAMP At LAUREL
Fourth and Fifth Commands
Due This Afternoon-Com-
pany F Guarding Supplies.

CAMP HARRINGTON. Near. Laurel.
Nd. June 22.-Ihe entire command of
the First Maryland Infantry. composed
OF twelve companies and a machine
gun company. are cncamped here. while
the Fourth and Fifth Regiments from
Baltimore are expected here some time
this afternoon.
The First Regiment has a personnel
Of l.cO men from all sections OF the
State. The First Infantry. with the
gar Hill. huff mile to the rear where
the Baltimore regiments will he sta
toned. The Fourth and Fifth will be
located along the Washington- Baltii-
quarters will be between the Fourth
and Fifth Regiments.
The other units of the State guard.
consisting Of battery of artillery. a
troop of cavalry. and the hospital corps
camp site embraces about eighty acres.
and was donated to the State b. the
owners.
Company Il. OF fayetteville. Is en-
camped away from, the camp proper.
protecting the warehouse where quar-
termaster supplies are stored. 1t Is ex-
pected that companies will take turns
at this work. and before a week has
passed the crack company OF the State
will be among the other members OF
Owing to the large number of men
who enlisted when the call for mobiliza-
ton vas issued there Is a slight short
age OF equipment. The rockies were as
enthusiastic in their preliminary drills
as the older members of the guard.
Company F. composed of men OF
Prince Georges country. bordering the
District line, are separated from the
regiment and are gsuarding supplies
for the regiment at the Canning fac
tory on the right OF the boulevard ut
Talbot street.
Carl Thomas, Of Laurel, who formerly
served In the Austrian army, is in
charge of the cooking arrangements
with the assistance of Arthur Sikken,
who served in the United States navy
as cook and quartermaster.
Second Lieutenant Fainter, who re-
Gently resigned. applied for reinstate-
ment. His application has been for
warded to Col. c. A. Little for final
action.
Efforts are being made to cancel the
enlistment of Silva Moraes. a Brazilian
student, who is only nineteen years OF
In this country. w. p. Bowie, of River
dale, with whom he lived has applied
for the cancellation OF his enlistment
From now on the men will be sub
ject to strict military discipline. hut
visitors will be permitted to enter the
camp until further notice.
First Lieut.. Thomas A. Lyon, Of Com
pany +. this morning, left for the lower
section OF Prince Georges county to Sc
Major II. A. Mitchell, chief surgeon
of the First Infantry. is another of.
ficer who is anxious to give the news.
papermen all announcement possible
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-22
AMENDMENT |NSURES
POSITIONS OF CLERKS
Congressman Hicks Suggests
Holding Positions Open for
Absent MiIitiamen.

An amendment written into the army
appropriation bill on motion of Con-
gresham Hicks of New York insures
Government. clerks who are members
OF the national guard that their posi-
lions will be- open to them when they
return to civil employment.
Heads of Government departments
were not inclined to work hardship upon
employees called into military service
with the guard. but the Hicks amend
ment makes II mandatory upon the
Government to hold the places open
for the return of men temporarily call
ed out with the national guard:
Although a point of order might have
been made against the Hicks amend
ment. no member of the House raised
the point. and II was adopted.
II felt that a Government employs
who leaves his desk to serve with his
regiment in the national guard should
not fear the loss Of his position" said
Congressman Hicks today. MY amend
ment, therefore. provides that no Gov
fled or unciassified service. shall lose
his civil position because OF service with
our troops nor shall he suffer any re-
duction in salary or demotion upon his
return to civil em ipsss sm1oves cannot
be continued while they are away. but
we can insure the holding OF his job
for every Government empioye VINO goes
to the border" 49,,
get. Congressman Hill Of Connecticut
declared that the Government ought to
continue the salaries OF It's employees
who have been called out with the ma
tonai guaEd He s sharss Of t the naSai
budget, should offer an amendment OF
sthis kind before the army bill Is pass
ped. hut Mr. Hay did not indicate what
he would do about the suggestion
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-22
ROCKIES LOOK FOR
"REVEILLE BUCKETS"
Usual Jokes Played by National
Guardsmen in Camp.

As usual. the new members Of the
District militia were kept busy hunting
high and low for buckets of reveille"
and the key to the center POLE" while
the concentration camp was in the max
ing.
Almost every man knows reveille is a
bugle call. and that the center pole
needs no more key than jack rabbit
but the rockies" were caught OFF their
guard and did as they were told.
The result was that for half an hour
or more they went from one place to
another on the camp grounds with
buckets in their hands asking high Of;
and keys" After a while they ''tum-
bled" and returned to their companions
and admitted the joke was on them.
The usual practical jokes were played
on the new men In camp. but as a gem
eral rule the militiamen were so tired
that they were not in an entirely
merrymaking mood.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-22
LAT|N-AMER|CA WILL
Be STRICTLY NEUTRAL
viii Avoid MeMco-American
Struggle, Both by Word and
Deed, Officials Say.

Strict neutrality" OF both word AMI
deed will be Latin-Americans official
policy, regardless OF what acton the
United States may take against Mexico.
This assurance was obtained by the
United Press today in Latin-Americon
circles. ...
In the meantime. many South Ameri-
can diplomats are saying: IT told you
so,' over the threatened rupture be-
tween the American Government and
General Carranza.
1t was learned authorltatively that be-
fore the conference between Secretary
Lansing and the diplomatic represen-
tatives Of Argentina, Brazil, Chile. Boz
York. at which II was decided 10 rccog-
nize Cnrranza, the Latin American Of
ficlais had decided to press their
claims to the point where the stand Of
the United States became unbending.
and then unanimously agree with the
This policy, which was followed out,
resulted in the recognition Of Car
rama. much against the judgment OF
many OF the conferees. For this rea-
son. among others. l'atin-America is
now determined to keep out Of the Mex
In addition. It was pointed out that
Latin merlca has no material interest
at stake, there being practically no
South American capital invested in
Mexico. Should Mexico he contingucus
to some OF the large South American
countries they might be more inclined
to take some action II was said.
But although Latin-A America will be
neutral" there Is considerable public
opinion against American intervention.
II was said
This will Undoubtedly be voiced par
ticularly by the papers wishing to APP
peal to the anti-Amer.can sentiment In
South America.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-22
Ford to Discharge Men
If They Join Militia

DETROIT, June 22.-In line
with his pacifist policies, Henry
Ford has announced that any
employees Of the Ford Motor
Company who are members Of
the Michigan national guard
will not only not receive no
nav while absent, but will for
felt their places as well.
Many Ford employees who intend
to enlist as recruits in the
guard likewise will relinquish
their places, It was said. At
the offices Of Mr.. Ford infor-
nation as to how many militia
men were included in his
10000 odd employees here was
refused.
eve would be sorry to see any
Of our men resign to enlist in
the guard" one of Mr.. Ford's
assistants said, "but both re-
cruits and State militiamen
will be treated alike-as
though they quit the plant to
engage in other lines Of
business"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-22

for the care OF their dependent fami-
lies.
Ernest p. .Bicknell director general
of civilian relief, this morning pre-
pared a letter authorizing every Red
Cross chapter to raise funds for the
caseiof families of the guardsmen.
Col. Jefferson r. Kean In charge of
military relief. conferred with ofrI-
cials 1t the War Department. concern
ing food. clothing. and reading mat
ter which may be sent through the
Red Cross to men who are in camp.
Funston's Advice Asked.
kilograms also were sent 10 Gen.
erals Funston and Pershing askin !;
them to make out lists of supplies
and gifts which might be sent to the
men.
A grimmer aspect of the prepare
lions of the Red Cross was the mott.
fication to several cities to buy hos
pital supplies for use In field hospitals
along the border II hostilities start
These supplies will be stored in readi.
| ness for immediate shipment.
The present plan is to map out zonel
| all over tho country with a central sta
| ton In each to receive goods consigne,
to the border. These offerings will b,
inspected, and only those forwarde,
which will pass muster.
Maj. Gen. Arthur Murray, vice chair
| man of the central committee is makinJ
plans for this division of territory.
| The District of Columbia Chapter o
the Red Cross will take action abou
these matters as soon as the communi
cation IL received from the nationa
headquarters. the local officers said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-22
SIGNAL CORPS IS
READY FOR WORK
Fully Equipped to Establish Com
munication Divisions.

Situated at the extreme northern
end of the militia camp at Radio are
the tents of Company A. of the signal
corpo. Capt o. C. Terry commanding
This branch OF the service is one or
the most important In time of war
It Is for them to keep connections at
all times between the different divi-
sions and headquarters.
Company A is fully equipped for
field service, with reel carts holding
two and a half miles of telegraph
wire with their field burgers. They
also have heliograph and acetylene
signaling outfits. the former used for
flashing messages in the day time,
the latter for use at night. Among
the other equipment are the two-arm
semaphores and four-foot hags.
There are eighty-five men in this
corps. They have with them ten tents
for the enlisted men, two tents for the
officers, and the three supply tents
placed beside the kitchen and mess
tents.
Although no horses have been pro-
cured as yet for the men, they have
the full equipment for their mounts.
of paddles, saddle blankets
and brides. II the troops are order
ed to the border mounts will he pro-
vided for the men Immediately.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-22
SEEK EXEMPTION
FROM BORDER SERVICE

Cases where hardship would result II
a national guard officer were forced to
serve on the border are coming rather
numerously to the attention of Secre-
tary Baker. The situation with respect
to excusing men. has not been fully
until mobilization is complete and the
men all sworn into the Federal service
Senators and members OF Congress
are already beginning to bring pres
sure to bear on the War Department
on account Of families dependent on
them and for other causes. II was
learned today that a member OF the
Cabinet had been urging the release Of
several members of the District nation
al guard
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-22
TO RUSH NAVAL BILL
THROUGH THE SENATE

With the threatening nature of the
Mexican situation realized In Congress,
the subcommittee OF the Senate Naval
Committee, is giving prompt considera-
ton to the naval appropriation bill.
After a conference among Senators
Tillman, Lodge and Swanson, OF the
subcommittee, Senator Tillman pre-
dicted that plans for eight capital ships
would be approved. This might take
the form of three dreadnaughts and
five battle cruisers or OF four dread
naughts and four cruisers. The navy
will be given the increase in personnel,
q. 100 men. for which Il asks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-22
Says Mexicans
Started Mazatlan Fight

A denial of Mexican reports of the
Mazatian incident, where a boatload of
American naval officers and men were
fired on, Is contained in a formal re-
port sent the Navy Department today
by Admiral Winslow. who said Next
cans initiated the fight,
He reported three mea and two Of
Mexicans when they We're fired upon.
Mexican reports We're that the United
States men had attempted TO land, af-
ter having been warned not to do 30.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-22
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Forecast for District of Columbia and
Naryland-Fair today and probably to-
morrow; no: much change in tempera-
ture; light to moderate northwest winds.
For Virginia-Cooler today In central
portion. Tomorrow fair; moderate,
nOrtherly winds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-22
SENATORS PLAN TO
OPPOSE BLAKSLEE

Apparently defeated in their plan to
have James i, Blakslee. fourth assist
ant Postmaster General dismissed,
because he charged they had Sur
rendered 20 the railroads" In framing
mail pay legislation. Senate Postal
Committee members will oppose his
RECOMMENDATION next spring IL his
Georgia made the announcement to-
day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-22
Red Cross Plans l.,
To Care For Guard

Officials of the American Red Cross
today set the organizations machinery
In motion TO provide for the comfort
Of guardmen modified in camps and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-22
GEN. CARRANzA SENDS
REPORT ON BATTLE
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ment made by the interpreter who
was acting as a guide for the Ameri-
can troops, the commander OF the
latter is responsible for the engage
ment. Zs
tations to the Department. and say
to the Secretary of State that this
government finds II difficult o under
sand that the above American troops
which took part In the engagement
on the Mexican Central railway a
short distance from Cuidad Juarez.
and rather far from the point al
legged to be the base OF the rest of
the troops which entered creme Mexico sS,a via
will follow"
No Change Yet.
Until II 70 definitely established that
there is an organized effort by Car
rama troops TO attack or harrass
American forces in northern Mexico,
no change in President Wilson's policy
toward Mexico Is likely today, callers
learned. TheAPresident is awaiting
and American soldiers AT
Carrizal before planning his course.
The White House today was flooded
with inquiries as to the true situation
A score of Congressman called early
to learn whas was the determination
of the Administration. The President
Is said to have indicated very clearly
that II a change in policy occurs II
will result on the initiative of the
II a conflict Is found necessary a,
a last resort. the President emphatic
ally declared II would in no way be
q war of conquest by the United
States. 1t would simply be vigorous
effort to re-establish order and peace
in the troublssridden country; and
then return II to its people establish
ed on a sound foundation.
Individual Menaces.
The President unders> ads that the
principal danger Is from individual
bands In northern Mexico. who ar,
armed. excitable and likely 70 attach
a force of Americans at any time. Thii
apparently is appreciated also by Gen
eral Carranza. II Is believed. becaus,
copies of recent orders issued by him
sent to Washington by General Funston
show that the first chief is attempfinf
to get all armed bands Ia northern
Mexico to enlist In his army. This In K
prevent individual foreys. "causini
greater trouble than that which al
international situation. Tel es aT'f :,
the score were sent to the President to
day from all nnrts OF the country
try. They were about equally divide,
In urging immediate action In the Mex
avoid war with Carranza.
A Eumber OF the Presidents caller
urged that all militia forces be sent 4
the border for maneuvers whether thrr
is war or not. Senator Hmsting Of wis
consin strongly urged this as an ad yis
able precautionary measure
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-22

or war APPEAR lUeVlthDle ana the IN
PRODUCTION OF the Hay resolution was
generally regarded as q forerunnner OF
actual hostllities.
Will Take Precedence.
1t IL planned that the Hay resolution
shall take precedence over all other
business tomorrow. Mr.. Hay said today
that he did not anticipate the refusal
OF unanimous copsent to put the resoiu-
ton through. hut II this is not obtain
able the Rules Committee will mako the
resolution privileged.
When he returned to the War Depart
ment Secretary Baker found number
room. Senators Cuibertson and shep-
although the President may mobilize
tlon as 10 latest developments on the
border. menacing the extended Texas
border line.
Senator Hollis OF New Hampshire and
Congressman Cantrell of Kentucky also
called to make inquiries.
Secretary Baker left the department
before noon to go to the Department
OF Justice for conference with At
torney General Gregory on legal ques.
lions arising from the mobilization OF
militia and the legislation designed &c
make the national guard available FOL
duty in MEXICO.
Confers With Staff Officers.
During the day Secretary Baker con-
ferred with Maj. Gen. Hugh L. Scott
chief of staff; Maj. Gen. Taslter Bliss
assistant chief of STAFF; Brig. Gen
Henry c. Mccain. adjutant general: and
Brig. Gen. Albert L. Mills, chief OF the
division Of militia affairs.
Secretary Baker is expected momen.
tarily to issue orders sending the firs'
units OF the national guard to the Mexi'
can border.
General Mills gave him such detailed
reports as had been received, showing
the progress OF militia mobilization
Secretary Baker would not Indicate what
militia organizations would first be SEN
to the border.
One Of Secretary Bakers activities
during the day was to approve tht
transfer to the active list OF four re
tired officers OF the army. These Off
GERS are Major william o. owen. medi
| cal corps. who will be given the rank o.
/, colonel: Capt Ben II. Dorsey. cavalry
who will retain his present grade; Capt
Robt. c. Williams. infantry. who vii
be promoted to the rank OF lieutenan
colonel. and Capt. Harold L. jackson
infantry. who will be promoted 4
major.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-22
RIGHT TO USE GUARD
IN MEXICO IS ASKED
Hay Introduces Resolution In
House Drafting Militia Into
National Service.
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or war appears inevitable and the. in
PRODUCTION OF the Hay resolution was
generally regarded as q forerunnner OF
actual hostllitiea
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TEMPERATURES.
(U. 8. Bureau.)
SUN AND NOON TABLE.

Aight automobile lamps at s:o7 D. m.
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