Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-22
Americas Rejection Of De-
mand for Withdrawal Is Be
ing Considered by Carranza
and His Cabinet,
MOBILIZATION PROCEEDS
WITH GREAT RAPlDITI
Scores Of Regiments Ready toj
Depart, Marching Orders
Expected Before Week Isl
Over,

Washington, June 2l-Some intI-
nation as to what General Caranza'
next step would be was expected
hourly tonight at the state depart
ment. Official advices report that the
American rejection of the demand
for the recall of General Pershings
troops from Mexico was under con-
slderation today by the first chief and
his cabinet.
Special Agent Rodgers, who made
the report, was unable to forecast the
action of the de facto government
and threw little light on what was
going on in the Mexican capital. From
other sources. however it was learned
mat European diplomats are exert
ing pressure on Carranza 10 prevent
him from going 10 war with the Unit
ed states. The entente allies an
particularly anxious. 1t is under
stood that nothing should occur at
this time TO shut off the oil supplies
Tor the French aud British navies
from the Tampico fields.
German Influence Alleged.
Allied diplomatic representatives
in Mexico believe, too, that German
Influences have been working on Car
rama in an effort 10 create q situa-
ton that might embarrass the enemies
Of the central powers, They have
asserted that German agencies have
been active in stirring up feeling
against tho United States, not only In
Mexico. but throughout South ana
Central America, TO prevent this coun~
Try from securing trade formerly con-
troled by German merchants.
1t is understood that the diplo.
mats have pointed out to General
Cauanza thai the American note
only declines TO consider Immediately
any suggestion that its troops be with
drawn from Mexico, and that Il quotes
g. portion of the agreement between
General Scott and General Obregon,
proViaing, among other things, for the
gradual Withdrawn OF the forces.
Arbitration Possible.
Another suggestion is that the dis
mute over border conditions could well
be referred TO an international COM
mission under the treaty of 1S4S be-
tween the two countries. Diplomatic
officials here are known TO believe
that President Wilson would consider
such a suggestion If he met with no
intcrferencA in the meantime in ms
efforts 20 guard the American tor-
der from bandits
The state department had no OIL
rial reports on the peace-making III
Mexico City, although II has been -
formed indirectly Of what is occur
ring II is believed the assurances
contained in Secretary Lansing's note
tllat the United states would make
war on Mexico only if driven 10 ii by
attacks. have been repeated 10 ilplo-
matte callers seeking information
These assurances may have paved the
way for the representations beng
made to Carranza. urging him not to
force the issue he has raised.
Carranza Believed Hostile.
A study of all General Carranza 5
communications aud actions during
the last few months, However, has
given little ground. officials feel, for
a hopeful view His attitude has
been one of growing hostility and Of
ficials are not inclined to believe that
il could be readily overcome
While these matters occupied the
attention of the state department
President Wilson stood on the side
walk in front Of the White House to-
Cav to review the 9,000 members OF
the District of Columbia national
guard as they passed mp Pennsy +
vania avenue on their way to the
mobilization camp AZ Fort Never va
Among them were men Of All walks
Of life, including government EN-
ployes from many departments ana
Youngsters just out OF hlgh school
There was little pomp about the pa
rade, but the men tfudged alo"s
oheerfully, burdened with blanket rol
and equipment
Crowds Cheer Wilson
Mr.. Wilson's appearance, accom-
panied by Secretary Baker, wa
greeted with cheers from the cruwd
gathered along the avenue mo
lnent later the troops came II sish'
marching in column Of fours. In'
presidents eyes followed particularh
the men in citizens clothing. but car
ryng rifles and ammunition belts, VINE
appeared at intervals among the uni
AuiHitu ivy WV
eruits who rushed to offer them
selves since the call for the nationa
guard went out
At the war department telegram
came during the day from man!
states. reporting the progress Of tn
mobilization. Scores of resimeht
are under canvas tonight. AS yet NJ
marching orders for the border hay
been given but they will go before th'
week is out.
Ready for Iordcr.
1t is quite certain Secretary ia
ker said, that some of the regiment
VIII go to the border shortly bu
whether that means in day or tw
Vf more | cannot say"
Mr.. Baker would not discuss Gen
ga! Fuilsfan's message. saying no'
many men he wanted as soon as avail
aoie and TO what points he wishe
mem routed. Major General Scot