Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-21

Washington, June IO.--Ine Issue O1 war or peace with Mexico hung in the balance tonight awaiting General Carranza's decision as to the course he will pursue. Officials here believe that forty-eight hours might bring clear understanding of what the Im- mediate future has in store.
 carranza censured.
 A note signed by Secretary Lansing, conveying Presidents Wilson's rejec- lion of the deFand for withdrawal of American soldiers from Mexico, acc companied by specific warning that hn attack on the troops will lead to the gravest consequences" was teie- rraphed to Mexico City today by Eli- sen Arredondo, Mexican ambassador designate. In plain terms it accused General Carranza of having brought matters to the verge Of war by open hostility toward the United States and failure to safeguard even the lives of Americans in Mexico or on the border. from the lawless clements atnong hls eountrymen-
 Resents lmputations Of Bad Faith. In bternest terms. the note repudi- ates and reseuts tmputations of bad faith and ulterior motives brought against the Washington government in the Mexican communication to which tits a reply. General Carranba is in- formed in so many words that protec Lum OL US OWn DDEuEL Ab -Au5 NDu4y S4D- feet sought by the United States and ts told that that object will be pur- gued whatever 9ne consequences may be.
 A Summary Photographed Mexico City. When the note had been handed to MT. Arredondo for delivery to his chief, copies were sent to all embas- Bies and legations for their informa- ton. A summary was telegraphed to Special Agent Rodgers in Mexico City that he might wisely counsel American residents there. He will not commu- nicate 1t to Carranza officials
 Arranged for Refugee Train.
 Mir. Rodgers reported during the day that he had arranged for a refugee train to carry Americans and other foreigners from Mexico City to Vera Cruz He expects to see it off tomor- row, but will remain at his post un- less declaration of war or a delib- crate act of war by the de facto gov- prnment should make it necessary for him. to leave.
 Expeditions Mobilization.
 While the United States awaits Car ranEa's next move, steps to make the sorder secure against whatever may come are going steadily ahead. Mo- bilization of the national guardsmen is proceeding expeditiously in all states. and plans for sending some o1 IT quest from General Funston are un- der way. Secretary Lansing today de- scribed the policy of the government as being founded only on a resolve to protect the border. That policy has not geen changed, he said. and nc any other object. General Carranza was officially informed of this in the note which went forward today.
 Militia Needed Immediately.
 To carry out his share in the policy General Funston sent a long code des- patch to Secretary Baker today, indi- eating what portion of the 100000 suardsmen ordered under arms he needs immediately to reinforce his he wishes the men mobilized and the proportions of infantry, cavalry anc artillery he desires to have at eacI place were included.
 PreIiminariss Discussed.
 Assignment will be made from ths first state units to be mustered ints the service. Preliminary arrange. road officials for their prompt trans portation to points selected by Gen eral Funston
 Not Ready for Marching Orders.
 None of the guardsmen summoned under President Wilson's call werl ready tonight for marching orders. may be several days before the frs regiments are mustered fin, as the mel wlli have to be examined physically additional camp equipment assembled for them and arrangements made fo the trains to carry them to the border
 The entire guard of the District O Columbia will be under canvas tomor row nt Fort Myer, Va, ready for mus ter. Several states also are expecte, to complete their mobilization by to morrow night and a decision may thel be reached as to which forces will b moved first.
 Recruiting Stations Crowded.
 War department officials are eratf fled at reports of crowded recruitinl stations in several states They als hre pleased that the governors of vir luaily all states which have inpor tant national guard units which wer not Bummoned have sought permis sion to forward their entire contin gent
 No Increases in AIIotments.
 NO increases fin the allotmenta mad gre now contemplated. In this con nection it was learned that the seIec llens ,1nade were designed tp fuEnia