The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-03-24

VIII be covered IN the protocol in
broader way.
Tension in Congress.
The tension produced by the
reported revolt in favor of Villa
was manifested in Congress. Both
Republican and Democratic leaders
however. eNerted efforts 10 check dis
cussion until definite information
was &c hand. In the Senate. Senator
stone. chairman of the foreign rela-
lions committee. objected TO che read
ing or n telegram Offering the serv-
ices OF 400 volunteers. presented by
senator Johnson, OF south Dakota
tie said nothing should be done that
HiSht tend To make more acute IN
already acute situation. senator
Sherman made no effor- IN c,II ,,
his resolution introduced Yesterday
20 authorize call for 10000 volun-
teers.
Democratic leaders in both Uousa
and Senate said priya that Con.
Eress was keenly alive To the situa
non along the Mexican border and
brH und. where American troops might
p' H'mmed in by revolving garrIsons
IN their rear. Their ewould be no de-
i"N' l' was stated, in meeting anv To-
quest Tor additional troops the Pras.
Id'hi might make Many membars
OF congress inquired al the War arJ
stat" Departments during the dav as
u" dd'lceS from the border R.pr.-
sentative Tague. OF NIassacbusat,s
ltlegraphed the adjutant general ~
IN" Massachusetts NationaI c,,a,,t
ihat the belief was growing thai Tho
mihiiamcn would be summoned fo,.
service. and asked what force his
state could muster.
Is possible this problem was dis.
Cussed last night during Secretar,.
ndhei conference with President
wilson. The secretary again declined
'"uaF 10 say what was the burmese
"I ms Nl>it 70 the White House He
would make no answer 10 an inouir,.
as To whether General Funston 80
asked further reinforcement
May Call on Guard
some officials thought Gsnor,r
J. unSton had probably pointed orr ,b,t
III m" report Of the disaffectiou Of rho
Chihuahua garrison was true. other dc
iacio government troops might fol
low the lead and the American cxpcdi
tionaTy forces be seriously besaf A.,
ihai event II was regarded as likely
thar General Funston would order ain
available troops from the border to
strengthen the lines Of communication
and II necessary support the advance
columns. A. the border patro' cn.,Id
not BE- relaxed without imperilIinr tho
mail towns ON tho American sid.
ihe-" troops would have 10 bc ropl.,c.
"d a- quickly a. pos iblc and only tho
National Guard could be- relied upon
for this duty
Secretary Baker eaid the task of
Jed.
General Pcr-hinE's detachment. and
also at Safeguarding the border AGAINST,
raiders was General Funston most So.
rlou- task lie would NOT discus. tho
matter further
new problem was pre- sutrd fuda,
with the receipt of General Funston b.
request FOR oish' additional 3a-orIlnes
and aviator. for scouting duty ON tho
border and ln Mexico Department of
h'Hla had This matter under adv. ..
mouf tonight While there arc several
other army acceptance available. Dr.
was considered doubtful Dr. tho, wore
-eryircablo for fhosgorf Represent.
fiy's ~ F"'Jglau' manufacturing com.
pauio- were consulted and it Dr.. rr.
dDr.fupd Chat now m.rhIuDs ,Hu Doc
purchased immrdi.fsIs
Emergency Appropriation
Already fhe cost ~ the rturdIt ION
into Mexico and border patrol duty
has severely taxed departmental
funds Dr. was REGARDED CO.. rrnhabf.
f"n.aHt flai 900 emergency lump SUM
appropriation ..f .... fu Do .ur
from congress fo proFId. a.r cr.r.
motor tran port equipment and ..Ur.
r'r'..IfIl. Tor .Un army 600. ...r
NJ rnrruIfr- '.r 100000 mon added
I'd FHf rrrHrs D.. .......r..... r..s