The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-06-22

TO arbitrate the differences be-
tween the countries is suggested.
Washington, June 20.-While the
whole country was astir today with tho
mobilization of the national guard for
border duty, President Wilson directed
that his reply rejecting General Car
ranza's demand for the recall of Amer
lean troops from Mexico go forward
immediately.
In refusing to withdraw the troops
the United States reaffirmS the friend
iy Intentions of the United States to-
ward the de facto government in Mex
leo and sharply rebukeS General Car
rama for unwarranted charges and in
situations of bad faith contained in his
communication.
President Wilson's firm resolve ia
keep the armed forces Of the United
States in Mexico until such time as the
Mexican government pOliceS the border
region so thoroughly that bandit raids
into American territory are improbable
is understood to be clearly stated in
the note.
Note Goes Forward Today.
Secretary Lansing announced that
the note would be dispatched during
the day, but would not discuss it's
terms or say how it would be rams
mitted. 1t had been planned to send
it by special messenger to the Mexican
capital. Recent developments along
the border and General Trevino's
warning to General Pershing, however,
caused the wisdom Of this plan to be
doubted and there We're indications to-
day that the reply would &c by tele-
graph to special agent Rodgers in Mex
leo City for delivery to General Car
rama.
While these diplomatic steps were in
proeres@ a force of national guardsmen
in 45 states, which will not be less than
100000 strong and may exceed that
number by many thousands. was being
mustered into he service of the Uni
ted States. Governors of all states had
replied before noon today to instruc-
lions sent last night hat their allot-
ment of troops be Immediately called
out. In each instance Secretary Baker
was Informed that the men were arm
ing ant proceeding to their mobiliza-
ton points.
5000 American Refugees.
From both coasts, also, additional
nava vessels were under orders to
proceed to Mexican waters for the re-
lief of Americans who may gather
from the interior. Only light craft and
transports are engaged in this service.
If necessary, they will be able to go up
shallow waters after refugees.
Considerable anxiety is felt for the
safety OF American citizens, who are
said to number 5000, still in Mexico.
Only drilling and recruiting will be
in order among militia organizations
for the present. All must be mustered
into federal service. Later they will be
sent to the border for patrol duty. re-
leasing about 80, 900 regulars for service
in Mexico. if wal actually develops.
No offensive attack on Mexico is con-
templated. President Wilson wants
stronger forces to defend the border
against bandit raids and to be prepared
should Carranza troops carry out their
threats to strike at American forces en-
gagged in chasing bandits south of the
border.
10000 Men Soon In Field.
With about 1905 900 militiamen under
mobilization and about $4,000 troops al
ready at the border, the United States
reply to General Carranza's last note
demanding withdrawal of American
troops is ready to go forward.
BY the new orders, there will be
placed at General Funston's disposal
two major generals and 81 ~brigadier
generals OF militia with their complete
infantry commands. The entire infantry
divisions from New York and Penn
sylyania are called out as are is full
brigades from other states. In all IS
regiments of infantry with II separate
battalions, and many separate compan-
les are affected giving a total of LAS
companies each of which must have IL
minimum strength of 65 men when
mustered into the federal service. The
total enlisted force of infantry there
fore would be not less han $1,000 men.
Strips Country of Troops.
Less than 500 companies scattered
throughout the country will not be
mustered and the national guard coast
artillery companies have not been sum
,-,,-1 c {1~ ~
cavalry, engineer and signal corps
troops will be employed as well as
many of the militia field hospitals and
ambulance companies. The war depart
4nent has on HAND ample equipment and
clothing to outfit and maintain this
force.
The call applies to 70 batteries of
,ield artillery, SO troops of cavalry and
pre- New York cavalry machine gun
rOop, 20 engineer companies and 20
signal companies, all with full equip
nent already issued to them. Twenty
iix ambulance companies and 81 field
hospitals also have been ordered made
-eady for e~ntrainment.
Guardsnen are Eager.
Unofficial reports received here to,
lay indicated that national guardsmen
ire mobilizing with a zest. In each state
and the District of Columbia, they are
preparing to meet in q single ~concentra-
ion camp where they will drill pending
turther orders from the war depart
nent. Most units will nav to recruit up
o the maximum standards required
~ the government.
General Funston, commanding the
border forces. will determine when the.
militia organizations shall be dis
PATCHED from their iiome states and to
sliat noints along the border.
While these troops We're getting ready
soday. war department officials were
awaiting anxiously, news of whether
Major Anderson's squadron of cavalry
was attacked by Carranza soldiers dur-
Ing a successful bandit chanse south OF
the Rio Grande. SATURDAY..