Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-06-29

We're unchanged. lreSldent wilson couid
roach no final decision as to action
sulting from the attack by Mexican
troops upon American cavalrymen at
Carrizal or upon American bluejackets
al Mazatlan. Only a preliminary and in
conclusive report on the Carriza clash
came from General Pershing during the
day. It was based on the statements of
stragglers and no word had come from
the officers of the shattered detachment
The last word on the Mazatlan incident
will follow a full report from Admiral
Winslow. commanding the Pacific fleet,
who has been ordered to the scene to
make personal investiga ton.
AS the situation stands at the state
department, only preliminary reports on
each incident have been received from
war and navy officials, transmitted as mat
ters of information. When the record is
complete in each department, formal ac-
counts will be submitted to Secretary
Lansing and the action OF the United
States then will be determined.
MAY ASK "DISAVOWAI."
Evidence now in hand is believed to
be sufficient to show that Carranza
sympathizers or officials proba bly, will
be held responsible in both cases. In
dications are that the Washingt ton
government will stand on the reports
of its own officers and refute the as
eertons of the Mexican government
officially presented here. that Ameri-
cans Were the aggressors or that ir-
Responsible individuals precpitatet
the clash. 1t was thought probable
to-night that the Pres dent would de
mand that Carranza repudiate the acts
and punish those responsible.
Mr. Wilson and his cabinet discussed
the Mexican crisis fully to-day. bu
pending the receipt of final reports OF
the occurrences at Carrizal and MAJ
milan, no course could be mapped out
The only announcement made after tn
meeting was that the policy of tn
government was unchanged.
Further reports from General Perish
Ing were expected hourly. Officer
here believe that cavalry reinforce
ments sent out as soon as the frs
fumor of the fight was heard, mus
have Joined the survivors by this tim
and should reach some point along tn
american lines in Mexico soon. Thei
march will necessarily be slow as the
hre undoubtedly incumbered b
wounded
CARRANZA A MAN OF PEACE.
New indications came to-day that Ca
fanza, impressed by the argument
European representatives or the omiI
ous significance of the preparations II
war ordered by President Wilson, We
Searching for a peaceful solution OF II
dispute, Elisea Arredono. Mexican an
bassador designate made the rounds
The inAmerican embassies and 'es
tons with assurances from his govern
hent that Mexican troops had no aggre
sive purpose against the American &C
umns and would attack only II Il
Americans We're on the offensive. II
Rdvlces, however did not say VIII
would be regarded as offensive oper
tons.
Mr., Arredono was assured by the di
Iomats on whom he called that the
governments earnestly hoped pea
would be preserved between the Unit
States and Mexico Those he saw
ClUGed Ambassador Naon, OF Argent
who came here to-day from his SUNNI
home In Massachusetts to inquire In
the Mexican situation. Secretary La
sing said no suggestion that the dispi
be submitted to arbitration had col
from any quarter.
II is known that administration OF
Gals do not regard the present situati
as containing anything open to sett
mcnt by arbitration. The presiden
solo purpose according to repeated OF
cial declarations, is to protect Amerio
lives and property and border.
SECRETARY BAKERS ORDER.
Under Secretary Bakers orders toe
arrangements for the prompt despatch
national guard organizations to the DO
er will be made between General runs
and the commanders OF the various
nartments without reference to WASH
ton AS soon as a regiment, troop or
terry is sworn in and its equipment &C
pleted, General Funston will he notl
and he will designate the point on
border to which it will be sent,
The secretary announced the order
the following statement;
ut is the intention OF the department
send all Of the State militia which
been called out to the border as soon
il is ready and NJ to go. That Is 10 S
as soon after IT has been assembled at
various state mobilization camps and
be inspected. equipped, mustered
service and otherwise prepared for
snat Ah Tho militia So cent will be dis