Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-03-16
TROOPS ENTHUSIASTICALLY,
CROSS MEXICAN BORDER
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over reports that are being spread
from unknown sources mlsrepresenl-
ing the actions and intentions of the
United States.
San Diego Jojjas, deputy sheriff
Of Presidio, was reported today to
have been killed by Villa bandits a
few miles from Ojagina.
Torpedo Boat to Mexico.
The torpedo boat destroyer, Stew
art, of the Pacific fleet. following in
structionS received from the navy de-
paltment, will leave at midnight for
Ensenada, Mexico, under orders from
Admiral Winslow, scommander-in-chiel
OF the Pacific fleet, as the result OF re.
ports brought here. by fishermen Of a
threatened revolt in the garrisOns
there. . .-.....
Hold Up Press Dispatches.
Copies OF military orders issued to
the expeditionary force and received
here indicates that dispatches from
correspondents with the troops will
not be passed by the censor for sew
eral days. gytl -....-.. 49,
Reports Unfounded.
w. w. Pearson. general attorney for
the Pearson line here, said today that
reports of a disaster to the 500 Nor
mons about Gazaz !Grandes, who had
been threatened by Villa, are unbound
ed. Mr.. Pearson said that the tele-
graph wires of his lines have been
working all day into the Cazaz Gran.
des region, and that quiet was report
ed there. .. ~ 49,
Hostility Toward Americans.
General Gavira, CarranZa command.
er here, said tonight he had received
! instructions from General Obregon,
Carranza's minister Of war, to order
all troops in his district to cooperate
in every way with the American ex-
| peditionary force. Juarez is quiet on
the surface, but Americans met with
insults in some parts of towns and
there were evidences of strong I'm.
der current of hostility toward the
United States.
. Excitement Abating.
| Excitement of Mexicans over entry
of American troops into Mexico has
subsidized considerably tonight. Forty
Americans left here today for the
United States and their train was re.
ported tonight safely past Hiolito
which put it beyond the district
where bandit attacks had been feared
Must Keep from Saloons.
A report from JuareZ states there
are about 1000 troops in this town
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day. They have baen forbidden by
General Gavira to frequent saloons
Nothing stronger than beer is permit
ted to be sold in the town.
General Gutierrez left here today fol
Chihuahua to take command of one OF
the five columns of 1900 men each
who are declared by General Gavira
to be closing in on the CaZaZ Grandes
region.
Americans Uneasy.
In spite of General Gavira's assur
ances, there was plainly visible here
today feeling of growing uneasiness
among the American residents. Mos
of those who are in business here are
spending the nights on the American
side Numerous instances were re
ported where Americans, especial.
in the outlying sections, noticed Mexi
cans splitting on the pavement as they
approached, supreme insult in thi:
country.
Took Wireless Outfit.
For communicating with Genera
Funston, General Pershing has takel
with him wireless set. The tielt
radiogram, it is expected, will be re
ceived at the Ell Paso station ant
forwarded here. The aeroplane squad
ron that was sent from here is We
on the American side of the line, bn
it is probable a part Of the eight ma
chimes will go forward, perhaps, to
morrow. 1t was the intention OF Gen
eral Pershing to use them extensive
ly for scouting.
ON MEXICAN SOIL.
/ FL Paso. Texas, March 15.-In pi1
suit of the Mexican bandit, Francis
co Villa, American troops were Of
Mexican soil tonight, 60 miles west 9
here, the vanguard of an expedition
gathered in less than week, bu
. nevertheless, one of the most power
full forces assembled by this countr
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