Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-15
Flag Day Fails to Bring Forth
Any Developments in Situa-
ton South of Border; Troop
Movement Is Reported,
De FACT0 GOVERNMENT
CAN NOT RAISE MONEY
Collapse of Carranza Regime
Is Expected by Many Off,
ciaIs; Overt Act Against u,
S, Not Believed Likely.

fsv soaslso JOURNAL SPECIAL IxAsap ~,aGl
Washington, June 14.--With all
government departments closed in OBJ
iservance of Flag day, there were no
developments here today in the Mexi-
can situation. A few kilograms
reached the war and state depart
ments hut officials said they con-
tanned nothing of importance. A mes
sage TO the navy department from the
west coast said a large number of
Carranza troops were being trans
ferred by water from Guaymas to Ma
zatlan. The reason for the movement
was not reported.
| Whatever Is to be the outcome of
the involved situation beyond the bor-
der officials are certain that the pres
ence of American troops on Mexican
! soil lis only one element, and perhaps
q lesser one, among those contribu-
ting to unrest in Mexico. The real key
to the situation, many of those in close
touch with it believe, is the apparent
collapse Of the dc facto government S
effort TO adjust the financial prob
lem, in default of substantial foreign
aid.
Worthless Paper Circulated.
! Consular reports have indicated
growing uneasiness among the Mexi
can people owing to the money strin-
gency. The country has been flooded
with issue after issue of worthless
paper, while its diminished stock of
precioGs metal has beer squeezed
again and again TO find the means of
paying for war material and other
governmental supplies which could be
procured only on a flat cash basis.
1t Is evident that many officials be-
lieve the collapse of the de facto gov
ernment is more to be expected than
any overt act by that government
against the United States out of
such a collapse, however, it is feared
there might come an ill-advised at
tempt to eject the American troops
sent to pursue villa and his bandits
With most of the population utterly
ignorant of true conditions. it was
pointed out that agitators might have
an easy task in spreading the impress
sion that Americans are responsible
for Mexico's economic and other
troubles. Such resident Americans as
they see live in comfort and plenty
compared to the great mass of the
hdttNt pbDuidtiuis lnt III llStlI al
ways has been a cause of jealousy to-
ward Americans,
No Fear for Troops.
Army officials have no fear for the
safety of General Pershings men, no
matter what happens. The movement
of Carranza troops south from So
nora state, reported to the navy de-
partment, serves to relieve further the
only point at which danger to the
American troopers has ever been ap-
pretended, A considerable Carranza
force has been In Sonora for some
time and If hostilities against the
Americans began. the natural military
course would be to force Pulpit pass,
and cut the expedition off from its
base OF Columbus.
1t is supposed the Sonora troops are |
being moved to cooperate in General |
Trevino's operations against bandits in |
Chihuahua and Durango, south or the !
American expedition. They would be |
able TO reach Durango quickly from |
Mazatlan This explanation, If borne |
out would put more encoura ging as |
pect on the situation SO far as the !
good faith of General Carranza's army |
In its police mission goes.
Contents of Note.
The forthcoming reply to the Mex
lean note demanding the withdrawal /
Of the American troops will empha-
size again that only by definite coop
Grafton looking to adequate policing
by the Carranza troops. can withdraw
al be- received. 1t is understood the
note will grant the Mexican request
for q new declaration of the intentions
Of the United States and reply to the
assertion that there has been evidence
Of suspicion by American commando
ers, by giving Il detailed account of
he steps taken TO gain the co-opera-
ion Of the de facto government. The
fact that cooperation was consistent-
" refused and Mexican forces posted
10 as to observe the actions of the
American troops and hamper their
pursuit of the bandits. probably will
De dwelt upon sharply.
il was pointed out in the note that
rom President Wilson's first state
nent there has been no variation in
he friendly character of all commune
cations with Mexico and that Ameri-
'an troops have, been guilty of no
vert act. although fired upon re-
,eatedly from towns held by Carranza
officials. Secretary Lansing is said
o have determined TO use sharp Ian
suage in placing this situation before
he de facto government
There was nothing to Indicate to-
light that the reply would be sent be-
ore next week at the earliest. A
ceiling exists about the state and war
however, that ten days {
II two weeks will see definite devel :
pment in the domestic situation in
Ieyico On what information this ex- /, 7