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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1911
Page
4
The War Department reports orders for militia officers to participate in maneuvers along the frontier. General Evans notes widespread interest with 8000 officers available and plans to allocate participants by state. Vessels Tacoma and Chester sail toward Galveston and Tampico as part of the operation.
Adjutant-General Pearson of Massachusetts sent a list of fifteen militia officers to the War Department in response to Washington directives. The War Department says a limited number of organized militia officers will be offered reservation and instruction opportunities.
Reports describe the deployment of federal troops in Texas amid rising tensions and potential security concerns. Local officials monitor the situation as military presence increases along state borders and key urban centers.
Adjutant-General Pearson reports strong volunteer response and plans to send 75 to 100 more officer names after initial list of 15 is reviewed. War Department in Washington requests a roster of recommended officers with rank and arm for maneuver observation duties during mobilization efforts.
War Department states militiamen will not be drafted until regulars prove unable to meet presidential aims. Navy plans joint operations on the Mexican border with the cruiser Chester and gunboat Tacoma to sail the eastern coast and call at several ports.
The Taft administration moves to form a strong military wall along the Mexican border after Cabinet talks with Knox and others. Diplomatic circles welcome the plan and predict U S troops will end the Mexican revolution by cutting off supply lines. Baron Uchida denies any Japanese bid for Mexican coaling stations, dismissing rumors as unfounded.
Des Moines crew bustle at the navy yard as supplies are piled on the pier for the Des Moines which plans to sail Sunday for Key West. The Chicago lies ready to sail, the destroyer Erkins has equipment and will sail Tuesday, and Hannibal is being prepared to carry stores with crews detailed for loading.
Senor Jose Yves Limantour, Mexico's finance minister, voices strong opposition to any US intervention amid 20,000 troops dispatched to the Mexican frontier. He denies uprisings, asserts Diaz's health and Mexico's right to self rule, and warns against foreign interference while noting arms smuggling across the Texas border could be curbed by US troop presence.
London dispatch reports grave seriousness over Taft warlike action. Germany may disregard Monroe Doctrine in Brazil amid U S troop and naval buildup in Mexico. Commercial nervousness grows as insurers rush to issue new policies.
Mexican officials and citizens express belief that troop mobilization at the border signals no invasion. Taft's assurance and the aim to stop filibustering are viewed as sufficient. President Diaz’s health is reported good, with him active at the National Palace and at field aviation events.
Advertises Madame DuBarrie’s French method to develop the bust for American women. Claims 2 to 8 inches growth in 30 days with rapid, lasting effects and broad age applicability. Encourages readers to mail 2 cents for an illustrated booklet sent from Chicago’s Quinlan Building.
The article details General Diaz in a full day of meetings at the National palace from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. with ministers, a farewell visit from Admiral Latarte of the French Navy, a park drive at Chapultepec, and continued receptions at his residence. Officials dismiss stock market rumors about his health as speculative.
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