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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
2
The article reports on calls for citizens to join the northern army in case of war with Mexico, detailing orders for barracks staffing, border defense, and potential mobilization. It notes concerns about ambushes, cavalry detachments, and the need for supplies under the Defense Act, with President Wilson empowered to seize and requisition if war arises.
The American note to the Mexican government arrived in Mexico City but its contents were not released publicly. Officials say it will not endanger negotiations and that diplomatic talks will continue to settle the questions. The embassy and consulate areas were crowded with Americans seeking information and trains leaving Vera Cruz.
Agua Prieta opposite Douglas in Arizona was nearly deserted today as soldiers and guards of General P Elias Carles Military Commander of Bonora and customs officers remained. Six hundred Carranza troops were reported to be en route to Ojinaga opposite Presidio Texas with more on the way and hints that Ojinaga commander Colonel Jose Riojas was ordered to prepare for war with the United States caused local alarm that was later cooled by army officials.
Circulars signed by General E P Nafarrate in Tampico warn that American border incursion would trigger war and that his division would attack invaders while urging orderly conduct. Evacuation of Matamoros and new Alfredo Ricaut HQ shift border situation near Brownsville. Placards in Juarez call Mexicans to report for possible service signed by General Jacinto Trevino.
Douglas Arizona June 21 one battalion of the Arizona militia and a battalion of the Fourteenth United States Infantry were dispatched to Nogales on a special train after citizens appealed for reinforcement. Reports said Mexicans reached Lomas with artillery and thousands of cavalry massed to threaten the Santa Cruz Valley. General Rubino Gomez and columns were noted nearby and 900 to 1 000 Americans had left Northern Sonora under Consul Frederick Simpich with only a few remaining.
Mexico City reports General Felix Gomez, blamed for a three year span of activity, fled from Capital with Gutierrez, then aligned with Carranza. The New York Times cables state Gomez was reported killed in action, with details pending confirmation.
U S Navy forces redeploy to Mexican coast with destroyers Hull Hopkins Truxtun and cruisers San Diego Pittsburgh Maryland and others. Planned dispositions place ships at La Paz Mazatlan Guaymas Tepolobampo Manzanillo and Salina Cruz as orders rush to reinforce Pacific fleet.
Paris dispatches quote Mexican Legations asserting Mexico does not seek conflict with the United States. Madrid and Paris statements challenge claims of German influence and U S aggression, noting prior troop cross border negotiations and that Mexico acted defensively to halt American advances.
War Department orders California Missouri and Kansas National Guard units to concentrate on the Mexican border. District of Columbia guardsmen muster at Fort Myer and are reviewed by President Wilson. Remount bids seek 62 812 horses and mules with total cost over 10 million dollars and additional funding planned for pay rations and transport.
Reports describe the Carrizal engagement near Chihuahua City with American cavalry attacked by Carranza forces. General Bell and General Funston weigh official responses while Pershing assesses the situation and border defense measures. Sixty-five American prisoners were reported, with casualties and the suspected use of machine gun fire in a narrow pass.
A detachment of the Tenth Cavalry scouting northeast of El Valle was lured into an ambush by a larger Mexican force and fired upon. Americans who reached General Bell in El Pano via Villa Ahumada conveyed the account tonight.
Mrs Luz Torres Villa wife of Francisco Villa was arrested and deported to Juarez with her sister and a child and a German nurse on orders from Mayor Lea who gave no reason. She had arrived from New Orleans but police suspect Los Angeles as the origin. She said she planned to go to Chihuahua to find her husband.
The House began debate on the Army Appropriation bill at $157 million amid the Mexican crisis and fiscal-year concerns. Amendments increased aircraft funding to $34.22 million and allow Government employees to serve in the National Guard without losing positions, with pay preserved upon return.
The Treat Board led by Colonel Treat urges Congress to approve significantly higher artillery funding over four years. General Crozier asked for 1 million dollars for machine guns for the National Guard, but the bill omitted it and the standard army allowance remains too small. The War Department has raised per regiment gun allocations from five to twelve.
Washington reports orders to Major Gien Frederick Funston to form four infantry regiments two cavalry regiments two engineers and two light artillery regiments as part of the Hay Chamberlain National Defense act expansion. Seven infantry two cavalry two artillery and three engineer regiments plus three engineer battalions will be added, totaling at least 11 320 more soldiers, with many units for overseas or border service. The new units will include the Thirtieths and Sevenths scattered across Hawaii Philippines Canal Zone and the Mexican border, with approval by Secretary Baker and distribution to generals Funston Woods and others.
The Aero Club of America urged a larger aeronautics appropriation in the Army bill, noting the increase to 5 222 100 remains insufficient. President Alan R Hawley said only twelve Army planes exist for Mexican service and training facilities are lacking, calling for five aviation schools and substantial funding to train officers and civilians for rapid aviation support.
The passage calls for squadrons for the Mexican expedition and funds to supply aeroplanes for state National Guards. It also urges immediate construction of airships and observation balloons with 2 600.08 to be allowed, hoping the Senate grants what the House denied.
Special correspondent reports Carranza forces ordering travelers from Casas Grandes to leave while Pershing guards prepare for possible action. A negro prisoner detained by Carrancistas is released after Pershing issues a warning and demand to return confiscated arms.
In Washington on June 21 the House discussed Mexico policy. Rep James R. Mone urged retaining U S troops until a stable government forms, while Rep William P Borland pressed for the same. Mann cited Lanning's notes on murders outrages burnings against Americans in Mexico over three years.
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