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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
2
Major Gen Bliss notes lack of Pershing reports on the Carrizal fight due to long mountainous routes. Carranza envoys accuse U.S. troops of aggression near Carrizal and demand diplomatic actions. Embassy officials report American refugees fleeing to Vera Cruz as naval forces mobilize, while Senate considers intervention.
Officials say reports of large Japanese hostility in Mexico are false. Embassy figures show under 2,000 Japanese in Mexico with small pockets across Chihuahua Coahuila Chiapas Vera Cruz Yucatan. Koreans also work on Yucatan sisal plantations. no warships reported.
Senator Works of California urged the Senate to act on his resolution authorizing the President to use force in Mexico with a goal to withdraw troops once a peaceful government is established. He warned he would press the measure if the Judiciary Committee does not take up the issue promptly.
The speaker notes uncertainty about the president’s awareness but asserts conditions require timely action and states a declaration from Congress is needed without delay.
Congress to appropriate at least 500000 for dependent families of National Guard members called into service over the Mexican situation. Hay and Crago back the plan to provide up to 50 a month per family, including dependent mothers and sisters. If more funds are needed, additional authorization is possible.
Commander Kavanagh reports Mexicans fired on the Annapolis motor launch during a landing at Mazatlan. Five to six shots from Mexican soldiers followed a warning, Laughter was wounded, and the crew fired back to avoid greater loss. American Consul and General Mezta mediated. one American killed? two or three wounded reported. Mazatlan tense with widespread arms among locals.
Connecticut National Guard begins mobilization at Niantic with Troop 8 Fifth Militia Cavalry and First Infantry Signal Corps moving from Hartford. Remaining units stay at local armories until at full war strength is reached.
The American Red Cross coordinates relief for Mexican frontier service, planning receiving and distributing points in San Antonio and El Paso. Chapters must split Civilian and Military relief, limit activities, and follow strict rules on donated goods and shipments.
Secretary Baker confirms complete mobilization plans for 10 000 militia troops from California Missouri and Kansas to move to the border. Generals Bell and Barry to select 5 000 additional troops each from their departments as ready, with detailed department boundaries and contingents outlined.
The American Red Cross at 122 East 22d Street collected fruit clothing cigars and tobacco and other items as War Department pending guidance delayed distribution. Volunteers filled the headquarters and recruiting stations while many offered telephoned and telegraphic aid for National Guard relief. A nurse's assistant from Hornell New York sent a lengthy message, which was forwarded to Washington.
Mexican Foreign Secretary Aguilar says American troops caused the Carrizal fighting and asserts Mexico acted in self defense. Most Americans are leaving Mexico, with authorities planning guarded departures and diplomatic mediation for food and communications.
Savel Luis Sandoval Mexican Consul at Palomas was arrested by State Department officials in Columbus New Mexico as he boarded a train to El Paso. He is detained pending investigation of neutrality violation charges. His family was allowed to leave town. Mexican customs officers at Palomas have dissented moving south on pack mules. The Custom House was abandoned today.
State guards in multiple states including New Jersey New York North Carolina Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Vermont and West Virginia face rapid strength gains. Authorities report no calls below minimum and many units nearing war strength as mobilization continues.
General Funston requested more troops at the border and the Kansas and Missouri National Guard regiments are to be the first state units to enter federal service. Kansas units begin mobilization at Fort Riley on June 23 with Missouri troops mobilizing from Nevada and Fort Riley. South Dakota and Ohio mobilizations follow. Nearly 5,000 guardsmen are encamped at Nevada with Troop B and Battery A from St. Louis arriving to complete mobilization.
Reports say Larem Texas across from Nuevo Le redo faced halted evacuation as Carranza troops held position. American customs blocked most foodstuffs crossing into Nuevo Le redo with limited private trade allowed. Several wagon loads were turned back. Also, William Oberles died from wounds in the San Ignacio bandit attack on June 15 and was to be shipped to Yonne, N. Nogales border closed to southbound merchandise on orders from Washington. Frederick Simpich sent wireless to Admiral Winslow seeking safety updates for fifty Americans in the Yaqui Valley.
Mixed casualty figures emerge from Juarez and El Paso on Carrizal clash. Mexican accounts claim heavy American losses, including a captain and the American commander, while Mexican casualties are lighter. American reports cite multiple Mexican dead and wounded and uncertainty over leaders.
Report notes that the American survivors had not yet returned to their base by early morning. The terse update emphasizes ongoing uncertainty and lack of confirmed location for the unit.
A Washington dispatch details the careers of three U S Army officers who died in service Captain Charles T Boyd native of Jaws aged 46 entered West Point in 1896 and served in the Seventh and Fourth Cavalry with later posts including the Tenth Cavalry He married Miss Klemm of the state and leaves her and three children Lieutenant Henry R Adair native of Oregon born 1884 graduated West Point in 1904 served in the Tenth Cavalry and advanced to First Lieutenant in 1911 Captain Jewia G Morey born Pittsboro North Carolina entered West Point from Texas and graduated 1892 he served with the Tenth Seventh and Ninth Cavalry and was a noted graduate of several military schools.
Washington June 22 The War Department reports Francisco Villa is in Scacelon Chihuahua negotiating with Carranza officers for a commission in the Mexican Army. The private-source tale says Villa has not recovered from a right leg wound and has been seen in Chihuahua plaza.
Report from field headquarters in Mexico on June 21 notes Carranza troops retreating from the southern front near American lines. General Pershing maintains strong outposts and cautious dispositions to prevent trouble. American forces, after months apart, are in excellent condition for any task ahead.
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