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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1916
Page
2
Inside reports show Carranza barring armed landings from US warships amid border fears. Secretary Lansing cites anxious scenes below the border as elements discuss potential intervention while Gen. Carranza urges restraint. Senator Chamberlain signals possible intervention, stressing Mexican ignorance of US resolve.
Secretary Daniels ordered seven destroyers and nine other small vessels to Mexican waters to safeguard lives and deter trouble. Units from Atlantic and Pacific fleets join coast defenses, with transports and cruisers diverted from San Domingo and Guantánamo to reinforce Key West and Mazatlán patrols.
Admiral Winslow, commander of the Pacific fleet, received orders today to select ships for patrol duties along the coast and into Mexican waters from San Pedro California. The move signals heightened naval readiness amid regional tensions and follows tentative journals of redeployment.
El Paso Texas June 19 border crowds awaken to heightened anticipation over Mexican developments. General George Bell Jr says 3500 troops in El Paso ready for emergencies while rumors place 5000 Carranza troops near Juarez and 8000 moving from Villa Ahumada toward El Valle and Dublan.
Reports circulate that General Trevino arms all men over 18 in the north while a fourth expedition withdraws. Obregon bars Mexican refugees from crossing, sparking concern in Juarez and El Paso about labor influx and disease amid border tensions.
San Diego June 19 Colonel Esteban Cantu military governor of Lower California says the territory will remain neutral in any conflict between the United States and Mexico. He issued guidance to avoid taking sides during potential hostilities.
General J. J. Pershing orders heightened caution to prevent incidents with Carranza forces. Detachments near de facto government camps withdrawn. Patrols told to ride with extreme care and distinguish bandits from Mexican soldiers. Monitoring lines of communication and Sierra Madre passes from Sonora.
Pershing plans quick dashes north and south at first sign of hostilities to seize the Mexico Northwestern railroad. He may move only toward the border if Gen Trevino resists. American troops sleep armed and receive daily reports on Mexican government troop movements from informants among locals.
General Funston says Parker acted wisely in withdrawing American troops after pursuing outlaws near Matamoros in the Brownsville district. The move ended U S military presence on Mexican soil once the danger was dispersed.
Major Edward Anderson's Third Cavalry squadron retires from near Matamoras after repelling a bandit raid. Two Americans killed and two wounded. Mexican forces claim support to pursue bandits. General Parker states pursuit followed War Department instructions and that withdrawal then occurred amid a conciliatory Mexican stance.
Military movements reportedly show Mexican troops strengthening at Nuevo Laredo while garrisons evacuate Piedras Negras opposite Eagle Pass. General Funston's headquarters confirm precautions by Colonel Gaston and the use of armored motor cars at Fort Sam Houston bound for border or Mexican action.
At Laredo Texas on June 19 refugees from interior Mexico arrived while American Consul John R Silliman from Saltillo who was ordered out last week had not yet appeared. In Austin Texas on June 19 a preliminary hearing examined the valuation of railroad intangible assets by the state tax board with no major systems represented.
A new worker in a crockery shop breaks a large vase in his first week. On payday the manager withholds half of his four dollar weekly wage until he pays for the thirty dollar vase. Sam grins that he’s sure of a steady job anyway.
More than 100 Mexican workers employed by the United States army quit rebuilding the Columbus to American field bases motor road and left Palomas camp eight miles south of the border. They said they feared retaliation by Carranza supporters and returned to interior points in Mexico.
Beltran with General Funston consels Mexican refugees to stay indoors avoid crowds and inflammatory speeches. Proclamation promises full protection and army intervention if disturbances occur. emphasizes moderation amid U S Mexico tensions and aims to preempt risk of mob violence along border states.
A special session of the Federal Court will open in San Antonio on July 17 to hear civil cases and conduct related business excluding criminal matters. Deputy Clerk A S Campbell received the order from Judge Gordon Russell. a petit jury will be drawn and summoned. Judge Don A Pardee of New Orleans will designate the presiding judge for the term.
President Wilson orders the militia of all states to border duty as General Funston seeks more troops for handling the Mexican situation. State mobilization camps prepare regiments for federal service, with New York and other states at high readiness and about 100000 total militia expected to serve.
North Carolina National Guard called to duty at noon with six coast artillery and naval militia companies exempt, preparing to entrain for Camp Glenn at Morehead City from home stations.
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