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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1916
Page
1
United States faces tense Mexican crisis as President Wilson rejects Carranza recall demand and orders note dispatch. Over 100000 National Guardsmen mobilize nationwide with New York Pennsylvania Illinois units slated for border duty. Peaceful border operations urged while diplomats monitor potential armed clash and American safety concerns.
The nation moves to mobilize state militias with thousands ready. Georgia and Mississippi lead the states reporting rapid assembly at armories and concentration camps, while New York and New England units prepare to join Beekman and related camps. Officers stress readiness while border deployment waits on Funston.
President Wilson ordered the militia from every state to report for service on the Mexican border. Secretary Baker said about 145,000 troops would be mobilized and sent wherever General Funston requires. The move is not tied to General Pershing’s expedition and aims to protect Americans from border bandit outrages.
Columbus New Mexico reports that General Pershing plans quick North South dashes at first hostility. He aims to seize the Mexican northwestern railroad to secure his communication line. Pershing's troops sleep on arms and receive daily Carranza movement intelligence from locals who have been treated kindly.
Brigadier-General John J. Pershing has withdrawn small detachments and ordered cautious patrols to avoid clashes with Carranza troops. American troops were told to distinguish Villa bandits from Carranza forces, communications watched, and leave of absence for many officers revoked.
Sixteen field artillery pieces and more than fifty troops arrived at the Carranza garrison at Neuvo Laredo opposite Laredo Texas today. The total strength at the post now exceeds eight hundred men.
Georgia faces rapid mobilization as about 3 000 guardsmen, with 60 to 75 percent ready in a "reasonable time," may head to the border within a week. The full guard strength is about 7 900, with neared enlistments expected as units include infantry, cavalry, field artillery, coast artillery, and a field hospital.
Mr and Mrs BE P Clay and Messrs J P and A E Clay motored to Port St Joe yesterday and spent an enjoyable day at the Gulf coast point.
Reliable reports from this afternoon place about six thousand Carranza soldiers between Neuvo Laredo and Lampas gas, thirty miles away, as artillery commanded by Manuel Garcia Vigil oversees operations amid strict censorship on U S troop movements in the territory.
Passengers arriving on the Norwegian steamer Nils report the Mexican government in Yucatan has issued a proclamation ordering all Americans out and declaring a state of war with the United States. Americans and other foreigners are being taken aboard the American gunboat at Progreso amid great excitement.
Washington reports indicate Mexican officials request a prompt reply to Carranza demands withdrawal of U.S. troops. Secretary Lansing says a reply will be sent to Mexico City and maintains U.S. policy unchanged as dispatches reveal rising Mexican irritation.
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