MEXICO.
WAR INEVITABLE. OX THE VERGE MF HOSTILITIES By Cable.—Press Association—Copyright Washington, June 21. It is believed that Germany is fomenting the Mexican War and that Britain and France are bringing pressure to bear on Carranza to induce him to maintain pence. The feeling against the Americans, however, is so keen that it is believed war is inevitable. The mobilisation of thu American militia •• ia proceeding slowly. Large numbers of Mexicans are Joining Carranza. New York, June 21.
A message from Columbus, New Mex'ico, says that Carranzaist troops and the soldiers of General Pershing south of Mamiquipa, are on the verge of hositilties A wireless message sajo that the attitude of the Carranzaists is such that the American motor truck supply trains are in dangei of being fired. Carranzaists are said to have mounted artillery in positions menacing the Americans. The danger of a clash is increasing. ANOTHER SKIRMISH. FORTY AMERICANS KILLED. 'Received June 22, 0.10 p.m. New York, June 22. A report from El Paso states that the Mexicans, with machine-guns, near CarrizaL attacked an American scouting party. It is reported that forty Americans were killed. The Mexican casualties, excepting the death of General Gomez, are unknown. Seventeen Americans were taken prisoner.
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Taranaki Daily News, 23 June 1916, Page 5
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203MEXICO. Taranaki Daily News, 23 June 1916, Page 5
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