Washington, March 11.
White House announces that an adequate force will be sent immed-lately to capture Villa. It will scrupulously respect the sovereignty of Mexico. President Carranza has expressed his regret concething the Columbus outrage.
New York, March 11.
It is expected that General Funston will command the expedition to capture Villa and that the force will total about 5,000 men, The American Government will act with caution as it is believed that Villa's defiance of the United States is prompted by the Germans and that Mexico, in the event of hostilities, will become a recruiting ground for bellicose American Germans.—Reuter.
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