New-York tribune., 1916-05-03
Two Generals to Sign
the Agreement To-day

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lrron s,sr Correspondent o. 11'e Tribune ]
III Paso. Tex. May In a secret
conference here Of Mexican and Amer-
can military chiefs. which lasted from
> O'Clock in the afternoon until la'e
tonight. an agreement was reached -!
which American troops Will remain IN
Mexico. but will he limited as TO sctivl-
tics and 70 territory, according 10 IA
formation gained unotiicially to-nigh''
but regarded as accurate.
BY the agreement. IL was understood
American troops are 20 remain IN MeN'
ico for an indefinite time. but arc nov
TO be permitted 20 penetrate INTO Zen
ual Mexico or 10 occupy any OF the
larger towns. 81.
At s o'clock tonight General Scott
issued the following statement:
ave arc still comforting in a SPIRIT
Of mutual good will and hope 20 arrive
az solution that will be satisfactory
20 both of our governments. ne'o
will be no further announcements.
This statement was signed "Ooregon
and Scott"
Funston not al Session.
General Funston was not in the con,
ference. the agreement being reacheu
by Major General Hugh L. Scott, Tor
the United States, and General Aware
Obregon. for Mexico. General Funston
and Mexican Consul Andres q. Garcia
were in the hotel during the greater
part Of the time the eonferrees we're
in sssion. General Jacinto B. Trevino
was with General Obregon before the
conference opened, but returned 10
Juarez.
Tomorrow n final and formal meet
ing Of the two military chiefs will be
held. probably at the international
Bridge, at which the agreement, 1t is
said. will be signed by Generals Scott
and Obregon.
Ii is understood that the Carranza
government pledges cooperation by ITS
army with the American troops IN run-
Ming down bandits. and that the United
States government pledges itself 10
bring General PershinC's army out or
Mexico as soon as It is evident that
handitrv has been crushed and that
the Carranza forces are able 20 safe
guard American life and properly IN
Mexico and on the border.
American troops in Mexico. il is un-
6erstood, will withdraw 70 the base at
Colonia Dublsn and confine their ac-
tivitics TO the bandit-infested noun
famous region Of Western Chihuahua:
The negotiations took an unexpected
turn to-dav. In the morning 1t was
announced that there probably would
be a meeting of the conferrees IN the
afternoon. with Generals Funston ana
Scott representing the United STATES
as IN the first conference, and w'th
Generals Obregon and Jscinto IreVino
representing Mexico.
Meet with Mine President.
A. noon General Scott walked unat-
tended from his private car 70 the
Hotel Paso del Nortc, leaving General
Funston 70 lunch alone in the car.
About the same time General Ooregon
crossed over from Jusrez in his tour
ing car and proceeded 10 the same
place. o., c.o..
and General Obregon went TO a room
on the eighth floor reserved by A a.
McQuatters. president Of the Alvaraoo
Mining and Milling Company, when
has large interests at Parral. the scene
of the recent outbreak OF MeXlcans
against the American troops 1t be
came known that the two generals
ere 10 be the guests at luncheon OF
McQuatters. a friend OF both:
this meeting General Scott is re-
"A TO have employed the same tao
which he successfully employed IN
negotiations with villa. in the Ge-
.,niro incident and in other aHsirs
which won for him the reputation OF
being the Official peacemaker OF 'he
Washington government. lie IS sara
70 have indicated 10 General Opfegoh
these things: a.. hat
friend Mexico has; that President u,
son only wishes 20 see Mexico Tio OF
Villa outlaws, and ss soon as TINS ls
accomplished the American troops VIII
be withdrawn.
Intervention Not Sought.
That it appears that the attitude o.
the United States government has not
been properly understood, since 1at
from seeking Intervention, that IS the
very thing it wishes TO avoid.
That, finally, the majority Of the
American people, and even the mill
tsry. are in accord with President VII
sons desire to avoid intervention.
In addition 10 giving General oore-
gon this information, General scout is
reported TO have assured hlm that the
United States government had Deeh III
formed that the Villa element sun WaS
very strong in Chihuahua and Durango
and it felt that II must take ever.
precaution against the repeutlon %
such incidents as the Columbus rald.
Washington. he is asserted 10 have
said. planned to pursue 20 the end the
task 4 had begun by sending Genera
Pershing into Mexico, and natursllY
desired the cooperation OF the Cai
rsn,a government, since that wouIu
ta,ten the day Of withdrawal.