Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-01

by the government of the United states
are in keeping with Il sincere desire for
peace and friendship that should
exist not only in declarations. but he
crystalllzed IN deeds.
"The Mexican government. therefore.
formally invites the government Of the
United States To cause the situation
of uncertainty between the two coun-
tries to cease and to support it's dccla-
ration and protests of amity with real
and effective action, which will COR
vince the Mexican people OF the sin-
certify Of It's purposes.
"This action in the present situation
cannot be other than the immediate,
withdrawal OF American troops now
III Mexican territory"
BLLNTJY QUESTIONS
GOOD FAITH OF u. :.
WASHINGTON. May 3l.--Gcneral Car
rauzas latest note. bluntly question:
ing the good faith of the United States
government. and. with n threat of arm
cd resistance. demanding withdra wal
of American troops from Mexico, was
presented at the State Department to-
day by Eliseo Arredondo, the Mexican
annba ssador- designate. Tonight Il
translation OF the Volun!nous docu-
nicnt, about 10000 words long. was
laid before President Wilson. who AT
once began considering how it should
be answered
No one in official circles would at
tempt to forecast Just what course the
President might decide upon. There
was complete unanmity, however, In
tho belief that there would DO no inn
mediate withdrawal Of the PcrshinE
expedition. High officials said the dc
facto government so far had utterly
failed 10 demonstrate it's ability TO pro-
tect The border against bandits, aud
expressed the opinion that tho troops
would stay in Mexico until this was
done. IT was suggested that the bell
iigerent and uncomprisinE attitude as
sumcd by Carran probably was large
ly for effect upon the Mexican public
and there was little disposition to be-
iieve that the de facto government ac-
iually contemplated an effort to expel
the American army by force.
Mr.. Arredondo left the impression
that his chief did not expect the de-
FAINT words of the note to be taken
at their face value. when. on handing
the communication to Acting Score
tary Polk, he gave notice that it was
not intended ms an ultimatum. but as
- continuation of the negotiations
which have been In progress between
the two governments
The new note. written before the
withdrawal of the Langhornc-S ibley en-
petition. which entered Mexico after
the Rouuillas raid. WAS brought to
Washington on Monday 10y Manuel
Foreign Office. Word of its coming had
been received last week, but on Mem
dcZ's arrival he insisted that he knew
nothing OF note and merely was in
the United states on vacation. Ar
rcdondo said late last night that he had
heard nothing Of note.
To-day II was explained that MendeZ
left Mexico City with strict instruc-
lions TO keep the purpose OF his visit
secret. even from the embassy here,
l,a l,nI sal !, a
Foreign Office on reaching Washing
ton.
His order 10 give the communication
TO the ambassador designate for pre-
scntat!on TO the State Department, II
was said, did not arrive until about
midnight last night.
LANSING WILL RETURN
10 HIS DESK TODAY
Secretary lansing, who has been alb
sent from his office on account OF i'll
ness for a week. will return TO his desk
tomorrow He Is expected to study
the note carefully in preparation for
the Cabinet meeting on Friday. There
arc statements in the communication,
particularly with regard to the agree
mcnt reached At the FL Paso conference,
which are in direct conflict with Gem
cral SCOTS understanding OF what was
included In the unwritten pact. Sec
rotary Baker. who was absent from
the city Tonight, and General Scott
himself. since his return To FL paso.
have declared that no limitation had
I been placed npon General Funston by
tina; agreement, which would prevent
him either from sending additional
troops 10 Join Pcrshing's columns or
dispatChing new expeditions in pursuit
OF raiders, such us those at Gionn
Springs. provided hia men followed n
hot trail.
1T.
! showed clearly the progress OF the con-
ference from day to day. officials
noted that the new note attributed it's
Interpretation in part at least to Sub
secretary Amador, rather than TO Gem
cral Ohregon. Amador was not present
at all OF the meetings OF the confer
ecS.
General Scott stated to-day that the
/ general trend Of his understanding
| with 0bregon provided that General
! Rershiug's forces withdraw slowly
north Of San Antonio. Mexico
His statement was made in connec-
| ton with the conference expected to-
| morrow between Generals Porshing
| and Gavira, the latter commanding the
| Mexican force in PcrShinC's immediate
vicinity General Funston has author
| ity. II WAS learned. to dispose his
| forces in any way he sees fit north
! Of San Antonio. Should General Per.
after the conference. it could lac
! ordered without reference 10 Washing :
ton. although IL is doubtful that such
step would he taken.
Gan DE WITHDRAWN ONLY
on PRESIDENTS ORDEI,
4 Officials made ii very plain, however.
that the Columbus expedition, referred
I TO in the Mexican notes as "interned
/ III the state OF Chihuahua" can he
/ withdrawn from Mexico only on Pres
ident Wilson's orders.
The thinly yelled threat in the note
that failing withdrawal after due eX-
change or notes between Washington
aud Mexico city, American forces IN
/ Mexico might expect attack by Mex
lean troops. left army officers undis-
tnrbcd. They are certain that Gen
cral PershinG is so situated az to lie
able to take care of himself against
any force that could be assembled H.,
NJnxr tor