Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-11
Massing of American Rein forcements on Border Goes Hurriedly Forth as Scott and Oregon Spar. CAPRANZA'S SILENCE
 DELAYS SETTLEMENT First Chiefs Answer On New Terms Holds Up Confer ence; He now Wants Par tial Withdrawal. \
(By Review Leased Wirel

FL PASO, May 10.-Negotiations over the American troop dispositions in Mexico made no progress today.
 General Obreson awaited word from General Cauanza as to the course he is to pursue and when instructions been postponed for this morning, was set back until tonSrrow.
 Failing in their efforts 10 have a definite date of withdrawal set, 1t was reported tonight that the Mexi- can government may next try to have part of the American troops taken out at once. leaving the re- mander to cooperate with the forces of the de facto government in the pursuit of the Viliista groups.
 The report, which could not be con firmed, had it that the Mexicans be- lieve the size of General Pershing's mission-the eXtermination of a few hundred bandits-and that a much smaller force would answer the purpose. A partial withdrawal. it is argued. would have a good political influence in Mexico.
 In the absence of new proposals, the situation as it now stands is as follows:
 General Scott and Funston are un- alterably opposed to any change in the tentative agreement which sets a date for American withdrawal from Mexico
 However, the American eonferees are patiently listening to all proposals the Mexican minister of war may make while waiting for him to realize that the intentions of the American government are immoyable.
 In the meantime, General Obregon's proposal for a Joint troops patrol of the border should be given considera- tion as to who was responsible to Washington. Frankly the American Conferees doubt if the de facto gov ernment can muster sufficient forces to form a patrol of the sort outlined and at the time time carry on its campaign against the Zapatistas and the Villistas
 At yesterdays conference General Scott requested Obregon to put in writing his view of the action that should be taken in the present dilemma. Last night until a very late hour, the Mexican conferee was in telegrauhic communication with the First Chief. This interchange was resumed this morning and continued throughout the day. It is believed the result of this wire conversation will be written proposals required by General Scott.
 While the situation is still regarded as serious here. one circumstance points to an easing of the tension evident yesterday. Although General Funston is urgently needed at Fort Sam Houe"pn San Antonio. 10 direct the mobilization and disposition of the 10000 additional troons ordered to the border. General Scott advised that he remain tO take mart in the con ference It was nointed out that the American chief of staff hardly would keen his fellow conferee away from headuuarters if the situation imper- itativelv demanded any military pre- parations.
 In the meantime. however. the American military conferees arc un- derstood to have taken additional steps to guard against eventualities. General Pershing is said to have re- ceived orders to materially lessen his line of communications and r, draw in all scattered attachments. Colonia Dublsn is reported to be the objective of the northward-retirine columns.
 It has been suggested in some quarters that the delay in the pres ent neertiations is not a bad thing. as it will permit completion of the new army and militia movements he fore any breat-if one comes-occurs. Army men roint out. however. that this is hardly an advantage since the Mexicans have the same opportunity to perfect their plans
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