The Little River news., 1916-05-06
MAY WITHDRAW
 TROOPS SOON
So Mexican Military Officers Believe, But American Officers Ire Silent
 On The Subject.

Ell Paso. May 4.-.Mexican military men believe that the withdrawal of the American troops from Mexico will take place in about two months, it was learned tonight. American off, cers will not comment on the sub ject. The Mexicans say that in view of the disposition to be made by General Oregon in carrying out the tentative agreement with General Scott the hunting down of bandit groups in Chihuahua and Durango can scarcely talk. more than that period of time.
 On assurances that the bandits are dispersed the northward movement of American troops will attain full speed, and it will not be long until the last trooper crosses the interna- tional boundary line. In the mean time, it was pointed out there would be constant movement northward of American attachments. It is prob
 
 ment will be begun until the formal signing of an agreement by the two governments. or at least until General Carranza has signified his acceptance of the conditions stipulated by the Washington government.
 After that the Mexican and Ameri- can troops are expected to begin at once an effective cooperative cam paign. Columns now in the neigN- borhood of San Antonio will lall xacK first to Guerrero, where they will re- main a while. Later they will pro- ceed to Namiquipa From here regi- ments will be gradually detached and transferred to Colonia, Dublan, un- til finally the whole force occupies restricted zone along the border. It is regarded as altogether probable that a certain percentage of the troops will recess the border so jc- time before the word comes that the Carranza government has. accomp- lished it's mission.
 While the Carranza forces are sweeping through southern Chlhua- hua and Durango the Americans will be looking after stray groups to the north. It is understood that Gen eral Obregon is pledged to throw every available ounce of the strength of his forces into the hunt for the marauding bands. It is believed that all of the 250OO men suggested by CarranZa as a border patrol will be utilized in the campaign.
 The American force will aid great ly because of it's position. It will eff fectually block any flight northward of the bandits. The retirement of :he American troops will be gradual. The railways will not be utilized be- cause they will not be necessary. The n,aroh;ng distances will be short. There will be no need of the rail ways for the shipment of supplies, and the request to use them is un- derstooG to have been withdrawn.
 Every effort Will be made to avoid cunthCt between the natives and the American troopers. The latter are to keep out of all towns and villages. He retirement of the Americans will be disn'f fled and contingent on the ef- f,ctive cooperation of the Mexicans.
 Following his conference with Gen eral Onlegon, Genera, Scott snatched a few Tours sleep today and then started to work filing report to Sec rettry C: War Baker.
 Preparation for the report consum- ed all the morning. It was coded by Colonel Robert Lee Mitchte and by Captain Fitzhugh Lee, going forward in relays. The final relay was not started until late today, and it was thought probable the report might 0t Le presented to President Wilson before late tonight or early tomor- row.