The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-02

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lions from President Carranza.
Hopeful Relief.
CBy Carl D. Groat, United Press Stan
Correspondent
WASHINGTON, May 2.-Secretary
of War Baker and state department
heads still believed today General
Scott and General Obregon can come
to an agreement for better co-opera-
ton between the defacto and United
States government in the Villa hunt
Though both Oregon and Ambassa,
dor Arredondo here entertain strong
desires to have the American man
hunters withdrawn, it is felt the two
may see the logic Of assisting the ex-
peditionary force when they realize
the hunt is to continue for the time
being. On this point tho administra-
ton has left no doubt. Secretary
Baker had taken no steps today that
would indicate more than an am1cable
outcome. Instructions to Scott were
regarded as assuring at least further
conferences. If this can be accom-
plished the conference will be consid-
cred successful At the conclusion
of the conference Secretary Lansing
will be in a position to discuss with
Ambassador Arredondo the question
of withdrawal
warlIke Preparations
COLUMBUS. N NJ, May 2.-Gen-
eral Pershtng Is concentrating and
disposing his forces today as though
an attack was imminent at any mo-
ment. With the conference hanging
fire and the situation admittedly
tense, he Is taking no chances, 1t is
asserted, and acting under actual
war conditions. Every movement In
the conference room Is reported to
the field commander by wireless.
Scattered columns have been drawn
into an advanced base and additional
works constructed at several points.
All troops at this base are held IN
readiness to move on short notice II
necessary. Four companies OF In
fantry early today were preparing to
march. 1t Is believed orders have
been received to cross the border to
reinforce the advanced lines. One
machine gun company is also under
orders to leave today.
| A heavy delay in transportation OF
supplies is now confronting the mill
tary authorities. One hundred and
thirty-fiye fmotor trucks comprising
five trains, were sunk deep in, the
mud near Ascension and Dublan yes
terday and during the night. An un-
usually heavy rainfall made quag-
mires of the trails. The machines
were making rapid return trips and
piling up supplies. II the rains con-
tinue, it viii bring about very seri-
Gus situation. The new hundred and
sixty-fve horse power Curtiss aero
planes will make their test flight to-
day. With their greater power. it is
expected they will make the altitude
successfully and be sent to the front
at once for scouting purposes.
Second Conference.
Ell PASO, Texas, May General
Scott announced at noon that the
second conference with General Obre-
gon will be held this aftefnSon on the
American side Of the international
boundary line. The U. 8. immigra-
ton station at the international
bridge has been selected as the
place for holding the conference.
Intervention Interests.
WASHINGTON, May 2.-Tnterven-
ton interests at FL Paso have been en-.
deavoring to befog the atmosphere
there and if possible Influence the OPP
inions and actions OF the American
military men, Secretary OF War Baker
has been Informed.
Whether his information was from
official sources. was not revealed, but
apparently the secretary's sources
were official.
Shown border story stating inte--
ventionists had interviewed General
Scott, the secretary said today:
"You know General Scott so well,
there is no need for me to say any
thing OF that particular phase. I have
heard rumors here, however, that in
PREVENTION interests are endeavoring
to spread information with view to
influencing the situation"
The secretary made 1t plain he
holds the utmost confidence In Gener;
al Scott and his ability to handle the
situation.
Increased Flight Pay.
WASHINGTON, May 2-Secretary
Baker ruled today that the govern