Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21

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was not alone on account OF partial
dispersion of the bandits that 1t was de-
cided to begin the withdrawal OF
American forces, but equally on ac-
count of the assurances of tho Mexican
government that their forces were "a
| the present time being augmented and
strengthened to such an extent that
they will he able to prevent any dis
orders occurring In Mexico that would
in any way endanger American terri
tory" and that they would CONTINUE
to diligently pursue, capture or DESTROY
any lawIcss bands of baudits that may
still exist or hereafter exist In, the
northern part Of Mexico" aud that II
would make II proper distribution of
such OF its forces rs may be necessary
to prevent the possibility Of invasion
OF American territory from Mexico
1t was because Of these assurances and
because Of General SCOTS confidence
that they would be carried out that he
stated in the memorandum that the
American forces would DO GRADUALLY
withdrawn" II is to he noted that,
while the American government was
willing to ratify this agreement Cen
eral Carranza refused to do so, as Gem
eral Ohregon stated, because, among
other things. ii imposed Improper con
ditions upon tho Mexican government
PROMISE Of MEXICO
Is NOT CARRIED OIJI,
Notwithsta nding the assurances in
the memorandum. it is well known
that the forces Of the de facto govern
ment have not carried on vigorous
pursuit OF the remaining bandits and
that 40 proper distribution OF forces
to prevent the invasion OF American
territory Inns been made. am re-
luctant to be- forced to the conclusion
which might DO dra wn from these cir
cumstances that the dc facto govern
mcnt. in spite Of the crimes committed
and the sinister designs Of Villa and
his followers. did not and docs not now
intend or desire that these outlaws
should be captured. destroyed or dis
pcrSed by American troops, or, at the
request OF this government, by Mex
lean troops. band of Maxicans
ON the night of May 5. made an attack
at Glenn Springs. Tex. about twenty
miles north OF the border, killing Amer
lean soldiers and civilians. burning and
sacking property and carrying off two
Americans IA prisoners, Subsequent to
this event the Mexican government as
you state, gave instructions to Cen
craI Oregon TO notify the United
states that II would not permit the
further passage OF American troops
into Mexico on this account and that
orders had been given to all military
commanders along tho frontier not to
can decisively assert General Obrceo on
never gave any such notification to
General Scott or General Funston, or,
so Tar as known, to any other American
oincial General Obregon did, however
inquire as to whether American tropps
had entered Mexico in pursuit of the
Glenn Springs raiders, and General
Funston stated that no orders had been
issued To American troops to cross the
frontier on account Of the raid, but this
statement was made before any such
orders had been issued, and not after
ward. Moreover, no statement was
made by the American generals that
no more American troops would cross
into our territory" 1t was made
clear To General Obregon that If the
Mexican government did not take i'm
mediate steps to prevent another inva-
sion of the United States by these
marauders Ode In Rosa and Pedro
N!no), who were frequently seen in the
company OF General Nufarrete. the Con-
stitutionalist commander, Mexico would
Ind in Tamaulipas another punitive ex-
pedition similar To that then In Chi
huahua. American troops crossed into
Mexico on May 10. These troops
penetrated iGS miles into Mexican terri
tory in pursuit of the Glenn Springs
maraudcrS without encountcring n de-
tachment OF Mexican troops OF q sin
81" Mexican soldier. Further discus
sion OF this raid. however, is not nee
essary, because the American forces
sent in pursuit OF the bandits re-
crossed into Texas on the morning of
May - =. Yon state in effect that
the American government has placed
every obstacle in the way of attain
ing the paciiication of Mexico, and that
this is shown by the volume OF diplo-
matte representa- IONS in behalf Of
Mt L.,
impede efforts to reorganize the politi-
cal, economical and social conditions
OF the country; by the decided aid lent
at one time to Villa by American Of
iice.s and by the Department OF state;
by the aid extended by tho American
Catholic clergy 20 that of Mexico; hy
the constant activity Of the American
press in favor OF intervention and the
interests OF American business men;
by the shelter and supply Of rebels and
consprators on American territory; by
the detention ct shipments OF arms and
munitions purchased by the Mexican
government: and by the detention OF
ma chinery intended for their manufac-
turc.
EVERY ENCOURAGEMENT
Is GIVEN TO MDXICO
In reply to this sweeping charge.
can truthful!y affirm that the Amer
icDit government mas gwen every pos
sible encouragement TO the dc facto
government in the pacification and re-
Mobilization IF Mexico. From the mo-
ment of It's recognition, it has had the
undivided support of this government
Ii denial Is needed that this
has had Interior and I'M
proper motives in its diplomatic repre-
sensations or has countenanccd the ac-
tivities OF American sympathiZcrs ana
the American press opposed to the de
facto government I am glad most en-
phnticnlly to deny it, 1t is. however.
matter OF common knowledge that the
Mexican press has been more active
than the press in the United states in
TO inflame the Two peo-
pies against each other and TO force
the two countries into hostilities. with
the power OF censorship of the Mexican
press. go vigorously exercised by the
lie facto government, the responsibility
for this activity cannot. it would seem,
DO avoided by that government. and tho
issue OF tho appeal of General Car
rama himself in the press OF March
IL, calling upon the Mexican people to
he prepared for any emergency which
might arise. and intimating that war