American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-07-06
CARRANZA'S SOFT ANSWER
ALLAYS WILSON'S WRATH
Crisis Appears to Have Been Dissipat-
ed by Friendly Communication Sug-
gesting Ways Of Settling Disputes
Direct Negotiation May Be Started.

Washington-Early resumption OF
friendly diplomatic conversations with
the defacto government Of Mexico, to
the end that peace and order may be
restored in northern Mexico and along
the border, is expected here to be the
next step of the United States in its
relations with its southern neighbor
The crisis precipitated BY Villas
raid on Columbus, N. M, and culmin-
ating in the fight at Carrixal, Mexico
between American and Mexican troops
appeared Wednesday night to have
been dissipsted by an amicable note
from General Carranza. presented dur
ing the day by his ambassador-desis-
nate, Elisco Arredondo.
The note proposes that the differ
ences between the governments be
settled by mediation or BY direct ne
gotiations. 1t is remarkable for its
brevity, Its restrained and friendly
tone and 70 rthe bsolute lack OF any
of the strong, even insolent Language
which characterized the last two COM
munications from the defacto govern
ment II treats as a closed incident
the exchange Of unfriendly communi.
cations, which brought war almost
within sight.
No formal comment on the note was
obtainable from state department of.
fcials. A copy was forwarded to the
White House Immediately on its re.
ceipt and Presi'eht wilson will deter.
nine on the course to be pursued
The fact that Secretary Lansing com.
plcted preparations Wednesday for 8
months vacation to begin Friday Il
regarded as sig.,'fcant, however, OF Q
feeling on his part tina. the crisis II
ever.
Dirent Negotiations.
AS matter oil general principle, til,
W.. :: ington gov nn.e't always hi!
fs;o'ed mediation of any dispute suit
able for such procedure. There II
every indication, however, that in tn,
present instance, 1t will be deemed
desirable to conduct forthcoming ne
gotiations directly with the Carranz,
government.
1t is not known whether a forma
reply to General Carranza's note 1
contemplated. Diplomatic usage doe
feel that more can be accomplishe,
through informal discussion betweel
Mr.. Arredondo and Counsellor Pol
who will act as secretary in Mr.. Ian
sings absence. than could be hope
for in any other way. IL is under
stood Mr.. Arredondo plans to call a
the department Thursday, to sa
goodbye to Secretary Lansing befor
his departure for his vacation.
Probably the preliminary steps nee
essarry for the Inauguration OF tn
informal discussion will be take
there. State department officials al
peared entirely satisfied with the de-
milton of the matters to be settle
, outlined in the new Mexican note.
Coupled with this definition is a
! outline of a sort OF military statu
, quo, beyond the border, which the d.
: facto government suggests as a sui
e stitute for its previous demands ft
| immediate withdrawal Of the Amer
e can troops.
While the object of negotiations
e clearly outlined and appears accep
able TO the state department, the SUI
: jects to be considered specifically wi
: have to be arranged later. Presidel
: Wilson has made 1t clear time al
e again that gradual withdrawal OF Il
g expeditionary force would be order'
once he was assured that Carran'
e forces would be employed actively
J. breaking up bandit preparations 4
new raids.
VI 1t has been noted already that Z
II Mexican troops have occupied and p
d Iced territory relinquished by Gene
10 al Pershing, as he drew his m
northward Army officials belle
N that this, taken in connection wi