Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-04-09
P ::dent Abandons Holi- day Trip and Returns to
 Washington.
FUNSTON'S ORDERS
 GIVE HIM CONTROL
White House Makes IL Known That Intention Is for Troops to Remain in Mexico Until Villa Is Finally
 Disposed of.

Washington, April S.-President Wilson returned to Washington this afternoon from a cruise down the Potomac On the Mayflcwer, and put an emphatic halt to lumors that the American troops might be withdrawn from Mexico before Villa is captured
 Immediately upon the return of the president it was stated at the white house that he stands firmly behind his statements of March 10 and March 2l with re'.e1ence 10 the purpose of the expedition into Mexico.
 It was said emphatically that the object of the campaign actually is to get V lla and that the troops will re- main in Mexico until that object is ac- con'plished.
 No inconsistency or discrepancy was seen a. the wh te house between the two statements of the president and the orders sent to General Fnns- ten by the war department. These orders, made public earlier in the day. had led to widespread circulation of reports that the American troops were tc De withdrawn from exico.
 UeueIdl uHStoHS VfutFS.
 The orders sent General Funston read:
 You will promptly organize an ade- nuate force of military troops under the command of Brig.-Gen. John l. Pershiag, and will direct him to pro- ceed promptly across the border in pursuit of the Mexican band which attacked the town of Columbus, N M and the troops there on the morning of March g. These troops will be withdrawn to American territory as soon as the de facto government of Mexico is able to relieve them of this work. In any event the work of these troops will be regarded as fin shed as soon as Villas band or bands are known to be broken up.''
 'In carrying out these instructions you are authorized to employ what ever guides or interpreters are neces- sary. You are given authority to en- ploy such transportation, including motor transportat on, with necessary civilian personnel as may be required.
 You are instructed to make all practicable use of the aeroplanes at San Antonio for observation. Tele- gHaph for whatever endorsements or material you need. Notify this Of flee as to force selected and expedite movement"
 Brigalier-General Scott, chief of staff, declared today that General Funston had not yet reported that / this task had been accomplished.
 The Mexican embassy today an- nounced that no advices had been re- ceived from General Carranza that the de facto government forces were prepared or desired to relieve Amer ican troops and assume the task itself.
 General Scott would express no opinion as to whether he, believed the orders to General Funston had been completely carried out
 lPublicat on of the order disclosed that it made no mention of taking Villa dead or alive" which was de- scribed as it's purpose by officials when it was issued IL was said to- day. however, that such specific wording hardly would be included in an official order and it was pointed out that instructions to disperse the Villa bands cover whatever action its execution entails.
 SlOcum Sent to Front.
 Generl Funston advised the war de- kartment this afternoon, that the Thirteenth cavalry with Colonel Slo- cum commanding has been sent to the front to join the cavalry forces on Villa trail. The Thirteenth cavalry has been with General Pershing's force at the rear. s,nM
 It is believed that General Funs- ton reported that he expected to re- caive news of another engagement be- cen the pursuing cavalry and the ~ttreat'ng Villistas. After receiving the Funston dispatch Secretary Bake said he expected to have news soon.'
 Both Secretary Lansing and Secre- tary Baker refused to discuss the re- port that General Aguilar, Carranza's foreign secretary. had denied any per mission had been given the American forces to use the Mexican railroads. Mir Lansing said he did not consider the railroad situation worthy of dis cussion any longer and said "it is not a factor at the present time."