Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-26
General PerShingS Forces Are
Well Supplied With Food
and Other Necessities Of
War,
AMERICAN PRIVATE
KILLED BY SNlPER
No Changes Are TO Be Made
in Plans or Disposition of
Troops Until Scott Makes
Report,

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Washineton, April 2b.--General
Akaro Ohregon, minister of war of
the Mexican de facto government, n
expected to arrive at the border for
his conference with Major General
Hugh l.. Scott, chief OF staff OF the
American army, by Thursday night
at the latest. No definite word as
to when he would reach Juare2 was
received today. however, either at the
state department or the Mexican em-
bassy.
Embassy officials thought II possl-
BILE he might reach the border to-
night. Advices from General CAR
rama indicated that obregop started
north last Sunday evening. A dis
patch to the state department, how
over, indicated that Il was early Mon
day morning before his train pulled
out On this statement officials es-
timated that he might arrive In
Juarex tomorrow night, but probably
not until the following day.
Who Confcrccs WIN lie.
General Scott win he attended OF
the conference by Major General
Funston. commanding the southern
department and in direct charge OF
the border situation and the pursuit
of villa. 1t Is understood General
Obregon will bring with him several
Mcxieans personally familiar with the
situation in northern Mexico and with
steps that have been taken by their
forcea To capture villa.
There were no developments here
today either in the military or dipio-
matte aspects of the Mexican situa-
tion. AdviceH TO both the state and
war departments were meagre. Gen
eral Funston forwarded delayed mes
sages telling of the killing OF q
trooper of the Tenth cavalry by a
sniper nearly two weeks aao, but CIV
Ing no details. He also sent routine
messages as to supplies; but no new
report on the re-dlsposition of his
forces IN Mexico now well In progress.
Carranza Money Deprcciatcs.
The state department had reports
Of continued quiet In various parts of
Mexico and also messages indicating
that the presence of the American
.roops beyond the border might be
the price of Carranza cur
-ency adversely Officials thought tt
possible this was one of tho reasons
hat impelled Carrnnza to urge with
travail of the American forces II
vas pointed out that while the sol
lers remained In Mexico II was inn
that any loan could be me-
rotated by the de facto government
Ind that their presence also cast
inOugh doubt on The immediate tu-
ure there TO depress exchange rates.
ast quotations fixed the price OF Car
ANA money at one and one-half
ents on the dollar.
Pcrshing We'll supplied.
II was announced officially today
hat the forces IN Mexico and on the
,order now were amply provisioned
With stocks on hand large enough 10
AIRY them up to May i5 at least. In
ddtion, the lines of supply lending
o the big market centers from the
order are so well established that
very emergency can be met prompt-
Y by the 1uartermnster's department.
! Is understood also that arrange
nents have been completed to sup
ly the cavalry commands beyond the
order with additional mounts during
ilH ntIluu w EtiulFiutiNil WIN ~ -
, follow the e-disposltion. Officers
ere said the cavalry mounts un-
were badly worn by the
ing chase southward.
There will be no further develop-
rents In the situation until after tho
difference between Generals scott
nd Obregon unless the troops are
)rced 10 take some action because OF
ttacks upon them. The whole mat
,f of the pursuit of villa or with
rawal of the American troops is at a
omplete standstill temporarily
Differences of View.
There Is much speculation as TO
lst what will he discussed at that
difference. Mexican embassy Off.
ials profess to believe that II Is de-
lils OF the withdrawal of the Amer-
ans which will be considered. Thnt
not the view expressed In other
uarterg, however. II Is generally
agarded as more likely that General
colt will urge increased co-opera-
on by Carranza troops In the stamp
,g out Of hrigandage along the bor-
or or at least increased activity by
,e de facto governments forces on
leir own account TO accomplish the
me object.
IL ia believed here that General
bregon will he given the impression
lat the American troops are pre-
ired 10 make long stay. on their
w lines as an outpost guard for the
rider He win probably carry back
Mexico city the conviction thas
ey are 10 remain in Mexico until
e danger Of border raids Is definitely
moved either by joint action in po-
ing the doubtful areas or by the
ability of Carranra
OOPS to take care of the situation.
hether the capture or death OF VII
himself will be accepted as ona
the elements In such q demonstra-
m Is not known.
Whatever conclusion the conference
..n IL. 10 flns t4xn afllaki& IL Will have