The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-05-05
Wilson Announces Accepta-
bility of Tentative Proto-
col on Pursuit.
WILL DIVIDE TASK
OF OUTLAW CHASE
Propose That de Facto Troops
and American Soldiers Work
Together in Well Defined Linn
its-Expedition to Remain for
the Present.

tUe Present.
Washington, May 4.-Presiden&
wilson announced tonight that ths
tentative agreement between Gen.
Scott and Gen. Obregon covering the
future operations of the American
and Mexican military forces in Mex
leo provides "a basis of cooperation
which promises to prevent misunder-
standings and strengthens the cordial
relations of the two republics"
Although there was no formal an
nouncement of the action, notifica-
tion that the Scott -Obregon agree
ment is acceptable to the American
government was telegraphed to Gen.
Scott at FL Paso late to-day by Secre-
tary Baker. Gen. Scott is authorized
to exchange formal acceptance with
Gen. Obregon the approval of Gen
| Carranza and officials here are con-
fident that will be tomorrow or Sat-
urday.
President Wilson issued this state
ment:
Il have examined, with the secre-
tary of war the report made by Gen.
Hugh i. Scott of the conference be-
tween him and Gen Obregon. secre-
! tary of war of the republic of Mexico.
THE report includes tentative
agreement covering the future opera-
lions OF both the American and Mex
ican military forces and evidences
cordial cooperation between the two
governments in their common mr.
pose.
Not Published Yet
"As this agreement is being sub
mitted to the de facto government OF
Mexico il would not be proper for m.
TO permit its publication until thai
government has had an opportunit1
to examine and consider its provL
sions.
'The full text of the proposed
agreement will be given out imme-
diately upon its acceptance by both
governments. In general / NAV saw
. that it provides basis of co-opera-
tion which promises TO prevent mis-
understanding and strengthens the
!; cordial relations Of the two repub-
5 lies"
There was no doubt in official cir
cies. however, that the plan would be
ratified within few hours at most
and the disturbing situation on the
border and in northern Mexico be
disposed Of
The Final Step
Secretary Baker carried to the
White House to-day Cen. Scott's lonr
, reports of his meetings with Gen. OBJ
RECON at which the agreement was
worked out. Later he informed Sec
retary Lansing of the plan. Irstruc-
tions 10 Gen. Scott. authorizing him
TO mold final conference with Gen
Obregon and close the matter up,
then We're prepared
1t is known that in substance the
agreement provides for an active
campaign by Carranza troops against
bandits in the REGION south Of the
present lines of the American expe-
dit.on and for the gradual withdraw
al of the American forces to the bor-
der IS the ability of the Mexican
troops TO police the country ade-
Guately Is demonstrated Use of the
Mexican railways in keeping the
American expedition supplied alsf
is provided for and in return the eu
peditionary forces are pIacged to cx.
ercise every possible precaution "a
Hvo.d clashes with townspeople
Limits Not Disclosed
Tho limitations Of the expedition
under tho agreement have not been
disclosed II is understood, however.
th"' IT viii hold the present lines Tor
the time being and and rot proceed
TO t"e south in any event The best
formation at he war department.
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