Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-14
MEXICANS WILL Be
PERMITTED To CROSS
BORDER IF NECESSARY
Cananza to Be Allowed Same
Privilege in Pursuit OF Band
its as That Demanded by u,
S., Washington Says
Isy AssOeiEtsd Press


United States this afternoon accepted
General sCarranza's proposal for a
reciprocal arrangement by which either
his ts,oops OF. American troops may pur-
sue bandits on either side Of the border.
a note OF acceptance was sent forward
20 General Csrrsnza At QuerterO-
The acceptance probably was made
on the ground that CarTanza troops may
cross into American territory In pur-
suit Of Bandits at any time that Ameri-
can forces are not present in sufficient
numbers II will be pointed out that
the inability of the Carranza troops to-
handle the situation in northern Mexico
Is the sole ground for entry Of Ameri-
can soldiers
In that way American officials expect
the situation will be relieved of its chief
msnacinS feature They expressed the
view today that a great deal OF unnec-
eSsary pessimism prevails as to -Gener-
81 CarranZa's attitude.
As TO the attitude of the Mexican people,
themselves. however, there is some con-
Germ. but II is realized that only the de-
veiopments Of the next few days can
clear up that phase OF the situation.
WILSON SEES SENATOR'S
Senators stone and Salisbury. of the
foreign relations committee. discussed
the Mexican situation with President
Wilson today and learned the president
believes he can make reciprocal ar
rangement for pursuit OF bandits on
either side OF the boundary without the
consent Of the senate.
After Senator Stone had conferred with
the president he said he found the tenn
per Of congress, with respect to the Mex
lean situation. "eQuable and good"
There is nothing to be done oy con-
gress with respect TO the situation that
r. know OF At this time" said senator
Stone. \ think that the executive has
BOWER 10 make a reciprocal agreement
with the de facto government OF Mexi-
co regarding soldiers crossing the bor-
dsr without submitting the matter 10
congress. To submit il to congress would
mean Wseks. or discussion in my opinion
and action would have to wait"
The president has under consideration
one proposal from a member Of the cab
met that a zone forty miles wide be eS-
tabIished along the boundary between
Mexico and the United states in which
authorities OF both nations would have
the right TO pursue outlaws
Members Of the foreign relations COM
mittee have Investigated the question
Of allowing lIvxicans to cross into the
United States to pursue bandits and u
was said today that no objection is like
" in the senate II the president makes
a Temporary arrangement with CarranZa-
When a reply is sent 10 Carranzas sug-
gestfon a definite time limit. for the
agreement probably will be proposed
There was no Indication at the war de-
rartment that negotiations for recipro-
cal arrangement had in any way altered
sbe sit.fation on the border. Publica-
ION Of Carrsnzass manifesto declaring
that armed invasion of Mexico in pursuit
Of villa would not be tolerated except
on reciprocal basis apparently. has not
res1Ited in arr change Of General FuH-
Ston-s instructions TO proceed with the
pursuit OF Villa IN his own way and
al such time as he thought best.
CARRANZAS JOB DELICATE
Army officials who studied the Carran-
"a manifesto were convinced shat II was
not intended as communication to the
United States IN any sense The head
% the de factO government. they pointed
oIt was in a delicate political position,
forced 20 satisfy conflicting elements
among MS own adhersEis in whatever
course he puTsucs-
Il was admitted however. that II Car
ran.a enforced the sentiments express
ed in fis manifesto the pursuit OF villa
might be EamDessd seriously.
Discussion OF the possible attitude OF
Carrsrzz or OF the great mass OF the
Mexican pcouIe 8 academic so far as
var department officials are concerned.
That phase OF the situation rests wholly
with the president and the STATE DEPART
CAPITOL IN SUSPENSE.
Official Washington was IL suspense TO-
6sv. awaiting official announcement tha-l
American troopers were over the Next
can border. carrying the vengeance Of
an outraged nation 70 the bandit Villa
and his followers fO- the Columbus. y.
II. massacre
The war department was besieged with
INQUIRIES. Newspapermen gathered about
the door leading 10 Secretary Bakers
Office He had promised there would be
no delay; that messages from General
Funston announcing the expeditiOnary
forces were on their way would be pub
lished Immediately upon their receipt
The secretary said he believed that the |
public was entitled 10 know promptly |
what was being done by the government
10 avenge the Columbus massacre and
ne authorized the installation Of special
equipment for the press in order that the /
word might be flashed oyer the country /.
when il came There was no assurance, |
however. that General Funston would all
wise the department before his men were |
well on the march sOuth.
President wilson arrived home early |
today on the naval yacht MayfiOwer
from a week end trip. There was no /
ueei for him to look at the nights croF
Of dispatches from the. border. Every /
important development in the situation
vas sent to the MayfIOwer by radio as
Shs steamed W. the Potomac last night I
ANOTHER PROBLEM.
Another question confronting Mr. Viii /
son was that OF reaching "A decision as /
"a whether or not IL would be wise 20 /
Isv the Mexican situation before con- /
Eress at this time. The president MIN /.
self is understood to have been inclined /
20 10 50 Immediately AFTER the cabinet /
meeting last Friday when "a was deter
mined 10 send troops in pursuit OF \ lila 4
Some OF his advisers. however have fell /
that the action might he miscOnstrued /
In Mexico. possibly. and The expedition /