The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-16
Carranza Troops to Be Granted
Right to Enter United States
If American Army Gets
Same Privilege.
phuMPT ACTION EXPECTED
Actual Invasion Of Mexico HaI
Not Yet Begun, But Secre-
tary Baker Promises to
Flash the News.

Washington, D. c., March a.
The United States this afternoon
accepted General Carranza pro
posal for a reciprocal arrange
ment by which either his troops or
American troops may pursue ban
dts on either side of the border.
A note of acceptance was sent for
ward to General Carranza at
Queretaro.
Washington. March 1.-THE United
States will reply to General Carranza's
request for a reciprocal arrangement
for crossings Of troops at the Mexican
border late today after Secretary Lans-
ing has conferred with President Will
son. It was indicated today that Car
rapza's proposal would be accepted.
The war department was still with
out advices early today as to whether
American troops had crossed into Mex
leo. Secretary Baker said he had not
heard Of any crossing and reiterated
his promise to make that news public
as soon as 1t reached him. He added
that the mornings dispatches contained
nothing Of importance that could be
given out
Will Make News Public.
Secretary of War Baker promised
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 the pub
lie was entitled to know promptly
what was being done by the govern
ment to avenge the Columbus massa-
ere and he authorized the installation
of special equipment for the press in
order that the word might be flashed
over the country when 1t came. There
was no assurances however, that Cen
eral Funston would advise the depart
ment before his men were we'll on the
march south.
Don't Fear carranza.
The acceptance probably will be
made on the ground that Carranza
troops may cross into American ter
ritory in pursuit Of bandits at any time
that American forces are not present
in sufficient numbers. 1t will be pointed
out that the inability Of the CarranZa
troops to handle the situation in north
ern Mexico is the sole ground for entry
Of American soldiers.
Officials expressed the view today
that a great deal of unnecessary pes
simism exists as to General CarranZas
attitude. AS to the attitude of the
Mexican people themselves, however,
there Is some concern.
There were no indications at the war
department that negotiations for re-
ciprocal arrangements had in any way
altered the situation on the border or
resulted in any change Of General
Funston's instructions.
| Army officials who studied the Car
rama manifesto were confident that 1t
was not intended as a communication
to the United States in any sense. The
head Of the de facto government, they
pointed out was forced to satisfy con-
| 6ictfnR elements his own adj
herents.
Senator Stone and Senator Sauls-
bury, Of the foreign relations commit
tee discussed the Mexican situation
with President Wilson today and
learned that the president believes he
can make a reciprocal arrangement for
pursuit of bandits on either side of the
boundary without the consent Of the
Senate.
One Proposed Plan.
The president has under considera-
ton one proposal from a member of
the cabinet that a zone, 40 miles wide,
be established along the bounary be-
tween Mexico and the United States,
in which authorities of both nations
would have the right to pursue out
laws.
It was said today that no objection
is likely in the Senate If the president
makes a temporary arrangement with
General CarranZa.
Mexico City, March 13.-General last
night issued manifesto to the nation
declaring that under no circumstances
would the Mexican government grant
} the right Of the United States to violate
Mexican territory by sending in an
armed force in pursuit of Villa without
} consent and the reciprocal privilege be-
ing first obtained and admitted. 1t was
sent to confidential agents OF the first
government in Washington to make
representations to this effect.
The full text of General Carranza's
} manifesto follows:
Because of the assault which Francisco
Villa and the bandits who accompanied him
made on the town of Columbus. in Ameri-
can territory, burning houses and killing
some of the inhabitants, soldiers as well 8
civilians. the International situation at
this moment. as the North American press
have excited their people against Mexico
and he government of that country has
discussed the situation IN the American
| congress- members of which have ad-
Vised intervention.
Points to Precedent.
The constitutional government which
I have the honor to represent is also oc-
cupied diligently in an effort to solve this
delicate situation. trying at all costs to
maintain the dignity and sovereignty Of
Mexico, and yet hope that this lamentahle
incident may be so arranged that there
will be no reason for an international con-
fict.
have addressed the government Of
the United States through the foreign Of
flee, stating that the invasion of villa has
historical presidents. as in the years 1880
and 1896 two parties of Indians coming
from the United States invaded Sonora
and Chihuahua committing crimes and
depredations on the lives and property Of
; the Mexicans.
Awaits American Answer.
1t was agreed then between the govern
ments Of the two countries to permit the
; | respective passage to armed forces. result
. | ing in the determination Of the Indians
. | have asked the American government TO
pursue like course in order to solve fu-
ture difficulties, should they arise. noting
; | that villa and his companions are
; | group OF bandits whose acts the Mexican
| government or people would not be re-
; sponsible for and that his reprehensible
. conduct Is due to instigations OF a re-
| acuonary element and that lacking pat
riottsm and convinced Of his defeat he 10
| trying by all means to bring on armed In