New-York tribune., 1916-07-04
Move Be1ieV ID to
ForeshadoW Early
Withdrawal.
NEW DEPARTMENT
OF ARMY CREATED
Gers. Funston, Bell and
Pershing to Divide
Authority.

Washington. July 3.-General Per-
...-r's forces have been withdrawn
p, within one hundred miles Of the
.,r3er. This announcement to-day
.a-eshadows. it is believed. complete
retirement Of the American troops
rom Mexico a. an early date.
Coincident with this announcement
vas the creation to-day Of new
army department.. TO be known as the
nspartment Of New Mexico. which
7-obsbly vii, he headed by Brigadier
General John j Pershi~g. This also
was Interpreted as signalling an ap-
rroachine withdrawal from Mexico
and the spread of this belief caused
Secretary Baker 10 announce that
ne change would not be immediate.
The measures for a new distribu-
ZION Of the border patrol clearly indi-
Gated that months Of active service
along the frontier await the thou
ards Of National Guardsmen gath
trirg ir the south from all parts Of
'-e country. Only the appointment
n 2 general officer 20 supreme COM
mard is lacking now to complete ade-
late administrative machinery not
only for border operations, but for 4
campaign Of any desired proportions
II Mexico should general hostilities
come.
Csrran1s Gets Time to Cool
High Administration officials stated
publicly to-day that Carranza's delay
D. answering the American demands
vas not aggravating the situation.
The Administration, apparently, is
willing 20 allow Carranza plenty Of
time % cool off," hoping that his
next move will offer a basis for
reaceful settlement.
T. is felt n the Administration that
'arr1-la is waiting for the effect Of
Isrs-.rg's withdrawal 10 make itself
'e- ON bis people before answering
President Wilson. Reports from Mex
TO C,fy show an improved feeling
there as = result OF Pershing's north
ward movement, and Administration
oHcia,s feel that the longer Carranza
watts for the military situation 70 i'm
prove the easier 1t Will be for him to
send A concilistory note.
though officials refuse to admit that
iny plan IS sfoot for complete with.
drawsl, indications came 10 The Trib-
une to-day that Pershing's stay there
Rill be measured by the tone Of Car
ranza's new communication. II Car
Tanzs shows the right spirit. refrain
:ng from irritating comments on Presi.
Tent Wilson's attitude. the troop:
probably will be withdrawn within a
,aort time.
Change of Attitude.
Supporting this view is complete
range OF attitude toward Carranza
..1 recent action in sending strong
attachments Of troop 20 patrol the
boundary is regarded favorably by Ad
illustration officials, and late reports
ODD inc Carrizsl incident have opcrateC
20 eAculpste him TO a large extent oi
mo charge OF deliberate hostility"
Pershing has shortened MS line o.
comm -nication for military reasons, i
IS declared both at the State and Va
apartments. Nevertheless, 1t can b.
slated authoritatively that this NOV,
tas not made without the knowlcdg,
-n4 consent OF President Wilson, an,
30 tnat extent 70 marks a change ii
ne policy Of the punitive expedition
Army men say Pershing'S present 10
's'ion Is far more favorable from
e'ery point OF view. He is IN a bette
Position 70 protect the border from
.slos, and the shortening of his com
limitations leaves him in a bette
Strategic position.
besides this, the chances OF provok
hostlllties are materially lessenec
ne eject on Mexican opinion Is al
,s4y noticeable. and Pershing
longer defensive position viii max
.-es between scouting parties am
shNsta garrisons, as az Carrizal
'e,. probable.
l.on l.Sonoer the new border patrol plan tn
-''V mile frontier will be divided s.
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