Evening journal., 1916-07-06
WITHDRAWAL OF
us. ARMY FROM
mexico likely.
Washington IntimateS Border
Cooperative Patrol Service
May be Established
CLEAN UP OF BANDITS
IN NORTH ALSO PLANNED
BY ROBERT J. BENDER.
United Press Stan COrrespondenI

WASHINGTON. July 6.-The Amer
lean punitive expedition viii not with
draw from Mexico merely on the
strength of Carranza's friendly note,
It was officially learned today Indi-
cations were, however, that the docu-
ment paved the way for discussion
which ultimately may end in with
drawal and the establishment OF
border patrols by both countries. Any
withdrawal is contingent upon Car
ranza's demonstration Of ability to
police northern Mexico
Following a conference with Presi-
dent Wilson today, Secretary Lansing
said reply would be sent TO General
Carranza by this government. II
will go forward soon. II was also
learned that negotiations with the
Carranza government will be taken
up through the customary diplomatic
channels.
The fact that Carranza did not dis
avOw orders TO General Trevino 10
fire upon American troops left a real
issue, but officials view his reply as
indicating desire to clean the slate
and start anew.
In the absence OF Secretary Lam
sing, who starts his vacation tomor-
row, Counselor Frank Polk will ham
die whatever negotiations are under
taken. While mediation is not alto
gether out OF the question. direct
dealings between Polk and Ambassa-
dor Arredondo is the probable ad-
/, ministration course.
II is probable Secretary Lansing
q will begin work at once on the re.
!. ply TO Carranxa. He will have Il
ready to present to the Cabinet to
a morrow before he leaves for
n months vacation What the repl
" will embody was gone over thol
oughly before the President and Ian
sing during their 45-minute-tall
No inkling OF its contests, veve1
could be learned Asked n woui.
request more specific deta s from
I Carranza as to his plan OF co-opera-
tion with the United States in work.
ing out a solution OF the border diff
culties. Secretary lansing said he
was unable TO discuss that or any
other feature Of the reply
Mexican Minister OF Foreign Rela-
tions Aguilar today issued a state
ment to the Mexican people that the
government expected a Completely
satisfactory solution Of all questions
al issue between Mexico and the
United States without injury to the
prime interests of the Mexican re-
? public" This information was cabled
e. 10 Mexican Ambassador Arredondo
2 today.
President Wilson is not convinced
r all danger in Mexico is over The
{ present crisis has passed. Carranza' Z
{ attitude-now one of cooperation
4 and friendliness - gives tremendous
I satisfaction to officials. But the bor-
der danger still lives. Three prob
q lens are yet TO be solved
= Withdrawal Of the punitive expe-
r. dition."
0 Cooperative border patrol.
= Cleaning up OF Northern Mexico
. and re-establishment Of peace and
= order.
8 There are few officials who do not
believe three months will see the
r., American troops entirely out Of
s Mexico. most of the militia, If not all.
{ back home and the border under the
= protection Of a strong force of regu-
z lar soldiers. This military movement
= will be hastened by evidence of deter
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