The Washington times., 1916-06-20

orders had been issued. and not after
wards, as the erroneous account Of the
n.srvsw s Indicate. sysa In nSss mould se
ment was made by the American gem
erals that mo more Americans troops
would cross Into our territory"
On the contrary II was pointed out to
dor. who was present at the confer
ence, and pointed out with emhpasis that
the bandits de la Rosa and Pedro Vino,
who had been Instrumental in causing
the invasion Of Texas above Browns
arrang ging in the neighborhood OF Vie
toria for another raid across the border,
and II was made clear to General OBJ
regon that IL the Mexican government
did not take immediate steps to pre-
vent another invasion OF the United
States by these marauders, who were
frequently seen In the company OF Cen
eraI Nafarrete, the Constltutlonalist
commander. Mexico would find in Ia
msulipas another punitive expedition
similar to that then In Chihuahua.
Found No Mexican
Soldiers In 168 Miles.
American troops crossed into Mexico
on May 10. upon, notification TO the local
military authorities. under the repudia-
ted agreement of March 1918, or in any
evont In accordance with the practice
adopted over forty years ago. when
there was no agreement regarding pur-
suit OF marauders across the interna-
tional boundary. These troops pene-
trated les miles into Mexican territory
In pursuit of the Glenn Springs marau-
ders without encountering a detachment
of Mexican troops or a single Mexican
soldier
Further discussion OF this raid, how
ever, Is not necessary, because the
American forces sent In pursuit OF the
bandits recrossed into Texas on the
note under consideration-a further
proof OF the singleneSs Of purpose OF
this Government In endeavoring to quell
disorder and stamp out lawlessness
along the border.
During the continuance of the El Paso
conferences, General Scott. you assert
did not take into consideration the plan
proposed bv thu Mexican government
for the protection of the frontier by the
reciprocal distribution OF troops along
| the boundary.
This proposition was made by General
Obregon number OF times, but each
| time conditioned upon the immediate
withdrawal Of American troops, and the
| Mexican conferees were invariably in
formed that immediate withdrawal
could not take place. and that there
| fore II was Impossible to discuss the
project on that basis.
Takes Up Charges
Made by Carranza.
/ have noted the fact that your COM
munication is not limited to a discussion
OF the deplorable conditions existing
along the border and their important
bearing on the peaceful relations Of our
! governments, but that an effort is made
| to connect II with other circumstances
In order to support, II possible, a mis-
taken Interpretation OF the attitude OF
the Government OF the United States to-
| You state In effect that the American
Government has placed every obstacle
In the way OF attaining the pacificat ior
OF Mexico. and that this Is shown by
| the volume OF diplomatic representa- tions
In behalf Of American interests which
constantly impede efforts to reorganize
| the political. economical, and social con.
ditions OF the country; by the decided
can officers and by the Department OF
State: by the aid extended by the
] American Catholic clergy to that Of
: Mexico; by the constant activity OF the
American press in favor OF intervention
and the interests OF American business
men: by the shelter and supply OF
, rebels and conspirators on American
| territory; by the detention OF shipments
OF arms and munitions purchased by the
Mexican government; and by the deten
tion Of machinery intended for theil
manufacture.
In reply to this sweeping charge. ]
can truthfully affirm that the American
Government has given every possible
announcement to the de facto govern
ment IN the pacification and rehabili-
tation Of Mexico.
Affirms United States
Has Supported Carranza.
From the moment of its recognition
1t has had the undivided support OF
this Government.
An EMBARGO was placed upon arms
and ammU>.uon going into Chihuahua,
Sonora, and lower California, in order
10 prevent their falling Into the hands
of the armed opponents Of the lie facto
ed from time to time. as requested, for
Mexican troops and equipment Ia
traverse American territory from one
point to akbther in Mexico in order that
the operations of Mexican troops against
Villa and his forces might be facilitated
In view OF these friendly acts, am
surprised that the de facto government,
has construed diplomatic representations
corded American interests. private as.
sistance to opponents to the de facto
government by sympathizers In for
eign country, and the activity OF Tor.
eign press as Interference by the United
States Government In the domestic
rolItics OF Mexico.
II a denial Is needed that this Gov
lernment has had ulterior and improper
motives in It's diplomatic representa-
tions, or has countenanced the activ'
tiles OF American sympathizers ant
the American press opposed to the d.
facto government. I am glad mos
emphatically to deny II.
1t Is, however. matter of com
mon knowledge that the Mexican
press has been more active than tn,
press in the United States in endeav
oring to inflame the two people
against each other and to force tn,
two countries into hostilities.
Cites lingo Attacks
OF Mexican Press.
With the power OF censorship o
the Mexican press. so vigorously ex
ercised by the de facto government
the responsibility for this activit.
cannot. II would seem, be avoided b,
that government, and the Issue OF tn
appeal of General Carranza himself II
the press Of March ~. calling upol
the Mexican people to be prepare,
for any emergency which might arise
and intimating that war with tn
United States was imminent, evidence
the attitude OF the de facto govern
ment toward these publications.
1t should not be a matter of surpris
that. after such manifestations o
hostile feeling, the United States wa
doubtful OF the purpose for which tn
large amount OF ammunition was [