The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-03-16

accepted General CarranZa'S 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
Q%ueretaro.
Washington, March 14.-The United
States will reply to General C%arranza's
request for a reciprocal
for crossings Of troops at the Mexican
border late today after Secretary Lans-
ing has conferred with President Will
son. 1t was indicated today that Car
ranZa's proposal would be accepted.
The wal 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 n crossing and reiterated
his promise to make that news public
as soon as it 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
wei oii llSl way WOulQ De Dun-
lished Immediately upon their receipt.
The secretary said he believed the pub
lie was entitled to know promptly
what was being don by the govern
lnent to avenge the Columbus massa-
ere and he authorized the installation
or special equipment for the press in
order that the word might be flashed
over the country when it came. There
was no assurances, however. tha Cen
eral Funston would advise the depart
ment before his men We're we'll on the
march south
Don't Fear c~arranza.
The acceptance probably will be
made on the ground that Carranza
troops may cross into American ter
rltory 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
slmlsm exists as to General Carranza's
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-
clprocal 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 it
was not intended as q communication
to the United States in any sense. The
head of the de facto government, they
pointed out, was forced to satisfy con
flicting elements among his own ad-
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 bandit on either side of the
boundary without the consent of the
Senate
One Proposed Plan.
The president has under considela-
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.
1t was said today that no objection
is likely in the Senate if the president
makes a temporary arrangement with
General C~arranza.
Mexico City, March 13.-General last
night issued a 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-
lngh rst 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 AIneri-
can territory. burning houses and killing.
some of the inhabitants. soldiers as well as
civilians. the international situation ct
this ome as the North American press
and ,he government of that country has
discussed the situation in. the American
congress. members of which a adj
Vlsed intervention.
Points to Precedent.
The constitutional government which
| nave the honor to represent is also oc-
cupied diligently in an effort to solve this
delicate situation. trying at all costs to
Mexico, and yet hope that this lameptahle
incident may be SO arranged that there
Will be no reason for an international con-
II have addressed he government of
the United States through the foreign Of
nee. stating that the invasion of Villa has
and 1885 two parties of Indians coming
from the United States invaded Sonora
and Chihuahua. committing crimes and
ON the lives and property CT
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 10
pursue q x COURSE in order to solve fn-
that Villa and his companions are 4
group OF bandits whose acts the Mexican
government orr people would not be re-
conduct Is du& to in~stigations Of a re-
dictionary eien1ert and that, lacking pat
rIotlsm and convinced of his defeat. he IS
try,ng ny all 1neans to bring or armed H.