Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-07-07
(By Associated Press, }

WASHINGTON, July 5.-The crisis
between the United States and Mexico
virtually came to an end today when a
friendly and conciliatory note from the
de facto government was handed 70
Secretary Lansing and promptly com
municated to President Wilson
The Mexican note does not make the
specific explanation of orders given to
General Trevenino sought by Secretary
Lansings' last communication. General
Carranza was then informed that the
order to attack General Pershing's men
| If they moved east, south or west IN
Mexico was construed here as an act
of deliberate hostility. The declaration
that the Carranza government will seek
every means to avoid new incidents %
aggravate the situation is regarded as
virtual withdrawal of the order.
Formal statement of the Washington
governments attitude must await the
presidents action, but officials believe
that the way has been opel ed for an
amicable adjustment of the dispute as
| to the border situation which brought
the two governments to the verge OF
war.
Secretary Lansing himself would not
comment. but gave the impression that
General Carranza's statement that there
| Is no pending questions between the
two governments which cannot ba readi
| Iy adjusted by friendly negotiations
meets with quick sympathy here.
SHARES WILSON'S VIEWS.
Mr. Lansing is known to share Presi-
dent Wilson's desire that hostilities be
avoided if there is any ether possible
way to safeguard American border in
terests. The new Mexican communica-
tion so plainly indicates a similar de-
sire, that a further interchange of
views is expected to begin, Immediately
looking to joint efforts to curb border
bandits and other irresponsible agency
that have worked to embroil the two
governments.
High officials were much impressed
by the complete change in tone shown
in General Carranza's new note. 1t was
described by one as more than concil
iatory." There seems to be no disposi-
ton to doubt that the United States
on it's side would be willing to arranse
for the early withdrawal of the expedi-
| tionary force from Mexico.
With more than 10000 regulars and
national guardsmen soon to re available
| for border patrol work, the necessity
| for keeping General Pershing's columns
any great distance beyond the line has
| lessened, according to many officials
| Ample forces are at hand to control the
| situation, even If the Mexican troops in
| northern
| " to guarantee protection from raiders
In any event, 1t was pointed out, it will
| be impossible for any considerable force
| Of bandits to assemble for an attack
| across the line if General Carranza car
| ries out the promises made in his note
ito employ all efforts" that may be al
his disposal to avoid the recurrence Of
new incidents which may complicate
and aggravate the situation.
NOTE SPEAKS FOR ITSELF.
Eliseo Arredondo. Mexican ambassador
| designate, had this comment to make
1.-THE note speaks for itself. 1t is
thoroughly explanatory and sets forth
| exactly the situation with the
United States as viewed by the Next
can government"
While the communication bears the
| signature of Foreign Minister Aguilar
| It is Believed at both the embassy and
the state department 1t has been per-
! sonally dictated by General Carranza
! American officials hope the complete
absence of discourteous language and
unwarranted charges of bad faith, such
| as have characterized the last two Mex
! lean notes, indicates that much of the
| suspicion as to the purposes of the
| Washington government has been re-
moved from the first chiefs mind.
Copies of the note were sent by Mr.
| Arredondo to all embassies ana legations
| in Washington including the Latin
! American diplomats who have sought
| to arrange for mediation. Heretofore
Secretary Lansing has made ii plain
| that the United States government de-
| sires no offer of mediation until Gen
eral Carranzas attitude and intentions
were plainly stated. and the indications
are that should the offers be renewed
his position will be that better results
can be accomplished by direct negotfa-
| tons