El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-20

criminal intentions as the arrest OF
Gen. Huerta and others fully atests-
4. :. shows Perfect Good Faith
Having corrected the erroneous
statements OF fact 10 which have adj
verted. the real situation stands forth
IN its true light II is admitted that
American troops have crossed the IN
ternational boundary in hot pursuit OF
the Columbus raiders and without no.
tice to or the consent Of your govern
ment. but the several protestations on
the part Of this government BY the
president, by this department and BY
ether American authorities that the
. object OF the expedition was 10 cap
ture. destroy or completely disperse the
Villa bands of outlaws or 10 turn this
duty over 10 the Mexican authorities
when assured that il would be effec-
lively fulfilled, have been carried out
( in perfect good faith by the United
States
L. :. Obstructed By CarranEa-
Its efforts. however, have been OBJ
structed at every point first, by in
sistence on a palpably useless agree
ment which YOU admit was either not
10 apply 10 the present expedition or
was TO contain impracticable restric-
uOns on its organization and opera
ton, and then by actual opposition.
encouraged and fostered by the de
facto government TO the further ad-
vance OF the expedition into Villa ter
ritorys which was followed by the sud
I den suspension Of all negotiations for
an arrangement for the pursuit OF
/ Villa and his followers and the protec-
ton OF the frontier and finally by
demand for the immediate withdrawal
of the American troops
Conditions Of Anarchy Grow Worse.
Meantime, conditions Of anarchy
in the border states OF Mexico were
continually growing worse Incursions>
into American territory were plotted
and Derpetrated. the Glen Springs raid
was successfully executed. while no
effective efforts were being made by
! Cen Carranza TO improve the condi-
( tons and TO protect American terri
tory from constant threat OF invasion.
L. :. Cannot Withdraw Now.
In view OF this increasing menace,
Of the inactivity Of the Carranza
forces. OF the lack OF cooperation IN
the apprehension OF the villa bands
and OF the known announcement and
aid given to bandit leaders. IL is IN.
reasonable to expect the United States
to withdraw its forces from Mexican
territory or 10 prevent their entry
again when their presence is the only
check upon further bandit outrages
I and the only efficient means Of pro-
tecting American lives and homes
safeguards which Cen Carranza.
though internationally obligated 10
supply, is manifestly unable or IN
willing TO give.
Mexico Alleges Insineerity.
IN view Of the actual state OF at
fairs as L have outlined il above, I
am now in a position to consider the
conclusions which you have drawn in
your note under acknoWled cement
from the erroneous statements OF fact
which you have set forth
Hints at Territorial ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
Your government intimates, if II
does not openly charge. that the atti-
tude OF the United States IS one Of in
sincerity. distrust and suspicion To-
ward the de facto government OF Mex
leo, and the intention OF the United
States in sending its troops into Mex
leo is TO extend its sovereignty over
Mexican territory and not merely for
tie purpose Of pursuing marauders and
preventing future raids across the
border. The de facto government
charges by implication which admits
o. but one Interpretation. that this
government has as its object territorial
ACKNOWLEDGMENT. even at the expense
OF war Of aggression against a neigh
Dor weakened by years OF civil strife.
L. :. Has Plenty OF Excuses.
THE government Of the United
States. il Il had designs upon the ter
ritory Of Mexico. would have had no
difficulty in finding. during this period
Of revolution and disorders. many
plausible arguments for Intervention
in Mexican affairs. Hoping. however.
that the people OF Mexico would.
through their own efforts. restore
peace and establish an orderly govern
ment, the United States has awaited
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