Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-14
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oars The note follows:

| AK has received the courteous note
sa,or Acuna, and has read with
.,.fac,ion MS suggestion for recipro-
s-,i,ileges to the American and
.ic.n authorities in the pursuit and
A..,ension of outlaws who infest
Np i:r respective territories lying along
~ ,r,ernational boundary and who
~ constant menace to the lives and
.ne,,v of residents of that region.
nrhe government Of the United
,.,..s IN view of the unusual state of
s,;rs which has existed for some
.,s along the international boundary
,ursuit of lawless bands Of armed
-., who have entered Mexico from
.a I.nited States, committed out
,.res on Mexican soil and fled into
,ts I'nited States on the understand
inv that the de facto government Of
vsyico grants the reciprocal privilege
ha. the military forces Of the United
s,..es may pursue across the interna-
,onal boundary into Mexican terri
mr.. lawless bands of armed men who
.sy4 entered the United States from
Veyico, committed outrages on Amer
e.n soil and fed into Mexico.
Tn. government of the United
states understands that in view Of its
greement To this reciprocal arrange
ns1t, proposed by the de facto govern
nsnt, the arrangement is now complete
I'd in force and the reciprocal provides
hereunder may accordingly be exer-
Il 1. oft
fyther interchange of views.
II is matter Of sincere sratifica-
,on 10 the government of the United
safes that the de facto government
# Mexico has eVinCed So cordial and
friendly spirit Of cooperation i'm the
forts Of the authorities of the United
states I" apprehend and punish the
lands Of outlaws, who seek refuge be-
md the International boundary in the
erroneous belief that the constituted
authorities will resent any pursuit
across the boundary by the forces Of
te government whose citizens have
,.Tered by the crimes OF the fugitives
With the same spirit of cordial
.rendship the government of the
r1ited States viii exercise the priv
sc4 granted by the de facto govern
nant If Mexico in the hope and con-
iGtn, expectation that by their mutual
.forts laWlessnnss will be eradicated
aai peace and order maintained in the
Yrri,orles of the United States and
f-yco contiguous to the international
oIndary."
Mexicans JubiIant
officials at the Mexican embassy
4re vrre Iubilant over the acceptance
d, gen. Carranza's proposal by the
ated States.
AJyiccs to the Navy department to-
4, from Vera cruz. Tamplco and 9TH
g points on the Mexican Gulf coast
from commanders OF American war
aps SAID the publication of the in
yniIon II the United States to SEND
armed forces after Villa had caused no
.AItement or unea slness.
Embargo Upon Munitions
To nrcvent any war munitions from
,sscb;nc Villa from the United states
he trea sury department TO-DAY IN
srrr,ed its collectors at san FRANCIS
f., yocales and Los Angeles to place
N embargo on shipment OF arms anu
,mmnnition through these points lhto
Mexico
While Cen. Funston was proceeding
With his arrangements to pursue t'e
a-d,,s and end their activities once
and for all, the War department was
usually quiet today. Scores OF teie
s-ams came from the border. deallns
with troop movements. supply Ti'es
and other countless details of military
psrat;ons. but no word that the forces
tai gone into Mexico. The dispatt mes
have moi vet disclosed to the dePaI'
ren, an outline of Gen. Fursloii
'aas nor even the fact. reporleo -.
-ess DISPATCHES from the boroer' 'ne.
Biz Gen. Pershing as been asslsne'
To cad the chase
Senator Rorah. Republican, urged the
SENATE TODAY TO drop all other leSlsia-
ion and Immediately consider the ma
nral PREPAREDNESS program, IN we"
c consequences that might arse from
he decision 10 nursue Villa in Mexico.
Senator's Stone and Salisbury OF tue
foreign relations committee discussed
Tie MEXICAN situation with President
wilson TODAY and learned that the Pres
dent believes he can make reciprocai
arrangement for pursuit of bandits on
ether side Of tho boundary without the
'onsent If the senate.
Borah's Plea
Tie President had under consideTa-
ton one proposal from a member Of the
rablnet that zone 40 miles wide be es-
'5tiished along the boundary between
Mexico and the United states in winch
Authorities of both nations would have
4e right to pursue outlaws.
Chairman Chamberlain oe the military
committee told the Senate that in MS
opinion the United states army did not
rave enough soldiers to cope with Mex
10 Or enough equipment. He added
ne would not he surprised to see all
Africans rally around villa.
Congress Temper Equable
After Chairman Stone had conferred
WIN President Wilson he said he had
'Vuhd the temper Of Congress with re-
'Pee' TO the Mexican situation "equable
md good"
lhere is nothing to he done by Con-
ss with respect to the situation that
= "ioW OF a this time. said Senator
s''pe' y think the executive has pow
r. !" make reciprocal agreement with
' oe facto government Of Mexico re-
lung s,.a soldiers crossing the border
''ou' submitting the matter to Con-