New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-07

with Secretary Lansing to-day, outlined
his reply 20 Carranza as follows:
Carranza's note Of yesterday ad-
mits that present conditions on the
border constitute menace to
American interests, but insists that
the Pershing expedition is an OBJ
stacle TO complete pacifcation and
a danger 10 peaceful relations be-
tween the two governments. besides
being q trespass on Mexican SOW
erelgnty.
This is accepted as a fair state
ment Of the situation.
Americans Must BE Protected.
The principal concern Of the
United States, however, is the pro-
lection Of American lives and
property. This fact Carranza must
recognize.
The United States therefore in
vites General Carranza TO suggest
d solution that will guarantee the
necessary safeguards to American
interests
The United States is happy TO
note that General Carranza is IA
vorable to the principle Of media
llOUs WHICH ms INV avs bNNtA
vored by this government. In the
present instance. however, the two
Governments, whose friendly reia-
tions are in no way impaired, can
best attain their ends by direct
negotiation.
President Wilson will propose also
either in this note or in later com
munication. that d joint commission be
appointed By the two governments &c
investigate the whole border problem
principally for the purpose OF nNlne
the responsibility for border ralds
General CarranZa, II can be stated
favors this, as ne pc
lieves investigation will show tha'
many Of the raids are promoted on TINS
de ef the line.
Ambassador Designate ArredondC
conferred with Secretary Lansing 70
day. and il is understood the Secretary
outlined TO him the answer that woulC
be sent TO Carranza tomorrow. Mr
ArredOndo said later that he regarded
the outlook as most favorable for
peaceful settlement.
Protocol To BE Suggested.
II was indicated here tonight thai
Carranza would propose, in answer L
President Wilson's invitation, the grad
ual withdrawal OF the Fershing eXpedi
ton while Mexican troops are beinI
distributed along the frontier. He vii
also suggest, it is said, that the TIVE
governments negotiate a protocol per
hitting the pursuit of bandits acros!
the boundary by the troops Of either.
General CarrRnza's note succinctl!
stated the issue which almost brought
war. il pointed out that the treason
able" anxiety Of the United States fol
the safety Of its frontier, on the on,
hand. and the feeling of the de factC
government, on the other. That TN
presence of American troops in Mex
Eco increases the causes Of friction
were the questions 10 be settled.
Ii was indicated tonight that Score
tary Lansing's reply would make al
equally clear definition Of the issu'
as IL is seen by the Washington gov
eminent. These formal statements o
the case will serve later as guide L
the negotiators who will seek a solu
tion by informal discussion Of all thu
elements involved.
Mr. Arredondo said tonight tina
while he had general instructions from
his government TO discuss with III,
State Department the points on whicl
there is disagreement he would avail
new orders from Mexico City befor
undertaking the proposed negotiations
He added that he did not expect 20 TAX
up the question OF arranging credit TO
his government. but would leave tina
to Or. Alfredo Catureglia, General Car
ranza's financial agent at New York.
Intervention Not the Remedy.
II is believed here that the question
Of constructive measures TO stabillz
the Mexican government Will come M
before the conversations have pro
crossed very far. The Washington Ad
ministration is understood TO be a
firmly convinced as ever that the onl!
proper and efficient cure for the dis
tressing condition Of its southern
neighbor must be found within tina
country. not through Intervention. A
the same time a cure for the lawles
conditions IN the border states must b'
found before the United States can fee
justified in abating in any degree thu
preparations II is making 10 protect NJ
frontier by force of arms.
There is no question that the Mex
lean government will contend forcefull,
FOR the withdrawal Of American troop,
from Mexico. Since the purpose I,
compel their withdrawal has been aban
doned. however. officials do not look fol
another deadlock on that issue. Presi
dent Wilson is said 20 be ready TO ordol
the troops out promptly when he hal
any assurance that it Will not NEAR
merely q renewal Of the conditions tina
caused them 70 be sent in, but no plal
Of action now agreed upon can be base,
upon an agreement TO withdraw them.
Guard Mobilization to Go On.
Mobilization Of the National Guar,
continued to 80 forward on schedule TO
day. according oWar Department re
ports, and the state soldiers are certain
10 get valuable experience upon tn,
border before they are released from
the Federal service. Just how long i