The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-12
MEXICAN DEADLOCK
STIRS THE CAPITAL
Move Made to Strengthen BOr-
der Forces When Confer
pnce Fails.
MAY SEND NEW CADETS

WASHINGTON. May 1.-THE failure OF
the Scott-Obregon conference on the dis
position OF the American troops in Mex
leo caused grave apprehension in offi-
cial circles here tonight.
1t Is evident to all here that the United
states and Mexico have reached n dead
lock over the punitive expedition.
Mexico says they must leave. United
States says they will stay.
Gen. Tasker II. Bliss. acting chief OF
Stan. came to his office late tonight for
news from Gen. Scott. but none had
come. A report is expected early to-
morrow.
Eliseo Arredondo. Mexican Ambassa-
dor designate. indicated to-day that the
failure of Gems. Scott and Obregon 10
agree would ave a very unfortunate
effect on the Mexican people. 1t would,
he said. be taken as An indication h
] the United states insisted on violating
Mexican sovereignty rights by main
tanning an armed force In Mexico with
out the Mexican Governments consent
and despite Mexico's emphatic protest.
Settlement Of this matter through
diplomatic channels is also regarded as
likely to mean further delay. with the
consequent danger from the increasing
hostility OF the Mexican people TO the
American expedition.
should the Mexican situation grow
more serious and 1t becomes necessary
to intervene. 1t is said. the first class
at West Point. which graduates in June.
will be given their diplomas ahead OF
time and assigned to commands.
1t was announced at the War De
partment that the National Guard or
Plantations OF Arizona. New Mexico and
Texas will be mustered into the regular
service for the full period Of their present
eniistmen,s with the State militia. with
no specific period of Federal service
stipulated.
Secretary Baker. has advised the OF
| hcere on the border in charge of the
mobilization Of the State force that only
when the services of the guardsmen are
no longer required will they be released
before their enlis,ments expire.
Meantime the customs authorities
under instructions from Washington. are
seeing TO 1t that not a cartridge or rifle
crosses the American border to the Car
rama authorities any more than To any
other faction in Mexico.
The tactics are s,ill being pursued OF
explaining the delay in approving such
shipments on the ground OF this Gov
ernment's desire to make sure that they
vii, not fall into unfriendly hands.
While II Is said that a breaking of
OF the negotiations without result
would keep the same policy respectinl
munitions in operation. only In th'
event of an overt act OF hostility on th'
mart OF the C~arranzistas would this Gov
eminent reimpose an absolute embarS'
on such shipments.
Alarmed by the reports that the STATE
!. Department had seen III to reiterate III
warning to Americans TO leave Mexico
=, Counsellor Barclay OF the British En-
! bassy called at the State Department
! this afternoon for the purpose, II |
, said. Of obtaining information concern
. ing the safety of foreigners generally.
Apprehension il felt in British quar-
tiers that IL there Is any general uprising
in Mexico against Americans the Mexi
= cans might not be able to distinguisI
I between Americans and Engllshnen. !
e Is understood that Mr.. Barclay was toll
r that the action Of the Department wa
based rather on fear Of what mlgh
happen in view OF the uncertainties q
the situation than on any manifesto
y tons OF hostility against Americans.
According To the lates, figures Obtain
able at the State Department concern
ing the number OF Americans In Mexico
a the total six weeks ago showed less tina
5000 in the entire country. most OF thc'
being located in the vicinity of Mexic
o city and along the east and west coast
Of Mexico. Only a few are said To RI
main in Chihuahua and Sonora, wher
the conditions are most unsettled.
Oficers of the Wal Department est
mate that should the need arise ahot
5000 additional regulars could be draw
- from the Coast Artillery Corps witho,
" seriously Gripping that organization, a
though according to the last figure
~ taken the number Of Coast Artlllcr
- men now in the United States is abo.
1900.
&c Secretary Baker insisted to-day IN;
!. at present he is not considering the AZ
visibility Of calling out any more "
" tional Guard troops or adding any MOI
-. TO the regular force on the border.