Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-03

mediate withdrawal would be enter tained. the Washington government would welcome a demonstration of the intention and ability of the de iacto government to carry out its program.
 Went Urge RaiiWays' Use. There is reason to believe that the American officers now have authority to make concessions in the way Of limiting the HJne in which General Pershings forces will operate until a determination has been made. Such questions as that of using Mexican railways to supply the American troops also may De waived. it is un- derstood, if they embarrass the de facto government in its domestic relations.
 Needs Show Villas Body.
 Just what would be required in the way of demonstration by the MeXi- cans is not known The produc, ion of Villas body or Jf proof that he has ceased to be a factor in the situation through death or any other cause, would weigh with officials here. The bandit has been the only figure dl-OlS lLC OulAah- bA N-AN A~0AANA " zion who could gather about him q force sufficient to menace the rela- tions between the two governments because of the bOldness of it's opera tions. It is understood, however, that at the Fl Paso conference a broader ground has been taken than the mere question of Villas elimination, and that is the establishment of perman- ent relief from outlaw raids of any sort it what is aimed at in discussions with General Obregon.
 O5regon Explains.
 In explaining General Carranza'S reasons fo mot taking immediate steps towards further cooperation in the pursuit of the bandits. his repre- sentatives here have pointed to the fact that any movement of Mexican troops in the region where the Au.eri- can force has been operating has been the subject of instant suspicion by the American press and also by mili- tary representative to the War De partment, in addition they point out the increasing danger Of clashes be- tween the two forces should both press lutn Adilpoi1ho N62iA-oL tAAN bandits simultaneously.
 If the American forces were with drawn. the Mexican spokesman a-gu- ed, the crushing Of brigandage would become a matter Of personal pride with the CarranZa commanders, whereas it now is g matter of com petition and possible jealOusly which in itself leads to clashes.
 MT. Arredondo has forwarded to General Carranza a report of his con ference yesterday with Secretary Lansing when he renewed his arsu- ment for withdrawal. lie was told that diplomatic discussion would not be taken until the Fl Paso conference was concluded.
 A protest against the continued of the interpreter who has been aiding General Scott and Funston at their conference with General Obregon was received at the embassy today from Consul Garcia, the de facto government representa- tive in Fl Paso. and interpreter for General ObregOn. The nature Of the was not revealed and Nr. Arredondo did not communicate it either to the State or War Depart ment.
 According to the dispatch Harry Ames, an American who has long been engaged in business in Mexico. is probably interpreting for the Ameri- can officers Secretary Lansing and officials said today they had received that sO-called interven- in Fl Paso and elsewhere along the Border were unusually ac- tive during the progress of the fmii itary conference. They replied that new indications of such activity had been received.
 Officials declined to comment on a report from Laredo that customs col lectors on the border had refused to allow shipments of arms to enter Mexico