New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-05
Yields TO u. S. Terms for
Border Inquiry, but Only
by Inference.
NAMES THREE MEN
AS COMMISSIONERS
Washington Officials Optimistic
Others Are Doubtful of
the Outcome.

Washington, Aug. 4.-Continusng his
game Of diplomatic bluff, but yielding
a half-concealed assent to the Ameri-
can proposal 70 broaden the scope OF
the Joint inquiry on border conditions
General Csrranza's reply TO the Ameri-
can note to Mexico was delivered to
the State Department to-day.
The First Chief does not specifically
accept the American suggestion; he
signifies his assent merely by appoint
ing his commissioners. He ignores the
request that the commissions work be
broadened by telling his representa-
tives that they shall preferably devote
their attention to the resolution Of the
points mentioned in the previous note
Although on its face the note ap-
parently rejects the proposal that the
commission consider other than mill
tarv problems, officials declare that II
Is characteristic Of Mexican diplomacy
In Mexico the note will be read q in
sistinc on the terms of Csrranzas hrst
note-of which il is almost an exact
duplicate in language while 10 the
State Department its real meaning VIII
be clear. Without admitting a single
point. the whole American proposal,
officials declare, has been accepted
Note Believed Acceptable.
When Acting Secretary Polk went TO
the Cabinet meeting this morning the
note had not been translated. and II
was not brought up for discussion. II
il is accented and the general belief
is that il will be-the next step will
be arrangements between Mr.. Polk and
Ambassador Designate A-redondo as to
the time and place for the commits
sion's meeting. President Wilson is
understood 10 have virtually decided on
the American commissioners. AT the
Mexican Embassy hope was expressed
that all details would be arranged
within the next day or two.
Mr.. Arredondo was optimistic as TO
the outcome Of the commissions work.
Sttings could begin, he said, about ten
DAYS after the time OF meeting had been
decided. Senior Bonillas, one OF the
Mexican commissioners, is on his way
90 the United States, and 1t is under
stood that Licentiate Luis Cabrera and
Engineer Alberto J. PAM are preparing
TO start. Mr.. Arredondo declared that
Asbury Park or Old Point Comfort
probably would be selected for the com
missions sessions.
In other than official quarters the out
come is not regarded as so certain.
Carranza again has raised the point OF
the American troops in Mexico while
the Administration has held that this is
not a matter for discussion. Instead Of
Carranza being anxious for quick
settlement of the situation, 1t is de-
clared that his chief interest is served
By delay, and that ne has worked on
that principle all along. So long as he
can have the American troops in Mexico
as An issue. il is asserted. he is fairly
certain Of his power and the fusion of
all factions behind him. But with this
disposed of il is feared that his gov
eminent will crumple and anarchy re-
turn.
Text of Carranza's Note.
The text Of the Mexican note is as
follows:
ain due reply to the courteous note
Of the Department of State dated July
%. 1916. | have the honor to say TO
your excellency that the First Chief of
the Constituencies army in charge
Of the executive power Of the Mexican
Republic. congratulates himself upon
the laudable efforts of the American
government 10 arrive AZ SOlullOH VI
existing difficulties between the two
countries. and. to that effect, consider
ing it of the greatest importance that
prompt decision be reached on the
points which have caused the existing
differences between the United States
and Mexico, referred TO in the note of
the Mexican government dated July 4
last, has seen fit 10 appoint at once
committee Of three persons constituted
By Licenciate Luis Cabrera, Engineer
Ignacio Bonillas and Engineer Alberto
j. PAM, to whom instructions have
been given to devote their attention
preferably TO the resolution of the
points mentioned in the previous note
Of this department.
"Licenciate Eliseo Arredondo has
been authorized to treat with the De-
partment Of State the matter Of details
relating TO the place and date in which
the commissioners of the Mexican gov
eminent should meet the commission.
ers of the government Of the United
States in order to commence their
labors"