Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-21
Mexican Problem
 Remains Complex
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH
 cARRANzA AT A sTANDsTILL
WILSON AWAITS ADVICES
Pursuit of Villa Temporarily Abandon ed-RePorts Indicate That Difficult ties of U. s. Troops Are Increased Rather Than Diminished.

Washington. April %. - Diplomatic negotiations with General Carranza. as well as the pursuit of Villa by Ameri- can soldiers. apparently are at a stand sun while President Wilson awaits full adviceS as to the military prob lems the troops have encountered in Mexico.
 Awaiting News from General Scott.
 With the arrival of Major General Hugh L. Scott, chief Of stan. in san Antonio tomorrow night. to consult with General Funston the information sought by Secretary Baker will begin to come forward by wire. Since the question of distance and necessary brevity of wire reports, however. prompted the secretary in desparchfng his chief advisor. it is improbable that any important step will be taken by Scott returns.
 NIT. Baker explained today that he himself had sugges ed the plan of sending General Scott at a conference with that officer and his assistant. Major General Bliss. the night before the order was given. Additional reports from General Per shing outlined in border advices today probably will be ready for considera- ton by the cabinet tomorrow. Increased Difficulties for Troops. Reports from Mexico reaching the state department also VIII be avail able. As far as known these tell of l increased rather than lessened diffi- | CUl.ies surrounding the expedition. An ! instance of this is the report that an unknown number of Carranaz troops ! have been moved bE their immediate commanders to the Parral region. where General Pershing's most ad- | vanced base now is located The ob- ! server who reported this added that | while the movement, he believed. was l not authorized by the de facto govern | ment heads, it was Intended as a hint ! that the Americans must not move | farther southward. Apparently only 1 cen parati-ely small force was involved ] and officials here regarded it es sig ] nifcant rather than serious It was | accepted. however. az added proof that 1 the outlying CarTanza carr.sous are not l entirely under the control Of the war
 minister.
 No Change in Diplomatic Situation.
 The diplomatic situation showed no ! change during tho day. although it be came known that thc United States already had acknowledged Car-anza's ! note asking that negotiations for the 1 withdrawal of tho American troops hs 1 taken up. He was assured his argu- ] Tents were being studied. but there
 was nothing to indicate today that a reply sratlnr the position of .he United
 States was being drafted
 Nothing About Death of Villa. No additional aiviccs came as tn the 1 reported death of Villa. although i Mexico City aIviCrs last night renewed 1 speculation on this subject. The last
 word tO the state department from the l CGrranza capital cast much doubt on
 the run-rr and the change Tn sentiment 1 by CarrauZ1 officials indicated in news l despatChcs has not been communicated
 as yet. so far apparently no military . l official on the border or Tn Mexico has : thought the report worth transmitting
 to the war department