Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-08-05
Wants Conference Confined to
Discussion of OfQueStiOnS Out
tined in Previous Communi-
cation, He Says,
REPLY RECEIVED BY
STATE DEPARTMENT
United States Representatives
to Be Named by President
as Next Step in Nogotia-
tI0nS,
l.y soos,as JousnAl SPECIAL lt4ssD ~rssI

washington Aug. 4.-IndicatiOns
tonight we're that President Wilson
would appoint three commissioners
within the next few days to meet a
similar delegation already selected by
General Cmranza to undertake settle
mcut Of the international differences
arising from disturbed conditions
along the Mexican border
I'm note delivered to the state de-
partmcnt today General Carranza
named his commissioners, but did no,
answer specifically the suggestion OF
the Washington government for en-
mrgement of the powers of the COM
mission. 1t is believed, however, tina,
the reply is generally satisfactory TO
the administration. and that negOtia
tious viii proceed without delay Act.
ing Secretary Polk wo'ks not discuss
the communication today, saying he.
had not time to study it
Three Points Preferable.
General Carranza says in his note
that the Mexican commissioners pref
rrbly will discuss the three points
outlined in the Mexican communica-
ton Of July II, which are withdrawal
Of American troops from Mexico, the.
framing of a protocol to cover future
border operations and an investigation
Of what interests have promoted bor-
der raids state department officiols
are understood to regard this as at
least leaving the way open for broad
ar considerations such as they desire,
should the commission be successful
in finding a solution for immediate
problems
May Waive Limitations,
It is possible that in notifying the |
Mexican government Of the appoint
mcnt of the American commissioners
and the time and place of the confer
euce, Mr.. POLK will take occasion to
indicate again that the United States
expects the confcrees to be free from
the close limitations implied in the |
new Mexican note, but will avoid any
detailed expression on that point TIL" !
commission then would be left to map !
out It's own course unless General car !
rama had some specific suggestion 10
offer.
Personnel Not Determined.
There was nothing to indicate to- |
night that President Wilson had de- !
ctded OF the men who will represent
the United States on the commission, !
lie has had many names under con- |
sderation. It is regarded as probable /
that the American membership will be !
such as TO conform in a general wa|
to the Mexican delegation. There are
no diplomatic or military representa- |
tNcs among the Mexican commission !
crs, nor any lawyers Luis Cabrera, !
who viii head the MeXicans, is min
lister OF finance; IgnaCio DOnilas IS ,
director of the Mexican department Of ,
covering railroads. /
telegraph and postoffices and an en-.
ginecr by profession; Alberto Pant
also an engineer.
GoethaIs Mentioned.
Major Gocthals, who has been men /
toned as a possible selection for the l.
American commission, is an engineer
officer, The fact that he is a soldier.
however may prevent his selection I
since no Mexican officer has been Sc
Iected. others mentioned include /
members Of the supreme court and /
persons not in government service /
VINO are regarded as authorities on
commerce aud finance.
1t was expected tonight that Ann
hdssador Arredondo might begin to-
morrow a further conference with Mr. /
70 i regarding the time and place fort
The commissions meetings Tn"
Washington government sees no ne
'essity for a neutral setting for they
and it is probable that the I
discussion viii be held in some city
near Washington, but where weather
conditions are more agreeable
The text Of the note follows
Text of Letter.
MI Secretary:
~ have the honor to transmit to
lpU eNcellcncy the following note
which ] have just received from my
HpVcrnncnt.
Nh Secretary.
In due reply to the courteous
note 10 the department of state dated 4
July 2N 1916, | have the honor to say I,
To your eNcellency that the first chief
oi the constitutionalisl army, I'D
'harSe of the executive power Of the
MeAlcan republic. Congratulates him
sell upon the laudable efforts Of the
American government to arrive at a
solution of existing difficulties be-
tween the United states and Mexico,