Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-09
RECALL OF PERSH|NG
|SC0MM|SS|ON PLAN
Mexican and American Con-
ferees Consider Schemes for
Joint Military Patrol.

NEW LONDON, Conn. September g.
Many schemes for cooperative military
patrol, for exchange Of information and
for otherwise frustrating the outlaw
element of northern Mexico were dis
cussed by the Mexican joint
commission yesterday.
None of the ideas apparently seemed
entirely satisfactory. When the COM
mission adjourned to meet again Mon
day, it was intimated that a broader
plan, incorporating adaptable features
of several of those which have been
presented thus far, might be worked
out
Pershing to Withdraw.
American members of the commission
did not hesitate to describe the plan
being framed as a substitute for exist
ing conditions on the border. It's adop-
ton means the withdrawal of Gen. Per-
shings force from Mexico.
The Mexican commissioners have been
Intercepted by their American con-
ferees as to what the de facto govern
ment might be expected to do toward
preventing Villa from again precipi-
tating trouble along the border. The
Mexicans expressed entire confidence in
the ability Of the military leaders so to
Isolate and surround the bandit in the
mountains that he would be helpless to
cause any serious incident
They pointed out, however, that for
more than fifteen years he had operated
in Chihuahua mountains. successfully
evading the seasoned troops of the Diax
government. For this reason they did
not feel warranted. it Is understood,
In promising his capture or death, at
least within any stated time.
Villa Capture Not Promised.
The American commissioners are
taking advantage Of every opportunity
to learn what the Carranza govern
ment has been doing or has in prospect
for the restoration of the war-torn
country to normal conditions.
From Mr.. PAM. head of the railways
which the de facto government has
taken over for war purposes. 1t was
learned that approximately three
fourths of the total mileage in the re-
public Is again in operation. Many
bridges have been destroyed and re-
placed with inadequate temporary
structures. and much rolling stock has
been worn out OF burned.
Mr. PAM estimated the amount neces-
sary to restore the lines to COMPARE
lively regular operation at $4,000. 900
or more. As minister of communica-
lions, Commissioner Bonillas has in
formation both as to the reconstruction
and new works in progress.
Future Operations on Border.
The commission has made what was
described as definite progress toward
the formulation Of an agreement which
would cover future military operations
along the international border.
The following statement was issued
yesterday:
This mornings session was devoted to
consideration of plans respecting the
mutual protection OF the border. It was
explained by the members of the Mex
lean commission that 1t was their desire
that some plan be devised which would
avoid all possible Justification for the re-
Columbus and would insure as far as was
possible the protection of the border
To this end the American commission
ers sought to know what plan Of CO.
operation on the part OF the United
States II any. would most help Mexico
in the putting down Of bandits along
"consideration was given to plans al
ready taken under advisement by Gen,
Scott and Obregon and to the plan Of
forming line OF troops along each
side Of the border which would supple
ment each other. and a distinct agree
nlent as to cooperation
1.-THE excitement in Mexico aroused by
the presence Of the American troops by
their long march southwark was said
to have been produced by the size Of
the force and especially by the presence
~ orfillAry"