New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-05
Calls II Basis of Better
Relations with
Mexico.
TROOPS REMAIN
AS AT PRESENT
Not to Leave Until Car
rama Proves He Can
Disperse Bandits.

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Washington. May 4-President viii
son approved to-day the Obregon-Scott
agreement for the gradual withdrawal
OF American troops from Mexico. II
was announced that the text would
be made public as soon as General Car
ranza's formal acceptance was received.
This is expected tomorrow and with
it the present Mexican crisis will end.
President Wilson gave out tonight
the following statement regarding the
settlement:
81 have examined, with the Secretary
of War, the report made by General
Hugh L. Scott Of the conference be-
tween him and General Obregon, Secre-
tary OF War Of the Republic Of Mexico.
"The report includes tentative
agreement covering the future opera
tions Of both the American and Mexican
military forces, and evidences cordial
cooperation between the two govern
ments in their common purpose.
"As this agreement is being submit
ted to the De facto government of Mex
leo, it would not be proper for me 70
permit its publication until that gov
eminent has had an opportunity 20 eK-
anime and consider its provisions. The
full text of the proposed agreement will
be given out Immediately upon its ac-
ceptance by both governments.
In general, I may say that it pro-
vdes a basis of cooperation which
promises TO prevent Misunderstanding
and strengthens the cordial relations OF
the two republics"
Fear American Opinion.
Although Administration officials in
sist that the arrangement is victory
for the United States, as it does not
provide for immediate withdrawal,
some have grave fears that it will not
prove acceptable TO the country at
large.
While no official outline Of the plan
was available tonight. it is known that
in substance, it provides for an active
campa gn by Carranza troops against
bandits in the region south Of the pres
ent lines Of the American expedition
and for the gradual withdrawal Of the
American forces TO the border. as the
ability Of the Mexican troops TO police
the country adequately is demon
strated.
Use Of the Mexican railways in keep
ing the American expedition supplied
also is provided, and in return the eI-
peditionary forces are pledged to ex
ercise every possible precaution TO
avoid clashes with the townspeople in
the regions in which they continue TO
act.
Present Lines To Be Held
The limitations Of the expedition
under the agreement have not been
disclosed. II is understood, however.
that it will hold the presen. lines for
the time being and not proceed TO the
South in any event. The best infor-
nation at the War Department as to
the present location Of the American
forces shows that General Pershing is
at Namiquipa, but that patrols are az
work 10 the south of that place pur-
suing scattered bands OF outlaws. Gen
eral Pershing's reports have indicated
that the great majority Of his command
was inactive pending the outcome Of
the FL Paso conference
At the Mexican Embassy the news OF
the Presidents approval was received
with the greatest satisfaction. Obre-
gon, it is said, had full power 10 act
for Carranza, but was instructed 10
enter into no agreement that did not
provide for the withdrawal of the
American forces. Whether the retreat
is TO be continuous or by stages is not
held TO be material
Danger of Clash Averted.
The significance of the agreement,
as understood here. is that il disposes
of the danger of clash with Carranza
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