The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-09

cred for appointment on the Supreme Court probably will be selected,
 eoethals Much Favored
 Governor Goethals, while connect. cd with the army, is in fact a civil ian. His experience in Panama would stand him in excellent stead in dealing with Mexican officials. Moreover. he has high standing throughout Latin America, not only because of the capacity he demon- strated in connection with the con- struction of the Panama Canal but Of the tact he has displayed in var ious negotiations with the Panama government.
 The place where the commission win sit remain to be arranged by the two governments. lt is certain that Niagara Falls. Canada, will not be selected, though it has been sug- gested. The probability is that seaside resort on the Now England coast will be determined upon
 The administration realizes the es- feet of climate on temper and is anxious that the commission shall be cool and comfortable while its deliberations are in progress.
 Matters To Consider
 If President Wilson's suggestion regarding the enlargement Of the commissions duties should be adopt. ed the following matters will be considered and arranged:
 l. Date when General Pershlngs troops shall retire from Mexico.
 9. Cooperation between General Carranaa and President Wilson for the suppression of brlgandage in Northern Mexico.
 g. An agreement permitting the troops of Mexico to pursue bandits into American territory and of Amerl- can troops to pursue bandits into Mexican territory.
 {. Determination of responsibility for raids into the United States.
 3. Determination Of responsibility for the engagements between Amcri- can and Carranza forces at Parral and Carrizal
 6. Provision for the relief of the needy through Mexico.
 '. Measures that should be taken to assure the stamping out of rovo- lutions in Mexico against the Car ranza government
 8. Lifting Of the embargo upon munitions consigned to the Cairanza forces.
 Win Agree to Withdrawal
 So far as the United States is con- cerned. there will be no difficulty raised about the withdrawal of General Pershings forces. The Presi- dent is prepared to agree to such withdrawal immediately after the commission shall assemble. this con- ditional, of course, upon demonstra- tion by General Carranza or his abil- ity to prevent further raids in American territory.
 It would not be surprising should further raids take place, but the ap- pointment of the commission is a guaranty that even should they oc- cur they win not constitute a reason for war between the two govern ments
 It is quite true the commission must act on referendum. but as each step it will take will be in accord ance with instructions received from each government. 1t is apparent that its final recommendations will re- ceive approval When these recom- mendatlons are reached and incor- porated into a formal agreement, ratified by the two governments, the chances are that most if not all of the National Guard will be ordered | home.
 May Confer Soon
 If Carranza should formally accept l the Presidents proposal to enlarge | the commissions work. 1t is predict ed that the body will be sitting . within three weeks. and that by the alter part of September it will have finished it's labors. In this case. the National Guard may be on it's way nome the latter part of October
 Then. administration Democrats ,sk, what will the people say of he Republican criticism of the Pres dents Mexican policy? Safety First
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