New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-25
Pershing to Quit in 40
Days Unless New
Raids Occur
RIGHT TO PURSUE
BANDITS GRANTED
American Troops Not to
Leave Mexico if Further
Raids Occur
From . star cor,.pou4su, Of III. rasun.I

[From star corr,,ponasn, Of The r1oun.I
Atlantic City, Nov. 24.-After
twelve weeks Of discussion, disagree
ment and delay, the Mexican-Ameri-
can joint commission has reached an
agreement regarding the military
control Of the line dividing the two
countries. With great ceremony the
agreement was signed and sealed by
the representatives Of the two gov
ernments this afternoon.
The protocol provides for the with
drawal of General Pershing's column
within forty days. unless new bandit
raids occur in that time. In that
case United States troops are to
have the right TO pursue and dis
perse bandit forces.
The United States gains the right
to pursue into Mexico bandit forces
which cross the border.
Commissioner Alberto J. Pani left
tonight for Queretaro, Mexico, TO
present the agreement to First Chief
Carranza. Franklin X. Lane, Of the
American side, departed for Wash
ington TO submit the document TO
President Wilson.
The President recently approved a
draft of the protocol. Ratification OF
the agreement by the United States
therefore is assured.
What Carranza's attitude will be is
not known.
Provisions of Protocol
Fhe protocol signed to-day provides
First-For the Withdrawal from
Mexico OF the United States troops
under Pershing within forty days
after the ratification of the agree
ment, unless new raids occur in the
territory adjacent TO that occupied
by the American forces.
Second-Withdrawsl Of the Ameri'
can troops to be deferred in case
new raids occur until the raiders
shall have been dispersed By the
American forces alone or in con-
junction with the Mexican troops.
Third-Occupation by the troops
OF the de facto government Of the
territory evacuated by the American
forces.
Fourth-Protection Of the respec-
tive frontiers by the armies of the
United States and Mexico, each act
ing Independently unless cooperation
is found necessary, in which case It
shall be effected.
Fifth-Abandonment Of the Mex
lean proposal for a neutral zone be-
tween the two countries, but provi-
sion for the subsequent adoption Of
such a plan by the American and
Mexican commanders at points where
such a measure may be found neees-
sary.
Sixth-Retention of the right by
,he United States to pursue maraud-
srs coming from Mexico into the
United States so long as conditions
in Northern Mexico remain abnormal.
Seventh-Considera and subse-
euen. formation by the Mexican
government of an international
claims commission, and also the
adoption of sanitary measures look
ing toward restoration Of health con.
ditions'in Mexico.
Eighth-The abandonment Of the
commission if the agreement fails
Of ratification by the two govern
ments.
Ninth-A recess OF the joint COM
mission until December s, pending
ratification.
Plan Of Evacuation
Tho Withdrawal Of Pershing's col.
umn, il was agreed. would be effected
in such a manner as 10 permit the
Mexican forces to occupy the evaeu-
ated territory without delay and un-
der the protection OF the American
troops. In this movement the Mexican
commander is to have command Of the
plan by which occupation Of Northern
chihuahua is effected and General Per-
,henc IS 20 have control of the plan
OF withdrawal. lie is also to De al
lowed 70 use the Mexican Railroad 20
Juarez to move mis- force II he so de-
sires.
Pershing's withdrawal is 70 begin
Immediately Carranza approves the
protocol, unless conditions become
worse in Chihuahua. This is regarded
as likely by the Americans in view
of growing reports OF Villista activity
there.
The Mexicans. ever since the confer
ences began. had insisted that the
United States agree - the establish
ment of a neutral zone. fifty miles
wide, between .he countries. The
Americans refused to consider this. and
fnally the Mexieans abandoned their