Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-06

WASHINGTON. July 5.-Early re-
vcrsations with tho do facto govern
ment OF Mexico TO the end that peace
and order may be restored in Northern
Mexico and along the border. is ex-
pectcd here to be the next step OF the
United States in it's relations with it's
southern nciGhbor.
The crisis prccipitated by Villas raid
OH Columbus. n. NJ, and eliminating in
the fight ut Carrizal. Mex. between
American and Mexican troops, appeared
tonight to have been dissipated by an
amicable note from General Carranza
presented during the day by his am
bassador- designate here.
The note proposes that the differ
ences between the governments be set
tied by mediation or direct negoti-
ationS. It is remarkable for it's brew
ity it's restrained and friendly tone.
and for the absolute lack OF any of
the strong. even insolent language
which characterized the last two COM
munications from the de facto gov
ernmcnt. 1t treats as a closed Incl
dent the exchange Of unfriendly COM
munications which brought war al
most within sight.
No formal comment on the note was
obtainable from State Department Of
ticials. a copy was forwarded to the
White House immediately on Its re-
ceipt and President Wilson will de-
termine the course to be pursued. Sec
retary Lansing to-day completed his
preparations for months vacation 10
begin on Friday, and this is believed
n 10
the crisis Is over.
MAY DEAF. DIRECTLY WITH
CARRANZA GOVERNMENT
AS a matter OF general principle.
the Washington government always has
favored mediation OF any dispute suit"
able for such procedure. There is
every indication, however. that IN the
present instance 1t will be deemed de-
sirable to conduct Forthcoming nego-
tiations directly with the Carranza
government.
Members Of the Latin-American Dip
lomatic corps are expected to make in
Iuiry soon to the attitude Of the
Washington government, in view OF the
statement OF the Mexican Foreign Of
flee that 1t awaits only decision here
as TO whether mediations or direct ne
gotiations would be preferable. Indi-
cations tonight were that the Inquiries
would be met with assurances that
the two governments had reached the
stage where they would not find 1t
necessary to call upon the friendly SER
vices OF their neighbor States.
II is not known whether n formal
reply to General CarranZa's note Is
contemplated. Diplomatic usage does
not call for one. and many officials feel
that moro can be accomplished through
informal discussion between Mr.. Ar
redondo and Counselor Polk, who will
act as secretary In Mr. Lansing's alb
sence. 1t is understood Mr.. Arredon-
do plans 10 call at the department to-
morrow to say good-by to Secretary
Lansing before the lattcrs departure.
Probably the preliminary steps neces-
sary FOR the inauguration OF the in
formal discussion will be taken then.
ENTIRELY SATISFIED WITH
DEFINITION Or MATTERS
State Department officials appeared
entirely satisfied with tho definition OF
the matters to be settled outlined In
the new Mexican note. II is presented
in this language. as translated at the
embassy:
The American government believes.
reasonably. that the insecurity OF It's
frontier is II source difficulty, and tho
Mexican government on its part be-
liercs that the stay Of troops on Mex.
lean territory aside from being 4
trespaSs OF the sovereignty Of Mexico
is the immediate cause OF the conflicts
Therefore. the withdrawal of Amcrica,t
troops on the one hand and protection
Of the frontier OH tho other arc the