Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-12
CARRANA BLOCKS
 SETTLEMENT PLAN
W'reg0n Leaves Second Conference of Day Veyed, But Funston Displays Good HumOr-Statement Says No
 Danger of Rupture.

Mexican minister of war, over Amer ican troop disposition in Mexico, came 1 to an end tonight, with no agreement being reached.
 The whole matter was referred back to the American and de facto governments to be settled through diplomatic channels. Tonight the situation is almost ex- actly where it stood before the con- ference began. The Mexican govern ment still insists on the withdrawal of Gen. Pershing's column upon a certain date and wants that date to come quickly.
 It is known that General Oregon has been willing to make concessions in order to reach an agreement with the American conferees. He has been overruled. however, by the first chief, Venustiano Carranza. and his advisers.
 After practically conceding the de- mands Of the American conferees. he was compelled to reverse his attitude,
 The end of the negotiations came today after two conferences had been held. The first began at 10 o'clock in the morning. and lasted until 1 D. m.. when recess was taken until 4 o'clock to permit General Obregon to keep a lunch engagement. sharp on the hour, the discussions were re- newed. After two hours and half. however, they were brought to an end.
 Obreg0n Vexed; Funston Cordial.
 General Obregon, accompanied by Juan M. Amador, Mexican sub-secre- tary Of foreign affairs, emerged from the private car occupied by General scott and General Funston, and walk ed rapidly down the railway yards, climbed into his waiting auto, and drove away. General Obregon was accompanied to his machine by Gen. < eral Funston. The Mexican com mander's manner was abrupt and vexed. but General Funston smiled cheerily as he bade him, goodbye.
 Col. Robt. E. Lee Michie. aide to General Scott. came ont and dis Sributed copies of the following state nent to the waiting newspapermen:
 we wish to announce that after conferences marked through put with conspicuous courtesy snd good will, in which conferences mu- uai impressions were exchanged and information was conveyed on the mili- ary situation on the frontier, it was greed upon by the conferees to sus- 'end the conferences and report back Q tnelr governments, in order that hese may be able, through their re- pectlve foreign departments, to con 'iude this matter, and that the ending 'f these conferences does not mean in my way rupture of the good rela- ions of friendly between the con- erees nor between the respective gov-
 "A. ObreRon,
 HI. l.. Scott,
 Frederick Funston" Tonight It Is pointed out authorita- aeetings in Fl Paso does not mssn hat there is any immediate threaf of rupture between the United States
 Washington Not Surnrised.
 Washington. May 11.-While no of- cial report from General Scott had rived late tonight that his con srence wfih General Obregon, Car anzas war minister. had failed to ring about an agreement as to tho order situation, t was clear that officialz. after reading le news dispatches. aid not regard le nailure as producing a critical tuation in the relations between the nited States and Mexico.
 General Scott was expected 10 pre- are a full report from Preaident 1tlson which should reach Washina- 'n in time for consideration at. the aHnet meeting tomorrow Both state department officials and liseo Arredondo. Mexican amhaa- ldor designate. have been prepared resume the task of adjusting the lscussing the border situation 1t tho pint where the diploma.ic question as suspended when the military con renee wasarransed.
 So far, President Wilson has shown } indication oe altering his oFieial an in sending the troops into Mexi- }. They were ordered to scaptpre or |sperse the bandats who have arried Amsricane towns ,alouy the order. The fac that unofficial re- 'rts came tonight of new raid '
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