Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-24

adjustment OF the troubles growing
out Of the Villista raids across the
border, and while the negotiations are
proceeding in a way described as sat-
isfactory. surprise is expressed here
that the Carranza governpent should
be willing 10 let them pursue leisure
ly course. when the internal situation
in Mexico seems to demand a speedy
understanding with the United States.
II is still undecided whether the
pending differences shall be adjusted
by a commission of distinguished Am
orleans and Mexicans. or through dip
lomatic and military channels.
v. S. Wishes Permanence
In spite Of the reticence of officials,
II is apparent that the United States
govern ment is contending for an ar
rangement that will have permanent
effect on the relations OF Mexico and
the United States. and will give some
measure of assurance that the border
raids and other dangers TO interna-
tional harmony will not be repeated
The Carranza government. in its note
OF July Il. addressed TO the United
States. which was made public in Mex
leo City on Thursday. expresses its
willingness to have the pending diff
ferenes adjusted by a joint commits
sion. but limits the scope Of the con-
ference to matters that. in the opinion
Of persons having a deep interest in
the situation can be settled as we'll
by military officers.
II is felt here that the critical as
pect Of the Mexican mess will not be
eliminated If the contemplated agree
nent provides merely for the with
draual Of American troops from Mex
leo. a reciprocal arrangement for the
use Of troops Of either nation in
guarding the border. and an agreement
as TO the causes for the Villista raids
and the incidents growing out Of them.
including the killing Of officers and
men of the 10th United States cavalry
by Carranza troops at Carrizal N
June
To effect a permanent settlement. so
far as the word permanent" may be
applied TO anything that pertains to
the Mexican situation, il will be neces-
sary, according TO we'll matured opn-
ion here 10 provide for the appoint
ment Of a joint commission of distin-
guished men. Americans and Mexicans.
Who will be authorized to go into every
phase Of the troubles between the
United states and Mexico with a view
10 devising a comprehensive plan Of
international cooperation that will
minimize the dang" of disturbances
likely 70 bring the two nations into
var II is felt that an agreement linn
ting the scope Of TIE negotiations as
IL is limited by the Carranza govern
ment's note Of July II. will not meet
the very serious conditions that con
front the two countries.
Should the Carrar "a proposal be ac-
cepted in its present limited form, it
Is likely that II viii. be changed so
as TO provide thar the matters to be
considered shall he adjusted by a con-
ference Of military men representing
both governments ard not by COM
mission Of civilians.
What Carranza Wants
The Carran@a government proposed
that these matters. limited in number.
should be adjusted through the ,nedi-
UNI Of commission Judged hl what
is said in well informed quarters. the
United States would not be willing to
lave a commission undertake a settle
ment Of such Unite scope hut would
be glad to Join in the commission
method Of settlement if the program
would permit the commissioners TO
devise broad plan intended to stop
disorders IN Mexico and establish
peaceful conditions in that country.
II was reported today that the current
negotiations might result in an agree
nnent for 'oint American and Mexican ac-
ton against Villa and other bandit lead
ers who are keeping the country in A
state OF turmoil. There Is no doubt that
this governments position is that the
trouble between the two countries can best
be settled by n commission Of distincuish-
ed Americans and Mexicans who will
agree upon = comprehensive pla not only
TO ohvate immediate differences. but to
erins about the rehabilitation Of Mexico,
and tha' rehabilitation cannot he accom-
plished while the villa element is prac-
tirally unrestrained
The present negotiations. II is said. have
that end IN view These negotiations are
tcIn- conducted in daily conferences be-
tween Frank !. Folk, acting secretary Of
rtd'e. and Ehseo Arredondo the Mexican
ambassador They had fur
ther discussion today. Afterwards Mr.
Arredondo said that the exchanges were
progressing satisfactorily.
First Chief Slipping
the negotiations means danger for the
carrsnza government. according to opin-
ton here Gen rershine has considered II
important enough 10 telegraph the war
department that reports are In circulation
IN Mexico that Villa is alive and that ne
has formed an army Of lsnn men Car
ranzo forces have been defeated lately bv
Vtllistss. and there are other indications
that the CarranZista rule is menaced
Should Villa become the power he
formerly was in northern Mexico, the
Carranza government would find it.
self seriously embarrassed In living up
TO its obligation to the United States.
and in some quarters the view is taken
that an agreement with the Carranza
government would be useless to the
United States IL Carranza was unable
to exert his authority in the border
states Of Mexico. where Nillista con-
troll would DE a constant menace to the
maintenance Of peace between Mexico
and this country.
The appointment of commission.