Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-26
Interest in Mexican Situa-
tion Ccnters in Scott
Obregon Conference.
ARE MOUTHPIECES
FOR GOVERNMENTS
L. s. May Refuse to With
draw Troops Until Dan
ger of Raids Is Over.
WASlilNGTON. April 25.-Gen-

WASliINGTON, April 25.-Gen-
w eral Alvaro Obregon, minister
of war of the Mexican de facto gov
erhment Is expected to arrive at the
border for his conference with Major
General Hugh l.. Scott, chief of staff
OF the American army, by Thursday
nlSht AT the latest. No definite word
as to when he would reach Juarez
was received today, however. either at
the state department or the Mexican
embassy.
Embassy officials thought it pos
slple ne might reach the border to-
night
General Scott will be attended at
the conference by Major-General
Funston, commanding the southern
department and in direct charge OF
the border situation and the pursuit
OF villa. II is understood General OBJ
RECON VIII bring with him several
Cairanza generals personally familiar
WIN the situation in northern Mexico
ana WIN steps that have been taken
py their forces to capture villa.
There We're no developments here
today either in the military or diplo-
matte aspects of the Mexican situa-
tion. General Funston forwarded de-
layed messages telling of the killing
OF "A trooper of the Tenth cavalry by n
snlper, nearly two weeks ago. but
giving no details.
Quiet In Interior.
The state department had reports
or continued quiet in various parts
or Mexico and also messages indicat-
ing that the presence of the Ameri-
can troops beyond the border might
De influencing the price of Carranza
a a
IL possible this was one of the reasons
that lmpelled Carranza to urge with
drawal of the American forces Ii was
pointed out that while the soldiers re-
NAMED In Mexico ii was improbable
that any loan could be negotiated
by the de facto government and that
thclr presence also cast enough doubt
on the immediate future there to de-
press exchange rates. Last quotations
tlxed the price Of Carranza money at
Y cents on the dollar.
1t was announced officially TODAY
that the forces in Mexico and on the
poruef now were amply proVisioned
win stocks on hand large enough to
carry them up to May l. at least II
IS understood also that arrangements
nave been completed to supply the
cavalry commands beyond the border
with additional mounts
No DcNclOpmcnt>.
There will be no further devolou-
ments in the situation until alter the
conference between General Scott and
Obregon. unless the troops are forced
10 take some action because of at
| tacks upon them.
1hefe Is much speculation as to lust
What VIII he discussed at that confer
ence. Mexican embassy officials pro.
less TO believe that details of the with
diawal OF the Americans will be con.
sldcred. In other quarters, however.
y IS generally regarded as more likely
that General Scott viii urge increased
cooperation by CarranZa troops in the
stamping out of brigandage along the
border or at least increased activity
by u" de facto governments forces
ON their own account to accomplish
the same object.
1t is believed here that General OBJ
RECON Will be given the impression
that the American troops are prepared
TO make "A long stay on their new
lines as an outpost guard for the Dor.
der. lie will probably carry back to
Mexico City the conviction that they
are to remain in Mexico until the
danger of border raids is definitely
removed either by joint action In po.
licing the doubtful areas or by the
demonstrated ability of CarranZa
| troops to take care of the situation.
Whether the capture or death nf Villa
himself will be fixed as one of the ele-
nents in such demonstration is not
| known.
Both Must Ratify.
Whatever conclusion the conference
! brings to the two officers, it Will have
to be ratified by both governments to
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