The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-16
Observation-Disclosures Commits
sion Di:solves, With Little
Tangible to Show for Work
DIRECT RELATIONS TO
BE SOON RESUMED
In Meantime There Is Imme-
date Probability That Per-
shing's Forces Will Come
Back to border

New York, Jan. 15.--Withdrawai
OF the United States troops from
Mexico is left entirely at the discre-
ton of President Wilson by the
formal dissolution of the Mexican
com mission. which was announced at
the Fillmore Hotel this evening.
we have suggested to the Presi-
dent that he may now feel free to act
Independently and directly with re-
gard TO the withdrawal of the troops
said Secretary Of the Interior Lane.
announcing the dissolution
There is a distinct impression on
the part of the Mexican commission
ers that this means the immediate
withdrawal of the Pershing force.
The United states representatives.
however. rather incline to the belief
that the troops will not he withdrawn
until the President is satisfied that
the border is no longer menaced by
handitry. And any withdrawal or
troops will be made with the reserved
right OF the United states to unre-
strained pursuit Of bandits II the cir
cumstances so warrant as was stipu-
lated in the protocol which venustiano
Carranza declined to approve.
In the dissolution of the commits
sion which was formed to adjust the
ulIItI6HCeS tel"tSE gatAiCp Xiv
United States, however. both sides
profess to see a Frightening Of the
situation.
Resume Direct Relations.
Coupled with the recommendation
regarding troop withdrawal is n sug-
gestion that direct diplomatic rela-
tons between the two republics be
resumed, and that by these direct
diplomatic negotiations all OF the
problems which Ii was intended
should be adjusted by the defunct
commission be tsss1~Ssn These en-
brace. among others. the creation or
an International court OF claims to
adjudicate property losses sustained
since the overthrow of the Diaz re-
gime, the protection of the life and
property of foreigners and measures
fo- improving conditions along the
border All OF these subjects, to-
gether with the obligations OF the
United States to prevent the foster
ing of revolutionary movements north
Of the Rio Grande. were discussed
today
Sc cretary Lane, who acted az chair
man OF the American commissioners
throughout the conferences. which
were begun September 4. 1915, said
tonight before departing for Wash
inxton, where he will make a COM
plete report to President Wilson. that
the dissolution was brought about In
the friendliest spirit.
I'VE feel we have made decided
progress" said Mr.. Lane, and
through the dispatch of an amhassa-
dor to Mexico city II Will be possible
to take up the discussions where we
have left oft They understand bet
ter our attitude and we have a bet
ter understanding OF theirs
Secretary Lane said the question
of a loan to Mexico or of An EN- barge
on the shipment of arms was not
mentioned az the Anal session of the
commission. He also expressed the
belief that the dispatch OF an am
bas~ador to Mexico City would not
constitute recognition of the Car
rama government as de jure. The
Argentine Republic, he pointed out.
has sent an ambassador to CarranZa' 3
de facto government. and b. a SINH
lar dispatch OF an amba ssador to the
United States would be taking no
further step He added that 1t was
presumed Carranza would take SINH
.Cop+{puaa IN Tenth paoAN