The sun., 1919-08-22
CARRANZA ASKS
TROOPS RECALL
Mexican Envoy Files His Of
ficial Protest Against Pur-
suit of Outlaw Band.
REPLY TO BE NEGATIVE
First Chief Sends Soldiers to
Rescue DIR. GOenaga and
May Pay Ransom.
REPLY TO BE NEGATIVE
Special Despatch 10 Tue suX.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 21.--Ygnacio Bo-
nillas. Carranza's Ambassador in
Washington, has protested officially to
the State Department against the des-
patch Of American soldiers into Mexi-
can territory in pursuit of the bandits
who captured and held two American
army aviators for ransom.
Secretary of State Lansing said late
to-day that the protest had been re-
ceived, but that he had not yet exam
ined it. and that there would be no an
swer forthcoming from his Depart
ment tonight. 1t is understood that
the Mexican communication was writ
ten in Spanish and was not translated
in time for. the attention of Mr.. Lam
sing to-day.
The note demands the withdrawal of the
American cavalry now on Mexican soil,
and registers formal protest against
the action.
The communication Is Of such a nature
that 1t will demand an immediate an
swer from the American Government.
1t is practically certain, in view of the
recent interchange OF communications
between Mexico city and Washington,
that the demand for withdrawal of the
troops seeking the Mexican bandits will
be refused fatty.
Mexicans Issue Statement.
The first intlmation reaching WASH
ington officially was that the Mexican
Foreign Office yesterday gave out this
statement in Mexico city:
Two aviators OF the army of the
United States, through error. so they
state. flew over our territory, landing ap-
proximately 112 kilometers to the south
of the frontier where they were cap
tured by band of twenty bandits. They
have now been liberated.
Some troops of the Eighth Cavalry
OF the United States crossed the from
tier in pursuit OF the outlaws. The
Department of Foreign Relations gave
instructions at once to our embassy in
Washington to make appropriate repre-
sentations. protesting and requesting inn
| mediate withdrawal of the invading
troops"
Unofficial advices, received here
through official sources, however, gave
clear indication that the path the Car
rama Government is pursuing in regard
| to foreign affairs. particularly with re-
spect to the United States, is strewn
with thorns. The Federation of Labor
/ Unions of Mexico city, il was reported
has issued manifesto urging Carranza
TO form a representative Cabinet and
to bring about an adjustment of diff
IL a..
ately.
| From the same source II was learned
that the Liberal Constitutional party
| has called upon all Of its members
throughout Mexico to Use all of their
influence toward promoting a better feel
ing and real understanding between
Mexico and the United States Likewise
some of the Deputies Of the Mexican
| Congress intend to send petition to
Gen. Carranza urging him to change
his policy toward the United States.
Editors Differ on Policies.
The Mexican Herald. IT was learned.
| declared edltorially that the Carranza
Government Is indicating some disposi
ton to heed these requests, and urges
| that 1t do so However, the newspapers
I'll Herdldo and FL CniUersdl take oppo-
site views, ii was reported here reliably.
The Secretary of State said that Amer
| lean consuls had not been instructed TO
urge Americans In outlying districts in
Mexico to concentrate for the time being
| in the more thickly populated districts
tut said that If the consuls were con.
vinced that Americans were running
great risks by remaining in the thinly
populated areas they had authority 10
warn them without definite instructions
! from the State Department
| This statement was made by the State
| Department to-day in regard to the case
of DIR. A. Goenaga:
"The American Embassy at Mexico
City has reported to the Department of
| state that according to the Mexican
| Foreign Office there is nothing so far 10
communicate to this Government with
| respect to the case of DR.. A. Goenaga. n
| native OF Porto Rico, reported to be held
for ransom by Mexi0nn rebels in the
| Atusco Mountains near Mexico City. This
statement has been made by the Foreign
ONCE in response to an inquiry follow
! ing the representations of the American
| Embassy The Foreign Office reported on
August IT that Federal troops had been
sent to the rescue OF DR.. Goenaga and
\ that the Mexican Government is inclined
10 pay If necessary. the ransom OF sew
| eral thousand pesos demanded by the
| captors Of DR.. Goenaga."