stood, as did the original purpose of the expedition.
There was no indication tonight of any change in the determination of President Wilson not to accept any proposal of the Carranza government. This element has so far proved a stumbling block to an agreement for wider cooperation in the bandit chase, the object of General Scott's discussions with the War Minister.
From Mexican sources it was learned today that, based upon the immediate withdrawal of the American troops, General Carranza has offered, through his two representatives, to place an active army of 25,000 men in Northern Mexico as soon as the Americans are withdrawn. The offer was accompanied by assurances, it is said, that more than half of this force would be, so placed as to guarantee border towns from future bandit raids, while the remainder would be used in a vigorous pursuit of bandits until the whole territory adjacent to the border had been absolutely cleared of them.
It was the condition of immediate American withdrawal attached to the Carranza conference. Generals Scott and Funston laid claim to the Carranza government, which had been in the hands of General Scott and Funston.  The situation before President Wilson
Officials still maintained silence today
to the nature of the new instructions to General Scott, but it is believed he was authorized to make it clear to General Obregon that while the proposal for immediate withdrawal would be entertained, the Washington government would welcome a demonstration of the intention and ability of the de facto government to carry out its program.
There is reason to believe that the American officers now have authority to make concessions in the way of limiting the zone in which General Pershing's forces will operate until a demonstration has been made. 