General Pershing, the only movement of his troops except toward the border, would be resisted. General Pershing's report on the warning from Trevino was transmitted to Mexico City some days ago.

Allied mediation of the United States. Mr. Arredondo was assured by the diplomats on whom he called that their governments earnestly hoped peace would be preserved between the United States and Mexico. Those he saw included Ambassador Naon of Argentina, who came here today from his summer home in Massachusetts to inquire into the Mexican situation. If the Mexican representatives' purpose was to initiate some steps toward an offer of mediation, it had not been fruit tonight. He reported Pausing said no suggestion that the dispute be submitted to arbitration. "It had only been from any quarter."

It is known that administration officials do not regard the present situation as containing anything open to settlement by arbitration. The President's sole purpose, according to repeated official declarations, is to protect Americans' lives and property in the border.

Private telegrams from Mexico City continue to indicate that General Carranza and the rest of his advisers hope to avoid war with the United States. They are said to have been convinced by the recent happenings, not only of the sincerity of the Washington administration's attitude as publicly announced, but also of the secret purpose of President Wilson to use whatever force may be necessary.  Be necessary
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