Army officers said the Mexican troop dispositions, as reported by General Kunston, appeared to be in accord with a plan to police the country, and did not indicate the preparation of an unfriendly demonstration toward General Pershing's forces. The Mexicans have been, for the most part, distributed by small commands to police definite sections. No large force is being held in one place, and the reports added that no intrenchments or entanglements had been constructed. So far there has been nothing to show that military preparations for an attempt to drive out the Americans have been made.

On the other hand, reliable information has been received in official quarters that all of Carranza's advisers stand solidly behind him in expressions of his note. Not having come to indicate the temper of the people in Mexico City or elsewhere in the country, following its publication. 