Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 99, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 April 1916 — TWO LEADERS WILL TALK AT JAUREZ [ARTICLE]

TWO LEADERS WILL TALK AT JAUREZ

Obregon and Scott to Confer on Mex Problem —Some Solution May Come From Conference. Washington, April 24.—Further developments in the pursuit of Villa and the realtions between the United States and the de facto government of Mexico now await personal discussion of these subjects by the senior military advisers of the two governments. “ “ A conference between Major Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff of the American army, and General Alvaro Obregon, minister of the de facto government, was arranged late today to take place probably at Jaurez. General Scott is now at San Antonio, Texas., and General Obregon is thought to be on his way north from Mexico City. They may meet tomorrow or next day. Announcement that General Carranza had agreed to a conference .was made by Eliseo Arrendondo, Mexican ambassador designate, who paid a second visit to Secretary Lansing today to communicate the fact. Secretary Baker was personally informed and information transmitted to General Scott. Mr. Arrendondo called at the state department first to say that his goi - ernment asked that some reply be made to the note of April 12, suggesting that American troops be withdrawn from Mexico. A similar request was transmitted by special agent Rogers from Mexico City.