Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 September 1914 — WILL TAKE DEFENSIVE [ARTICLE]

WILL TAKE DEFENSIVE

CARRANZA NOTIFIES U. S. HE WON’T ATTACK VILLA. U. S. to Withdraw Troop* From Vera Cruz Despite New Revolution in Mexico. Washington, Sept 25.—The United States government was notified by General Carranza that he will not attack General Villa and his forces, but will remain on thp defensive and resist attack. Washington, Sept. 26.—There will be no change In the attitude of the United States government toward Mexico as a result of the break between General Carranza and General Villa, it wae stated at the White House. The administration will hold unswervably to its course, and is confident that the trouble will be settled In the near future. The American troops will be withdrawn from Vera Cruz as had been planned and officially there will be on recognition of the Villa revolt. Administration officials profess optimism in the ultimate solution of the trouble and say that they are looking for more eruptions in Mexico before permanent peace is restored. "The United States,” it was stated at the war department, “has not changed its views with respect to the evacuation of Vera Cruz. The troops will be withdrawn at the earliest possible moment. But a little more time will be necessary in which to effect the transfer of authority in the city and to wind up all the business connected with the customs houses.”