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Foreign News May 7, 1916

The Pensacola Journal

Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida

What is this article about?

Mexican leader Carranza approves Scott-Obregon agreement with US, except minor details; signing expected soon. Wilson approves, paving way for co-operation including greater American use of Mexican railroads. (El Paso/Washington, May 6)

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AGREEMENT SATISFACTORY TO CARRANZA

By Associated Press.

El Paso, Texas, May 6. - General Carranza tonight telegraphed Obregon informing him that the agreement with the United States is satisfactory with the exception of a few minor details. It is believed that at the conference to be held tomorrow the protocol will be signed. General Trevino Carranza, commander of the department of northeastern Mexico, left for Torreon tonight.

THOROUGH CO-OPERATION IS NOW EXPECTED IN MEXICO

Washington, May 6. - Unofficial reports reaching here tonight that Carranza had informed Obregon that the Scott-Obregon agreement is virtually satisfactory is expected to clear the way for thorough co-operation in Mexico. President Wilson has approved it. While details of the agreement have never been made public, it is known to provide for a more extensive use of Mexican railroads by Americans.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Political

What keywords are associated?

Carranza Obregon Agreement Scott Obregon Pact Us Mexico Cooperation Mexican Railroads Diplomatic Protocol

What entities or persons were involved?

Carranza Obregon General Trevino Carranza President Wilson

Where did it happen?

Mexico

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Mexico

Event Date

May 6

Key Persons

Carranza Obregon General Trevino Carranza President Wilson

Outcome

agreement satisfactory except minor details; protocol to be signed tomorrow; thorough co-operation expected; president wilson approved; provides for more extensive use of mexican railroads by americans

Event Details

General Carranza telegraphed Obregon that the agreement with the United States is satisfactory except for a few minor details. A conference is to be held tomorrow where the protocol will be signed. General Trevino Carranza, commander of the department of northeastern Mexico, left for Torreon. Unofficial reports indicate the Scott-Obregon agreement is virtually satisfactory, clearing the way for thorough co-operation in Mexico.

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