The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17
CARbAJAL READY ID WITHDRAW IN
 FAVOR OF CHIEF
 OF REBEL FORCES
New Provisional President Informally Advises United States of His Attitude. Peace Is Now Vir-
 tually Assured

Washington, July 1e.-Frnncisco Carbajal, successor to General Huerta as provisional President of Mexico, to- day advised the United states govern ment informally that he intended to re- tire in favor of General Carranxa. the constitutionaIist chief Mir. Carbajai wishes only that a general amnesty he proclaimed and protection given to the stitutionnIists.
 This statement, together with the an- rouncement from Monterey that Carranza was. willing to enter into negotiations with Carbajal relative to the transfer of authority at Mexico City, was regarded here tonight as assuring the restoration of peace in Mexico.
 The views of MT. Carbajal were ex- plained in detail to Secretary Bryan to- day by Jose Castellot, former member of the Mexican Senate who had received personal telegram through the Mexi- can embassy. It was the first coinmuni- cation between the American government and the Carbajal administration. The message incidentally revealed that Gen. erals Huerta and Banquet, now en route to Puerto Mexico, are planning to go to Europe. The communication, addressed to MT. Castellot. a personal friend of the new President, was dated last night and was as follows:
 Carbajal's Message
 ''I have just taken the oath of office as President of the republic. Generals Huerta and Bianquet departed tonight f., to n with emphasis that my only purpose is to facilitate solution of the grave prob lems which weigh upon our country. lave not the slightest ambition for nay self and merely wish to terminate the internal conflict of our country. Please give me your impressions of the situa- ton in Washington.
 '.FTiANCtS cARBAJAI.."
 This messa ge, MT. Castellot explained, meant that Mir. Carbajal had taken of flee only as a means of bridging the gap from the Huerta regime to the con stitutionalists.
 Secretary Bryan told Mir. Castellot that while recogh. 'n would not be accorded Carbajal the b iited States was amcably disposed toward Sim and would applaud his patriotic efforts, to bring peace
 Secretary Bryan was highly optimistic in the belief that peace at last was in sight in Mexico and he told his friends he believed the policy of 'watchful walt ing had been a success.
 In order to assure 2 transfer of au- thority without further bloodshed or dis turbance., however. the American gov ernment began today to use it's good or fices with General Carranza.
 John R. Siliman. personal representa- tive of President Wilson at Saltillo, was instructed to urge upon General Car ranza the belief of the United States that t.. l.4t. int of the willingness of the Carbajal gov ernment to surrender it's authority. Car Ia nza also was urged to give guarantees for the lives and property of those who had supported Huerta. MT. Silliman, cc unseisd likewise against the excution of prisoners or any other atrocities which the spirit of revenge might arouse in a conquering army.
 Makes Position Clear
 Tie United States likewise made its position clear with respect to recognition. Under the terms of a protocol signed at Niagara Falls recognition will be extended to the government resulting from an agreement between the two Mex ican factions. Should Carranza consum- mate an agreement with the commission of three eonstitutionalist sympathizers sent from Mexico City by Mr. Carbajai to discuss peace with him. the terms of the Niagara Falls protocol will have been fulfilled
 An agreement between all factions would be regarded by the United States as an expression of the will of the Mexi- can people.
 If Carranza pushes his way by force into Mexico City. the American govern ment will withhold recognition until an election is held to indicate whether or not the people approve of the new regime 
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