Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-17
Carranza's Agents in Wash
ington Predict Early Capture
Of the Stronghold.
U. S. OFFICIALS AWAITING
WORD FROM CAROTHERs
Consular Agent Likely to Report
From Ell Paso-No Change in Ad-
ministration Policy.

Capture of Zacatecas by Gen. Villa as
the next important stage in the victori-
GUS march of the constitutionalist forces
In the campaign waged to set up their
government in Mexico City Is predicted
today by agencies close to the councils Of
the Carranza faction.
Now that absolute collapse Of the me-
diation conference is all but officially an
nounced, the claim is, It is generally ad-
m1tted. that the next move will be by
the constitutionalists. It is stated on good
authority that already the largest por-
ton Of Villas command is en- route for
Zacatecas. and that when his plans are
more vtgor and dispatch than he en-
ployed in capturing Torreon.
That Villa actually did turn in his resig-
nation to Carranza and ordered telegraph
and information bureaus seized in the
district under his command Is unohicially
admitted here by those who have received
confirmation from Tampico. But it is
stated that his resignation was in pro-
test against Interference by civilians,
close to Carranza. with the military ad-
aAAAIiSeA otiOu Ills JuTlSQlSIlOD.
Those who know Villa best protest that
he Will never break with Carranza for
personal aggrandizement or glory; that
he Is intensely loyal and has no per-
sonal vainglory. They say that he has
no ambition to hold Office but that Car
rama proposes to reward his devotion to
the constitutionalist cause by making
him chief of the rurales of Mexico.
Without Official Information.
Both the War and State Department
and the White House disclaimed having
any official information on the reported
break with Carranza and Villa.
A clash between the military and civil
ian leaders of the constitutionalist move
ment, 1t was pointed out here, probably
would result in conditions that would
stir up demand for American invasion.
give any intimation regarding the dis
position of troops in Vera Cruz II media
ton plans were suspended. and were un-
willing to discuss any possibility Of the
adjournment Of the Niagara Falls con-
ference Friday.
Carranza's representatives. here made
the explanation that Villa had deterrnin-
ed to rid himself Of troublesome politicians
who have been associated with Gen. Car
rama, issuing orders without authority.
which embarrassed his movements
These men. 1t was said. had been making
trouble between Villa and Carranza for
some time, and Villa insisted to Carran-
"a that his authority in northern Mexico
should be supreme Carranza is said to
have felt that the trouble would adjust
itself, but Villa took the initiative.
Villa Supreme in North.
In the opinion of the leaders here Villa
will proceed to take supreme command
in the north Of Mexico and Carranza will
compose the differences.
Officials of the Washington govern
ment were considerable impressed by
the turn in events. At the State De-
partment no word had been received
from George c. Carothers. the Ameri-
can consular agent with Gen. Carranza.
Mr.. Carothers was due today In Ell
full report on the latest Developments
would be forwarded as soon as Mr..
Carothers reached Ell Paso.
Return to Washington this morning
Of Rafael Zubaran and Luis Cabrera.
the Carranza agents who met the
American delegates in Buffalo yester-
day, and report by Secretary Bryan to
President Wilson of the results of that
meeting are believed by those best in
formed to be the end of negotiations
through the State Department to medi-
ate Carranza's following into active ad-
ministration of affairs in Mexico. 1t
was with the purpose Of putting the
constitutionalist cause into closest
terms of amity with the State Depart
ment that Charles A. Douglas. a long
time personal friend Of Secretary
Bryan, was selected as legal adviser OF
the constitutionalist agency here.
To Await Developments.
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ed States is now in a position to do
nothing short of aggressive invasion of
Mexico. which is contrary to the policy
fore the United States will continue its
"fatchful waiting program. leaving the
constitutionalists to make the next
move in the Mexican chess game.
A long series of diplomatic blunders
by the Huerta agencies. 1t is claimed
by the rebel representatives. eliminated
tion to install Fernando Gonzales as
president.
It was to gain the greatest possible ia
vor for this proposition through the
State Department that former Senator
Charles A. Towne was engaged as
Mr.. Towne. they said. had supported Mr..
Bryan in his free silver campaign and
had the additional advantage of close as
ISOLATION with John Lind, who had for
merly named him for the Senate in Min
nesota- But Mr.. Towne had the misfor-
tune to run afoul Of the President and
failed in his mission. He was then dis
credited by Huerta's delegates to the
Niagara Falls conference.
Diplomatic strategists can see no ad-
vantageous move for the present regime
in Mexico City and believe that 1t is
Huerta's present policy to await further
attack from the constitutionalists and
trust to luck
Situation Unchanged, officials Say.
A long dispatch was received at the
White House from the American dele
gates at the Niagara conference, which,
officials said, did not change the situation.
Beyond expressing the view that there
was hope of the ultimate success Of the
mediation, officials did not comment on
the situation.
Justice Hughes Son Weds.
NEW YORK, June 17.-Charles Evans
Hughes. jr.. son of Charles Evans Hughes,
United States Supreme Court justice, and
former Governor Of New York, today mar
ried Miss Marjorie Bruce Stuart. daughter
Of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clarence Stuart