The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-24

Washington. July 22.-General Car
rama has informed the United States
government that he is ready to declare
a suspension of hostilities against the
government of Provisional President
Carbajal, Huerta's successor, pending
negotiations with his representatives
for transfer of authority at Mexico
City to the Constitutionalists.
The Constitutionalist chief ex-
pressed his views in most cordial
terms to John R. Silliman, personal
representative of President Wilson,
Consul General Hanna and Consul
Robertson, who interviewed him at
Monterey.
Not only did Carranza voice a will
ingness to receive the commission Of
three appointed by Provisional Presi-
dent Carbajal to discuss peace but
said he would send an escort to meet
them and provide safe conduct through
Constitutionalist territory.
Prospects are Favorable.
Secretary Bryan announced the re-
ceipt of the message from the Ameri-
that prospects for an agreement be-
tween the two factions were very IA
vorable. Earlier Mr.. Bryan had been
shown by Minister Suarez, of Chile, a
copy of the last note from the Consti-
nationalist agency here, dated several
days ago, saying Carranza would not
talk peace with the Huerta delegates
or representatives of any government
derived from the Huerta regime.
Inasmuch as the three men chosen
by Mr.. Carbajal are Constituencies,
who have been in hiding in Mexico
City and are thoroughly in accord with
General Carranza's policy, as well as
personal friends of Mr.. Carbajal, the
impression is general that the nego-
tiations for transfer of authority of
government will be successful.
Unconditional Surrender.
General Carranza is insistent, how
ever, that the surrender of the Carba-
jail government should be uncondition-
al. He is willing it is declared by his
representatives here, to grant limit
ed amnesty, not as condition of sur
render, but as a voluntary act of gen.
crosby on the part of the Constitu-
tionalists after they obtain the reins of
government.
1t Is the intention Of the Constitu-
tionalists to give guarantees of safety
to the people generally but to prose
cute ring leaders in the plot through
which Madero was overthrown. Most
of the latter, however, have left Mex
leo.
Protocol to Hold.
Incidentally, Secretary Bryan said
that the protocol signed at Niagara
Falls, agreeing to recognizing a gov
eminent set up by agreement of the
two Mexican factions would become
effective if satisfactory agreement
were reached in the conferences to
which General Carranza Monday said
he was willing to receive delegates
Mr.. Bryan remarked, however, that the
American government would make no
statement of policy until an agree
ment was reached and the terms of it
had been examined.
Gee Union OF factionS.
Washington, July 20.-Every infiu-
ence and diplomatic agency at the dis
posal of the United States government
are working for immediate peace in
Mexico.
The Washington administration is
convinced that with the elimination of
Huerta, for which it has been steadily
pressing for more than a year, the
various factions in Mexico will be
drawn together quickly.
To aid in this and to assure res
toration of normal conditions without
further bloodshed, officials here are ex-
erting themselves to smooth the way
for a new and stable administration
in Mexico which shall be recognized
by the powers of the world.
Efforts Bring Results.
Already the fruits of the American
effort to bring Carranza and Carbajal
together are apparent. Carranza, &C.
cording to Silliman's reports, has re-
vealed spirit of friendliness to the
United States and readiness to dis
cuss peace with Carbajal and prevent
further fighting.
Amnesty for political offenders and
guarantees that the lives and property
of the territory controlled by the fed
eral government be conserved, are
practically the only terms Carbajal
asks.
Generally, Washington officials are
highly optimistic over the favorable
turn of events. Already they are pre-
dieting complete peace in Mexico in
another fortnight. They were encour-