South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-07-07
VILLA INSISTS AGENTS
IN U. S. Be RECALLED
Agreement With "FirSt Chief"
Carranza Delayed by Dis
pute Over Representatives OF
"CauSe" in Washington.
RY LAURENCE TOD.
STAFF Correspondent


D-r,vv Work.. July 7.-Waiting Ior
ord from, the Argentina envoy In
washington. who is now Drlhslns
nressure TO bear upon the consti'u-
.,ora1ists from every possible diplo-
roatic source, the Huerta peace dele
,,atea in New York today declared
themselves still confident that par
lev with the rebels would be had.
I'VE are staying here until Minister
Naon sends US definite informahon
which we think will be favorable
said Senor Emilio Rabasa, heau o1
me delegation I'VE are concerned
only with bringing about peace ana
We RELY upon one mediator who Is IN
washington and is in touch with the
autborities there TO notify us or the
result of his work in that direction.
We do not know directly as TO the
errand OF Mr.. Silliman who mas Deeh
sent to Saltillo. We believe that 'ele-
gates will be sent here TO discuss
Responsibility on Naon.
Others in the Mexican party stated
that they relied upon the fact that
Minister Naon now feels IL incumb bent
upon him, as the spokesman or the
rnediatOrs who took credit Tor pro-
posing the direct negotiations between
the Huerta and Carranza factions TO
bring about this direct conference.
His fellow mediators do not sympa-
thize with his anxiety believing that
the parley will accomplish moth
ing. Senor Rabasa had a conference
last night with Manuel Estava, the
Mexican consul at New York. Estava
is understood to have reported upon
the shipment OF arms and other sup
,,rso, ~ = ravolutiOnigt iunta from
this port.
While the Mexicans would make no
statement upon the criticism OF the
American occupation OF Vera Cruz
attributed today 20 Ambassador Da-
Cana of Brazil, It was evident that
they approved the sentiment. Given
the port OF Vera Cruz, men close in
their confidence assert the Huerta
government would take on a new
lease of strength and the rebels
would be compelled TO talk peace.
Communicate With Capitals.
Seniors Rabasa and Rodriguez are
keeping in close touch with develop
ments In Mexico City through private
as well as official dispatches, and be-
cause of the alarming nature of some
Of the press dispatches from their
capital city they have sent inquiries
regarding the safety OF relatives and
friends None of their relatives has
thus far fed from the city.
Modesto c. Roland. acting CONNER
cial agent for the constitutiOnalist
government here had no word from
Gen. Carranza today on the possibil
fty OF peace conferences. Neverthe-
less the impression prevailed at the
agency that the first chief" of the
revolution would be willing 10 send
representatives here TO confer with
the Huertists.
surrender, probably our president is
ready to make certain concessions"
said a man in the confidence OF the
Carranza faction. What concessions
would be offered. beyond guarantee
OF personal safety 20 the majority Of
the Huerta faction. the revolutionists
would not suggest. They declare that
the question OF the confiscation of
property held by the hackers OF Gen
Huerta would be settled in due course
and by legal methods
Join the Rebels.
VERA CRUZ. Mexico, July T.
Senior Octavio Compero. chief agent
for the COnstitutionaliSts here, sent a
message to Gen. Carranza early today
stating that the federal outposts in
the neighbOrhoOd OF Vera Cruz had
revolted and decided TO cast their lot
with the revolution.
Querido MohenO. former minister
Of commerce and industry was fore
ed by Pres. Huerta 10 resign and fee
70 Puerto Mexico for his life, accord
ing 90 his wife. who expressed fear
today that Moheno might have been
captured.
Conferences Still ON.
TORREON Mexico, July The
telegraph wire between here and Gen
Csrranza's headquarters at Saltillo
vas kept busy during the night and
storm clouds were in the air when the
deputies OF the first chief met
those OF Gen. Villa today for the con-
uhuauon or their peace conference
Although Secy. Garsa OF the confer
ence announced yesterday that prac-
ucaIy all points in dispute had been
ADJUSTED, II Is understood that at the
last minute Gen. Villas delegates pre-
sented demand that Rafael Zu-
paran and Alfredo Breceda be recall
ed from Washington
Ihese two Carranza agents are held
responsible for the statement issued
AZ the American capital denouncing
United state Consular Agent Caroth-
ers and villa is determined that they
shall not be allowed 10 act as reDre-
sentatiyes of the government for
which ne Is lighting.