Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-07-08
Reported Agreement Between
Cananza and Villa Cause Of
Optimism Regarding EARLY
Peace in Mexico,
MUTINEERS AND HUERTA
SOLDIERS FIGHTING
Should Revolt of FederaIs Near
Vera Cruz Succeed, Il Is Be-
lieved Dictator'S Escape
May Be Cut Off,

fas soHriNa loussAt s~setAt ltAasn winti
Washington. july Reports te-
night from Torreon that the peace
conference between representative
of General Carran2a and General Nilla
had ended last night and that the
differences In the oonstituilonalists'
ranks had been adjusted satialactor-
ily, served u encourage officials OF the
Washington government and eonstitu-
tionaiist AGENTS here who are hopcfut
that mediation of the Mexican Inn
broglio soon may be successfully CON
cluded
Mad Il not been for the differences
which arose between General tarrun-
"a and General Nilla." said Mr. Nnon.
the Argentine minister tonight, Il
think this whole Mexican situation
might have been settled before this.
with the troubles of the constitutions
alists settled | think that we will hear
encouraging news from General car
rama soon,
Douglas Gives Statement.
Constitutionalist Agents Rafael Zu-
baran. Luis Cabrera. Fernando lyle
sias Caldcron and leapoldo Hurtado
Espinosa conferred al length today
with Charles \. Douglas. legal repre-
sentative of General Carranza in
Washington. after the latter had
talked with Secretary Bryan over flu
ture plans of mediation. None would
discuss the details of this conference.
but MIR Douglas made this statement
Il have every reason GO believe that
the troubles between Carranza and
villa are settled. that delegates from
the constitutionnlists Will he named 20
meet with lIuerta delegates to discuss
the formation of a provisional govern
mcnt in Mexico. Though there are
many reports to the contrary there
are many matters Of great Importance
j involved which viii have bearing on
the situation and which are not TO he
overlooked
Mutinccrs and EcderaIs Fight
The mutln. which has hfnken out
among Mexican federal soldiers near
American outposts near Vera Cruz
was a subject OF keen interest IN
1 American official quarters and seN-
cral messages on the subject were re-
ceive1 from General Funston. who re-
ported that fighting between the fed
erals and mutnoers was in progress.
The Mexican federal commander
previously had warned General FUN
ston that mutineers had threatened 10
iattack the American lines and with
this Information 10 guide him, the
American general ordered his forces
to be on the defensive but not to COM
slider any such irresponsible move
ment as an attack.
Ulemt uf of IIumor Injected
An element of humOr was injected
into the situation when a representa-
tive Of the revolutionary iunta al Vera
itruz asked General Funston for per
mission for himself and others to go
out and direct the mutlny. Reporting
his refusal Of the request. the gem
eral said no incidents had been re-
ported from the outposts. He added
that trains made The trip back and
forth between Tcmbade l.as and Vera
Cruz. Passengers estimated that the
force engaged IN auelling the mutiny
numbered 500, but General Funston
thought HE number was exaggerated.
May Cut or IIuertn's Escape.
Officials here see danger for Gen
cral Huerta should the mutiny cut off
his means for an exit from Mexico
city. His early departure is assumed
in official circles but II the mutineefs
triumph in their present uprising II
~ pointed out that ruerta ana his foi-.
towers could scarcely expect safe con-
duct 10 the gulf coast through the
enemys lines. A newcomer Joined
the ranks Of tho consttutonaliais III
Washington tonight. He Is Vito Ares
sas Mobiles. staunch adhefent Of
General villa. who came direct from
Torreon to look particularly after the
Interests OF the fighting general in the
American capital.