Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-18
INSTRUCTIONS SENT s1ILIMAN
Representations Made in Behalf of
Huerta Supporters and the
Clergy in Mexico.
SOME DELAY is LOOKED FOR
Commission Sent by Csbsisl Will Be
Two Days Enroute.
EUROPEAN COMPLICATION LOOMS
Proposed Reputation of Loans Ne
EOtiated Abroad by HuertR viii
Meet with Emphatic Protest
Spain Tiles Claims.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE United
States continued today to exert its infiu-
ence with General Carrsnze to bring
about an immediate cessation of hostili-
ties and an agreement with the Carbajal
government for the peaceful transfer OF
power at Mexico City to the constitution
alists
John r. Silliman personal representa-
tive of President Wilson with Carranza-
received a further instruction urging him
to impress on the constitutionalist chief
the advisability of giving guarantees for
the protection Of the lives and property
of those who had supported the Huerta
government. Beside endeavoring to OBJ
tain a general amnesty, representations
on behalf of the clergy in Mexico, now in
disfavor with the constitutionalists, have
been made by Mr.. Silliman.
Jose Castellot, representative here OF
Francisco Carbajal, Huerta's successor,
was occupied during the morning sending
dispatches to Mr.. Carbajal, detailing the
results Of his conferences with Secretary
Bryan and the South American mediators.
Definite official advices came through
Mr.. Castellot that the commission Of
three constitutionalists which had
started from Mexico City on Wednesday
to talk with Carranza, was authorized
to negotiate with him for the transfer
of the government at Mexico City. It
will probably be two or three days before
the commission, on account. of the inter-
rupted communication. will be able to
reach Carranza-
On the outcome of the conference and
the assurance given by CarranZa as to
an amnesty and the adjustment of claims
will depend whether recognition will be
accorded Carranza by the United States
at once, or whether such action win be
indefinitely delayed.
European Complication Looms.
Looming UP as an ultimate complication
in the situation is the proposed repudta-
tion by CarranEa Of the financial obliga-
tions incurred by the Huerta regime.
Since that administration was recognized
as legal by the powers of Europe every
effort will be exerted by them to main
tain the validity OF the claims OF their
subjects.
While Carranza has given notice OF his
intention to repudiate such debts there Is
some confidence in diplomatic circles
here that he will not care to invite the
disapproval of Europe at the very be-
ginning Of his administration and 1t is
being suggested that an international
commission to adjudicate such claims will
be formed. The powers of Europe may
withhold recognition until they receive
definite assurances as to how such claims
are to be treated.
The Spanish government is already ac-
tive in seeking to have restored the prop
erty of those subjects driven out by the
constitutionalists. The ambassador had
conference with Secretary Bryan today.
Later Minister Naon Of Argentina also
discussed Mexico with Mr.. Bryan.
Mr.. Castellot later received a message
from Provisional President Carabajal,
declaring that he would make no further
appointments OF members Of the cabinet
and that he had chosen General Velasco
as secretary of war merely that the army
should have a directing head.
Prompt settlement Expected.
Although the United States cannot, OF
course, recognize the Carabajal govern
ment," said Mr.. Castellot, Il know that
MT Carabajal is anxious to restore good
relations with the United States as well
as to bring internal peace to Mexico. He
has sent the commission north TO talk
with CArranza directly in order that nc
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