New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-19
VILLA HAS EYE ON
PRESIDENTS CHAIR
Angeles, as War Minister,
Would Pave Way to
That Goal.
SPARKS MAY FLY If
CARRANZA OPPOSES
Hopes to Regain Favor of the
Powers by SURPRISING Dis
order Throughout Mexico.
iBy telegraph to The Tribun.

order Throughout Mexico.
fBy Telegraph TO The tribune
Juarez. Mexico, July ls.-Another
cloud has doomed up in the recent
split between General Carranza and
General Villa, which may have 5eri-
Gus result OH the affairs of the Con-
stitutionalst government. Friends of
General Villa to-day announced that
the rebel chief is going 20 insist that
General Carranza place General Felipe
Angeles in his Cabinet when the Con-
stitutionalst government is organized.
Carranza is very much opposed 10
Angeles. having tried to force Villa to
court martial him on several occasions.
1t is generally expected that Car
rama will refuse to comply with Villas
request, AMI then something undoubt-
eddy will happen. Villas shrewdness
is shown in this move. He realizes
that if he were made member of
Carranza's Cabinet it might cause Sc
rious complications with Great Brit
ain because Of the mysterious death OF
William S. Benton. British subject.
Despite the fact that Secretary Bryan
has asked that a careful investigation
be made ny the Constituencies gov-
ern:1ent regarding Benton's death, no
report has been made.
The execution of Gustav Bauch. too.
has placed Villa in an unfavorable light
both in Germany and the United States.
The expulsion of the Spanish colonists
from Torreon, Chihuahua, Saltillo and
Zacatecas and the confscation of their
property have made Spain his enemy.
while his expulsion of Catholic priests
and the seizure of their property have
aroused the indignation of the Church.
Moreover. the many acts OF briganda e
laid at the door of Villa have not
earned him respect of the nations.
Wants Supreme Command.
This General Villa realizes keenly.
With Angeles in the Cabinet, probably
Minister of War. Villa would be as
sured OF high position. 1t is known
that he is anxious to be made the su-
preme commander of the army, but this
position is also desired by Obregon and
Gonzales.
The appointment of General Angeles,
Villas closest friend. as Minister Of
War. would make his selection certain,
his friends believe.
Pressure is being brought upon Cen
cral CarranzG TO accept Angeles as
Minister OF War as conciliatory step
toward terminating the difference be-
tween the rival Mexican factions. L:
- Dcing argued that Angeles is high
- educated officer of great military
genius. who would make most favor
able record in the War Ministry. un-
doubtedly to be confronted By the diff
cult task of recognizing the various
branches OF Mexican militia service
and efecting some disposition OF the
present Federal army.
villas aim. once he is given CHIEF
command Of the army. is to correct
ana perfect his past record. This he
hopes 20 do by Suppressing bandit or
counter revolutionary uprlsings and re-
establishing II state OF tranquility
iirmcr even chan that of President
DiaZ's regime. In that way, he be-
licves, he will not only grow in ia
20. in the eyes of Mexicans through
OF. :he republic, but also will earn the
yratitude Of foreign Investors. who will
communicate their impressions 10 their
governments.
II is Villas hope that ultimately he
will be regarded as the one man strong
enough 10 rule Mexico, keeping the ma
tons peace, and that through this
means he will be called TO the Presi-
dcncy.
The programme will begin at once
after the Carranza government is in
full control. Villa, his friends say.
will establish his headquarters at
Juarcz and begin his campaign Of eX
terminating bandits along the border
where the United States will have an
opportunity to witness the thorough
ness Of the paciiication. With the
border district quiet, he will move TO
various parts of the interior, putting
bandits out o. the way through force
Of his superior numbers and his init
mate knowledge Of guerilla tactics.
In the meantime General Villa is
endeavoring TO prepare himself by
study for any opportunity which may
present itself in the future. He spends
hours a day in reading. and as his
mind develops his character admittedly
is changing. Within year he will, at
least. have the education of Porhrio
DiaZ. CarranZa, as provisional Pres
dent. under the main constitution, will
be barred from the electorate race
which will follow. The election is not
likely to be held in less than a year
after the Constituencies take charge
Of the government. General Angeles
will probably be elected, Villa follow
ers believe. His election will result in
the elevation of Villa to the post Of
Minister Of War. II will be an easy
step thence to the Presidency.
Friends Counsel Loyalty.
CounselIors of General Villa are urg-
ing him not to make the mistake Of
General Pascua Orozco. who reyolted
against President Madero. Orozco is
still held by many TO be responsible
for the overthrow OF the Madero gov
eminent. As matter Of fact. Next
can Of all factions now declare Ma
dero was losing his power faster than
rcvOiutionarics could take il from him.
In other words. Villa : being urged TO
remain loyal TO Carranza and allow
him TO eliminate himself from Mexican
politics.
Genera Villa, accompanied by mis-
staff. left to-day for Chihuahua, where
he viii erect a monument over the
grave Of General Turribio Ortega. who
died on Thursday. he IS expected 10
resurn to Juarez to await developments.
Constituencies headquarters IN Jua-
re- have received word from Iacatecas
that General PaScual OroZco. with his
army Of four thousand irregulars, has
escaped from the San Luis fotosi gar
rison and is hiding in the mountains.
Next to Huer,a himself. Orozco is the
most hated man in Mexico by the Con-
stitutionaists. He was one Of Ma
dero's first leaders TO turn traitor.
The situation was quiet along the