New Britain herald., 1914-07-18
URGE GEN. CARRANzA
 TO GRANT AMNESTY
Washington Officials In Direct
 Communication With Rebel Leader. ALSO IN TOUCH WITH A2ATA

Gen. Villa Heartily Favors the Pro-
 ject That Mexico Be Represented
 at the Panama Pacific Exposition.
 Washington, July 1s.-Efforts aimed at restoration of peace in Mexico were redoubled today by admins tration officials. They were in direct communication with Carranza, chief of the victorious constitutionalists, urging him to proclaim general amnesty for political offenders and in touch with Zapata, the southern rebel, whose for ces frequently have appeared almost at the gates of the capitol. It was hoped to bring Zapata into harmony with the peace program which con- templates the quiet transfer of power from Francisco Carbajal, Huertas s successor, to the constitutionalists
 While Carbajal has indicated the wish that amnesty be declared by CarranZa, some constitutionalists said they gathered from an estimate of the personnel of the commission sent from Mexico City to discuss terms for the transfer of power that the new provisional president was ready un- Conditionally to surrender. The com mlssioners, it was declared, were en- tirely friendly to the constitutionalist cause. It was expected they would reach Guadalajara early next week. Their first interview probably would be with General Alvaro Obregon, whose revolutionary forces recently captured the big southern city.
 Washington Officials Confident.
 Administration officers were confi- dent that the various Mexican factions would soon reach an agreement that would result in the establishment of B government that would attract gen. eral recognition. They were predict ing the practical restoration of peace in Mexico within the next two weeks
 With the return to normal condi- tiOns, it was expected that Americans engaged in Mexican enterprises soon would go back to their various fields.
 Villa Offers Guarantee.
 General Villa communicated with the state department today offering guarantee for the protection of the lives and property of Americans and other foreigners along the border in the states where he is in power. Con- sul Edwards at El Paso, has received word that Palomas has not fallen. Only a small band of robbers took part in the battle.
 The constitutionalists forces still hold the city.
 Deserts Huerta Garrison.
 Ell Paso, Tex, July 1S.-General Villa received word last night in Juarez from Zacatecas that General Pascual Orozco, leader of the fed- eral irregulars, had deserted the Huerta garrison in San Luis Potosi, taking with him his brigade of A. 900 men. It was reported that Gen. eral Orozco fled into the mountains declaring he would never submit to the constitutionalists.
 Next to Huerta, Orozco probably is most hated by the constituencies as he was the first of Madero's lead CTS to turn against him. The sol- diers he led in the revolution never have been given quarter when cap tured by the constitutionalists.
 Villa Favors Participation. Mexico will participate in the Pan- sma-Pacific exposition in San Fran cisco next year if the influence of General Villa can accomplish that end. II am highly in favor of my coun- |Ntry being represented at the exposi- tion," said General Villa today at Juarez, and I will use all the in- fluence at my command to see that Mexico takes part in it."
 General Villa expressed himself as anxious to show the United States that the constituencies appreciate this country's attitude in the recent struggle. adding that he thought Mex ico's participation in the exposition would be a concrete evidence of ap- preciation.
 Petition Col. Murieta.
 Women of prominent families re- cently petitioned Col. Murieta, con- stitutionalist commander, to give the church to the public for a primary school. Murieta answered that he would not permit the building to be used for any purpose other than as barracks. nor will the priest be per- mitted to return to Nuevo Laredo.
 Catholic residents, therefore, are without religious services, except such as they can obtain by priests on the American side of the river.
 To Sail on Dresden.
 Puerto, Mexico, Mex, July 1S.-It was announced today that General Huerta had decided to depart from this port on the German cruiser Dres- den, General Banquet alone accom- panying him on the vessel.
 It is understood that the Dresden will proceed to Jamaica but this has not been officially announced.
 None of the refugees will be ac- commodated on board the British cruiser Bristol. which had been utilized as a refuge by many of the