The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
Constitutionalists and U. s. Officials Elated Over De- velopments and Predict
 Early Era of Peace v
HOPE CARRANZA ,ss i YET WILL ENTF op PEACE CONF7 0 g NCE
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By Niagara Falls Protoco, U. S. Will Recognize Executive Named by Both Factions-BeIieved This
 May Influence General
 Carranza's Attitude

Washington. July 14.--News of Gen. eraI Huertn's resignation as proyis- ionaI President of Mexico was hailed by official Washington tonight as the first practical step toward a quick so- lution of the Mexican problem. Con stitutionalist diplomats nnd officials of the United States we're eIated over General Huerta's voluntary withdrawal and predicted an era of peace in his country.
 Although the constitutionalists have de- clared they would not recognize Francisco Carbajal, as provisional President. and the United States government likewise will refuse to recognize him, the under standing here is that the new executive will hold office only until arrangements can be made for the entry of General Carranza the constitutionalist chief. Diplomats in close touch with the sit uation declare Carbajal and those who are associated with him in an effort to restore peace desire only a general ann nesty, conserving the lives and property of Huerta's supporters. With this 'ob- tained, the peaceful entry into the Mex ican capital of constitutionalist troops wil he negotiated.
 General 1Iuertas retirement came just as the constitutionalists were preparing their formal note declining participation in informal conferences with Huerta rep resentatives to discuss internal Mexican questions.
 Hopes Are Raised
 Hopes were raised today that now ne- gotiations might be begun between rep resentatives of Carranza and Carbajal for the speedy transfer of power to the con stitutionalists It is virtually certain that the Huerta representatives at Niagara Falls will be designated by Carbajal to look after his interests in this country. That the A. B. c. mediators will make another effort to bring the factions into conference is considered likely
 General Carranza. the mediators be- leve. would profit greatly by entering into such conferences. He thus might guarantee himself immediate recognition by the United States and Argentina, Bra gil and Chile. Under terms of the proto- co.'s signed at Niagara Falls, the United States promised to recognize any gov ernment set up by agreement between the Mexican factions without waiting for an election.
 Should Carranza refuse to barley with the Carbajal government and insist on taking Mexico City by force, setting up military government, recognition in all likelihood. would be deferred until after an election.
 Again Urge Conference
 Constitutonalists here are renewing their efforts to persuade Carranza to en- ter conferences with Carbajal, who many diplomats here think, would accept the plan of Guadalupe. which calls for the establishment of Carranza as provisional President
 Tn some quarters here it is believed Carbajal may try to have Huerta given immunity from arrest if he stays in Mex ico City The Huerta delegates in New York have tried to obtain guarantees Tor him, but even if given, friends of the dictator think he would be safest out of the country. It is not thought he will depart for several days, at least. pre- ferring to offer his serv.ces Tn the field if a final rally is made against the con stitutionalsts
 Huerta's resignation marks the culmi- nation of more than years effort by the United States to force his retire. ment. John Lind was sent to Mexico last summer in an effort to bring about the dictator's withdrawal President Will son later went to Congress and revealed the terms on which Huerta had been asked to retire. An embargo on arms was placed on both Mexican factions and the Washington government then began it's policy of cutting off financial aid for the Huerta government, not only from the United States but from Europe. Huerta's resources slowly diminished un- der this pressure The constitutionalists, aided by the moral support of the Ameri- can government, pushed their military campaign to within striking distance of the capital. Realizing a military con quest of Mexico City was inevitable, Gen eral Huerta finally has yielded 10 the per suasion of the hundreds of influential Mexicans who prayed that further blood shed and disturbances be avoided.
 Revolution Triumphs
 With Huerta' s retirement the constitu- tionalist feel their revolution virtually has triumphed. They turned against him the moment he overthrow Madero, con- stftutonal President of Mexico, in Feb- ruary, 1912 and have waged their war with unrelenting vigor ever since.
 The prospect of an early solution of the Mexican problem gave both Presi- dent Wilson and Secretary Bryan much joy tonight. American forces will not be withdrawn from Vera Cruz until q stable government has been established in Mexico City and recognition has been accorded the new government
 The feeling is general, however, that if Carranza gives guarantees to political off, lenders as we'll as the people generally. recognition will be extended promptly by the United States and other nations of Central and South America, as well as Europe.
 Incidentally Huerta's resignation now