Evening star., 1914-07-17
CARRANzA|S URGED
TO CEASE FIGHTING
Made Condition for Recognition
of CarbajaI Government by
United States.
GENERAL AMNESTY ALSO
is INCLUDED IN DEMAND
Efforts Concentrated Upon Peaceful
Transfer of Mexican Affairs to
the Constitutionalists.

The United States continued today to
exert its influence with Gen. Carranza
to bring about an immediate cessation of
hostilities and an agreement with the
Carbajal government for the peaceful
transfer Of power at Mexico City to the
constitutionalists.
John r. Silliman. personal representa-
tive of President Wilson with Caranza,
received further Instructions urging him
to impress upon the constitutionalist
chief the advtsability Of giving guaran-
tees for the protection Of the lives and
property Of those who had supported
the Huerta government.
Besides endeavoring to obtain a gen.
eral amnesty, representations on behalf
Of the clergy Of Mexico. now in disfavor
with the constitutionalists, have been
made by Mr.. Silliman.
Jose Castellot, representative here Of
Francisco Carbajal, Huertas successor,
was occupied during the forenoon send
ing dispatches to Mr.. CarbaJal detailing
the results Of his conferences with Sec
retary Bryan and the South American
mediators.
Power Of Commission.
Definite ofncial advices came through
Mr.. Castellot that the commission OF
three constituuonalists which had started
from Mexico City Wednesday night to
talk with Carranza was authorized to
negotiate with him for the transfer of the
government at Mexico City. 1t will prob
ably be two or three days before the
commission. on account of the interrupt
ed rail communication, will be able to
reach Carranza.
On the outcome of the conference and
the assurances 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 will be
indefinitely delayed.
Looming up as an ultimate complication
In the situation Is the proposed repudia-
ton by Carranza 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.
May Guard Against Complications.
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 beginning of his administration,
and 1t Is being suggested that an in
ternational commission to adjudicate
such claims will be formed. The
powers of Europe may withhold recog-
milton until they receive definite as
surances as to how such claims are to
be treated.
The Spanish government already is
active In seeking to have restored the
property of those of its subjects driven
out by the constitutionalists. The am
bassador had conference with Secre-
tary Bryan today. Later Minister
Naon of Argentina also discussed Mex
Thinks "Watchful Waiting'' Success
That all stumbling blocks will be swept
into the Mexican capital is the belief
generally expressed. Secretary Bryan
was particularly optimistic over posi-
bilities Of peace. "Watchful waiting" he
thought, had resulted In success
Fears expressed over the attitude that
Villa, the northern military chief. might
take toward the new turn in the situa-
ton partially were discounted by his
statement that there was mo need for
apprehension regarding my stay in the
north" He said he expected to move
his troops from Chihuahua state toward
Mexico City within the next few days.
One plan for the occupation Of Mexico
City contemplated that 5000 troops from
each of the three divisions of the con-
stitutionalist army simultaneously would
enter the capital. By that means jeal-
ousy among the big units Of Carranza' q
forces would be obviated
From his headquarters in Monterey,
Carranza announced his plan of conduct
Ing negotiations for establishment of the
constitutionalist government in Mexico
City without further sacrifice of life. He
declared. however. that unconditional sur
render would be the only basis upon
which the parleys could result success
fully.
Carbaja1 Intends to Retire.
The statement OF carbajal to the Wash
ington government that he intended to
retire in Carranza's favor was conveyed
to Secretary Bryan through Jose Castel-
lot. former member Of the Mexican SEN
ate. He had a personal message from
Carba1al who declared his only purpose
was to facilitate solution of the grave
problems which weigh upon our coun-
try." and that he had not the slightest
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