The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-17

ever the vast importance of the host OF
questions which must soon arise is being
realized and Informal discussions are al
ready In progress for the purpose OF
mutual understanding between the United
states Government and the Constitution
alsts While the United States has not
yet taken up the matter OF recognition OF
the government which the Constitution
alsts are to set up in Mexico city. II is
fully appreciated by both parties that on
the conduct Of the ConstNutonallsts de-
Ponds whether they are to receive tho
recognition and support of Washington.
The present dTsideratum OF the Wash
ington Government In the situation is that
Carba1al and CarranEa through their rep
resentatives shalbagree upon some orderly
procedure for the transfer OF power and
the actual occupation OF Mexico city by
tho Consttutionalists.
The United States has made known 10
the Constitutionalists in the last few days
that II expects Carranza to enter into an
arrangement with the new Mexican Pres-
dent While Washington looks to CarbaJal
to make practically an unconditional sur
render Of Mexico city, at the same time
II has sNnified TO Carranza that It will
expect OF him no undue severity or harsh
ness In his demands on CarbaJal.
Capture of Mexico City Opposed.
The extreme gravity OF the responsible
tiles OF the Constitutionalists in the pres
ent stage OF the situation Is pointed out
to Carranza and his advisers both in
Washington and in Mexico by the State
Department and its representatives,. The
Administration feels that Carranza must
realize that by moderation at this time
and by exhibiting a reasonable spirit he
can best serve the interests OF his party
In Mexico and the United States.
II is being suggested TO him thai q
forcible entrance into Mexico city with It's
possibility OF excuses which would en-
danger the lives and properties OF for
eigners there might bring on a catas-
trophe which would snatch from the Con-
stitutionalists the results of their long
struggle at the very moment OF victory.
Any action in Mexico city which would
make necessary the sending of armed
forces to the capital by the United States
in the interests OF all foreigners would
be fatal not only to the prospect OF Car
rama enjoying the sympathy and support
OF Washington but even to the chance OF
his supporters being permitted TO rule.
In other words he has been reminded
that the shadow OF intervention is not
yet dispelled
Constitutionahst advisers here have
Indicated that they appreciate the dan
gers OF the situation and there seems
every reason TO believe that for the pres
ent at least their course will prove sat
isractory to washington. Reasonable
protection to foreigners and their inter-
ests seems assured. while Constitutional
lists seem also disposed TO endeavor to
prevent harsh treatment OF the unpopular
clergy IN Mexico.
The point on which Carranza seems
likely 20 disappoint Washington is the
character OF the proposed new Govern
ment and particularly It's treatment of
Mexicans. The Constituencies not
only are declaring natly that they will
have nothing less than military Gov
eminent. but insist that Il Is none OF
the business OF the United States how the
new Government deals with the Mexicans
under its control.
Legislation will be entirely by military
decision and tho new Government, Il 10
expected. viii perform any act which
seems necessary or advisable regardless
OF the Mexican Constitution. There Is
no effort to conceal the intention OF the
Constitutionalists to eliminate all It's sup
posed enemies with despatch and II Ia
said that there will he executions In the
cases OF all believed 10 be menaces to
the safety OF the new Government With
such actions, however, the Constitution
alists assert the United States will have
no business and they are assuming that
Washington will keep Its hands OF.