New Britain herald., 1914-07-09
REBEL AGENT EXPECTS
 FAVORABLE ANSWER
Rafael zlbIan Believes CaTranza
 VIII AQrte1to Conference.
WASAlNCTONAWAITS INFORMATION
Believed That Administration Will Soon Announce Policy It Will Pur- sue to Meet Any New Developments in Mexican Gafuataon.

Washington. July 9.-Rafael Zu- baran. confidential agent here of General Carranxa said today that while he had received no word as to the attitude of the constitutionalist chief toward the proposed informal peace conference with Huerta's rep- resentatives, he had by no means losr hope of a favorable answer.
 That the Washington government would soon give some manifestation of the policy it intends to pursue to meet any new development in tho Mexican situation, was the belief ex- pressed today in many quarters. Pres ident Wilson and his advisers still awaited official information of tho constitutionaiists' attitude toward al proposed peace conference with Huertas envoys. and declined to com- ment on border reports partially con- hrmed in Washington to the effect that the revolutionary leaders would ] not agree to a barley.
 Probably the definite expression of ! its plans for the future will not be made by the American government until the preparation for the con- ference is settled and specific infor- nation on the extent of the Villa Carranxa agreement is received.
 Truce Only Temporary.
 While reports from Torreon stated ! that the disagreement between the two chiefs had been settled there re- mained an under current of com ment indicating that the truce was only temporary.
 The movement today of Villas troops northward from their Zecate- css campaign was explained by stste- ments from some quarters that the United States and few European na tions had urged that the northern gen- eral be not allowed to reach MexicOU City first. Administration officials declined to comment on such reports. That the constitutionalist military/ campaign was progressing without tbG immediate cooperation of Villa, wapX indicated in ofYicial revolutionary re- ports that General Obregon's north- western forces had beaten back an army of federals almost at the gates of Guadalajara. Obregon said he believed his men would capture tho city without much more serious fight ing. Probably his forces would bo unable, 1t was said. to attack Huerta's capital without help.
 h Arrive From Capital.
 Vera Cruz. Mex, July e.--American and other passengers who arrived here today from the capital did not bring any confirmation of the report| that General Huerta's wife and sonno other members of his family had ni- ready left Mexico City. They said that they believed Senora HuertA waS still there and they also declared that General Huerta was seeking to prevent the departure of the familicz of his officials. When he failed In hi, attempt according to the passengere the officers were usually removed from office as a penalty.
 German Cruiser Departs.
 On Board U. S., S., California, Masat Ian, July 6, by Wireless to San Dieko July 9.-Relieved by the 0ermaK cruiser Leipsic the cruiser Nuernbord left Maxatlan today for her reguia station with the German Asiatic neet The return will be made to San Fran cisco. The Nuremberg was dis from the Asiatic station wheE the situation in Mexico became acute arriving hore in November. 1913 He Captain Won Schcenbera has worked in absolute harmony viii rear Admiral Howard, commandin the United States fleet. in giving val uable servioe. to all nations.
 The Mexican federal gunboat Guer rero left Guaymas today for Sant| Rosalia. Americans who joincd the exodus from Guaymas sewers months ago are reported to be n