New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-16
CARRANzA TO GET
ns.RECOGNITION
As MEXICO HEAD
peprisals Feared, Ameri-
cans Are Warned to
Leave Villa Area.
VII son MAY ACT
IN TWO MONTHS
psCard for Latin American
Opinion Keeps Back Official
Announcement.

rr--- Ire T-.suo~ BureauI
Washington. Sept. I5.-President
vr.on has decided TO recognize Gen
- yerus,.sno Carranza as the execu-
Eve head o. the Mexican government,
- sxpec,s the arrangements 10 be
,,npleted within two months. This
-, learned to-day through a public
r,n Of unquestioned authority. who
las had every opportunity TO know the
Presidents position.
II also learned that = majority Of
u. Latin-American diplomats who will
,,,fsr with Secretary Lansing in New
york or Saturday on the Mexican situa-
son are persuaded that the Presidents
,.urse is the only satisfactory solution
q the Mexican problem. Il is expected
therefore that the plan will be ap-
moved BY the Psn-American confer
sn,e and that steps 20 put it into effect
will be taken Immediately.
Indications that Carranza is to be
recognized were strengthened to-day by
The announcement that the State De-
psr;ment had ordered all American con-
,slsr representatives in the northern
part Of Villas territory TO return 10
n. United States az once and 10 ad-
viss American citizens resident in their
districts to do likewise. Warning has
been given that all consuls. consular
agents and private citizens who remain
in Villas territory do so at their own
risk
The reason for this order is gener-
ally understood 70 be the fear that
villa will be unable 10 restrain his
troops when the announcement Of Car
rsnIas recognition is made and that
Americans will be attacked with the
purpose Of repr.sal for the action Of
.hsir government.
Marauders Blamed.
Tie State Department would not ad-
nit to-day that Carranza was about 20
kneOgnized, and assigned as the res-
5 for the order 20 leave Villas ter
r,oy alleged outbreaks Of marauding
hsnds operating against Villa. 1t is
stated that Villa has declined respon-
iieility FOR the depredations of these
hands. and that therefore il is neces-
isry to warn Americans that their in
isrtsis cannot be protected by this gov
trment
No reports Of depredations in Villas
territory have been made public re-
Gently, however. and the Villa agency
here denies the truth of the State De-
pariment's allegations. On the other
tAne. IN the Brownsville district. con-
uoLed by CarranZa, there have been
Violent outbreaks. for which Carranza
hs dsclaimed possibility. but
american consu.s have not been with
ersvn from that territory.
The Villa agency had not been in
formed tonight that Carranza was TO
t recognized. Enrique c. Llorente.
mas confidential agent here, has ad-
pressed a communication 10 Secretary
lansing asking for an explanation Of
We recall o. consular representatives
Ma questioning the truth of the allie
Huohs concerning maraudlng bands
Psiailng IN Villa territory.
~. Llofente further points TO Villas
NAainesS a. all times 20 make all rea-
eonaDle concessions 10 the United
SAies. lie recalls that Villa recently
saandoned the privilege of taxing GER
an classes Of merchants in his terri
wV az the request Of this government.
assented through General Scott. and
~ NE same time guaranteed the safety
y me lives and property Of all for
.s1sIs IN the territory under his con-
Order to Consuls a Surprise.
"a view Of these facts. no doubt of
securacy OF the statement that the
cHuent Is preparing 20 recognize
iahLa can be entertained The an
,-aement that consular representa-
80 aad been ordered cat of Villas s
,sIIory came as complete surprise
,4V' and the efforts Of the State De
,.'uent 10 disguise the importance of
moNe served only 20 strengthen the
dssper. ' ''a' ''"'o" '0'
me administration's object in main
a.. secrecy concerning the inten-
- - recognize Carranza is 10 avoid
png TO dictate the policy Of the
n'aneriean conference. Il is
sgh' mat any official announcement
Ia s1,s time Of the Presidents decision
is.s DC taken in bad part by the
h.Americsn countries, which might
-. hey had been called into con-
s..e ss.saee only 10 sign their names TO a
ho,ored programme.
,he Details Of the plan remain 10 be
nea out. Il is stated that Car
r..es faction mas been given no init
Soa Of the intention Of the United
H., 70 recognize the first chief, and
c., when the news does reach Vera
10 may not be wholly acceptable
p,ssiIahLa IL is understood that
erri,;s' wilson has no idea Of rec
tsrr- Narranza on the latter's own
s,v out will impose conditions that
Cse. WIN serious objections.
kS.t'ahta has already announced his
aos Wat a general election could
Yea, heio IN Mexico for at least a
hs ling 70 the necessity of pacify-
Ger, 'SS W,, unifying the country. Presi-
81 i,,.5Vh' " is believed, will make
10, ~ 1iate general election a condi-
" oi Recognition.
f, amnesty Policy Not Clear.
po,,;os s'a statement Of Carranza',
fe,s,, on smnesties has ever beer
ft.,iSo mere, but the position Of the
N, i,'.sat .I Is well known. He will in.
Ee,,.hai amnesty be granted 10 al
Means who bay. -. 49,
s.s, ss.ned with the reactionary move,
r..n t IN such way as 70 maLe .hei,
a'snee In the country menace tr
49, OF popular government.
tsr :, ,nhaneial problem and the cues.
fer re-. nHoemnitles 10 foreign nations
sar losses during tho revolution,
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