Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-10-11
MONDAY, OCTOBER II. 1915.
THE FIRST CHIEFS VICTORY.

While .he adm:-;strai IN j. coming in
for more or less criticism for its deci-
sion, In conjunction with the other Amer
lean republics that have participated in
the Pan-American conferences. to extend
recognition To the Constitutionalist party
in Mexico, yet this criticism comes chiefly
from those who are disgruntled because
they imagine they may lose some conces-
sion or some privilege which they have en-
joyed under former administrations in
Mexico, or from those who have been mis-
led by false or inaccurate reports of the
Intentions of Carranza. Now that recog-
milton has been decided upon. the di~satis-
fled ones are feeling grouchy. which was
to be expected, of course. Those who are
impartial. however, and this includes the
majority Of thinking Americans who have
given the Mexico situation intelligent at
t~ention, realize that the only logical course
open to the Pan-American republics was to
recognize Carranza. His unquestioned
victory over Villa and Zapata. the only
leaders in rebellion against the Constitu-
tionalists, has placed him in control Of al
most the entire republic. The answering
loyalty of every general in his army. nj n
time when the fate of the Constitutionalist
movement was still in the balance, proved
the wonderful hold that Carranza has upon
his followers, and the continued successes
Of his armies have made il plain for weeks
past that victory was already perching on
the banners of the Constitutionalists.
To refuse 10 recognize the Constitu-
tionalists now would have placed upon this
country the odium of encouraging a pro-
longation of the Mexican war. when in
reality our greatest wish has been to as
sist our neighbors in ending the war that
has devastated their country for years.
The Herald does not share the fear ex-
pressed by the obiectors that the recog-
milton of the ConStitutionalistS will only
be followed bv further war in Mexico. Her
people are sick of war, and will gladly
welcome the dawn of peace. The wonder
full frmness displayed by Carranza-or
call il stubbornneSs, If you within cling
ing to the original plan of the Constitu-
tionalists and fighting for the final success
of his cause. will stand him in
good stead when il comes to putting the
reforms for which he has fought into exc
cusion.
Carranza's has been indeed a most sig
nal victory. Deserted by Villa, Gutierrez,
Angeles and others Of his prominent mill
tary leaders. ut the very moment when vic
tory was first about 10 crown the efforts Of
the ConstitutionalistS, he was compelled to
fight the fight all over again. lie has in
reality carried on two warS-the first
against the old federal regime under Vie
toriano Huerta, the second against Villa
and the other generals who deserted him
with Villa. Despite the tax uDon his re-
sources which this double war has cost
him. he is again victorious. And this time
he apparently has won permanently. Al
the same time he has demonstrated an
ability for organization and Tor executive
duties which augurS well for the success
of the government which he j. about to
found in Mexico.
That he is wise as well as stubborn"
Carranza has shown by the assurance
given the United States that he will ex-
tend general amnesty 10 all who have
fought him, except those guilty of com
pl;c;tv IN the murder of Madero, and
guaranteeing protection of lives and prop
erty of all foreigners and also religious
freedom. His one object, now that his
victory is assured beyond doubt. will be
the upbuilding and development of the
country for which he has fought.