Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-19

! Washington, April 19.-There Is no
chance Of peace in Mexico.
That is the conclusion of diplomats
in the national capitol who have been
following events in the neighboring
country with eager interest. It Is the
conclusion of the administration also.
tho the officials have shred of hope
that something may develop that will
enable them to put an end to the inter-
necine strife.
saying that peace can come only thru
armed intervention.
Informally, it has been suggested to
Brazil, Argentina and Chile that joint
, Intervention with the United States
would be acceptable to this government.
That suggestion was promptly rejected.
The South American republics will not
pull American chestnuts out of the fire.
The United States will not intervene
under the present administration.
The president and Secretary Bryan
are seeking. thru diplomatic means, to
induce the leaders of the several fac
lions to agree upon some one for the
presidency whom they can serve. and
who will be recognized by the United
States. General Felipe Angeles has
been suggested. but he is not acceptable
to Carranza.
No Man Acceptable to All.
The truth is from all that is known
here, no man can be proposed who will
be acceptable to all sides. Stable gov
eminent would force too many Of them
to go to work.
The following statement was made
by an authority on Mexico who knows
the facts in connection with the policy
Of the administration:
There have been discussions between
men supposed to represent the leaders
Of the different factions in, Mexico re-
garding the restoration of peace in that
country. Duvall West the presidents
special commissioner, has been con-
ferring with Villa, Carranza and Ia
pata.
For time 1t looked as tho an agree
ment could be reached. Villa was
sweeping toward the south and threat
ening Carranza. Zapata was menacing
Mexico City and finally captured it.
The Carranzistas became apprehensive.
especially in view of the strong attitude
adopted by President Wilson toward
their supreme chief
For the moment nothing is possible
because General Obregon, representing
Carranza, has driven Villa back.
Whether he has achieved real victory
remains to be seen. He seems to have
had some success thus far.
IF Villa has been defeated to the
extent claimed then the talk of peace
is useless, for Carranza will feel that
his efforts still may land him in the
presidency Of the entire country. while
Villa will reorganize his forces and
await another opportunity to attack.
Villa Favors Angeles.
"If Obregon had been defeated. Car
rama would have lent reader ear to
the proposal that a third man be named
as president. Villa seems in earnest In
his declaration that he would not ac-
cept the presidency, and his relations
with Angeles are most cordial. The
latter undoubtedly would be supported
by him for chief executive. Looking
the field over, however. do not think
Angeles has a chance, and l know OF
no one upon whom an agreement could
be made"
In spite Of the discouraging prospect
the president and Secretary Bryan pro-
pose to continue their efforts to make
peace. They believe that in the end
conditions will be created which will
force cessation of hostilities.
The business men, the clergy, IN fact
every one except the professional revo-
lutionists. want the war ended. Inese
several classes are manifesting desire
TO get together, and the result is bound
to be. in the opinion of the administra-
tion. a settlement which will be advan-
10 .oo,,s for all Mexico.