The Washington times., 1915-08-06

developed today to contradict much that
mas been printed and assumed with re-
spect to the relations between the
United States and Carranza. In answer
to a direct question, Secretary Lansing
denied that the United States Govern
ment has never. through its representa-
tves In Mexico. received from Carransa
q nat refusal to discuss peace with those
opposing him In Mexico.
That anti"Catholic elements In this
country are apt to make Of the present
conferences Il sectarian issue. Is lndi-
Gated by the criticisms which have been
leveled against the presence at the con-
ferences of Paul Fuller. sr. Despite the
assurances of the State Department that
Mr.. Fuller is attending solely in the "a
pacity of President Wilson's expert ad-
wiser on Latin-American affairs. atten-
flon has been directed to the report that
Mr.. Fuller Is likewise counse! for the
Catholic Church. which. through Cardi-
nal Gibbons and other high dignitaries.
has been urging Intervention rather
than recognition of Carranza.
According to the statements issued by
the Carranza agency. based on messages
received by 1t from Carranza himself
and Commissioner Amaya. of the treas
ury department in the Constitutionalist
government. the famine IN Mexico City
has been completely relieved by General
Gonzales through the opening Of so re-
lief stations in the capital. and the con-
slant arrival Of fresh food trains from
Vera Cruz.
General Obregon is reported to have
entered Monterey amid a storm of ap-
plause on the part of the popnlrce OF
that city, which greeted hi The tefe-
Ing to conditions in Mexico City was as
follows:
Text of Telegram.
''It affords me pleasure to inform you
that the scarcity Of articles of prime
nI- IL
since the capture of this city by the
constitutionalst. forces commanded by
Gen. Pablo Gonzales, who Immediately
after his entrance gave special atten-
ton to the task of ameliorating the sit
uation of the poor classes by establish
Ing eighty relief posts conveniently
located. wherefrom corn. beans. flour.
sugar, and lard are being distributed.
The government stores have $50 carloads
Of the above articles, and trains with
more foodstuffs are constantly arriving
from Vera Cruz. whence they are bling
sent with regularity by First Chief Car
rama.
Hunger has disappeared completely.
Banks. stores. and industries. which
were inactive during the occupation Of
their normal activities the day follow
Inc the arrival of General Gonzales.
This because OF the confidence inspired
by this able general. who has given
guarantees to everybody. established
perfect order and brought relief and re-
1oicinR to all social classes"
Advances Money.
Minister Jesus Acuna, head OF the
department of foreign affairs Of the
constitutionalist government. today
cabled the constitutonalist agency as
follows:
The entry of General Gonzales into
81,
day by the arrival of eight thousand
additional troops who have sought
quarters in the national barracks and
IN camp at strategic points about the
vanced the merchants a half million
dollars with which to pay salaries and
make other Immediately necessary dis
bursements; All stores are now re-
opened ana there Is a very general
lowering Of prices.
The price of bread was cut in half
on "Wednesday and the government is
selling bread at cost. The prices of
other staples, but tendency toward
decrease in price Is already noted, as
further supplies constantly arrive.
Free Soup Distributed.
General Gonzales has issued orders
OF most stringent character forbid
ding officers or men Of the army from
appropriating any private property.
"u'o''ioolits. OF urdIt anlIf1hIS. or from
occupying private houses. The penalty
for infraction Of these regulations is
death. The order has been publicly
read to every detachment Of the armed
forces
"The free distribution Of soup to
those of extreme necessity was begun
yesterday, and Gov. Lopez De Lara YES
terday issued a manifesto guaranteeing
equal rights and protection to all citi-
Zens and foreigners alike. regardless Of
politics or religious creeds Governor
De Lara's proclamation further guar
antees entire liberty in every respect
Thus far not a single depreciation or
infractiOn of the orders of the COM
nandins general or Governor De Lara
has been reported"