Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-08
.CARRANzA ADVISED
IN STRONG TERMS
American Officials Say Mexican
Situation Is Serious, but
Not Hopeless.
FAMINE STILL THREATENS
Continued Talk Of Some Form of
Allied Intervention as Dur
ing Boxer Uprising.
FAMINE STILL THREATENS

ihS ooASl ~ pi lSlIlS.
WASHINGTON. March 7-Dispatchcs
from the Brazilian minister in Mexico
City received tonight indicated that
conditions in the capital are un-
changed. that the populacc still fears
the effects of the famine and dangers
or possible rioting should General
Obregon's forces cvacuate
High officials OF the American gov
ernment described the situation as
serious. but not hopeless No word
came from Vera Cruz as 70 General
Carranza's attitude. but further repre-
scntations have been made of such an
urgent character that officials here
confidently expect Carranza to take
steps TO improve conditions.
Two communications have been sent
to American Consul Silliman at Vera
Cruz for presentation TO Carranza
Both are phrased in strong terms.
pointing out the serious consequences
that might ensuc II foreigners we're
injured in any riotlng in the capital, or
II they were unable 10 get food and
supplies. There have been indications
In the last twenty-f four hours that Cen
eral Carranza might instruct General
Obregon to permit the International
Relief Committee to take charge of the
situation
An element of much danger has
arisen. however, in the rumored frc-
tion between Obrcgon and Carranza
1t is known that Obregon was irritated
when Carranza revoked the tax levied
by Obregon on foreigners recently, and
since that time official dispatches say
antiforeign sentiment has been fos-
tered. IL not inspired. by Obregon him
self.
VILLA MAY TURN HIS
ATTENTION TO CAPITAL
a possibility that General Villa
might change his military campaign
temporarily from its northward direc-
tion and turn his entire attention to
! recapturing Mexico City. was looked on
in some official quarters as n possible
solution OF the situation. since such
| move. II successful. would give un-
| interrupted passage for supplies from
the American border by rail.
President Wilson discussed the situa-
tion to-day with Secretary Bryan.
| Until some definite idea Is obtaineu
| of Carranzas attitude toward the rep
resentations sent by the United States,
| and the extent OF his control over
obregon is defined. It Is unlikely that
! any further steps Will be taken by the
! Washington government.
Diplomats continue TO talk OF some
| form of allied intervention. such as
| occurred in China during the Boxer
uprising. While united action by the
| United States with any European coun-
tries Is not believed possible, sugges-
tions that some OF the Pan American
| nations. together with the United
States, should undertake n relief eX-
| peditior, are discussed in diplomatic
circles The rcmotcncss OF the South
American countries from Mexico. how
| ever. and the fact that they are rot as
! interested in Mexican affairs as the
United States. is given by some diplo-
| matists from Pan-American circles as
4 reason for thinking any joint action
unlikely.
DESPERATE CONDITION
OF AFFAIRS DESCRIBED
Messages that have passed a rigor-
Gus censorship tell OF a desperate con-
| dition OF affairs in Mexico City. They
say Mexico City Is hungry, and starva-
| ton for thousands would not be sur
! prising II relief does not come soon
Carranzas order to Obregon prohibit
| Ing the populhce from using Villa
money has made many persons penni-
less. Disturbed by demonstrations. Oh
RECON permitted Il partial exchange OF
Villa money. but received curt tele-
gram from Carranza informing him not
to waste his energies amelioratins con-
dltions arising from the shortage OF
money. since the people were to blame
for accepting Villa currency; that If
conditions did not improve, he should
|
solved by the bankers and other
wealthy residents who were responsi
BILE. Carranza specifically instructed
| Obregon not to use his army In uuellinr
riots.
| Many Mexico City bakeries are put
ting out bread made of bran, and ex-
tort!onate prices are charged for it.
! Almost every train from Mexico CITY
carries more refugees to Vera Cruz.
The public in Vera Cruz learns OF de-
velopments only through out-of-date
American newspapers, the circulation
OF which is restricted. The censorship
there prevents the transmission to or
from Vera Cruz OF any news under
severe penalties.
| A statement issued by the Carranza
agency here tonight, said to be based
on advices from Vera Cruz, said for
eigners were not in danger in Mexico
City,. and that General Obregon was
not stirring up antiforeign sentiment.
OBREGON DOES NOT INTEND
TO DESERT MEXICO CITY
NEW YORK, March 7.-General
| Obregon does not intenl to desert
Mexico City, but to remain there to
establish peace and order. according
to statement made here by Francisco
Elias. Carranzh's consul general In
| New York. Elias says he has been as
| sured by both General Obrcgon and
General Carranza that stories Of con-
ditions in Mexico City are greatly
| exaggerated.
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