Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-12
WILL REFUSE
TO REC0CN|zE
REBEL CHIEF
Washington Makes 1t Clear
Republics Will
Not Back Mexican Mill
tary Factions.
cARRANzA FILES APPEAL
New Government Must Be
Headed By Man Representing
Cause of Original Anti
Huerta Revolution.

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Washington, Aug. 9.-The Mexican
Situation moved forward today with
two important developments. General
Carranza signified his willingness to
meet his adversaries in a peace con-
ference and an authoritative announce
men, was made Of the views with
which the United States is approaching
the problem in the Pan American con-
ference.
The position of the United States
was officially stated as follows:
"That neither Carranza nor any
other military faction in Mexico
is in contro! of the country or can
be considered as triumphant in the
republic.
"That the real purpose of the
revolution was accomplished a year
ago, when Huerta was overthrown,
and that the strife which has con-
tinued since has been over fac
tional differences and has not been
in reality a revolution.
"That it considers General Villa,
while financially weakened, still is
an active element in Mexican af-
fairs, who must be reckoned with
in an adjustment.
"That the so-caIled cientificos do
not enter into the problem, because
it is considered that the overthrow
Of Huerta disposed Of that eie-
ment.
"That the great portion of Mex
leo is not at peace, as General
carranza claims, because fighting d.
continues in many sections from
Iehauntepse to tho Bic erande,
"That the first problem to be
solved in restoration of peace is to
find for provisional president a
man who represents the cause of
the original revolution against
Huerta, but who does not neces-
sarily represent any of the factions
now at war;"
This outline is the first authoritative
statement of the basis upon which the
United States is proceeding.
Carranza Asks Recognition.
Gene-al Carranza's brief, filed with
state department by his American
counsel. Charles A. Douglas, not only
proposes a peace conference with his
adversaries, but practically asks recog-
milton.
1t was made clear today that the
United States, while willing to enter
claims of the rival leaders, such
as presented in the brief filed on be-
of General Carranza. does not ac-
cept the declaration of any of the mil
leaders that they are so domi-
nant as to insure peace in Mexico.
should they be recognized.
Carranza, it is held, cannot be con
in control of the situation any
more than other leaders, even though
ne may hold more territory, because
Villas forces and Zapata's bands still
ire operating.
The Latin American diplomats are
said to share the view that a stable
government can be established only by
selecting a man who represented the
cause of the original revolution against
Huerta and n upon whom the lead
ers now at war could unite.
Carranza Hard to Handle.
The task Immediately at hand is to
oursuade Generals Carranza, Villa and
and the Influential followers Of
Zach to accept in good faith the help
ng hand the several American gov
srnments offer to lend. No attempt is
made to conceal the. view that General
C%arranza may prove the serious
block. That he intends to
INSIST on recognition for his organiza-
ion is well established by the latest
Information received by the state de-
oartment. An effort will be made, it is
said today, to convince him of the
Of holding out against the seven
to clean up Mexico.
Won't Humiliate Him.
1t was explained today that there is
desire to humiliate General Car
'anza or any Of the other factional
eaders.
The allied governments do not over
ook the good work Carranza has done
thought they regard much of it was
nisdirected but they are of the opinion
peace in the country n that is
o eliminate all the present belliger-
,nts.
AS a result of the two conferences
hat have been held a final appeal to
he revolutionary leaders will shortly
De sent out. There is some doubt as
20 whether this appeal will be signed
BY each of the seven nations participant
ng in the conference or whether each
ration will make its own appeal. There
we're intimations today that the latter
The brief. submitted by Charles A.
Douglas, General C~arranza's American
sets forth the formal suggestion
Of a peace conference in the following
language:
we nave III washington MT. ARE
in the character of a special rep
resentative of the constitutionalist gov
eminent. and at this time. MI. Cabrera.
\ member of MI. Carranza's cabinet. la
here. They are men of fine ability and
character and are anxious to
their country in the highest and
best sense. Either. or both of them. I
I'm assured, will be glad to confer with
any element Of the Mexican people,
with a view to ~furthering the common
interest, the peace and the welfare Of
the nation.
Opposed e Tanle.
The proposal to restore the constitu-
succession to the presidency,
where it was broken by the death Of
Madero, by eIevating Vasquez Tagle. a
member of the Madero cabinet. to the
office of provisional president. the brief
SAYS. would defeat the aims Of the rev
Dlution.
THE plan of the constitutionalists.n
h brief. "and it is now well UNI
der way. is to make the principles of
the revolution effective as war meas
nres by military DEGREES during the ex-
ira constitutional period, and then to
the congress- .ratify them-trans-
ate them into law.