The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-12
WILSON
tconsaasd from xLss r.s.,

peace within order and law Is the
purpose OF the government OF Mr.
Nenusuano CarranZa TO the end that
All the inhabitants OF Mexico. without
exception, whether national or foreign
ers, may equally enjoy the benefits Of
true Justice and hence. take interest
IN cooperating TO the support OF the
government, the laws of reform which
guarantee individual freedom OF wor-
snip according TO everyone's CON
science. snail De strictly observed
Therefore. the constitutionalist
government will respect every body's
lie, property and religious beliefs.
without other limitation than the pre-
servaton OF public order and the OBJ
sersance OF the institutions. in accord
ance with the laws in force and the
constitution of the republic
hoping that l may have honored
your excellency's wishes. I avail my
sell OF this opportunity TO reiterate to
you the assurance OF my highest con-
The letter which Mr.. Arredondo ad-
dressed October Z, TO the Pan-Ameri-
can conference and which was the for
lows:
Arredondo's Letter.
In consideration of the agreement
between your excellency and the other
american representatives during the
last conference held in New York on
the 18th ultimo. have the honor TO
transmit. herewith for your excel
lency information. a brief review OF
the Mexican revolution initiated by
MT Nenusttano Carranza in February.
1913, explaining its origin, develop
ment and progress made TO this day:
ana a copy OF declarations made by
Mr.. Carranza. as the leader of the
revolution and depositary of the ex-
ecutiye power of Mexico. which de-
nne the tendencies and program TO be
followed by the constitutionalist gov
eminent. during its transitory period.
indispensable for he holding of gem
eral elections In the republic. where
from definite constitutional govern
ment will emanate.
Mr.. Venustiano Carranza. deposi-
tary OF the executive power of Mexico.
whom / have the honor to represent
In this country. has authorized me to
say TO your excellency that his public
declarations on December 10 1914
and June IL. 1915. bear the statement
that the government he represents in
ITS capacity of a political entity. con-
sclous OF its international obligations
and OF its capability 10 comply with
them. has afforded guarantees TO the
nations, and has done likewise with
regard TO foreigners and shall con-
unue 10 see that their lives and
property are respected. in accordance
with the practices established by civil
lied nations and the treaties in force
between Mexico and other countries.
That, besides the above. he will
recognize and satisfy any demands for
damages caused by the revolution.
winch shall be settled in due time and
in terms of justice.
Il avail myself of this opportunity
10 reiterate to your excellency the as
surance OF my highest consideration. -
etc.
The memorandum sets forth that
Carranza, as the legally elected gov
ernor of Coahuila. when Huerta over
threw Madero. called upon ali public
officers in the country TO repudiate
Huerta's usurpation. II points out
that none OF Madero's cabinet members
responded. and says Carranza was con-
strained TO assume the leadership OF
the movement because IL was his
duty TO do so as the governor OF the
State OF Coahuila."
RishtfuI Successor.
Mr.. Carranza. wrote Arredondo,
lis therefore. In the light OF the Fed
eral constitution of Mexico, the right.
full successor of Francisco l. Madero
in the exercise of the executive power
TO the exclusion OF any other public
officer. because he was the only one
who complied with his duty according
20 the fundamental charter of the re,
public"
After reviewing the separation OF
General Villa and his forces from the
authority OF General Carranza. Mr.. Ar
redondo deals at length with the mill.
tary situation. asserting that the Ia.
pata faction never has been ian organ.
lied nucleus of resistance. but
composed merely OF bands of marrau.
ders." Data is added to prove that AT
the present time Mr.. Carranza controls
twenty-four states of the twenty-seven
which make up the republic. and the
territories OF Topic and Quintana Roo
and the federal district, and has estab.
lished in each Of them a local govern.
ment"
The memorandum declares Carranza
has an army of 10000 which is being
carefully distributed throughout the
republic so as to give effect 10 the
guarantees.
Word was received here late today
that General CarranZa had left Vera
Cruz for Tampico. on the gunboat
Bravo. He will arrive there Wednes-
day OF Thursday when be will begin a
trip through the northern states 20
meet General Oberon and other com.
manders and arrange for consolidation
OF his forces and reconstruction OF rail-
ways and communications.