Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-07
Aims Of the Revolution.

Figures and arguments are presented
the aims OF the revolution on
agrarian reform. religious liberty, pop
ular education. municipal self-govern
ment and the workings of the law.
the extent of Gen. Carranza's control
Of more than half the territory and
nine-tenths of the people and the prog
ress of pacif1catton in the wake of Car
rama armies Legal presidents to war
rant the recognition of Gen. Carranza
are cited. Presidents were found as
far back as the recognition of Benito
Juarez, who overthrow Macmillan.
After an outline Of Gen. Carranza's
the brief says he admits
the cooperation of the United States
and says that If recognized the United
States will find in him IAN active, loyal
friend"
The proposal Of conference came as
a surprise not only to the representa-
tives of theh other Mexican factions,
but to American officials who have been
led to believe that Gen. CarranZa was
irrevocably opposed to any further par
leys with his adversaries The reluc-
any peace negotiations was one of the
first obstacles which confronted the
pan-American diplomats when they be-
gan their conferences with Secretary
Lansing.
Completing Draft Of Appeal.
Secretary Lansing, after consultation
with Secretary Lane and other admin
istration leaders in particular touch
with the Mexican situation, was today
the draft Of the pan
American appeal to the factions in
which will be presented to
President Wilson before the third
meeting of the conference is held in
New York.
Meanwhile the six pam American dip
lomats invited to confer with Secre-
tary Lansing on the Mexican problem
have submitted reports to their gov
ernments, replies to which probably
New York. which was called by the
Secretary to meet early next week.
The meeting place was transferred to
New York because the various diplo-
mats are spending the summer in the
of that city.
Points for Discussion.
Discussion at that meeting will deal
more particularly with the possible
steps to be taken should the appeal to
the Mexicans to end the civil war
fail of its object.
Inc ulplOHldlS "ClC leaving lOE IH6lF
summer homes today after a two-day
conference which resulted in no de-
cision as to the exact course to be fol-
lowed in the event that the appeal to
the Mexicans to settle their differences
and restore peace goes unheeded. All
Of the conferees. however, are in &C
cord with President Wilson's general
plan and have pledged individual sup
port, although the diplomats are not
sure that this can be accomplished un-
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mated and all classes In Mexico recog-
nized.
one Of tho most important questions
which will be considered in efforts to
solve the Mexican problem is the
weight to be given to tho claims of
the military chiefs and what conces-
sions between them can be arranged.
Comment on Gen. SCOTS Mission.
In this connection the dispatch Of
Maj. Gen. Scott. chief of staff Of the
army. to the Mexican border to confer
with Gen. villa occasioned consider
able comment here today. although Of
[icials explained that he was to read
IF recent developments which have
threatened attacks on border towns.
The object Of his mission. 1t is be-
lieved, is to outline to Villa the need
Of consideration for the other factions.
stood, were impressed with the fact
hat Gen. Carranza's military successes
and the territory held by him entitle
him to greater consideration than Villa
aas been inclined to admit.
Told to Be Careful in Attacking.
Gen. Gales, commanding the Carranza
forces threatening Nogales. has re-
,eived instructions not to endanger
Americans in making his attack. The
American consulate at Vera Cruz today
30 advised the State Department.
Further reports from the same source
state that zapata's raiders have been
operating along the Tehauntepec rail-
way. where they have burned the sta
lions Of Los Naran1os ana Tres Villas
Polamas. Sonora, has been reoccupied
by villa forces, according to con-
,ular dispatch from Ell Paso.
WILL VISIT UNITED STATES.
Rrov;l;an M;nisfer tn Mexic0 Given