The Washington times., 1915-06-19
GEN. CARRANzA FLEES,
IN FEAR OF ATTACK
Believed to Be In Imminent Dan.
ger Following Cabinet Splits,
He Moves.
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Wilson would not tax, any more steps
In the development of his new Mexican
policy until after his return from Cor
nish, n. H., where he VIII spend the
Fourth Of July holidays.
Shaping Up Rapidly.
The Mexican situation is shaping up
rapidly.
The convention forces,' with the ex-
ception of villa, are squarely arrayed
against the new Wilson policy. accord
ing to news received here Villa has
accepted, but with notifications which.
officials believe, indicate that he Is
ready to become actively hostile to the
United States at moments notice.
Carranza Is standing pat on his claim
that he is the ''man Of iron" of Mexico.
But for the first time in his career he is
endeavoring to conciliate the United
States.
He has told Consul Silliman that he
will cooperate in the Red Cross relief
work IF possible" And he Is endeav-
oring to utilize his forces to capture
ton to demand support from the United
States as soon as the President reaches
the conclusion-probably within fort
night--that the mandate to the factional
form real government, Will not be car
ried out.
American Killed.
Gilbert Teanhl, an American mine su-
perintendent, was killed June 16 as a
result of interfering in a private quar-
rel at Charges, near San Luis Potosi.
the State Department was advised to-
day.
Consul Bonney reported Teanhl was
killed while attempting to act as peace
maker in brawl in which another
American was involved. Three arrests
have been made.
Carranza may yet secure recognition
from the United States. 1t Is said in
Administration circles. If he would
agree to name as provisional president
some of the officials who are eligible
nection with the murdered Madero, it
Ia not supposed that he would be op-
posed in any way by the United States
should ne then announce his candidacy
for election as constitutional president
at q general election to be called as
soon as possible.
But the United States is said not to
desire at this time to see any of the
factional leaders in the palace at MeXi-
CO City under conditions that would
make them dictators in fact If accorded
recognition by this Government.
1t Is understood that Carranza is con-
aside for the present. Until definite
word from him on this point is received.
the United States will mark time"
West Due Next Week.
Duval West. the Presidents personal
representative, who was responsible for
the change in the Administration Mex
lean policy. is expected back here the
first Of next week. While he has been
at his home in Texas he has been Sc
curing additional information for the
President on the exact stregnth of the
warning factions. This he will COM
municate to the President and he will
also be consulted when the President
decides on the next step to carry out
his plan to force establishment of a
proper government In Mexico.
American Consul General Hanna at
Monterey, Mexico. advised the American
Red Cross today that 1900 half
famished non-combatants were fed by
the relief committee Wednesday with
Red Cross corn.
I'VE will be feeding 1900 by the end
Of the week" Consul Hanna wired.
Have sent some corn and beans to
Victoria and Mt. Morelos. Also have
urgent calls from Linares."
A report from Salina Cruz says that
while no immediate relief is needed.
locusts are destroying crops in that
vicinity.