Evening star., 1915-01-05
SCOTT T|SAWA|T|NG
AGREEMENT At NACO
U. S. Army Officer Reports
Mexican Factions Are Con-,
tinuing Parley.
BRIEF CHECK TO FIRING
ACROSS AMERICAN LINE
British Ambassador Informs State
Department Here of "Deplorable
Situation" in Mexico City.

day from Naco that no agreement had
been reached yet between the contend
ing Mexican factions to prevent firing
into American territory. but that nego-
tiations were being continued. He said
he did not expect any further firing
for several days, at least.
The State Department today received
a dispatch from the American vice con-
sui at Tampico, stating that Gov. Luis
Caballero had extended the period for
the presentation of title to rural prop
critics in the state of Tamaulipas to
February 20.
The department also was advised
that the decree issued by the Tamau-
lipas state government prohibiting the
expectation of corn also fixes it's price.
Advices received by the department
indicated that Gen. Villa was prepar-
ing to leave Mexico City January 4.
and that he was coming to Juarez.
dispatch from Mexico City to the de-
partment states. that the decree m
validating patents and trade marks
obtained during the Huerta admins
tration requires the payment of fees.
Awaiting Result of Conference.
Administration officials today awaited
with interest the outcome of con-
terence 10 De Helu pTODduly
on the international bridge at FL Paso
between Brig. Gen. Scott, chief of
staff of the United States Army, and
Gen. Villa, chief of the
forces of the Gutierrez government in
Mexico. the object being to reach an
agreement, If possible, to prevent fur
ther firing into American territory by
As,Xican factions fighting along the
border.
Both Gems Scott and Villa were on
their way today to Ell Paso, the meet
ing between the two having been ar
ranged by telegraph.
Gen. Scott had been at Naco for the
past fortnight in an effort to bring
about an agreement between Gen.
Maytorena, commanding the Gutierrez
force attacking the Mexican town of
that name, and Gen. Hill of the Car
rama garrison. Although Hill has
agreed to withdraw to Aqua Prieta,
Maytorena has delayed entering into
final agreement, Awaiting, it is stated,
the arrival there of Gen. Gabriel, with
his force Of 5000 troops, to take charge
of the situation.
1t is understood that the conference
with Villa was sought not only on ac-
count of the delay at Naco, but in or
der that If an agreement were reached
it might apply to the entire border
line.
When asked about the latest develop
ment last night, Secretary Garrison
merely said:
Il am not discussing the border
problem now.
Situation Described as Deplorable.
Sir Cecil Spring Rice, the British am
bassador, transmitted to the State De-
partment copy of a mail report from
Charge Hohler of the British legation
in Mexico City, saying conditions there
a week ago were deplorable.
Eduardo Iturbide. former governor of
the federal district, for his efforts in
saving the lives of Britons and Amer
leans when the Zapata forces entered
the city Since then lturbide has sue
cecdeu in getting out of the hands of
the Mexican officials who threatened
TO execute him, and. according te>of-
ficial reports received today, he is in
the United States.
Since Charge Hohler's report was
sent conditions have improved, accord
ing to State Department advices. The
Mexican convention reassembled yes
terday and discussed credentials of
delegates.
Vera Cruz Dispatches Summarized.
ranza agency here. issued statement
last night summarizing dispatches
from Vera Cruz, confirming reports of
the capture of Gen. Jesus Carranza
brother OF the first chief, by Gen. AL
fonso Santibanez in San Geronimo state
OF OaAaca. December 80. The general
and his son and nephew are being held
as hostages, but his entire staff has
been executed by Santibanez. The
statement said:
Cen Santibanez entered the ranks
of the constitutionalist revolutionary
army at the close of the Huerta regime
lie succeeded In gaining the confidence
OF zen. Jesus CarranZa, who supplied
him with troops and munitions of war
and finally succeeded in having him
named military commander of the
1sthmus of Tehuantepec.
Gen. Carranza was totally unaware
of the detection of Santibanez when ne
approached San Geronimo and was SO
certain of his loyalty that he was
travelling with but the lightest of es-
corts.
Submits Terms of Release.
The first chief has received word
from Santibanez that if he will sane
tion some unknown arrangements
ciatined to have been made between
Santibanez and Gen. Jesus Carranza
and VIII pardon his treachery and al
low him TO retain his military office, he
VIII release Gen. CarranZa and his two
relatives. He makes the threat that
unless his conditions are met he will
execute Gen. Jesus Carranza and his
son and nephew.
'CarranZa reply feelinely dictated
was such traitorous conduct can re-
ceive no pardon. If my brothers death
Is a necessary step toward the triumph
q! our principles and the es abliShment
of peace | am willing that he die. And
lcnow that with the feelings of a soil
der my brother will he willing to sac
Ilflce his life for his country
ne hrst chief. as soon as he was
aware of the plight of Gen CarranZa
ordered troops TO the iSthmus This
tMoEdayJ morning they routed Santi-
bauZz column near San Geronimo, and
the traitor with $50 men fled to the
town of Chihuitan. in the mountains of
o:ixdCa.
The first kilograms received by the
chief here from the isthmus purported
TO have been sent by his brother, and
We're to the effect that no more troops
should be ordered south. These were in
reality sent by Santibanzz and il was
only through telegram received from
G r. CABRERA that the true situation was
first ascertained."
Germans Operating Belgian Roads.