New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-09
Secretary Lansing An
,ounces Plan After Con-
ference with McAdoo.
CARRANZA MAKES
MOVE FOR FAVOR
venorts Mexico City Near Nor
nal Under His Direction
Forces Minister Out.

Wellington. Aug. s.--The Pan
,-erican conference, initiated here
-, week 70 devise q plan for rector
90 government IN Mexico. probably
iii fi, he resumed in New York City on
wednesday Secretary Lansing made
~ announcement tonight upon his
-,.rrn from q conference with Secre-
.srv MeAdoo there.
I'VE talked OF the Mexican si.ua-
,;ons said Secretary Lansing, but we
Aid not consider any financial plan for
supporting q Mexican government
Administration officials who were in
elined yesterday 20 believe that a peace
harley between Mexican factions might
soon result. independent Of the appeal
n the military leaders which viii go
forward from Pan-Americ,n nations.
were not so SaNCulne To-Day. Reports
from Mexico Nlt, IA: DR.. Juan j.
Ortega. The Gua;emalan Minister, had
been ordered by Carrsnza to leave the
country were responsible for this
change Of mind. Guatemala is repre-
sented in the conference.
Brazilian Minister Coming.
Ortecas torceu departure. together
with the departure Of NJ. Cordosa, the
brazilian Minister. viii leave in the
Mexican capital no diplomatic repre-
sentatives Of any of the seven nations
matchmaking In the conference. Cor
dosa is coming 20 the United States.
Dr. Ortcca has not been on good
terms with Carranza for some time
The generals agents during the last
few days have been appealing to the
Guatemalan Minister here. Mr.. Mendez,
urging him TO support the cause of
Carranza IN the deliberations. Their
appeals IL is declared, have not been
successful
With regard to General Carranza's
suggestion that his representatives
would confer with any element in
Mexico for the welfare of the country.
no developments have been repcrted.
Villa is said 20 be anxious 10 see Major
General Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff,
who is en- route 20 the border
Announcement Of the capture of the
important railroad centre OF Saltillo by
Carranzista forces revealed that the
Villa agency had conceded this town
for several days. Saltllo is the key TO
the Villa stronghold of TorreOn, and
rs capture places General Obregon in
a decidedly improved position for an
attack on the main Nillista army.
Mexico City Famine Ends.
The postoffce al Mexico City has
been reopened. food supplies are he
ing rushed in and conditions at the
capital are normal. according 10 adj
vices from Vera Cruz tonight Car
rama has also ordered the distribu-
ton through the banks of $4,000, 900
in treasury notes TO relieve the fnan-
cal stringency. Officials say there is
no question that Carranza is making
supreme effort 10 attract attention
% his administrative ability and thus
20 back up his formal demand for rec
ignition.
The Zapatista remnants" says a
telegram 70 the CarranZa agency from
the First Chief. ARE still being pur-
sued by General Coss's forces to the
southwark Saturday afternoon the
diplomatic corps paid a visit Of court
esy 70 General Gonzales. Numerous
trains are now arriving from Apidzaco
loaded with foodstuffs. The arrivals
In the last twenty-four hours include
800 tons Of corn. 200 IONS of -four
and twenty-seven carloads Of beef cat
tie
"A sum Of $4,000 contributed by the
people Of Vera Cruz is being distribut-
ed to the very poor in Mexico City,
and orders have been issued to give
employment on the public works to all
VINO apply"
A report that an American newspaper
man designated as Pop" jenkins is
wanted by the authorities at Vera Cruz
for writing articles derogatory to the
Carranza cause is confirmed at the
agency. jenkins has taken refuge in
the American consulate W. H. Francis,
an English correspondent, has been ar
rested and held for trial on a similar
charge. State Department officials are
concerned over this development, and
II is probable that representations will
be made looking TO the release from
charges Of both men.