Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-12
APPEAL FOR PEACE
IS SENT TO MEXICO
Humanity and Patriotism In
voked by Identic Action of Pan
American Republics.
EARLY REPLY Is ASKED FOR
Future Not Discussed, and Re-
suits of Failure Are
Problenatical.
EARLY REPLY IS ASKED FOR


government and the diplomatic repre-
senta,ives OF Brazil. Chile. Argentina.
Bolivia, Uruguay and Guetamala, to-
day signed an appeal addressed to tho
leaders OF all factions in Mexico asking
them. in the name of humanity and ma
tional pntriotism. to cease their civil
strife and assemble a peace conference
me action, taken after n two-hours
session, was not of a joint character
but identic An informal, but unani-
nous note VIII he sent expressing the
views or the seven governments that
the condition of chaos in Mexico has
injured tho prestige of the nation
abroad and supplicating the Mexican
leaders and generals to make su-
preme effort TO bring together all ele-
ments in the creation OF a provisional
government that can be given world
wide recognition.
BEYOND THIS ONE STEP
CONFERENCE DOES NOT co
beyond this step to-day's session did
not go reserving until a later date
consideration Of the situation that may
be created by refusal of any of the fac
tons TO participate in n peace confer
ence. There was no discussion, in fact
OF erentualities. notwithstanding that
press dispatches reported Carranza's
outspoken objections to the Pans -Ameri-
can methods of settling Mexico's strug-
gle. The assembled diplomats took the
view tonight that when their aDeal
is fully disclosed TO General Carranza
he will not misunderstood their pur-
poses or accuse them, as he has OF
attempting TO interfere in MeXico's in
ternal affairs.
When the conference adjourned to-
night there was feeling of confidence
that decisive step toward restoring
Mexico TO her place in the family OF
nations had been taken. The appeal
which is brief and courteously phrased
calls upon the MeXicans TO consider the
Injurious effect throughout the world
which the constant turbulence in Mex
leo has caused. The petition suggests
that peace conference he held on
neutral territory in Mexico far from
the roar of cannon. The governments
signing ii express their Willingness to
act. II invited, in any practicable way
10 assist in bringing the factions to-
Eether for the conference
WIDEST PUBLICITY TO
BE GIVEN IN MEXICO
The communication will be given
and will be delivered by the diplomat tic
and consular agents OF the various gov
crnments signatory to it. Replies arc
definitely asked for. hope being ex-
pressed that these Viii he received
within ten days after the communica-
ton reaches the leaders, unless some
Just cause for delay presents itself
Secretary Lansing, who left for Wash
ington tonight, will show President
Wilson tomorrow the text OF the ap-
peal as finally agreed upon. and a state
ment Will be prepared by Mr.. Lansing
explanatory of the purposes of the ap-
peal. which in many quarters had come
To be interpreted as forcrunner OF
military Intervention.
Not only had the American
diplomats here to-day made ii clear
that they would object 10 such a course
or any that would impair MeXico's
sovereignty, but President Wilson and
Secretary Lansing are equally anxious
mat the present peace plan be accom-
panied by no physical act. Mr.. Lans-
ing took occasion to explain to the
diplomats that the warships ordered to
vera Cruz yesterday were sent for pro-
lection Of Americans and foreigners
Many OF the diplomats said that while
they thoroughly understood the pur-
poses of the United States. it, never
theless, was opportune in removing a
possible misunderstanding abroad of
the real motives of the American gov
ernment
IF PEACE PLANS FAIL,
ACTION MAY BE DRASTIC
Ultimately--if all peace plans fail
officials OF the United States realize
that the interests OF foreigners may re-
quire more drastic steps, but at pres
ent ii can he stated authoritatively
that the plans under consideration con-
template restoration of peace In Mexico
by friendly means by using the power
of recognition to assist n government
into being.
No steps of definite character in the
future have been finally determined on.
Tentatively, however, it has been
agreed to await the result OF tho peace
conference. and if all the factions do
not participate. the government set
up by those elements which do attend
Will be given recognition. provided II
gives promise OF stability. Immediate
ly an embargo on arms would be en-
forced against all other factions and
an amnesty declared permitting con-
tending groups to lay down their arms
without fear Of punitive measures.
All the amba ssadors and ministers.
together with Secretary Lansing, are
firmly determined that the triumph Of
the revolution in Mexico shall be recog-
nlzed There is no intention to afford
recognition TO any element except those
which have overthrown Huerta and
fought the present revolution with its
reform program. To the revolutionary
element protesting liberal principles,
the United States and its Latin-Ameri-
can associates look for the establish
ment of provisional government that
will conduct a general election.
At tho conclusion of to-day's con-
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