The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-05
Will Issue Ultimatum Soon,
Giving Chiefs Certain
Time to Agree.
PROBABLY 80 OR so DAYS
L. s. Will Act Then, il a Stable
Government Has Not
Been Set Up.


leaders fail within very short time"
to compose their differences the Presi-
dent will issue proclamation that
will amount to an ultimatum. fixing
a date when a provisional government
must be established.
This ultimatum will give Mexico a
certain period. probably thirty or sixty
days. In which to set her house in
order. II by that time the Mexican
warriors have not set up govern
ment the United States will act.
In his statement issued on Tuesday
the President gave notice that the
United States could not tolerate con-
tinuance Of present conditions in
Mexico and that a failure on the part
OF the present leaders to restore order
would compel the Washington Gov
ernment to undertake the task
Just how long the President will
walt for Mexico to act on the notice
just served is not known. The Presi-
dent himself said that Mexico must
act in accordance with his injunction
within very short time" II Is
understood that Mr.. Wilson is not dis
posed to rush matters in Mexico and
is hopeful that when the conviction is
brought home to Carranza. villa and
the others concerned that this Gov
ernment Is In earnest. they will find a
way to do the job themselves.
Hopes for Good Feeling.
The Administration appears to be
hopeful that Carranza. villa, Garcia
and Iapata will be found in a con-
ciliatory frame of mind when replies
have been received from the Presidents
pronouncement which was forwarded
to them on Tuesday.
statement issued ny the Carranza
agency yesterday indicated that the
First Chief was in a belligerent mood,
Tut IL Is understood that he had been
counseued by advisers In this country
To- frame pacific communication when
he replies to the President.
There appears TO be absolute faith
among officials here that Gen. villa will
agree 10 n settlement OF Mexico's trou-
bles other than by armed force and
that he will promptly acquIesce in the
Presidents proposal Carranza's reply
may force the United States to show its
hand at once.
1t became known to-day that in GER
tain circumstances Carranza might be
accorded recognition by the United
States The First Chief has made prog-
ress in recent months and II in the
near future he should extend the sphere
Of his influence his claims some officials
ray, would be entitled to consideration.
.is a general proposition, however. the
administration does not place much de-
pendence on the ability OF either Car
ranZa or villa or any e those now
active with the two factions, to restore
order in the republic.
Rebels to he Discouraued.
When the time comes for the United
States TO begin the work OF establish
Ing stable government In Mexico-a
contingency that most officials believe
IL is bound to face in the near future
II will have the support OF Europe and
Latin America. The man or group TO
get control at Mexico city will not be
harassed AS were Madero and Huerta.
Any reyolutionsts that attempt to op-
pose the provisional government thus
| established will find 1t impossible TO Sc
cure arms and other munitions OF war
In this country. Such supplies will be
furnished only to those in charge in
be imposed by tho President, and revolu-
tionists. OF course. will be unable to get
such supplies elsewhere.
Great satisfaction has been expressed
by the representatives Of the Powers in
this city over the new Mexican policy
| and assurances are given that Europe
and the progressive republics TO the
south will uphold the United States to
the utmost
a despatch received from Carranza
headquarters at Vera Cruz to-day made
a good impression on Administration offi-
clals. This despatch stated that "Presi-
dent Wilson's note was received Thurs
day and Is being given great considera-
tion on all sides" This gave rise to
hopes that the First Chief may prove
! more responsive TO Washington infiu-
ence In the future than in the past.
Advlces received In Washington indi-
cate that villa and Obregon are active
In the field and the outcome OF their
coming engagement is awaited with in
terest. The result OF this battle may
determine who is supreme in Mexico
and there is possibility, officials
say. that II may result In bringing the
factions together on the basis suggested
In the Presidents note.
Gen Funston to Aid.
The United States Government is CO.
operating to the fullest extent with the
American Red Cross in the work that
II about to he done to relieve the starv-
ing people OF Mexico. Acting by direct
ton of the President the Secretary Of
War to-day ordered Gen. Funston. who
IL In command of the troops on the
border. to take all army warehouses in
that region available for the concentra-
ton and distribution OF Red Cross sup
plies.
1t was decided to-day that all supplies
sent to Mexico shall be consigned to
American consular officials In that coun-
try, who will supervise their distribution
Advices received at the State Depart
ment confirmed reports that have come
from other sources that conditions In
Mexico are deplOrable. One despatch
stated that food was scarce at Aguasca-
lients, the headquarters OF the Conven-
tlon Government. and that prices are
daily advancing. villa currency was
dropped to about Az cents a peso and
traders are disinclined to sell their goods
at that rate,
The Carranza agency has been notified
that 5000 sacks OF corn reached Vera
Cruz to-day, that cargo oe -four Is
expected In that city tomorrow and that
tho authorities will see 10 II that bakers
sell bread at cost. The Carranza agency
Conf{nncd IN Etffh pa0e