New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-19
Chazaro. ConventioniSt
Chief, Hits Hard Blow
to Hope of Peace.
BLAMES CARRANZA
FOR PRESENT WAR
Wilson'S indianapolis Speech
Quoted in Denying Right of
u. S. TO Dictate


ninistra,on officials for peace in Mex
leo through agreement by the leaders Of
rival factions were further dampened
to-day by the receipt Of letter from
Francisco Lagos Chazaro, Conventional
President Of Mexico. in which he de-
MES the right Of the United States to
dictate" 20 the people Of Mexico
Chazaro's letter and the replies Of
Villa and Carranza TO President Viii
sons warning Of June 8 were discussed
al the Cabinet meeting, and the opinion
was expressed here that the Mexican
situation was in 10 better shape than
before the issuance OF the Presidents
statement.
A contrast between the attitude Of
President Wilson IN his recent demand
for peace and order IN Mexico and his
speech IN Indianapolis, which indicated
q purpose TO Jet the McN.cans work out
their own salvation UnmoieSted, was
drawn in the letter from Chazaro.
After placing the blame for the pres
ent strife 70 Mexico on the mead or
Carranza for not accepting the decl-
sion Of the AguascaGeutes convention,
Cbazaro declares the ConventiOnist
government "Goes not see, does not
wish 20 see in the substance OF the
declarations made by His EXcellency
President Wilson anything more than
an advice, O friendly suggestion 10 IN
duce the contendng groups TO wipe out
their differences and lead them into
the path 10 the end pursued by the
revolution.
Recalls Indianapolis Speech.
Coming 20 the declaration" the let
ter continues, that Il we MeNicans
cannot settle our differences within, a
very short time the government OF the
American Union viii find itself con
strained 20 decide as 20 what means It
shall use TO bring u about the Conven-
Zionist government cannot understand
how President Wilson previously de-
clares in the same note that the United
States does not desire or claim any
right 20 settle the affairs of Mexico
and more 20 the same effect. The same
chief Of the American nation made at
indianapolis the following categorical
declaration:
az am proud TO belong TO a powerful
nation which says that country Mex
ico) which we could crush will enjoy
the same liberty in the management OF
its affairs as we enjoy. If l am strong
I should be ashamed to dictate to the
weak in the measure of my strength.
Ny pride consists in keeping my
strength free and not in expressing
another people with It.
"If. contrary to the Interpretation
which in the most friendly sense the
conveationist government puts upon
pzssident Wilson's declarations, ! this
cf6ssng part should signify q denial
of+he instructive sympathy generously
demonstrated 10 the Mexican revOlu-
ton and should further signify press
ure or threat. the conventIonIst gov
Crnment, still harborinC the conscience
Of its sacrifices, Will maintain the Dig
nitv Of the Mexican people. We con
tinue, however, 20 conjecture that the
general idea of the government OF the
United States is 70 help US in friendly
way 20 bring TO an end our fratrlcldal
struggle, which would be for the great
est good Of the country.
"The government is ready 70 bring
Pbout BY all means consistent with Its
dignity the fusion of all the contend
inC groups. 20 initiate all the economic,
political and social reforms aimed at
'bv tho revolution and TO establish
strong, stable government, in which all
tendencies and all legitimate interests
will find the fullest favor and enjoy
the guarantee which our Fundamental
law provides, and this course, which
will invariably govern its acts, will be
the fullest justification Of the conduct
Of the convention.st government, which
hopes It will be duly appreciated by
ali the governments with which 1t cult
Yates friendly relations"
Blames the Carranzistss.
In placing the blame for the present
strife on CarranZa Chazaro recites the
history Of the revolution down to the
Aguascahentes convention. The Labor S
81 thia convention. the letter saws.