South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-06

Chihuahua mines and cOnfiSCate
them unless he receives this money
by Monday.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-Restora-
ton of constitutional government
without bloOdshed if possible; but
restoration OF constitutional govern
ment.
That is the program already de-
cided on by the Latin American dip
lOmatic representatives and Secretary
of State Lansing. Each representa-
tive who was present at yesterdays
initial conference declared today that
much progress was made. While all
have agreed to maintain a policy of
secrecy, they were willing 10 admit
today that there is an excellent
chance that a concerted plan of ac-
ton will be agreed upon.
The conference Thursday made defl-
mite progress Approval was given the
suggestion Of this government that
a Joint appeal by the United States
and the six Latin republics should be
made to Generals Carranza, Villa and
Zapata. to get together and agree on
a peaceful settlement OF their differ
ences. 1t was emphasized that the
success of this plan depends on Gen.
Carranza, as no difficulty is anticipat-
ed in getting the consent OF the other
! leaders. The conference Friday VIII
be occupied with suggestions as to the
course TO be followed in case this plan
is rejected. or if it fails to accomplish
its purpose.
Points Established.
In connection with the conference,
these points were established:
First-The diplomatic representa-
tives Of the Central and South Ameri-
can republics were invited to the con-
ference in an advisory capacity, it be-
ing the object of the United States
to obtain the suggestions and ap-
proval of the principal republics of
the western hemisphere as to the
course the United states shall follow
in the future in Mexican affairs. 1t is
the view of the state department that
any course this government may be
called upon to take in Mexico shall
not be permitted to develop friction
between the United States and the
Latin-American republics, but, on the
contrary. the situation may be made
the opportunity for the manifestation
of spirit of cooperation.
Second-The participants in the
conference were given to understand
that the United States does not intend
to invade the republic Of Mexico.
No International Force.
Third-America for the present, at
! least, does not contemplate the en-
/ ployment of international military and
naval forces in the event it becomes
necessary TO use force in restoring
| peace to Mexico. The advice of state
and war department officials is against
| this Officials of the state department
| take the view that the obligations of
! the United States require ii to pro-
coed alone, in case the application of
/ force is demanded. and officials Of the
/ war department are of the opinion
| that from the military standpoint the
i
| cOmplished with less friction If the
/ United States alone was engaged.
The method 10 be adopted TO induce
/ Generals CarranZa, Villa and Zapata
/ TO meet and discuss plans for a settle
ment Of MeXicO's affairs, apparently
| has not been determined. There has
| been some suggestion Of late that Gen
! Hugh L. Scott, chief-of-staff of the
army, who has considerable reputa-
! ton as a pacifyer. might be sent to
/ Mexico to extend such an invitation,
/ but officials Thursday declined to ad-
nit that his would be done 1t is
! known, however, that the suggestion
was made to Sec'y of State Lansing
| by war department officials six weeks
ago.
BalIs at TagIe.
Officials however, are not confident
! that Gen. Carranza will participate in
/ any confidence which looks to his
elimination as the controlling factor
| in Mexico. They had a demonstration
| Thursday of his disposition toward
| the views of this government when a
! delegation Of his supporters called on
( each of the six Latin-American dele
gates and informed them that Gen.
/ Carranza would not submit to the Sc
| lection of Manuel Vasquez Tagle, min
lister Of justice in the Madero cabinet.
or any other Official of the Madero
regime, as the provisional president
| of Mexico. This activity on his part
| was accepted as a direct defiance Of
Pres't Wilson as it is generally known
that one OF the plans favored by the
president cOntemplates the support of
/ Tagle.
The delegation included Herberto
Barron. Luis Cabrera. Carranza's min
lister OF finance, and Roberto V. Pes
quiera They delivered 10 each of the
diplomats copies OF Carranza's letter
10 Pres't Wilson setting forth his own
claims to legal succession TO the presi-
dency.
Fuller Also a Thorn.
Further manifestation of Carranza's
attitude toward the conference and
anything il may approve, was given in
the action OF the Carranza representa-
tives THURSDAY in criticizing the nres-
ence Of Paul Fuller at the conference.
They declared that he represented the
religious element In Mexico and was
. prejudiced against the Carranzistas.
2 This criticism was not taken Seriously
: BY the state department officials. how
. ever
; When the conference met if devel-
I oped that this government had a com
plete list OF tentative proposals for
r dealing with the Mexican problem
rms series or propositions had been
! worked out since the presidents note
4 TO Mexico on the second Of June.
e Announcement was made Tbursdav
that Battery ID, OF the Sixth field artiI-