Evening journal., 1915-07-14
CARRANZA likely
TO WIN RECOGNITION
Washington Pleased With
His Conduct of Mexican
Capital Since Capture
FALL OF CITY
Is DESCRIBED
BY The United Press.


WASHINGTON, July 14.-All ac-
counts from Mexico strengthened the
conviction here today that General
Carranza will be recognized by the
Washington administration. Official
dom admitted that his course, follow
ing his forces capture OF Mexico City,
has been agreeable to them. There
was no denial that some of his past
methods had led the administration
10 doubt his availability for even tenn
porary control of Mexican affairs.
With the fall of the capital, how
ever he adopted a policy which ad-
mittedly was looked on here with the
highest favor. Not only did he show
disposition TO restore order but he
gave signs of ability actually 10 do IT,
That he should have some further
trouble with the Villa and Zapata ele-
ments was considered inevitable. Of
fetal intimation was given that this
would not be deemed ground for with
holding recognition from him. By
permitting him TO import all the arms
and ammunition he needs and shut
ting them off from his enemies, it was
believed such difficulties could be
speedily terminated.
His agency here continued to re-
port activity by General Villa be-
tween Leon and 1rapuato, but It was
believed his campaign was on its last
legs.
Messages from Vera Cruz said Cen
eral Carrsnza would inflict dire pun
ishment, If he could catch them. on
the lapatistas who killed Julian de la
Traz. Swiss, the only foreigner who
lost his life during the evacuation Of
Mexico City.
The first official details of Mexicc
City's capture reached the Carranza
agency here today. The campaign began
several weeks ago, it was stated. bun
much time was spent in surrounding tn,
city. Actual fighting began July 8
This fighting, il was said, did not enc
"until the enemy were behind their en-
trenchments at the Grand Canal anC
Cerro Gordo.
"There was a heavy artillery BON
bardmnnt Of Ccrro Gordo all Thursday
continued the statement. "but none o
the shells reached the city proper.
at a. M. Friday lighting was re
Inewed with heavy artillery which short
/ " silenced tho enemy's guns. lmmedi
ately the Zarata guns had ceased an in
fantry charge was ordered and after a
severe fight, the Zapata entrenchmenri
were carried and the Constitutionalsti
smashed their way into Villa de Quad
allure.
"In Guadalupe. General Gonzales
established headquarters. While this
was going on more heavy fighting was
under way and a strong force on the
east side of the city assaulted and
carried Penon Hill and continued the
advance until the outlying houses oi
the city proper we're reached.
"Saturdav morning General Con
zales advanced videttes in to the city
followed by accommodating parties
when It was found that the enemy
had evacuated.
Saturday night a strong force Of
Constituticnalitsts was detached tc
pursue the Zspatistas who we're over
taken at Tlapan and defeated.
"At 10 a. m Sunday, the Constitu-
tionalist forces entered Mexico City
only to find that the convention gov
eminent officials had fed. At once
General Gonzales issued a manifesto
with regard to the conduct Of the city
during the period Of pacification and
readjustment He also issued am
nesty TO all military and civil often
ders.
"In the four days Of fighting the
enemys losses we're more than 5000
killed and many more wounded and
missing"
From General Carranza personally
came a promise 10 protect both native
and foreigners. "Within a few days,
lhe concluded. u will issue amnesty, II
an endea,or TO have those who are il
error return TO the good path and to re
store pea-c and order in the republic