New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-12
u. S. Glad of Chance to
Expostulate with the
First Chief.
VILLA NOT DEAD
HE WIRES BROTHER
Says He Got Urbina's Loot,
Estimated To Be Worth
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Washington, Sept. 1.-THE State De.
partment has practically decided to
adopt Carranza's suggestion for a con-
ference on the border concerning inter
national phases Of the Mexican prob
lem. II the proposal meets with the
approval of the Pan-American confer
rees, the meeting may take place in a
few weeks
The United States government has
been anxious to take up with Carranza
certain questions growing out of his
treatment of foreigners and their in
terests. Foreign governments, notably
Great Britain, are oft Of patience with
the policy Of the United States and de-
mand that conditions in the Carranza
districts be improved. Great Britain
has never received satisfaction for the
Killing Of Benton and other govern
ments have suffered property losses for
which Carranza has refused to indem
nify them
Carranza's responsibility would be
one of the first topics of discussion
and this would give the United States
an opportunity to say something TO
the First Chief which nave been i'm
possible up to this time by reason Of
the difficulty of communicating with
him. OF the two consular officers at
Vera Cruz, Mr.. Silliman and Mr.. Can
ada, one is unable to approach the
First Chief by reason of the latters
hostility 70 him, while the other is said
to hand the sternest protests to the
Mexican leader with a smile and an
apology. They are never needed.
incompetence Shown.
The State Department would I'M
doubtedly place Carranza in an embar-
RAISING position because of the mass OF
evidence that has been collected indl-
eating his lack of administrative ability
and Of real power over his own assocl-
atcs. Presiden. Wilson is opposed to
the recognition of Carranza. believing
him incapable of administering the gov
eminent.
The question Of recognition might be
properly discussed, also. as this gov
eminent could argue that many foreign
nations were directly interested in a
restoration of order and that this could
only be secured through permanent
government. The ability Of the Car
rama factions to command the conn
dence of financial interests might also
be made an issue. Many officials hold
that il Carranza were recognized he
would be unable to float loan large
enough to carry on the government.
Replying TO the Caranza charge that
General Villa was traitor TO the revo-
luton, the Villa agency points out that
Villa was the foremost leader of the re-
volt against Huerta. II asserts also
hat Carranza is the traitor, in that he
failed to abide by the choice OF the
Aguascalientes convention.
Border Un~er Control.
The border situation now is under
full. control of Federal troops. Major
General Funston reported to-day Inc
arrival of the 9Th Cavalry brings the
force up to two full regiments between
FL Tigre Arroyo and Brownsville, a
force sufficient, according TO the gem
eral, to put down any uprising or trou-
BILE by marauding bands.
at is believed" General Funstons
message said, that with the force now
at my command it will be possible, in
the course of short time, largely TO re.
duce, if not prevent, the activities OF
armed bands, who may be maraudlng
bands from Mexican side, or outlaws
and horse thieves from American SIDE