New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-11
Carranza Recognized.

In voting 10 recommend recognition of
General Carranza's government as the de
facto government Of Mexico the Pan
American conferrees merely returned to
the plain paths Of sound diplomacy and
practical craftsmanship. For more than
two wears. while President Wilson was
anplvinq his fantastic policies IN Mexico
other paths were being travelled. Inc
traditions of American policy were ~
nored and the normal attitude Of our gov
eminent toward a ncighboriug American
republic-unhappily torn by revolution
was reversed and perverted.
The proper interest of the United
States Law in the direction of protecting
the lives and property Of Americans en-
dangered by anarchy, Of performing a
similar service for the citizens and sub
iecss Of European powers whose direct
Intervention in Mexico might have chal-
lenged the Monroe Doctrine, and Of labor
ing in every way TO promote a restora-
ton Of stability and order. But Mr.. WI
son I'm some of his more ardent moods
conceived our mission in Mexico 20 be one
of service 10 humanity" including such
I'm interference with the domestic order as
would insure a breaking up Of the great
landed estates for the benefit Of the sub
merged poems. In other moments Of
a. He'd enthusiasm he forgot all about
.er,ing humanity and declared that the
United States should never, if he could
b.p il. interfere with the processes
r-wever wasteful Of life and property and
however damaging to American interests
through which the Mexicans were en-
esce9 Gin determining their own form Of
government"
To the practical sense of the representa-
t.ves OF Argentina Brazil, Chilli, Bolivia,
Uruguay and Guatemala we owe relief at
le.t from all the backing and filling, the
atums and near-ultimatums destined
civ TO come nome 70 roost, the travelling
d circle of utilities and contradictions
ich have characterized the administra-
tra's Mexican diplomacy. Conforming
- policy to that Of the other American
powers. we shall finally start toward the
right goal i'm Mexico-the re-establish-
ment Of order-and base our action on
the legitimate motives of American obi
cation and se.f-interest.
General Carranza's government, is not
an that could be desired. II represents
military force. and can as yet make no
pretence to resting on the ascertained viii
OF the Mexican people. But it is the only
government in sight which promises any
thing in the way Of organized control Of
the country. It is the only foundation on
which the work Of rehabilitation can be
begun.
For Carranza himself, it must be said
that he has shown extraordinary tenacity
in maintaining his position against all
corners. He has outlasted Huerta and
Villa at home and has successfully stood
Up for his rights against all outside dip
lomatic pressure. The Niagara Falls con-
ference tried TO intimidate and snub him
IT finally ignored him. and its failure was
directly due TO his refusal to participate
in it except on terms which put proper
valuation on his government. He has al.
ways declined TO accept accountability &c
foreign governments unwilling TO give
him adequate recognition. Our admins
tration's last ultimatum, threatening in
tervention unless he should unite with the
other faction leaders 70 work out a scheme
of REORGANIZATION, left him unmoved. He
held out for exclusive recognition and go
it. We have now accepted mis- terms. j
was not his ultimstum, but ours. which
had to be recalled for repairs.
1t would be idle to assume that the res
toration of order in Mexico will be easy
The climb up hill will be long and slow
But it was high time TO begin the climb
On his record so far Carranza seems t
stand out as the strongest positive per
sonal force in Mexican politics. He hai
borne up well in adversely. He fully de
serves a chance TO show what he can DE-
under the more favorable conditions ere
ated by foreign Endorsement and support