Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-09
Believed He May Proclaim
Himself Provisional PreSi-
dent of Mexico.
PAN-AMER!CAN CONFEREES
WILL MEET IN NEW YORK
Brazilian Minister Expected to Par
ticipate in Meetings Which Are
to Start Wednesday.

deil1llte announcement Dy OeCIe
tary Lansing of the State Depart
ment that the conference oI
American republics on Mexico
would be resumed in New York
at o'clock Wednesday, at the
Biltmore Hotel, and the steps
taken by Carranza to make it
clear to the world that he does
not intend to yield to the plans OF
the other American republics,
provided those plans mean the
elimination of himself as leader
in Mexico.
The steps taken by Carranza
include the handing of passports
to the Guatemalan minister to
Mexico; the hurrying of prepara-
tions to move his government
from Vera Cruz to the capital city
and an announcement by his rep
resentatives here that Carranza
was preparing an address to the
American people, in which he
would set forth the reasons why
his government should be recog-
nized as the de facto government
of Mexico.
1t was stated here authoritatively
that the Brazilian minister at Mexico
City. the only diplomatic representative
the United States has in Mexico, has
been withdrawn by his government be-
. cause Gen. CarranZa was prepared to
expel him from the country, as he did
the Guatemalan minister, Senior Ortega.
The Brazilian minister will come to
the United States.
Mexico on Verge Of Peace.
Mexico, it was stated upon the au-
thority of persons who are conversant
with the situation in that country. is
on the verge Of peace. and peace would
follow Immediately If Carranza would
agree to lay down his arms. 1t was in
sisted that villa was ready to agree to
+ peace. but Gen. Carranza, it is believed,
does not intend to lay down his arms.
The question then arises. 1t is point
cd out, as to how far Carranza's gen
erals and supporters will go in backing
up the first chief Eainst the general
demand for peace.
The fact that a definite date has been
set for the reconveufng of the confer
ence of American republics on Mexico
Is taken as indicating that the diplo-
matte representatives of Argentina,
Brazil. Chile. Bolivia. Guatemala and
Uruguay. who, with Secretary Lansing,
make up the personnel Of the conference,
have heard from their governments in
regard to the Mexican situation and
the proposals which were laid before
them at the conference here in WASH
ington last week.
Secretary Lansing said he was consid-
ering American representation in Mex
ico City in view of the departure of the
Brazilian minister, but he did not know
what would be done. He assumed
fairs would be in sort of state of
quiescence'' in Mexico City. The rea-
sons for the Brazilian minister's visit
to the United States at this time. the
Secretary said, were unknown to him.
To Participate in Conferences.
The Brazilian minister to Mexico can
not reach New York in time for the
conference Wednesday, but 1t Is an
ticipated there will be other confer
ences at which he will present or to
he has in regard to Mexico.
Consul General Arnold Shanklin, who
was recalled from Mexico City be-
cause, it is understood, he and the Bra
lillian minister had a MISUNDERSTANDING
about relief measures in Mexico City, is
still in Washington. He has visited the
State Department several times and has
given the department the benefit of his
information regarding conditions in
Mexico.
ditions there as unbearable. His af-
fairs have been arranged with the de-
partment. it is said, and he may be re-
turned to Mexico.
Secretary Lansing today said he did
not in any manner discuss with Secre-
tary McAdoo of the Treasury Depart
ment the matter of financing the gov
ernment of Mexico when he met the lat
ter in New York yesterday.
Banks Want Proper Security.
The question Of Strengthening out the
finances of Mexico following the estab-
lishment Of peace and a stable govern
ment is one that is giving the officials
here some concern. 1t is understood
that five of the large banking houses in
New York are figuring on handling the
financial situation for such a govern
ment in Mexico. They would insist, it
was said upon proper security. and
possibly upon the guarantee of this
country, that promises made them be
carried out.
No Reason Given for Expulsion.
The Brazilian minister reported tc
the State Department today that nc
reason had been given for the expul-
sion of Senior Ortega, and that he him.
self intended to sail Wednesday from
Vera Cruz on a French liner for the
United States.
1t is believed here that Carranza ex-
PEELED the Guatemalan and was pre-
pairing to expel the Brazilian because
of the participation of their countries
in the pan-American conference in
Washington for composing Mexican
affairs.
The development is very disturbing
one for the success of the pan -Ameri-
can conference. Officials who were
hoping CarranZa would join a peace
conference with his adyersaries and
meet the efforts of the pam American
nations to settle the factional strife
We're much disappointed.
IT was said by Carranza agents tina
neither the Guatemalan nor the Brazil.
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