The Washington times., 1915-08-14

carrsnza,s headquarters at Vera Cruz
, Although Ii is knowk that Admins.
tration officials are disposed to regard
all such defs from Carransa az g spe-
shes soms OF sassR sS; MsaSo
Times learned today from reliable
sources that Carranza has something
more than mere arrogance to support
Insurgents Surrender.
1t was learned. for example. that
since the Pan-American conference
assembled to bring about . restoration
Of peace In Mexico. numerous bands of
insurgents in Mexico. who have been
fighting Carranza. have surrendered to
him with the single stipulation that
they be given opportunity. to serve
uhter the first chief In resisting Alneri-
can invasion.
Although members Of the carrenza
this Information. several Of them
asserted with more than their custom
nry- emphasis that Carransa 10 ready
to fight rather than asree to any pro-
Of the fruits Of his recent wtdespread
military Victories. They still express
hope that the United states and the
ether powers will find 1t best to recOs-
Although protesting to regard Car
>snza's arrogance as unimportant ad-
:ninistration officials today. are con-
tinuing their efforts. to make 1t plain
given to the question by. the Pan
American conferees responsible for the
get together appeal which went forth
that no threats are made In the docu-
mcnt.
Report Not Confirmed.
The State Department today denied
any knowledge OF the report that Car
ranza had laid plans to prevent the ap-
peal circulars from reaching the Aon-
combatants in the territory he conttols.
reached the department agents in Mex
leo who will undertake the task Of dis
tributing them.
Tonight the appeal itself. comprising
about 400 words, will be given out BY
the department for publication in the
American newspapers. No explanation
Plans for the next Pan-American con-
ference which will consider further
moves in the development Of the new
policy will be held up pending q deter
mination of what Carranza will DO by
way Of response to the appeal. Should
he prove adamant, it is assumed that
the United States will have to submit
to the Latin-American conferees more
radical suggestions.
From information obtained by The
Times today. the appeal lays emphasis
on the following phases Of the situa-
ton:
Points Emphasized.
I That the United States on June 2
spoke not only for itself. but for
foreign nations when 1t urged
the military factions to get together
and adjust their differences.
8 That this country. disappointed by
q the failure Of the military leaders
to get together. but desiring to
Impress the world with the fact that
this country has no selfish aims at
stake. invited conference Of the
ranking Latin-Amer!can diplomats in
the idea Of making one more appeal
to Mexico.
q That believing that the mass of
- Mexicans are earnestly desirous
Of peace established on the basis
Of what was sought for in the revolt
against Diaz and Huerta, and have
no real interest in the rivalries of the
military leaders. the conferees decid-
ed to appeal to the people of Mexico
generally to inaugurate movement
for peace.
A That the United States and the
Latin-American powers, having in
mind no other purpose than to see
Mexico redeemed from the conditions
which have obtained there for two
years. therefore earnestly urge that
the inhabitants Of the country set up
a government on the basis Of con-
stitutional order.
z That the signatory powers, as soon
y as such a government is set up.
will recognize 1t. and accord 1t
all the moral aid at their command.
e That these next friends" Of Mex
" ico-the powers signing the ap-
peal-confidently expect a favor
able response will be received within
a certain specified time.
Accuses Carranzista.
Despite the denial Of Carranza that
the raids across the Texas border are
traceable to him. and despite formal
promise made by him today to CO.
operate with the American authorities
In bringing about the punishment of
the raiders. the War Department today
gave out a report from General Fun
ston. which fatty asserts that many Of
port was as follows:
Nothing serious has occurred with
In the last two days 1t Is known that
principal part Of band Of outlaws was
driven across Rio Grande into Mexico.
Tt 70 now established beyond doubt
that considerable portion Of band Of
outlaws came from Mexico and were
officers and soldiers of Carranza's
forces. doubtless acting without author
ity Of their chiefs. Once on this side
Of the river they were Joined by about
twenty-five Texan Mexicans. all we'll
armed and mounted and proceeded to
raid through the country as far as
Noriss."
Carranza Statement.
The Carranza agency issued the fol-
lowing statement regarding to border
trouble:
"Reports from the border to the effect
that blame for the disorder between
Brownsville and points to the west
along the Texas bank Of the Rio Grande
are attributed to Carranzsta supporters
Is earnestlv denied at the confidential
agency Of the CarranZa government
The assertion made, or alleged to have