Evening star., 1915-06-06

diplomatic attention in WashinRton
the past three days has been centered
upon some possible method of solution
OF the troubles in Mexico, in order that
representatives of Carranza and Villa
might meet and treat upon terms of
equality with a view to eliminating all
personal considerations in the struggle
there, according to fnformation OBJ
tafned by representative of The Star
yesterday.
Certain concrete suggestions of a
possible peace conference have been
made in high quarters. These, it is be-
ffeved. have come about as a conse-
quence Of President Wilson's memo-
randum sent to the factions in Mexico
in which he declared that unless there
is a new order OF things in Mexico the
United States must soon lend its ac-
tive moral support to some man who
can rally the suffering people Of that
country.
Conference of Commissioners.
Inasmuch. It is said. as the various
principles and reforms advocated by
both the Carranza and Villa factions in
Mexico are identical, all that would be
required for a possible peace confer
ence between the two factions would
be a spontaneous expression of will
ingness on the part of each to har-
monlze; # possible. their several
conference of commissioners represent
ing Carranza and Villa.
When a report of the possible con-
ference was brought to the attention Of
ington for Gen. Carranza yesterday aft
ernoon. he made the following written
statement:
"Manifestly. ] am without authority
to speak for Gen. Carranza in this
matter. So far as I know, no sugges-
ton of peace conference has heen made
to him. OF course, he is for peace, and
is therefore anxious to see the end of
civil strife in Mexico.
Contrary to the opinion seemingly
entertained by many in this country,
Cen Carranza is both conciliatory and
magma nimous, but any suggestion
looking to the formation of confer
ence committee, or. indeed, any other
concrete suggestion. must be acted
upon by Gen. Carranza and those in
sociate responsibility with him in Mex
ico'
No Statement From Llorente.
The report of the proposed confer
ence was likewise drawn to the atten-
ton of Enrique c. Llorente, confiden-
tial agent at Washington Of Gen.
villa For delicate reasons Mr. Llo-
rente said he did not care to make
statement at this time. but it was
learned from persons in Washington
who are close to Gen. villa that as far
as they are aware no word has yet
reached Gen. Villa suggesting con-
ference, with the object of reaching
common accord. 1t was added. how
ever:
TT is sufficient to call attention to
the fact that Gen. villa has always
been more than willing to cor. slider any
straightforward method Of ending ex-
isting conditions in Mexico bv com
promise or otherwise as long as such
will result in practical peace and
! the restoration of truly representative
constitutional government-one devoid
of ambitious personal control on the
part of any single individual and one
cal pable of giving effect to the reforms
demanded by the people"
Neither Wants the Presidency.
Mr.. Douglas prefaced his conversa-
tion on the subject of the possible
peace conference with the remark:
You know. Of course. don't you, that
Gen. CarranZa does not desire to be
president Of Mexico, and would never
accept that position?'
| Among the friends Of Gen. Villa in
| Washington yesterday 1t was likewise
| stated that that factional leader has
no ambition whatever to become presi-
| dent OF Mexico.
| Taking into consideration these posi-
tive statements of men who are be-
| lieved to be close to both of the prin-
| ctpal leaders Of factions in Mexico the
statement was made here yesterday
that peace conference of the gem
| erals and some of the civilians who
\ have been aligned with both groups
might be productive of results. in view
| of the well understood necessity Of ac-
] tion by the Mexican leaders since
/ President Wilson announced that he
| may assist some man as the possible
| savior Of Mexico and it's people.
| Mexican Dispatches Expected.
| II was believed here early yester-
day morning that Information as to the
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