Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-12
u. S. and Six Pan-American
Envoys Sign Identical
IL Notes to Factions.
LEADERS DEFINITELY
ASKED FOR REPLIES
Unless Generals Get Together
American Powers Will Set Up
Government Across Rio Grande.

NEW 4oNh, august
Lansing, on behalf of the United states
government and the diplomatic repre-
sen,atives of Brazil, Chile, Argentina
Bolivia Uruguay and Guatemala' yes
t.rdav afternoon signed an appeal ad-
dressed to the leaders of all 1actiois
IN Mexico petitioning them IN 'he
name of humanity and national patr'
otism to cease their CIVIL striie anu
assemble a peace conference
The action. taken after '"o-h nun
session, was not of joint cnarac'ei'
but identical. as an informal ou' uii"
in,ous note expressing the views Vi.
th.ir eevera1 Governments that the con-
ditions of chaos in Mexico hao niue
the prestige of the nation abroad ana
sunnlicating the Mexican leaders ana
Generals to make a supreme enort u
bring together all elements IN inc
.tion of a provisional government that
"a, h. given worldwide recognition
Rexond this step. the session DID NOT
1o deserving until later date cohslu
srstion of the situation that may oe
created by a refusal OF some vi nv "a
tions to participate in peace eoh
snce There was no discussion, LII ldet.
ef sv.ntualities. Notwithstanding that
nress dispatches reported Carranzd
nutspoken objections to the pan Ahei
lean methods of setting MeNo
Tbs assembled diplomats simply TOOK
che view that when their appeal. Which
is to be transmitted in spanish Is 'ui,t
disclosed to Gen. Carranza, ne VIII NJ.
misunderstood their purposes or accuse
them a he has, of attempting 10 inter-
fere in the internal affairs of Mexico.
Feeling of Optimism.
When the conference adjourned there
was feeling of optimism ana con-
fidence that a decisive step TOWARD re-
.,orins Mexico to her place in the lam
ilv of nations had been taken. The ap-
neal. which is brief and courteousiy
nbrased. calls upon the Mexicans 70
Consider the Injurious effect through
ont the world which the constant tur-
hulence in Mexico has caused. inc
netition suggests that peace CONFER
ence be held on neutral terrltory III
Mexico far from the roar OF cannon.
Tbe governments signing it express
their Willingness to act, II lnVlteu, III
any practicable way to assist IN orins
ing the factions together for the con-
The communication will be given the
widest publicity throughout Mexico
and will be delivered by the diplomatic
and consular agents OF the H Wanf;es
are definitely asked for. the hope being
expressed that these will be received
within ten days after the communlca-
tion reaches the leaders unless some
iust cause for delay presents itself.
Sovereignty Guaranteed.
Not only had the Latin American Dip
lonnats here made it clear that they
would object to any course that would
impair Mexico's sovereignty. but Presl-
dent Wilson and Secretary Lansing are
equally anxious that the present peace
plan be accompanied by no physical
act. For this reason Mr.. Lansing TOOK
occasion at the very outset OF yester-
DAYS conference to explain to the olp-
lomats that the warship ordered 10
Vera Cruz was sent for the protection
of Americans and foreigners, to anord
q place of refuge and render such as
sistance as may be necessary IL lhe'i
lives are endangered.
Many of the diplomats said afterward
that while this assurance was not nee
essary, for they thoroughly UNDERSTOOD
the purposes of the United states IL
nevertheless was opportune in remoV-
ing a possible MISUNDERSTANDING abroad
of the real motives of the American
government -,
oficials of the United States govern
ment realize that the interests of for
eigners may require more drastic steps.
but at present it can be stated autnorl-
tatively that the plans under CONSIDER.
peace in Mexico by friendly means, by
using the power of recognition to as
sist a government into being.
Future Steps Undetermined.
No steps of any definite character in
the future have been finally determined
upon. Tentatively, however, it has been
agreed to await the result of the peace
conference, and II all the factions do
not participate the government set up
by those elements which do attend will
be given recognition nevertheless. pro-
vided it gives promise of stability. Inn
mediately an embargo on arms would
be enforced against all other factions
and an amnesty declared permitting
contending groups to lay down their
arms without fear of punitive meas
ures. Through this process 1t is hoped
by the proponents of the plan that all
armed opposition, however powerful at
first. will gradually disintegrate as
result of the legitimate assistance of
a diplomatic and economic character
given the recognized government.
One thing which all the ambassa-
doris and ministers. together with Sec