New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-20
SEVEN POWERS
GIVE RECOGNITION
TO CARRANzA
Resumption of Diplomatic
Relations Is the
Next Move.
MENTION FLETCHER
FOR AMBASSADOR
Rumors Name Envoy to Chilli
Villista Faction Is Fast
Peceding.
From The Tribune Bureau 7

From The rrbun. Bureau
Washington, Oct. 19.-Mexico. FOR
more than five years an outlaw among
nations, was placed on the map of civil
lizetion to-day when the United States
ard six Latin-American powers formal
y recognized the de facto government
headed by Yenustisno Carranza. These
moves were made simultaneously, &C
cording TO an agreement reached yes
terday by Secretary Lansing and the
ENJOYS Of Chill, Argentina. Brazil. Bo-
livia, Uruguay and Guatemala.
The recognition Of Carranza is re
garded here as moro directly q bene-
At to the powers of the world than to
the First Chief himself. It is pointed out
that Carrsnza's troubles are only be
ginning, as he will be held now 20
strict account by foreign governments
for losses Of property and life incident
TO the successive states Of revolt and
anarchy. He will be expected also to
undertake the back interest payments
on the national debt
The resumption Of diplomatic rels-
lions between Mexico and the rest Of
the world is the next step. The other
American republics and the nations Of
Europe are expected 10 follow the
seven powers in their recognition Of
Carranza, and to send ambassadors and
ministers TO Mexico. With full dip
lomatic corps constantly knocking at
the gates Of the Vera Cruz lighthouse,
claims and representations in hand.
Carranza will find the life of provis-
ional President not an enviable one.
Fletcher May BE Named.
Secretary Lansing has not yet named
the American Ambassador. but there
are indications that the present Am
bassador to Chilli. Henry ?. Fletcher.
will be selected Although a Repub-
lican. Mr. Fletcher has won the esteem
Of the administration and has been
promoted since Mr. Wilson's election.
His appointment would be in line with
the administration supposed desire
for an ambassador ccnversant with the
Spanish language and experienced in
the Latin-American service.
Secretary Lansing's letter TO Eliseo
Arredondo informing him Of the rec
IGNITION Of his chief was brief and
formal. Mr. ArredOndo was told that
the United States had recognized the
de facto government in Mexico headed
By Carranza and would later arrange
for an exchange Of ENJOYS. Mr.. ar
redondO called at the State Department
soon after receiving the letter and told
the Secretary he would leave az once
for Saltillo TO carry the news TO the
First Chief. Juan Amador will replace
him temporarily as confidential agent
here. While Carranza has not sent Mr..
Arredondo his credentials, It is sup
posed he will be the first ambassador
Of the new government 70 the United
States.
There viii be no further meetings
Of the Pan-American conference. Five
sessions have been called. The first
two resulted in the peace appeal sent
broadcast 70 the Mexican military and
political leaders two months ago. At
a later meeting in New York the re
plies 10 the appeal were read, and II
was agreed that the recognition OF one
OF the factions, II II were found 20
possess the required moral and mate
rial strength, was the only solution OF
the problem short Of physical inter
vention.
Villlstas Fast Receding.
From that time the recognition Of
Carranza wac virtually assured The
publication of the conclusions OF the
Inference was expected TO provoke
rsprisals from the Villa factionists,
and an order WAS sent 10 American
consuls. advising them 10 send home
americans and 20 quit their posts.
There arc now no American con
sular agents IN the territory controlled
by villa. except the consul at Juarez,
lust across the Rio Grande from FL
Paso, Tex. American citizens have
been leaving Northern Mexico by
hundreds.
state Department officials believe
the villa faction has almost complete
~ disintegrated. Numerous defections
have been reported, for tho Nillista
generals have hastened 20 take Gdvan-
tage Of Carranza's ofe~ OF amnesty.
The rebel chief. however, still protests
the Justice of his cause, and declares
his intention 20 fight Carranza's gov
ernmeTr.
Whether he can hold out aftsr an
EMBARGO Is laid on shipments Of runi-
tions. however. Is questionable. The
state Department within a few days
will stop the export Of munitions
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Carranza's armies. To continue sup
plying the rebels would be a breach
Of friendship with the recognized gov
eminent
San Pedro de las Colonlss, Coahuila,
Mexico, Oct. 1s, via Laredo, Tex, Oct.
l9-First Chief Carrsnza will spend
the night here. He and the score Of
generals accompanying him will move
forward TO Gomez Palacio tomorrow.
where General Obregon will be in per-
sonal touch with his army. ready to
begin active operations against the
remnants of Villas troops In Chihua.
hua.
For the first time Carranza has been
addressed concerning depredations in
the district controlled by his enemies.
There appears 10 be no disposition 20
shirk tho responsibility. although IL is
taken for granted that foreign govern
ments realize that full securities can
not now be given In chihuahua until
Carranza's army has driven Villa out.
Mexico City, Oct. i9.-The news that
the government OF General Venustiano
Carranza would be recognized by the
American republics was received here
with scenes Of general rejoicing.
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