The Washington herald., 1915-10-21
What We Expect Of carran.a.

Carranza, having been recognized by the
American republics as chief executive of the dc
facto government of Mexico. with the assurance
That the principal European nations will at once
accord him similar recognition, becomes the
strongest factor in the direction of Mexco's des-
| t;nies since Diaz. There will be placed at his
command resources and support sufficient to en-
able him to establish and maintain safe and sound
government and restore law and order in the re-
public, if he devotcs his energies earnestly and
sincerely to such an end.
This power has been given him, through the
belated action of the United States government,
made responsible for Mexico to the rest of the
world by the Monroe doctrine. 1t marks the
first definite and logical step the administration
has taken since it refused to recognize Hucrta
and joined forces with Carranza to overthrow, him.
Carranza is heavily indebted to the United
States; he is in duty bound to govern Mexico
as to enable this government to discharge its own
obligations to European nations. Carranza is
responsible TO us and we are responsible to the
other nations for the safety of the lives and prop
crty OF their citizens. There is little in the past
record of Carranza to justify the placing of high
hopes in his sense of gratitude. His naughty
ODSllHdCyy DOlHDdStlC HOSllIuy 10 lHlS country
after VIC had fought his battle and won victory
Tor him is well remembered and may have stood
in the way of his earlier recognition. But his has
been the only visible government and we have
at last recognized the only course that has been
open since We joined hands with him, though Mex
leo has been permitted to tester meantime. The
real hore is that misunderstanding patriotism
out of the qucstion-will inspire in Carranza a de-
sire TO make good.
Carranza has everything at stake; he may
achieve greatness or he may perish ANONYMOUSLY
or be compelled to fee from his country. His
whole future depends upon maintaining friendly
relations and effective cooperation with the
United States, for the American people will not
support those whom they entrusted with the gov
eminent in continuation OF a policy of temper
izing and Sinking. There must come demand
for stern action if Carranza refuses to join efforts
with the United States for the redemption OF
Mexico and its elimination of our national
problems that besmirches our reputation among
nations and demands the constant expenditure of
the money of the taxpayers. When outlawry is to |
be suppressed and those guilty of crimes against
the citizens OF other countries are to be caught !
and punished we want cheap swashbuckler |
phrases from Carranza about foreign invasion of
he sacred soil of Mexico If it should be neccs-
'ary for United States troops to pursue murder
IT'S and robbers into Mexico we shall expect Car
ANA to welcome such expedition. We landed !
IN armed force in Vera Cruz, killed Mexicans and
ook possession, ard we told it was not in
ervention and it was not even for the purpose
If protecting life and property.
1t may he hat Carranza will be put to the test
IS the result Of the attack by Mexcans on a rail-
way train in Texas in which murder was commit
ed. For years we have permitted intolerable
Conditions to exist on the border, with shameful
disregard of American interests. This latest de-
elopment may open the eyes of those response
lie to the results of their weakness and folly.
,hcsc murderers and train robbers should be cap
nrcd and made to pay the penalty for their crimes
'ithout delay. troop of United States cavalry )
hould be equal to the task, no matter where the
ursuit may lead them.