Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-21
BRAZIL SENDS REPLY
ON MEXICAN AFFAIRS
TeIegraphs President Wilson
Its Fluctuations Over Co.
Operation With US.
PAN AMERICAN POLICY
: SUBJECT OF COMPLIMENT
Message Expresses Qualification
Over the Appreciation of Senior
Cardoso's Diplomatic Services.

President Gomez of Brazil has tele-
graphed President Wilson an express
sion of qualification that Brazil ana
the United States have found it possi-
BILE to act together in Mexican affairs
under the guidance of pan-American
policy in perfect harmony.
The message, which was made public
| today at the State Department. was in
reply to President Wilson's recent ex-
preston of appreciation for services
rendered to the United States ard
American citizens in Mexico by Senior
Cardoso. the Brazilian minister there.
following the recent visit of Senior
Cardoso to Washington. The message
is follows:
The Brazilian people and their gov
ernment experienced great pleasure at
knowing through the telegram your
excellency sent them that the Brazilian
minister, Senior Cardoso de Oliviera,
discharged to the satisfaction of the
American people. and of your excel
lency's government. the duties that de-
volved upon him when he had the honor
to represent also the American inter-
ests in Mexico. l am happy to see
| that again. as has always been the oc-
United States. under the guidance of
pan-American policy of respect and
special friendship to all the nations of
this continent, could act in this case in
perfect harmony of views on their dis
interested purpose of continental pacifi
cation.
Villa Circles Are Stirred.
The Mexican situation, SO far as
Washington is concerned. remained to-
day just where it was yesterday, with
the exception of reports from the bor-
der to the War Department of move
ments of Villa forces to the north,
characterized as "retreating" move
ments, but not necessarily regarded as
retreats in Washington, where 1t is
known that Villa is reforming his
troops
One other development. also. was the
arrival here of Gen. Manuel Chao. for
mer governor of the Mexican state of
Chihuahua. in Villa territory, with
members of his family and staff.
There were indications in Washington
today that the reports that the United
States may recognize Carranza, and
that recognition may also be granted
him by the other pan-American coun-
tries, are creating the utmost activity
in Villa circles. out of which some as
yet undefined movement of Importance
will grow.
Gen. Villa Saturday night sent for
persons in Washington identified with
his interests to come to the border at
once. where meeting is being held in
Ell Paso today. out of which tonight's
news dispatches are expected to indi-
cate the character of Villas answer to
the reports that Carranza may be recog-
niZed.
To Combat Carranza Recognition.
Likewise, other Villa adherents in
Mexico and on the border are on their
way to Washington to do what they
can. it is expected, to combat any pos
sibility of Carranza being recognized.
Gen Felipe Angeles. one of the right
hand men of Villa, and Diaz Lombardo,
Villas secretary Of state, so called, are
expected in Washington shortly.
Enrique c. Llorente, Villas conf
dental agent here, said today that he
knew nothing of Gen. Chaos arrival,
which, it was said in Mexican circles,
| might seem to indicate that Chao is
faction. Chao was accompanied by his
wife and by Enrique Narvaez Ri
! cardo Romero and Javier Espimosa
He declined to see callers.
The kilograms to the Villa agency
here continue to deny that Torreon was
evacuated by the Villa troops Mr..
Llorente today made public the fol-
lowing statement:
New Coalition Is Denied.
ne confidential agency is directed
by Mr.. NJ DiaZ Lombardo to make em-
phatic denial of the rumors circulated
recently that the convention govern
ment is trying to organize new po-
litlcal coalition, composed of elements
of itself and those of the Huertista re-
actionanries. Mr.. Lombardo wishes it
to be known that the convention party
is willing to grant amnesty to all re-
onf{ VII
| the coup d'etat and in the assassina-
ton OF President Madero and Vice
President Pine SuareZ. and also to
those who did not hold prominent posi-
tions in the Huerta government; but
the convention government has not
thought of and will not even consider
the creation of a new political group
with them. inasmuch as they are con-
sidered enemies of the public liberty
and the economic welfare of the people
Therefore the convention party will
consent only to the formation of a
| political group with elements genuine
which contributed to the downfall Of
| the usurper. and with the end of or
ganizing legitimately constituted
government.
Villa Guaranty of Protection.
Americans and other foreigners in
| Mexican territory controlled by Gen.
Villa will be protected, Assurances to
that effect are given in statement is
| sued by the Villa agency here on the
authority of the northern chief him.
self.
The announcement is an ou.grcwth
of reports that foreigners would suffer
as result of the outcome of the nam
American conference in New York fore
casting recognition of Carranza and
| the recent renewed warning to Ameri-
cans to leave the fighting zones of
northern Mexico.
| The statement says that, although
Villa regrets the action of the Ameri-
can and British governments in order
| ing their consuls and citizens to leave.
he would make a special effort to care
| for those who remain. Foreigners need
| have no fears for their safety, even in
case of fighting, it is asserted.