The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-07
.. s. and A B G Powers to
Reach People Through
Governors.
HOW TO GET RID OF
CARRANZA A PUZZLE
COnferecs to Meet i'm New
YOrk-Gen. Scott Sent on
Mission to Border.

WASHINGTON, Aug. s.-Having agreed
that a hnal peremptory summons shall
Be sent to representatives OF all political
groups in Mexico to unite for the estab-
lshment Of stable Government he
American conference adjourned
late this afternoon for a recess Of sev-
eral days. The conference will reas-
semble in New York. probably some
time next week.
The appeal to the Mexicans will be
sent not only by the United States, but
by the six Governments whose represen-
tatives conferred with Secretary Lam
sing and Paul Fuller. the Administra-
tion's unof'icial adviser on Mexico. II
will be addressed not only to the lead
srs Of the principal warning factions. but
also to the Governors Of the twenty
seven Mexican States.
The purpose is to make the summons
for cooperation one that will reach the
entire Mexican peoule, as nearly as pos
sible, for their action and decision,
rather than putting the question solely
before the factional military chieftains.
The Mexicans will be asked. In the
name Of humanity. and for the salvation
Of Mexico. to act SO as to bring to an
end the terrible conditions which In -four
years have disrupted their country.
Further considerations OF the problem
in Mexico will be undertaken by the
eonferees without waiting for responses
to this appeal New York was decided
on for the next session. II was said to-
day, TO avoid the intense heat Of WASH
ington.
Question Of Fima ncing.
The forthcoming removal Of the con-
fsrences to New York at once emphasized
the fact that when the United States
mas thrown its support to some group In
Mexico. as Is now anticipated. the Ques-
ton OF finances will become even more
imperative than that OF military
strength
1t Is understood that the aid Of Amer
lean financial interests will be involved
in support OF whatever group Of Mexi-
cans is ultimately selected to receive the
backing of the United States. 1t is ex-
pected that during the sittings In New
York the financial powers will be
sounded on this phase of the problem be-
fore the consulting Governments.
Rumors OF split aiming the con-
fe ees first as between the United States
representatives and the Latin Americans
themselves were circulated to-day. but
later were dscredited.
II is a fact. however, that Though
the two days sessions Of the conference
were harm Jnious throughout and were
conducted with all present In substantial
agreement thus far the deliberations have
not brought the participants very far
from the original starting point. namely.
unanimous conviction that something
must be dtne to restore stable govern
ment in Mexico. The only step fully
determined upon Is that the factionai
leaders in Mexico shall be given a last
opportunity 10 get together and choose
for themselves a new government to be
supported by all.
This conclusion was reached in sub
stance yesterday, and to-day's meeting
Was taken up chiefly with discussion OF
What may be done IL the Anal summons
Ia not needed by all the factions. In
other words. the conference found them
selves up against the blunt fact that
Carranza undoubtedly will decline to
meet with villa. Zapata and others
merely as factional leader and that
Will therefore be necessary to take
some alternative action to bring about
the common desire In spite OF Carranza.
Issue Of the Conference.
This question is now the issue before
The cOnferees and discussion Of 1t is to
o. the main purpose of the next meeting.
1t developed to-day there is a dlf-
ference Of opinion among the conferees
a. TO what action would be most suitable
tc meet the seemingly inevitable fact of
Carrsnzas refusal to cooperate. The
discussion to-day was maintained on
such an informal basis that there was
u" occasion for any disagreement. but 1t
"a develop that the cCnferees had vary
ing views as to how the expected con-
uhsency should be handled.
Is agreed that some faction or group
oIher than that Of Carranza must re-
.eNe unlimited support, but Just how
."s should be done or how the other
Iacuons may best oe consolidated for
'osn purposes is still an open question.
meantime the situation was marked
"'daN by desperate efforts on the part
tne carranzlstas to present their chief
nna his government in the most favor
so'e Hght. Realizing that among the
,onierees at the State Department there
no one whom they may re-
sarn as an advocate OF their cause,
,aUahzas counsel and agents were
pusS, both here and In Vera Cruz, In
putting forth information calculated to
prove that Carranxa has a government
~ almost undisputed control OF the
greater part Of Mexico: that ne 10 or
sshizing efficient relief measures and
tn.uminlstration In Mexico city. and that
only a question OF a short time be-
.o'e ne Will have brought all Mexico to
state OF peace under his bencficent
rule
The other interesting development Of
we day in Washington was the sending
o., q, Malor-Gen. Hugh l., Scott. Chief OF
s,sn n OF the Army. to the Mexican border.
ne VIII endeavor to restore to Its orig
maj status the agreement he effected
sst winter between villa and Carransa
.aaers for the naturalization Of Naco
ana other border towns.
This agreement has been ruthlessly
.ioia'ed In the last ten days at Nogales
and elsewhere. and II 10 hoped by the
administration that Gen. Scott. by medi-
slory efforts. will be able to restore the
originsl status quo.
1t was said authcritatively that Gen.