The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-13
Carranza Sure to Reject L.
s. Proposal. Is Belief
at Capital.
80 DAYS ARMlSTICE
URGED BY VILLA
The State Department Not
Alarmed by Situation
on Texas Border.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.-Not In the
least disturbed by reports OF an ap-
parent misunderstanding between tho
Governments OF the United States and
those Of Latin America in regard to
Mexico. the State Department to-day
prepared to despatch at once the ap-
ST-,l to the people Of Mexico to unite
ar the salvation OF their country.
The message. addressed to Mexi-
can factional leaders, Generals and
Govern, RS of States. will go for
ward from the State Department as
SON as the names and addresses Of
those to whom it Is to be commune
Gated have been accurately compiled.
II will bear the signatures Of the rep
ressntatives Of the United States. Ar
e.ntina, Brazil. Chile, Bolivia. Uru-
quay and Guatemala who particle
pcted in the recent conferences.
In reference to the statement Of the
Argentine Government to Carranza
that 1t Joined the Washington con-
ference with the understanding that
i.l idea q interference In Mexico. par
tcusrly armed intervention. was to
b. eliminated from considerat tion--offi-
eia,. OF the State Department asserted
tNit there was no understanding
whatever with respect to the confer
tnce.
Final Plans Not Discussed.
This conflict of statement. 1t was
explained, Is more apparent ttan real.
j was pointed out that the confer
tnce has never attempted to take up
the ultimate situation in Mexico: 1t
has merely been a gathering for a
discussion OF possible steps in aid Of
the restoration Of peace.
These discussions have resulted In the
ssreement that it would be a good thing
Tor all the Governments severa!ly to
appeal 10 the Mexicans to unite, AMI
sso that II would probably he wlssst
10 follow up such an appeal by bestow-
M recognition and strong support Upon
'nose elements In Mexico which re-
sponded favorably. There has been no
discussion. it Is stated, OF what may or
inst therefore the question OF inter-
Terence in Mexican affairs. or armed in
Nvention, has never been under con-
Oderaton for a moment
IL may be further stated that what
ever may be the opinion In unofficial
quarters as to the chances OF the con-
ference plan resulting In restoring peace
N Mexico. there Is no doubt about the
nrm belief Of the Administration in the
pan officials are confident that a
"cNernment can be created and main
'1'ned in Mexico by the power OF recog-
ntlon Of the United States and the
LAIN american Governments.
ihey believe that the forces OF thos,
Sho refuse to cooperate for peace will
melt away after the disfavor OF the
o'hef Governments has been turned on
lheln' particularly when this disfavor IS
supported by such measures as arms
embargues. SC.
VIII stick 10 Plan.
similarly 1t is the conviction OF the
ADMINISTRATION that the sending OF this
appeal Tor union In Mexico with the
a,Uon wltc which 1t Is planned to sup
y. hent it, is the main fact OF i'm
Ior'agc" Ia the Mexican situation to-day.
me troubles at Vera Cruz ard tie dis
t1I9ane's In Texas and along the bor-
u'F they legard AS wholly subordinate
10 m" main issue. and will not permit
'ntSr Developments to alter any detail
oi III" plan OF procedure agreed upon
VIA the Latin Americans.
According to all reports Vera Cruz Ia
qlei and Carranza has assured full
Protection to all foreigners In that or
any nth'r city under his control. The
Gov"rnp- Of the State Of Vera Cruz has
slated 'ha, the meetings labelled as anti
American demonstrations we're merely
nsitfestati0ns OF popular approval OF
edrranza's course In warning the Gov
erhments participating In the Washing
,oh conferences to keep their hands of
Mexico.
With regard to the border situation 10
he" action has been taken here and
zone is planned. President Wilson this
AFTERNOON received the communication OF
.ne Governor Of Texas on the subject Of
.ne disturbances. but has not referred
TO Secretary OF War Garrison.
The position OF the War Department.
.mch has been misunderstood In Texas.
mat Gen. Funston has sufficient dis
ereuon to enable him to use any forces
needed 10 protect Texas from invasion
., 10 enforce the neutrality laws of the
united States Further than these func-
uons the Federal authorities cannot 90
shul the Governor OF Texas has in
formed the President that 1t 10 beyond
"s power to enforce the laws OF the