New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-07
MEXICAN ENJOYS
PROMISE SAFETY
CarranZa Able TO Control
All Northern States, Con-
ferrees Are Told.
From a s.a- Correspondent, o., n. r-iBun, !

Prom sfa- Correspondent o. The r. hune
New London, Conn. Sept 6.-Assur-
ance that the Constitutionalist govern
ment de facto now possesses the mill
tary strength necessary completely TO
control all the Northern states Of the
Republic and put an end TO border
raids on American life and property
was given to-day By the Carranza en-
voys at the first formal conference Of
the American ~ -xican jdint commits
sion al the Griswold Hotel
Following exchange OF credentials
the conferrees spent three hours re-
viewing the history and developmen
Of the Carranza revolution and admin
istration. Luis Cabrera, chairman OF
the Mexican division, presided and took
the lead IN describing the gradual rise
20 power Of the Constitutionallsts. lie
declared that most substantial progress
had been made not only in military al
fairs. but in the soc al and economic
status Of the country also.
The task Of restoring order, com %
rnerce and industry. he asserted, mad
been prosecuted with the utmost SIN
certify and perseverance and notaoi
success had been achieved during the
last two years and especially since the
recognition Of Carranza by the United
states.
Railroad Work Outlined.
Commissioner Alberto J. PAM. who
IS president cf the National Railways
Of Mexico. outlined the accompl sn-
ments Of his government IN reopenInng
10000 miles OF railroad. Practically
all lines. the American Commissioners
were told, are now in operation. the re-
SUMPTION Of normal traffic on some
roads being hindered only by shortage
of equipment and need OF repairs.
Il is understood that Mexlco's need
Of on immediate gold loan OF from SO
100000 70 100000, 900 has been i'm
rreesed upon the American Commits
sioners. Reconstruction in Mexico, au-
thoritIes arc agreed. will call for an
expenditure Of at least S50,OOO,O0O and
viii mean the practical rebuilding OF
about 10000 miles Of track and the
purchase Of q large amount or rolling
stock and other equipment
The corstitutionalist government has
announced that II intends, within a
.h.,r- time 10 restore all commandeered
railroads 20 their owners IN the same
pbvsical and financial condition as when
-bev wore taken over by the revolution
a-v forces n 1910. To effect TINS alone
a large extension Of credit would Be re-
orircd and those In close tu0ch Win
he Mexican mediators says that Amer
lean cooperation IN the problem OF rals'
irc funds will be urged upon the con-
FERENCE a. imperative g. soon as the
border question has been settled
Adjourn Until Friday.
Followins the conference to-day. The
commissioners sent kilograms 70 Fresl
dent Wilson and General Carranta' ex
pressing the hope that success woult
crown thelr labors here. Iney then hd'
iourned until Friday morning, Commls
sioner Cabrera explaining that sudder
summons TO Boston would prevent hi'
presence here to-morro~. secretary
lane. chairman Of the American IL.
vision. said the day would be devoted
20 revision OF the subjects considered
to-day and the collection Of data.
4 two hours excursion OF President
wilson's yacht. the Mayhower, this az
terroon relieved the tecIum OF diplo
matte debate. To the accompaniment
of Mexican airs. played By the Presi
dents band. the yacht, with the mecl
ators and families aboard. left New
London at 3 o'clock, and steamed
trertv miles toward the open sea. Soor
after rounding Eastern Point the May
AoWer was enveioped IN thick FOG
whleh. except for brief intervals. LASTED
throughout the trip. Frequent sound
49, Syere made by the commander q
determine his position.
That's how We must find our wal
cut OF the fog which surrounds Mex
go said ono 81 the commission a.
taches; "by sounding the unehartec
oepths OF supcr-diplomacy, and HOPING
10 reach terra frma. though not 70 b'
landed high and dry"