Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1916-07-07
CARRANZA LEARNS j. s. IS WILLING TO NEGOTIATE
INF FORMA[ WORD .
SENT DE FACTO
MEXICAN CHIEF.
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WASHINGTON, July 6.-The de
facto government of Mexico was in
formally notified tonight through Ellis
go Arredondo, ambassador designate,
that the United States welcomed
General Carranza's proposal to adjust
all pending differences between the
two governments by direct diplomatic
negotiation
Mr.. Arredondo was informed of the
American governments attitude in
conversation today with Secretary
Lansing, after the latter had con-
ferred with President Wilson. Later
a formal note will confiFm the am
bassador's report Mr.. Lansing virtu-
ally had completed a draft of the
communication tonight but it may be
read to the cabinet tomorrow before it
is delivered
Immediately after the cabinet meet
ing, Secretary Lansing plans to leave
for months vacation. Counsellor
Polk will administer the affairs of the
state department in his absence, and
meet Mr.. Arredondo in the formal dis
Mexican problems will be sought.
1t was evident at the state depart
ment today that officials believe an
opportunity has now been presented
which may bring a means of giving
the de facto government material aid
in restoring order through Mexico 1t
is known that the pacific nature of
the Mexican note which brought the
crisis between the governments to an
end, is construed here as indicating
| that General CarranZa, besides being
| impressed by American military prep
arations has been deeply influenced by
the pressure and argument brought to
bear on him by friends in the United
States by European departments in
Mexico City and by representatives OF
many of the Latin American powers.
the latter have exerted themselves to
the utmost to avert war and to foster
in General Carranza's mind the idea Of
Pan n-American unity.
While the immediate purpose of the
negotiations in which Secretary Lans-
ing's note is to be the first step, will
| be the evolution of some plan for
tranquilizing the border regions, the
discussions may take on wider
scope There is little doubt that Mr..
Arredondo received the impression
from Secretary Lansing today that if
adequate guarantees as to the security
of American and other foreign inter
ests in Mexico could be secured the
Washington government believes it
possible that the financial aid so
greatly needed by the de facto gov
ernment could be found. Details of
the form and extent of the guarantees
required and of the amount and nature
of the financial aid that American
bankers might be willing to furnish
can only be worked out by protracted
discussion.
Some time ago. it is understood. a
suggestion that the Washington gov
: ernment would encourage American
bankers to go to the rescue of the de-
facto government was made through
: indirect channels At that time Gen
eral Carranza had not felt the pinci
of poverty which now threatens hi!
government with collapse He rejected
the suggestions, as he believed he
could restore financial stability with
out foreign aid He is known to holt
radical views on the question of for
I eign concessions and is understood t
{; have been actuated by desire t.
5 leave himself free of any obligation
! in this regard.
, Events clearly have proved the fail
g ure of the first chiefs hopes to re
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