Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-07
CARRANZA'S OFFER
 WELCOMED BY U. s.
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giving the de facto government mate rial aid in restoring order throughout Mexico. It is known that the pacific nature of the Mexican note which brought the crisis between the govern ments to an end is construed here as indicating that General Carranza, be sides being impressed by American military preparations, has been deeply influenced by pressure and argument brought to bear on him by friends in the United States, by European dipIo- mats Tn Mexico City and particularly by representatives of many of the Latin American powers. The latter have eEcrted themselves to the utmost to avert war and to foster in General Carranza's mind the idea of Pan American unity,
 Discussions May Take Wide Scope.
 While the immediate purpose of the negotiations, in which Secretary Lan- sings note is to be the first step, will be the evolution of some plan for tranQuilizing the border regions, the discussions may take on a wider scope. There is little doubt that AIr. 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 great ly needed by the de facto authorities 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 be worked out only by protracted discus sion.
 Want Financial Advice.
 Some time ago, it is understood, a suggestion that the Washington gov cTnment encourage American bankers to go to the rescue of the de facto government was made through indirect channels. At that time General Car ranza had not felt the pinch of pow erty which now threatens his govern ment with collapse. He rejected the suggestion, as he believed he could restore financial stability without for eign aid. He is known to hold rad iCal views on the question of foreign concessions and is understood to have been aCUuated by a desire to leave himself free of any obligations in this regard.
 Proper Guarantees of American Capital
 Events clearly have proved the fail ure of the first chiefs hopes to re. establish orderly government unaided, officials here believe, and wit htne war abroad shutting off every other source of assistance, he is thought now to have reached the point where he will make proper guarantees in order to secure American capital.
 Counsellor Polk held a conference late today with Henry T. Fletcher designated to be ambassador to Mex ico, and Paul M Warburg of the fed eraI reserve board. The object of the meeting was not disclosed, but great significance was attached to it as tn- dicating that the state department had found it convenient just at this time to inquire as to the probable attitude of American bankers and as to the dis position of the federal reserve board l itself toward lending such aid as might be in it's power to the Mexican govern ment.
 No statement could be obtained as to the nature of the financial project that may be in contemplation. Lansing Would Not Discuss Note. Secretary Lansing would not discuss the terms of the note which he will forward to the de facto government | approving the suggestion for direct diplomatic negotiations to find a solu- tion of the difficulties in which the governments have become involved. It is believed, however, that it will lay great stress upon the friendly purpose of the United States and intimate that any plan of action that may be sug- gested which will inanres the security