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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-23
Entered Politics
While Land Baron,
Carraylza Became Actiue
in 1898, When He Start
ed Revolt Against Uncle

Unlike Juarez, Diaz and other really
great chiefs of the Mexican Republic,
Venustiano Carranza was of pure, or
nearly pure, Spanish blood. His an
cestors came from Spain more than
two centuries ago, and the family
took pride in keeping itself apart from
the native stock. His father was Lieu
tenant Colonel Don Jesus Carranza,
who distinguished himself as an
Indian fighter and also as a lieutenant
Of Juarez and Diaz in the war of re-
sistance to the French invasion and to
the usurpation of Macmillan. His
longed to an old and very wealthy
Spanish family.
Venustiano Carranza was born at
Cuatro Cienagas, in the State of
Coahuila, December 20, 1859. and, his
PARENTS being among the richest
in Mexico, received all possible educa-
tlonal advantages, with view to his
becoming a jurist and statesman. After
he was graduated with honors at the
National Preparatory School, however,
vented further pursuit of academic
studies. He came to New York fox
treatment, but in vain, and thereafter
always had to screen his eyes with
colored glasses. On attaining his ma
jority, therefore, he settled down to the
life of a country gentleman Oh an es-
tate measured not by acres but by
miles, with cattle numbered by thou
sands, ranking as one of the greatest
ln
Mexico.
Early Interested in Politics
Early in life, however, he became
actively interested in politics and in
1887 became president of the municipal
council at Cuatro negas-practicall lily
"Pooh- Bah or mayor, council, pklice
original ideas, he was too rich to need
to be CRATER" and he was fearlessly
independent. In consequence, he pres
entity clashed with his somewhat profit
gate uncle, Cara Galan, who was Gov
ernor of Coahuila, and after much CON
troversy, resigned his office and retired
to his ranch. But in 1898, when CARA
was candidate for reelection, Car
rama organized a revolution against
INN. defeated the state troops in bat
tie and attracted the attention of Por-
az ~ bioH' WIN, ell Vel lIiNCSllRdllOI, IN
tervencd and compelled the choice of
compromise candidate for governor
Carranza then returned to active
politics and from 1894 to 1900, by sue
cessive elections, was president of the
municipal council. Then from 1900 to
1909 he was a member of the Coahuila
Legislature and of the National Con-
gress. In the last-named year he was
nominated for Governor of Coahula,
and was strongly supported by Fran
cisco |. Madero and other great Gland
barons." Because of Madero's support
of him and the intimacy which existed
between the two men, Porfrio Diaz op-
posed Carranza's election and even re-
ouested him to withdraw. Carranza
defiantly refused, and as a result his
opponent was declared elected A little
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-23

Carranza was granted, IN october,
1915, by President Wilson the official
recognition which had teen refused TO
Huerta, but he requited that favor--to
which he owed his confirmation in
power-with persistent hostility to the
United States. Never since the days of
Santa Ana had Mexican chief Of
state been so i'll disposed toward this
country. This was no doubt largely
huence Of which he very largely was.
He sent during the waT ELUSIVE con-
gratulations to the German Kaiser on
his birthday anniversary, and sent
note to the neutral nations urging them
to declare embargoes against the Allies
as we'll as against Germany There
was reason for thinking that he was
I favorably inclined toward the infamous
Zimmerman note and IT'S plan OF Mexl-
can conquest Of New Mexico, Arizopa
and California, with Japanese and Ger
man aid. He threw the weight of his
administration against American oil
and other interests in Mexico, and sew
eral times brought the relations of the
two countries unpleasantly near to the
breaking point.
He had himself elected as Constitu
tonal President March II, 1917, for
term Of four years. He also dictated
the adoption Of new constitution,
under which there was to be no Viac-
President and the President was to be
ineligible to immediate reelection. 1T
was under this constitution that he was
declared President. Early in 1920
General Oregon, who had been Car
ranza's chief military aid and who had
been the only candidate against him for
the Presidency in 1917, was announced
as candidate for the Presidency to
succeed him at the next election, in
July, 1920 To this Carranza mani
tested intense opposition, and General
Pablo Gonzales was put forward as the
however, that he did not draw away
the strong support which Obregon was
receiving, Carranza presently dropped
him and substituted Senior Bonillas,
who had been Mexican Ambassador at
Washington.
Sought to Retain Power
1t was suspected that this was de-
vice TO perpetuate Carranzas power.
The plan was to have Bcniilas elected,
or declared elected. Then, on techni-.
cality under the new constitution, Bon
illas was to be discovered to be ineligi-
Bile. At that, there being no Vice
Pres dent, Carranza would remain in
office as a "hold-over" until another
election could be held. But as an in
terval would then have elapsed between
the end of his constitutional term and
the installation Of new President, the
prohibition against immediate reelcc-
ton would not lie and Carranzn could
be eecte for another term Against
this scheme the State of Sonora re-
VOTED, and was quickly followed by
others, under the lead of General
Obrcgon, cordially seconded by General
Gonzales, with the result that early in
May the national capital was occupied
by the revolutionists, and Carranza was
a fugitive from the very man who had
been the chief aid in making him
President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-23
Carran2a's life if, as you state, he
was assassinated.

Carranza's life if, as you state, he
was assassinated.
4 have the right to suppose that
you ran away at the critical moment
without having even made use of
your arms, as none of you was
wounded. If you had died defending
the life of your chief and friend, who
had showered so many favors upon
you, you would have been honored by
with your conscience and would have
escaped the shame of your cowardli-
ness"
A message received here by Luis
Monies de Oca. commercial agent for
the de facto government, from the de-
partment of propaganda and informa-
tion at Nogales, told him to give the
information 81 the assassination of
Carranza to the press, "laying particu-
lar stress on the fact that the happening
occurred far away from the field of OPP
Grafton of our armies"
Oregon Reports Assassination
First report of the assassination Of
Carranza was filed by Oregon Friday
night The message did not reach here
until to-day. This message said:
"Have just received the following
message from Huauchinango, State Of
Puebla, signed by Colonel L. Herman
dez:
General Marie advises me from
Villa Juarez that the troops of the en-
federal officer Rodolfo Herrera killed
President Carranza at / a. M, at a
place called TlaXcalantongo. There
were found six or seven more bodies
of the men in Carranza's party. 1t is
not said who these men might be- I
will wire details later. Rodolfo Her.
zero surrendered last March to General
Mariel, and had been an officer under
General Palaez.'"
Revolutionists day we're eager in
their attempts to show Carranza was
not killed by revolutionists, but "by his
own men"
Concern Over U. S. Attitude
The Department of Propaganda and
Information at Nogales sent message
to the commercial agent of the de facto
government here urging that the news
be given to the press with particular
stress on "the fact that the happening
occurred far away from the field of OPP
Grafton of our forces"
telegram skepticism was expressed
here by many persons in close touch
with the revolution concerning the af-
filiations of Herrera. The anxiety Of
the Mexicans on the point was laid to
the concern as to what the attitude of
the United States might be if the re
ported assassination was laid to the
revolutionists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-23
and Commodore Hilario Rodriguez NAL

and commodore Hilario Rodriguez NAL
plea. = -
Gonzales named Attorney Aquiles
Slorduy and General Fortunate Zuazua
The permanent commission of the
National Congress met this morning to
choese provisional president, claim
ing constitutional privilege. A conflict
is possible, as other members of the
congress, recognizing the Aqua prieta
plan, think they should have the right
to choose provisional president.
There is uncertainty regarding the
exact affiliation Of General Herrero.
1T is generally believed possible, how
ever. he commanded small guard
which WAS in rebellion against Car
rama for several years, centering his
operations in the State of Puebla. He
surrendered last March to General
Mariel who was in command Of govern
ment forces in that state.
When General Mariel went over to
the revolutionists portion of his
troops remained loyal to the President,
and belief exists that Carranza might
have taken Herrero's forces with him
IN his flight toward Tuxpam
Lieutenant Colonel Cardenas, who for
three years commanded the garrison at
Necaxa. near the vicinity of President
Carranza's death. and who is now in
this city. is quoted to-day as denying
that General Herrcro was once a Fed
crsl officer Under Huerta he said.
General Herrero commanded volunteers
from his own town and that this was
his only connection with the Federal
srnly.
General Herrera. Lieutenant Colonel
Cardenas repor,s. is former follower
of Manuel Pelaez. and surrendered
March S last to General Francisco de
?. Mariel, who was with Carranza at
the time of his death
When the Sonora split occurred. said
Lieutenant Colonel Cardenas. General
Herrera protested adhesion to Presi-
dent Carranza.
Tlaxcalantongo is small village in
the vicinity of Hrauchinango in the
northern Panhandle of the State Of
Puebla. 1t is approximately IS miles
from San Andres, where Carranza left
his forces and took refuge in the
mountains.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-23

the Mexican Congress, which meets
Monday, and the task of asclrtainng
all details of Herrero's connection with
the tragedy.
The legal procedure for the estab-
lshment of a government in Mexico
has not been altered by the death of
the constitutional President. The con-
stitution of 1917 provides that in the
event of the death or inability of the
President occurring after the first two
years of his rule Congress shall name
an adj interim President. No provision
is made for direct succession.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-23
later Madero was arrested and impris
oned for revolutionary plottings.
Became Foe of Diaz

oned TOR revolutionary plottngs.
Became Foe of Diaz
This incident made Carranza the i'm
placablc foe of Diaz, and as soon as
Madero, released from prison, resumed
ms revolutionary activities Carranza
Joined him. He was the head Of the
junta at San Antonio, Tex, and the
leader of the revolution in Coahula
Madero made him provisional governor
of Coahuila and dictator of the third
military zone. When Madero became
President Carranza was his Secretary
of Army and Navy, and then became
Governor Of Coahuia. In the latter
office he refused to recognize Vic
toriano Huerta as President, and
deemed it prudent to flee for his life.
He then organized his so-called con-
stitutional army, rallied to mis- aid the
brlgand Francisco Villa and other dis
affected leaders in northern Mex
leo, and engaged in guerrilla war
fare against Huerta. He re-
fused to admit mediation or to listen to
the counsel of the "a B C Powers" in
their conference at Buffalo, but pressed
the fighting. Ultimately, in mid-Juy,
1914, President Hucrta abdicated. and
a little later General Alvaro Obregon
led Carranza's army triumDhantly into
the national capital. Then Carranza
and Villa quarreled over the spoils of
victory and war arose between them,
IN which Oregon was Carranzas chief
general. 1T was during these hostili-
ties that the Columbus raid and the
American invasion of Mexico occurred.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-23
Troops Of Ariesa Killed
In Battle With Rohoye

TORREON, Coahuila, Mex, Nav %.
Forces Of Governor Domingo Arrieta.
who has not yet recognized the revo,
luton, yesterday gave battle to revo-
lutionary troops under General Mioue,
Lavega near Canadian, Durango. Gen
eral P. Elias Gales announced TO-DAY
Seven Carranzistas were killed. TIE
Arrieta forces included 200 cavalry and
were commanded by Colonel Laris.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-23
Kills Three and Himself

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. May 22.-John
} Johnson, farmer Of Sweetwater Tenn
shot and killed himself TODAY after
having. told neigh bors that he had
killed his mother and two sisters ear
her in the day and wounded Mrs. BERTHE
Cathart. N''
He was said to have been broodinr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-23
d, Up 1920 F., Set Record

DAYTON, Ohio, May 22.-B T.,
Whelan to-day set pilot and three
passenger height record of 1920 feet
me former record was held by C. B.
Coombs, Of Mineda. '0
New-York tribune., 1920-01-11
Argentina to Hold
German Steamer
Bought in War
Vessel Will Sail for Boston.
Avoiding British Coaling
Ports: London Fails to
Approve the Transaction

BUENos AYRES. January 1o.-The
steamship Bahia Blanca, which was
purchased from Germans by the Argen-
tine government during the war, will
leave Buenos Ayres soon for the
United States on her first trip on the
high seas since the Argentine flag was
hoisted to her masthead.
This step will be taken notwith-
standing the fact that the British gov
ernment, so far as known, has not vet
recognized the sale of the vessel to the
Argentine government.
Announcement is made that cargo
space in the ship has been chartered to
private shipping concern, which
proves to be the local agent of Chris
tenson. Hanify & Weatherwax, export
ers and importers, of New York City
ihe. agents say the vessel will sail for
Boston early in February with cargo
of linseed, wool and butter. 1t is
learned from government sources, how
ever, that she will return from the
United States with a government cargo.
which will include coal.
The position of the Argentine gov
ernment, as outlined to The Associate d
Press by a high official, is that the
purchase of the Bahia Blanca was made
in strict accordance with international
law. and the fact that the sale is not
recognized by some other government
cannot be considered. Inquiry whether
there had been any change in the atti-
tude of the British government met
with the response that inasmuch as
there could be no question of the right
of the Argentine government to possess
the ship, the attitude Of Great Britain
was no factor in the situation.
!. Recent dispatches fro n London have
indicated the British government has
been willing for the Bahia Blanca to
fly the Inter-Allied flag, pending de-
cision as to the status Of the vessel by
tie Inter-Allied Reparations Commia-
sion, and would submit the question,
mean time, to the Irter-Allied Trans
mort Commissi0n
New-York tribune., 1920-01-11
Treaty Opponents to Dine
Who Fought Against
Ratification viii Re Honored

A dinner in honor of the Senators
who opposed the treaty as signed by
President Wilson will be given Janu-
ary 19 at the Astor, according to an
announcement yesterday. Colonel
George B. Harvey will preside. The
speakers will include Senator Johnson
of California, Senator Borah Of Idaho
and Senator Reed of Missouri.
Among the members of the dinner
committee are l.. +. Lorec, president
Delaware & Hudson Railroad; Henry
Tatnall, of the Pennsylvania Railroad;
f. f. Loomis, president Lehigh Valley;
Charles A. Peabody, president Mutual
Life Insurance Company of New York;
Richard M. Hurd, president Lawyers
Mortgage Company; A. Barton Hep
burn, of the Chase National Bank;
Charles Hanson Towne, of "McClure's
Magazine"; Joseph Hamblen Sears,
president Of D. Appleton & Co.; Julius
Kruttschnitt, chairman of the execu-
tive committee of the Southern Pacific
New-York tribune., 1920-01-11
Yale Men Win First Two
Prizes in Writing Contest

NEW HAVEN, Conn. Jan. 10.-In
the announcement Of the prizes in the
contest Of 1919 for the prizes offered
by Hart, Schaffner e. Marx, two Yale
men are found among recipients.
To Edgar S. Furniss, Yale Ph.D.
1917, assistant professor of political
and social science in the university
has been awarded the first prize of
81 900 for his study, entitled, "The
Position Of the Laborer in a System of
Nationalism." T. Bruce Robb, Yale
M. A. 1914 and Ph.D. 1919, has received
the second prize of $500 for study on
"The Guarantee of Bank Deposits
New-York tribune., 1920-01-11
American Officer Reports
Semenoff Movements to
the Soviets, Says Envoy
Here Seeking Help
Consul Boosted Sympathy
Bolslleviki Come to This
Country, Enter Service
and Go to Siberia, He Saws

AN American consul at a town in
Siberia told the Semenoff government
that his ideals were those of the Boil
shevlki. Russian undesirables have
gone to the United States from Sibe-
ria, joined the American Army and,
because of their knowledge of Russian,
have been sent back to Siberia, where
they have openly conducted Bolshcvik
propaganda"
these are the reasons, according to
General Michael logolevitch, why the
Japanese have gained favor with the
All l-Russian government in Siberia,
while American influence has steadily
declined. General Iogolevitch has just
arrived in this country as special
commissioner from General Semenoff.
In an interview with The Tribune
yesterday he said that his mission
was to obtain commercial support for
the Siberian government rather than
military aid.
Il am here he said, "to try to get
the United States government to back
American manufacturers in sending
machinery, especially farm implements,
w AHo AWeIlCau InanuIaCCur-
ers have no representatives in Siberia,
and at present there is no means of
satisfactorily guaranteeing credit.
Opposes Expense for Guards
"lf instead of spending $4,000, ,oOG
merely to maintain troops in Siberia
for guarding railroads smaller
amount were appropriated for extend
ing credit to American manufacturers
in sending goods to Siberia greater
headway would be made against the
Bolsheviki. This machinery is ur-
gently needed now, so that it can be
used for planting this years crops.
"The All-Russian government can
adequately maintain a line against the
Bolshevik forces. 1t is behind this
line that we hope to develop the re-
sources OF Siberia. Once this vast re-
New-York tribune., 1920-01-11

gion is settled under law and
the Bolshevik government vii.
die a natural death. | have S, %.
many noishevists, and the ,rity
have told ME the reason were
hcishevlsts WAS because of atisfsc-
ton: If they could only get rk they
would be contented.
me Japanese are meeting II our
requests. and they are rapidly fu. ,ish-
ing us with those things that are n Gees
ssry for our development. We would
rather see American interests in ST
IBERIA. We are not seeking charity. All
that is sent to US will he paid for and
will be found "a good investment. What
we need more than anything else is a
credit guaranty. so that American
goods can come into our country. We
also need commercial agents who will
understand our needs and make the
necessary arrangements to supply
them
American Officer Accused
AS an instance of the i'll feeling thst
has gradually grown up between the
Russians and the Americans in ST
IBERIA General logolevitch cited the fol
lowing: Every time General Semenof'
required Il train to move his forces in
the Baikal region he commands, the
American officer would ask what it
wss needed for. how many troops were
to be moved. and how long they were to
stay at ;he place where they were going
1t WIS quickly found that if this infor-
nation was given il was in the hands
of the Bolsheviki before the trains were
supplied
During his stay here General logole-
witch will try 10 interest banks and
n al tbc
ties Of Siberia, as we'll as endeavor TO
obtain moral support from the Wash
ington authorities: He is accom-
panied by his eighteen-year- son.
Captain Paul. better known as "Thc,
Young Russian Corporal" who entered
the Russian army at the age of thirl!
teen and has won many medals fot|
valor on the field of battle. At sevcnN
teen Paul was representative of thu
National City Bank~in Siberia He isl
also officially representing the Sc
menoff government here. but as soon a a
his mission has been completed. ne in
tends to become an American citizen.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-11
Marine Guard Hailed
Hayti's Vice-President
u. S. Soldier-Seaman Credited
With Being s'Power Behind
the Throne''
II

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Hayti, Jan. 10
The promotion Of Sergeant spot
William A. Miller, United States
as1ns cGfe Hy to hss s1suxht IN Ts ss
the fact that he holds the strangest
job in the whole corps.
Miller for the last four years has
been personal bodyguard OF President
Anteguenive Of the Republic Of Hayti
He has become so influential in native
governmental circles that he is known
az the "Vice President Of Hayti."
Miller learned French, the national
language, long before the President
learned English. and he is always prcs-
ent when Antcguenivc meets repre-
sentatives Of foreign powers. He Is
credited with being the real "power be-
mind the throne"
New-York tribune., 1920-01-11
Women Fight High Prices
Ten Thousand Housewives Pla1
Mass Meetings

CHICAGO, Jan. l0.--Ten thousan,
Chicago housewives will hold mas
meetings in public schools on Januar,
p IN. campaign against high prices
the Women's Fair Price Organization
announced to-day
Housewives will be told how an,
where to buy economically. and com
plants will be heard against allege,
profiteers. Prominent economists vii
be selected as instructors.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-11
Flower Hospital in Need
Free Service Being Curtailed Be
cause of Lack of Funds

Flower Hospital is in financial diff
culties, according to a statement issued
yesterday by William Baldwin, vice
president Of the institution, and an ap-
peal to the public for immediate aid is
imperative.
Mr.. Baldwin said the free ward and
dispensary service, as we'll as work
among children, had been curtailcd al
ready, and the extensive ambulance
service, which takes in all tho territory
between the rivers from Forty second
to Ninety-sixth streets, is now in dam
ger of partial suspension at least.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-11
Special Police Squad Will
Search for Pittsburgh Reds,

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 10.-Petcr p.
Walsh, Commissioner Of Police, in
charge Of the South Side district here,
has announced the organization Of
u special squad of twenty patrolmen
TO aid government officers in their
campaign against radicals. The squad
will make special efforts to apprehend
parties WHO have circulated Com
munIst party literature on the South
Side, the commissioner said.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-11

Edmund c. Converse, of the Bankers
Trust Company; Coleman du Pont, Otto
II. Kahn. Henry w. de Forest, Henry
Rogers Winthrop, j. Horace Harding
Jules S. Bache, James NJ. Beck, William
Barclay Parsons and George Henry
paynp
New-York tribune., 1920-01-11
Mexicans Entertain Japanese

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 1O.-A detach-
ment Of officers and men from the
Japanese cruiser Yakumo, which is an
chored at Manzanllo, left this city for
their ship last night, after having been
entertained here for several days.
tokens Of friendship from the people
and government officials.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-11
Chile to Convert Money

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1O.-Chile has
extended the date for the conversion
Of paper money to February /. accord
ing to cablegram to the Department
of Commerce to-day from Ambassador
Shea. Efforts arc being made to reor-
ganizc the Chilean monetry system
on d gold basis.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-11
L. S. Student Dies in Spain

MADRID. Thursday. Jan. s.-Thes
dore Cariet, of San Francisco, Calf,
student in one of the hospitals here
died from influenza to-day. His famil
is residing here here.