The Washington times., 1920-05-27

who for years has been accustomed
to dominate his environment, and
those who know both men freely pre-
dicted that sparks would fly when he
and Villa met.
Gives villa UItim matun.
These predictions, according to
latest reports received here. proved
true. From a discussion OF broad ma
tional principles. the conference de-
generated into a heated exchange Of
ordinations. with the result that
Gales laid down IN ultfmatum giving
villa until May o5 to come into the
fold.
1t is not seriously doubted that
Obregon, with the united strength Of
Mexico behind him, could make life
burden for Pancho, who has little
weight outside his own bailiwick OF
Chihuahua. Such. however, is not tho
desire Of Obregon, who knows that
Villa is as easily handled as a child,
when proper diplomacy is used. An
other conference will, therefore, oe
arranged, ACCORDING to the informs-
tion received here, and with a mora
tactful man taking care not TO stroke
Pancho's fur the wrong way, II is
confidently predicted that the diff
culties will be settled without an eS-
tended military campaign. Then the
way would again be open for recogni-
tion.
villa Popular At Home.
That such a peaceful settlement is
a consummation devoulty to be wished
goes without saying. for whatever the
outside world may think of Parcho,
he certainly has a following in Chi
huahua. Not the least remarkable
characteristic of the man is his ability
to board his army on the people CT
Chihuahua and still retain their a1-
fection. This stanch support, coupled
with the difficult topography OF the.
state. might necessitate a long and
costly campaign on the part or the
de facto government.
Revolutionary agents here do not
credit the reported seizure by Villa OF
the two Americans, Mcdonald" and
Carr and point out that the English
man. George Miller, reported held for
ransom by Villa, merely made
friendly call on the bandit leader.
They assert that Villa mas several
million dollars in gold buried in the
hills of Chihuahua and has no need
to levy a few thousand dollars ran
som. They believe the case OF Nc
Donald and Carr will be explained in
some such way as was that OF Miller
Meanwhile, the confidential agency
here of the provisional government
continues to function in an able man
ner, biding its time and confident that
II will ultimately attain its end.
This report said that Carranza was
assassinated by General Herrera and
the men under his command, aud it
recommended a formal investigation
to determine the responsibility OF Her
rerra and his forces and the contribu-
tory responsibility OF the escort of the
late president. The report also stated
that Herrera by threats compelled
Aguirre Berlanger. who was premier
in the Carranza cabinet, and the other
prisoners, to sign a statement that
Carranza had committed suicide. Sem
tor Lugo Is said to have been appoint
cd to conduct the investigation.
Ell Universal yesterday printed what
il stated was an outline OF tho pro-
gram of Provisional President de la
Huerta as embracing prohibition Of
gambling, war on alcoholism. assist
ance to foreign capital invested in
Mexico, increase OF powers OF Con-
grcss and decrease OF executive pow
ers. 1t reported that the following
cabinet has been decided upon by De
la Huerta: War, General Gales; treas
ury, General Alvarado; public work,
Gen. Ortiz Rubio: agriculture. Gen.
Enrique Estrada; industry and COM
msrce, Alberto PAM; foreign relations,
Iglasias Cslderon; government, Rafael
zubaran.