Villa Pleads for Lifting Arms Embargo in Mexico
General Francisco Villa, chief of the constitutionalist army, urged the United States to lift the arms embargo as the quickest humane path to peace. He said the embargo lengthens the struggle and hamstrings constitutionalist plans, noting setbacks reversed by brief embargo relaxations at Gomez Palacio Torreon San Pedro de las Colonias and Monterey.
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Villa seeks lifting embargo to speed pacification of Mexico
General Villa states that continuing to seize enemy supplies would prolong war, argues humanitarian grounds to lift the embargo, and says faster access to arms would pacify the country. He also says he wants Americans tied to Mexican industry to understand his position.
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Villa pledges safety for foreigners in Mexico
General Villa assures foreigners in Mexico and those who return will be protected in any future war scenario with the United States. He offers rolling stock to evacuate them and their property if needed. Villa calls war with the U S unlikely and dismisses Huerta as a foolish motive for conflict.
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