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I 1 , 5 ■ t i i i r r f 1 1 , . i i 1 » t i 1 f * - ~ I I CARRANZA OFFICIAL PROMISES PROTECTION. Its here at last — Peace in northern Mexico with the Carranza forces in complete control of both tlw governmental and military situation in ami sur- rounding Juarez. The Villa officials have peacefully relinquished all concessions, and stepped down and out. that the Carranza consul, Andres O. Garcia. might take up the representation of the first chief in Juarez and the section beyond the Rio Grande. This is good news to both local and visiting turf- men and gives assurances that, with a recognized governmental head in the northern capital the pres- ent race meeting will take on an air of prosperity probablv never attendant to any previous meeting held at" the home of the Jockey Club Juarez. The unprecedented influx of tourists to this city, with the unusually busy winter on this side has resulted in the consul for the first chief making early over- tures to the race track officials to acuuaint the traveling public as well as the local enthusiast-; with the fact that General Carranza and his staff will afford all who visit the races and the Mtsfc- boring Mexican municipality all protection which would assure them of personal, safety. Mr. Garcia* statement is backed by the governmental h"ad and really comes as an invitatiou oi" welcome to a land finally restored to peaceful condition. In that t;:e Carranza interests are recognized by the Usdted States government, there can be no question but that the friendly feeling of the first chiefs northern representative is geuuine and. coining at this time and without solicitation is guarantee sutlieient to insure a prosperous time for racing and raciug people. — El Paso Times.
