The Washington times., 1906-07-16
Strenuous Efforts Making
to End Petty War on
the ISthmuS.
CONFERENCE AT CAPITAL
Mexico FavorS Presidents
Plan to End HOStilitieS Be
tween Republics.

Strenuous endeavors are being made
BY the Representatives OF the United
States Government In Guatemala and
Salvador 10 prevail upon those countries.
70 cease fighting. and meet in amicable
conference in this city. Just what has
been sent from Oyster Bay to United
States Minister Merry at San Salvador
and Charge Brown, at GuateI1 ala City,
Il not known at the State Department
but it is believed here the President has
taken a hand in the war in Central
America, and through his representa-
lives in Guatemala and Salvdor, IS en-
deavoring 10 bring about immediate
peace.
The State Department this morning re-
ceived a cablegTam from Minister Mer-
~ at San Salvador iu which he makes
the bare statement that he IS In nego-
tiatlon with the Salvadorean authorities
with a view 10 bringing about teTmina-
tlon Of hosulities pending a settlement
of the differences between the two lit
tie republics through diplomatic confer
ence He says nothing relative 10 the
situation on the lighting line. making no
reference 10 further engagements.
Honduras Is Willing.
ne Only ALtleL AtetiaLtal LNt'.4N'iA h'h
the State Department this morning from
Central America came from Charge
Brown. in Guatemala City. who also has
charge. during the temporary absence
OF the United States Minister Combs. of
the diplomatic affairs OF Honduras. Mr..
Brown says that Honduras has intimat-
ed TO him that It's troops viii cease
dghting as soon as Guatemala agrees
10 a conference. and Withdraws Its
troops. Mr., Brown appears 70 be as
ignorant in regard TO the fighting situa-
ton as Minister Merry. in Salvador
It is believed at the state Department
that President Roosevelt win further in
struct United States Ambassador
Thompson. I'm Mexico. to cooperate
with President Diaz In working for
peaceful solution of the trouble In Cen
tral America. The willingness expressed
by President DiaZ 10 do all in his power
for peace is very gratifying 10 the State
Department officials. 1t is thought that
with Presidents Roosevelt and Diaz
working for peace. the little war I'm Cen
traI America cannot long continue
Roots Absence Felt.
The absence of Secretary of State
Root. VINO is on his way TO Rio Janeiro,
and Ambassador Casasus, OF Mexico,
who IS in Europe. viii be keenly felt
by President Roosevelt in his efforts,
as no one in Washington understands
the Central American situation as well
as the Secretary of State himself, and
Ambassador Casasus. aside from being
personally acquainted with the presi-
dents OF the little republics and also
wita many OF the army and political
leaders stands high i'm the confidence
of President Diaz; consequently, any
recommendations he would make IN
connection with the situation doubt
less would have much weight with the
grand old man of MeNiCD.'
The Mexican embassy and the
Guatemaledn and NiCaraguau legations
all were without advices from their
seats of government on the situation
lister from Guatemala. is particularly
concerned over the situation in his
country. and mas returned to Wash
ington in order that he might be, IN
close touch with this Government when
called upon by HIS President to act.
Abandoned Trip Abroad.
Senior Munoz originally intended to
spend some time in Europe and then
go 20 Brazil for the Pan-American con-
ference, but when the revolution began
two months ago ne was compelled TO
cancel his European trip. He calculated
10 take a ship two weeks ago for Brazil,
but the situation became more acute and
he postponed his departure till the next
ship. He went 10 New York a week
ago and was TO have sailed early this
week, but he received cable orders to
return TO Washington and remain at his
pOst here tin the situation becomes de
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