New-York tribune., 1909-12-13
THE DAWN WA SHINGTON
fFrom The Trsbun. Rur.su.1

sHe Arin1n@ bureau
Washington. Dec. i2-That the Repub-
lie or Mexico would be glad 10 enlist the
5000 Offices OF the United States IN the
FORMATION OF federation OF Central
American states and that Mexico is highly
oesirous or preventing anything even ap-
pro1inating war between this country and
nicaragua and is indisposed 10 recognize
either the belligerency or the actualltv Of
the Estrada government are deductions
which seem fully warranted by the some
what guarded admissions OF Enrioue
Creei. who describes himself as the dinlo-
matte agent OF his government, and who
arrived here to-day Dr. Creel said he was
not certain that the time was ripe for a
central American federation. for. although
ne believed the people wanted IL. the ex-
listing governments did not Dr. CreeI
SAID his mission was. Of course. confden-
tai but Il was palpsbly obvious that hts
government desired. u possible, 10 com
pose existing differences and avert war
lie VIII see the Washington representa-
tves OF the Central American republics
tomorrow, and az o'clock on Tuesday
VIII have conference with Secretary
krox- The fact that the resident Mexican
Ambassador is absent from Washington
and Mexico IS not fully enlightened re-
saroing the facts in the Nioaraguan situ-
suon. Dr. Cresl explained, are the fmu,e-
date occasions OF his mission
While insisting that his government had
'a5ounding faith in the broad Judgment
and sound diplomacy Of the State Depart
ment. senor Creel subtIy indicated that
Mexico was not altogether in accord with
the vigorous measures being employed bv
the United States 10 bring the Zelaysn gov
eminent 10 time.
Mexico is the friend Of both the Central
American republics and OF the United
States" he said Ny government would
Ike 70 aid in settling the present dispute.
and II is IN a peculiarly happy position 10
further that end"
Sehor Creel was asked II he meant that
Mexico was prepared 10 offer her good Of
fees 20 bring about settlement
Precisely" he replied We hon. 70
Join with the United States in solving the
situation without bloodshed with entire
good feeling know il is the wish Of all
concerned that the old year may 20 out
in peace and the new come in with nothing
bur promise ot international amity."
When the Senate meets tomorrow prac-
ticslly no business will be done beyond
the Introduction Of bills. etc In fact, the
leaders do not expect that q quorum will
be present The week will be marked bv
various conferences, however. with a view
10 stiu further shaping the work OF the
session Senator Aldrich appears 20 real
ize the utility OF the wedge formation
quite as much as any football captain,
and he Is sxilfuny driving a wedge
through the ranks Of the insurgents Tn
less all indications fail. when the play
Is completed Senator La Toilette and the
few extremists who follow his lead will
find themselves isolated. while Senator
Cumnins and his followers, whom the
leaders term reasonable insurgents" will
be safely inside the organization fold with
some material victories in the line OF pro-
gressive legislation 70 their credit Sen
ator Crawford has already been veaned
away from La Follettism. largely through
the sEdlful manipulation OF Mr.. Root. and
other former insurgents have begun 70
See the light Mr.. Aldrich ccnsults Mr.
Cummins al every turn. according him
that deferentisl consideration due the
leader Of an important faction, and az the
same time exceedingly grateful 20 the self
respect OF a Senator who is az once pro-
gressive and sincere