Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-20
PEACE WAVE HOVERS ABOUT.
Definite Assurance That Washington
Believes War End Near.


gress was made today in the negotiations
for an armistice between the forces of
the Federal government and the revolu-
tionists in Mexico. DIR. Fasq,nez Garcia,
head of the confidential agency of the
revolutionists here, who is conducting
the negotiations, received word tonight
that his message setting forth THE armis-
tice proposition and requesting definite in
structions for arranging the truce, was
on its way to General Francisco l.. Ma
dero, Jr., who is encamped several miles
south of Juarez. Mexico.
Or. Gomez was also informed that his
first message of last week, sent ny way
of Chihuahua city, and outlining the pre-
liminary peace negotiations in which ne
had engaged, had been received by Gener-
al Madero. that confusion as to the
code used has made it practically impos-
slble for the rebel leader to read it.
The armistce idea was suggested 81
simultaneously TO the Mexican government
and the head of the revolutionists by
friend of both sides. and thus far the
Mexican government and DIR. Gomez have
been in communication only through an
intermediate party. 1t is believed, how
ever. that direct communication will be
instituted as soon as DR.. Gomez receives
instructions from his chief to give official
acauiescence to the armistice agreement.
Washington. Aprm 19.-Developments
here late today indicated to President
Taft and other administration officials
that peace in Mexico may not be dream
and that there is reason to believe that
the Mexican authorities will adopt a def
mite restrictive policy along the border"
to prevent border conflicts.
Senior Manuel De Zamacona, the new
ambassador from Mexico, was presented
to the President and declarations of
friendship were exchanged.
Information was given at the White
House that the rough draft of Mexico's
formal note in reply to the state depart
ment's demand that American border
towns be not endangered by Mexican
battles has been placed in the hanus OF
American Ambassador Wilson at Mexico
City. Mr.. Wilson reported to the Presi-
dent that the note as drafted was salts
factory. 1t is expected to reacn the state
department in final form shortly.
a subcommittee of the House commit
tee on foreign affairs will meet the Pres
ident and Sec. Knox at the White House
tomorrow to confer on the Mexican situa-
ton.
Delegate Ralph Cameron of Arizona
announced he had received a letter from
a business man at Douglas, saying that
Mexicans. both Federal and InsurrectoS
who We're wounded at Aqua Prieta, were
"being put to death" by the victors. To-
night the Red Cross here mad no confr- |
nation of this report.
In his informal speech to the President,
senior Zamacona predicted peace In
Mexico within a short time. Pres
dent in a sentence or two not included in
his formal address assured the new am
bassador that this government was not
crouching on the border ready to spring |
upon Mexico. His telegram to Governor
Sloan of Arizona, the President said, en- |
planned his attitude.
Peace momentarily broken in Mexico, |
will soon be restored" said the amba ssa-
dor, when the effect of the frank and |
patriotic declarations of the President of |
the republic, which carry effective guar
anty for all the Legitimate interests linked |
with the maintenance of order. is felt"
President Taft, in reply, said in part:
having none but the best wishes for the |
happiness of the Mexican people cannot |
feel but the liveliest interest in their |
peace and prosperity 1t is therefore the |
fervent hope of the United States that |
harmony may soon prevail and that the
Mexican people in full accord and with a |
unanimity of purpose will proceed to-
ward their great destiny"
The following telegram from Cleveland, |
Ohio, signed zone who has children in |
was received by President Taft |
today:
God bless you for your consideration |
of the thousands of American lives that !
would be in great danger through United |
States Intervention in Mexico at this |
time
The capture by the revoutionists of |
and Papasquiaro, in the state |
Of Durango, was reported to the state de- |
partment today. The total losses on both |
sides exceeded 100. including a Federal |
captain. two lieutenants and Is soldiers. |
State department advices from Douglas, |
Ariz, say the Federals at Aqua Prieta
are still bringing in bodies. Three Amer
leans have been found among the dead |
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