The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-05
DISCOVER DETAILS OF PEACE MEETING Mexican Peace EnvOys Met
 in Washington MAY BRING RESULTS Dr. Gomez, Representing Rebels, and Senor De La Barra Held Confer
 ence Which May Greatly
 Advance Peace
MAY BRING RESULTS

Washington, April 4.-An important peace conference, the first meeting be- tween the Mexican ambassador and a representative of the Mexican revolu- tionists, was held in Washington on Sunday, March 26
 pr. Gomez tonight confirmed the de- tails of the conference and message likewise was received here today from Senor De La Barra defining his po- sition. Though it took. place 10 days ago, there has been practically no change in the attitude of the two par ties to the conference. the news of which hitherto has been matter of much secrecy and was obtained tonight by the Associated Press.
 Senor De La Barra formerly Mexi- can ambassador to the United States, 1t was learned conferred with pr. Vas quez Gomez, head of the confidential agency of the revolutionists. The two men met at the residence of the am bassador and talked an hour about the situation in Mexico. It is believed that the cordial meeting of Dr. Gomez and Senor De La Barra, informal as 1t was, may lead to a speedy settlement of the Mexican troubles.
 Senor De La Barra refused to dis cuSS the question on tlt ttSlS id tiQli of President Diaz. Dr. Gomez had stated that the revolutionists would not insist on the immediate retirement of President D.az, fearing that anarchy might result If proper provisions were not made for a successor. pr. Com ez declared that what his party was fight ing for was participation In govern mental affairs. Cabinet changes alone, he said, would not suffice He spoke o,inp a b,1c nf and their arbitrary acts of governors and other officials which had led to dis content in Mexico and emphasized that the only guarantee of the reforms which would mean anything would be to allow the revolutionists some power in the affairs of the country.
 Details Should Be Peacable
 Senor De La Barra replied that the workings of political parties, properly organized, would be advantageous to the country but they should be coun- tenanced only when founded upon peaceable methods and in conformity with laws which afford them means to uphold their principles in congress.
 pr. Gomez doubted whether election reforms would meet with success in the short time elapsing before the cleo tions because he thought the people would not lay down their arms until all the demands of the revolutionsts were satisfied. He wanted to know what guarantee would be given them if they did lay down their arms that their lives would be safe and that they would not be persecuted
 Senor De La Barra asserted that a reasonable element of the country all ready had been answered as to that through a spirit of sincere love Of country. that the government would bring about methodical plan of reform already studied which corresponded to the desires of the people and that if the revolutionists would proceed, as in Senor De La Barra's opinion the situ- ation demanded. he would propose in due time before the proper authorities political amnesty.
 The principals separated with the hope that they would succeed In finding a method of terminating the revolt and res establishing peace in a definite man ner.
 Fl Paso, Texas. April 4,-Because Fran cisco l. Madero, Jr., leader of the Mex ican revolution in Chihuahua, does not trust the word of President Diaz. guar anteeing his safety for trip to Fl Paso to discuss peace, his father, Francisco I. Madero, and his brother. Alfonso, to- day determined to make the trip to the rebel camp on the Big Bustillos ranch, 60 miles west of Chihuhua.
 Information as to the younger Ma deros refusal to make the trip was con tained in telegram from Governor Anu mada of Chihuahua to Rafel Hernandez, who Is representing the Mexican govern ment in the present pour-parlers. The pro visional president was assured by Gov ernor Ahumada that President Diaz had