Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-06

New YORK May 5.-The ti,ae gained
by efforts toward mediation between
Mexico AMI the United States is Of
priceless value. 1t gives opportunity
for overheated feelings to subs!de rs
we'll as for sober second thought to
assert itself among all concerned
Huerta no doubt realizes that the
United States is in earnest. So, too,
must Carranza and Villa. War would
mean an end to the political ambitions
of all three. The way is apparently
now opening for Huerta the chief
cause of difficulty, to withdraw if a
fair opportunity is offered.
huerta to be Eliminated.
His political elimination in case OF
wal is inevitable. His personal liberty
would be in peril; also his life and
property, which he a best assure
by withdrawing. He now has choice
of either surrendering his political am
billions and preserving his liberty and
property or going to var and possibly
losing all three. It would seem as if
he would certainly choose the former,
especially if his exit is permitted
without humiliation. 1t would he pre-
mature to assume that the Mexican
difficulty is ended. One dangerous
crisis has been passed, but other
bitches must be, expected in the long
negotiations which are still in pros
pect; Mexican evils being altogether
too deep TO permit an immediate So
luton. Gut Of the middle of the past
few weeks a few controlling facts are
gradually becoming more clear. The
first is the United States is yer
whelmingly opposed to to a The
second is the Administration at Wash
ington has opened the door to media
ton. The third is that European Pow.
ers directly interested are at n with
the United States.
A. 3. c. Powers a Factor.
The fourth is the entry of the A.
B.. C. Powers in South America CAR
gentina, Brazil and Chilli as a factor
In the international policy Of the Pan
American Republics. Their inclusion
in the negotiations will in all proba-'
bility be helpful. 1t will help soften
the suspicious Of the South American
Republics toward the United States,
and it will crafty South American
ambitions to be considered as of i'm
portance in the family Of nations. 1t
will certainly be good policy for the
United States to consider any friendly
suggestions coming from that quarter
while Mexico will have the advantage
of securing sympathetic advisers.
':' Stock Market Easier.
The stock market instantly respond.
ed to relief in the Mexican situation.
Both London and Paris also reflected
the Improvement from this source. For
some time to come Mexico is, OF
course, likely to be an important fac
tor In the financial situation. Never.
theless, it is well to again consider
other factors which for the time being
were forgotten. Washington is Still
a source of much uncertainty owing to
the fear of legislative meddling. The
prospects are against an early ad.
jourlmeRt Of Congress, and it now
looks as if that very desirable con.
tingency will be postponed until after
the first of August. Much time will
inevitaly be occupied in discussing
Mexico, Panama, new trust legislation
and deficiency and appropriation bills
"@ Wants to Raise Rates.
The most encouraging news that
could come from Washington would
be permission to advance railroad
rates. The argument for and against
s,lch action is nracticalIv finished and
the impression is steadily growing
that some concessions will be granted
the roads atsasnotsvery distant date.
Railroad allairs are still in a some.
what critical state. In a few cases
Gross earnings are increasing, but
tf1esat Observation-Disclosures. in expenses
is. placing an excessive strain upon
their finances and credit. Most of the
roads are ecolioniizing rs far as pos