Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-05-14
PLANS PROCEED
FOR MEDIATION
Tension Over the Mexican
Situation Eases Up, Is
Belief at Capital
CONSUL SILLIMAN
rs GIVEN LIBERTY
9cheme for Commission to
Govern Country Fails
of Rebel Approval


Juarez, Mex, May 13.-The final
rebel attack on Tampico is ex.
pected at any moment, according
to messages received today from
General Pablo Gonzales, constitu-
tionalist commander. Families of
all foreigners have left the city.
Vera Cruz, May 13.-American
refugees, who arrived here from
the capital today reported that
everything was quiet there when
they left. They expressed the be-
lief Of anti-American spirit had
been only temporarily quieted, as
they had seen numerous evidences
Of antipathy.
Washington, D. c., May 13.-With
plans for the Mexican mediation con-
ference at Niagara Falls, Ont, next
week, rapidly maturing, tension of the
international conflict was relieved
somewhat today by the several impor-
tant developments.
Assurances reached this government
that no ammunition had been landed at
Mexican ports from German ships, al
though this was somewhat in doubt
since the departure of the Kronprinz-
sessin Cecelie from Puerto. Mexico
several days ago. From the French le
cation in Mexico City came positive
information that the American vice
consul, John r. Silliman, who had been
held prisoner by Mexican federals at
Saltillo was actually on his way to
Mexico City under guard to be turned
over to the Brazilian minister there,
who would guarantee his safety until
he reached Vera Cruz. The state de-
partment had vigorously insisted that
Huerta release Silliman.
The South American mediators re-
sumed their sessions today with plans
being matured, not only for the adjust
ment of the Lobos Island and other in
cidents, which have arisen, but on the
merits Of the main question of how to
bring about a solution of the Mexican
conflict.
A provisional commission represent
ing all the elements in the conflict to
carry forward Mexico's governmental
affairs in an orderly way until an elec-
tion can be held, has been tentatively
suggested but has met strong opposi-
tion from the constitutionalist leaders.
The opening session Monday will be
mainly to determine methods of pro
cedure. The mediators will sit togeth-
er comforting with the parties separate
ly, so as to develop their view points,
and if need be, holding Joint sessions
of mediators and delegates of both
sides.
Funston Not Alarmed.
Vera Cruz, Mex, May 13-General
Funston need fear no trouble along
his outer lines if letter sent into
the city last nig,ht by General Rubio
Navarrete, In command of the ad-
yanced positions 2of the Mexicans, is
true indication of the Mexicans' at
tItude.
General Navarrete addressed the
editor of local newspaper, Los SUI
ceso, regarding the reported movement
by his forces against Vera Cruz.
Il beg that you deny this news"
said General Navarrete, "since in ac-
cordance with orders which we have
received all offensive movements have
been stopped while the armistice
lasts
The Americans are Informed regard
ing the position of the Mexlcans In the
vicinity Of their outposts and know
reasonably well their strength. So
weak are they at present that the staff
has felt no uneasiness regarding the
outcome of any aggression, but they
have feared somewhat the complica-
tion which might follow the harassing
OF their lines by small bodies of troops.
General Navarretes assurances, al
though not reaching the American
headquarters in official form have
served to convince General Funston
that there is no intention to precipi-
tate trouble at this quarter.
Delegates to be Late.
Washington, D. c., May 13.-Consul
Canada at Vera Cruz, advised the state
department, late today that the Huerta
delegates who are to appear before
the Mexican mediators conference are
expected to arrive in Havana tomor-
row where they will remain for few
days before resuming their journey to
Niagara Falls, Canada. The reason for
the stay in Havana is not explained,
but it means that the Huerta delegates
will be unble to be present at Niagara
Falls when the mediators convene next
Monday.
NOVELIST is DEAD,