The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1914-05-08
NED|ATORS TURN
DOWN CARRAizA
peace Board Tells Rebel Chief
His Attitude Excludes Dele
gate from Hearing.

Wahsington, d. C., May 5.-Gen.
Carranza and the constitutionalists on
Monday were practically eliminated
from the proceedings of the three
South American ENJOYS who have I'M
dertaken to solve the Mexican prob
lem by diplomacy. In telegram to
Gen. Carrranza the mediators an
nounced that in view of his refusal to
agree to an armistice with Gen. Huer-
tia they withdrew their invitation to
him to send personal representative
TO participate in the mediation negoti-
ations.
The mediators told the constitution
alist that as long as he maintained his
present attitude they must decline to
treat with him. Gen. Carranza had
inquired in a note to the ENJOYS what
subjects special representative
might be required to discuss, pointing
out that if the general problem Of
,pacifying Mexico were to be approach
led he could not authorize any one to
participate in the negotiations.
He reiterated that he would consent
ito mediation only on the incidents
which had brought about a contro-
Iversy "between the United States and
Mexico" holding that he was the con-
Istitutionally chosen leader to whom
complaint about the insult at TampicO
and other offenses originally should
have been made.
Carranza Has No Standing.
In their telegram on Monday night
the mediators quoted CarranZa's last
mote to them, adding that as long as
he maintained that attitude they must
decline to receive a representative
from him as they could not separate
the incidents at Tampico and else
where which had brought about fric-
ton between Mexico and the United
States from the general subject of
pacifying Mexico.
The situation at Mexico City gave
added Importance to the summoning
aof Joaquin d'Casasus from Carlsbad.
1T was believed that his real post was
to be minister of foreign affairs at
Mexico City to take the place of the
inexperienced Ruiz, named last Sat-
urday when Huerta disposed of Por-
tillo.
The minister of foreign affairs is in
direct line for the presidency, under
the Mexican constitution, so that this
would bring to the succession a man
regarded as particularly strong in
case Huerta disappeared from the
scene. Casasus was formerly Next
can ambassador at Washington.
Huerta Names Delegates.
The mediators expressed satisfac-
ton with the class of men chosen by
Huerta as his delegates to confer with
them. The appointment of Rabasa
brings big man into the proceedings.
He is about 60 years old, a lawyer
and one of the foremost authorities on
international law in Mexico. He is
one of the closest advisors of Gen.
Huerta. The other Huerta delegate.
Senior Cara, Is young lawyer, Sec
rotary to the vice president under Por-
friO DiaZ.
Huerta Reported In Panic.
Mexico City, May 4.-That Huerta's
position has been undermined to such
an extent that he is no longer seek
ing to perpetuate his power, but would
be glad to abdicate If he can only
get assurance that his life and his for
tune will be spared is now no longer
q matter of doubt.
Raio hot 10
has already made overtures to the
United States In an effort to safe
guard himself. He is said to have in
tinated that he Is willing to retire
from the presidency on condition that
he be assured safe conduct to port
and placed on board foreign war
ship.
Safety Sole Aim.
All of Huerta's acts during the last
ten days, some of which at first sight
appeared contradictory, may now cas-
lily be explained when it is borne In
mind that for more than week he has
been trying to pave the way for his
impending retirement.
The resignation of Jose Lopez Por-
tillo y Rojas. Huerta's foreign minis
ter, was probably the most significant
concession made by the dictator. 1t
has cleared the way eventually for
the appointment of a foreign minister
who under the Mexican constitution
could uscceed Gen. Huerta as presi-
dent. 1t is pointed out that while Ven-
ustiano Carranza declined to treat
with Gen. Huerta he might consent
to enter negotiations with his success
sor and thus facilitate mediation.
Steamer Sunk by Mine.
A dispatch from Manzanillo on the
Pacific coast announces that the Mex
Rebels Threaten Town.
w. Nav E-Nau fifufi0uQI l.