Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-05-14
REBELS WILL NOT
CONSIDER Plan OF
A.B-C MED|AT0RS
Scheme. to Establish Tenta-
tive Bipartisan Commission
Government in Mexico,
Is Turned Down.
VICTORY IN THEIR GRASP
Not Only Huerta, But All He
Represents Must Go, They
Declare-Envoys Still
Hope for Success.
VICTORY IN THEIR GRASP

Declare-EnvOys Still
Hope for Success.
Washington, May 14.-Mexican con-
stitutionalists refuse even to consider
the proposal of the A. Il. C.. mediatorS
for the establishment OF provisional
government in Mexico to be composed
of five commissioners two of them
constitutionalist, i the fifth by the
mediators. Tb an provides for the
elimination Of iuerta.
These main provisions of the plan
became known last night, though
neither the mediators nor the state de-
partment would comment on the sub
feet or say how nearly complete is the
plan to be submitted to the American
and Mexican delegates when they meet
at Niagara Falls, Ont. next Monday.
Word came from Ell Paso, following
publication of the tentative plans, that
the constitutionalists not only will not
agree to anything less than the com
plete elimination of Huerta, but will
insist that his entire party be elm
mated as well. They declare that the
ousting OF Huerta would be an empty
victory, unless the system for which
they say Huerta stands. is absolutely
abolished.
Rebels Won't Yield.
In statement given out at El Paso.
Roberto V. Pesqueira, confidential
agent of General CarranZa, said:
"rhe plans of the constitutionallst
government can contemplate nothing
less than complete victory for the re-
forms for which we are fighting. MI
Pesqueira spoke simply as member
of the constitutionalist party, but his
utterances heretofore have accurately
r,,ttlipo1 tho avnraSSiOnS which later
have followed from his chief.
sWhy should we compromise with
them?" he said. We have beaten
Huerta at every turn and why should
we yiled our advantage when we have
the reforms for which we strive all
most within our grasp? This has been
n fight of 100 years for reforms and
we will not be content to have those
years of fighting wasted.
Other constitutionalists expressed
the belief that there was no basis on
which the adherents of Huerta and the
constitutionalists could work together
In provisional government.
Say II Is Only Plan.
While the mediators have withdrawn
their invitation to the conStitutionaliStS
to send delegates to their conference. 1T
il generally believed that information
is being sought as to whether the con-
stitutionalists would consent in case OF
the elimination of Huerta to some form
of temporary government in which he
would be represented. Those close to
the mediators say IT is believed this ar
rangement is the only possible one ln-
der which peace may be restored In
Mexico under conditions satisfactory to
all Mexican factions and to the United
States.
Since the recent withdrawal of the
invitation to send delegates to the
Niagara Falls conference no efforts
have been made by the mediators to
have the constitutionalists send repre-
sentatives. and it has been stated in
authoritative quarters that none Will
be made. Nevertheless, it is known
that the peace ENJOYS intend to con-
slider the constitutlonalist side OF the
problem in their plan.
Hopeful Of Mediation.
Expressions of confidence that me-
diation would be successful in averting
war between the United States and
Mexico came from several members OF
the cabinet today, after President Will
son had discussed the situation with his
official family.
The president is decidedly hopeful.
He is anxious that no untoward Incl
dent or indiscreet act on the part of
any of the forces In Mexico should de-
vclop to cloud the horizon when the
mediation conferences begin at. Ma
L.,
With plans for the Mexican media
tion conference at Niagara Falls, On
tario, next week, rapidly maturing, ten
sion of the international conflict was
relieved somewhat today by several i'm
portant developments
Assurances reached this government
that no ammunition had been landed at
Mexican ports from German ships, a
matter that had been somewhat in
doubt sirice the departure of the Kron
PrinZessin Cecilie from Puerto Mexico
several days ago
SiIIiman Set Free.
From the French legation in Mexico
City came positive information that
the American vice consul, John r. Sill
liman. who had been held prisoner by
Mexican federals at Saltillo, was actu-
ally on his way to Mexico City under
guard to be turned over to the Brazil
IAN minister, there, who would guar
antee his safety until he reaches Vera
Cruz.
Concern was aroused, however, over
the reported execution by Mexican fed
erals of Samuel Parks, an American
orderly, who disappeared from Vera
Cruz several days ago. while believed
to have been deranged on account of
the excessive heat. Unofficial reports
persist that Parks was executed, but
General Funston has communicated
ilbliiiJ5 ol1lCldi COLCGEnlDS MN. except
his disappearance.
Secretary of War Garrison today di-
rected General Funston to ask the
Mexican commander, General Mas. for
information about Parks In some
quarters it was said serious complica-
tions might arise if it proved true
Parks was executed.
Secretary Bryan made it clear TODAY
this government would welcome a re-
turn of Mexican lighthouse tenders to
the light ON Lobos Island. which had
been abandoned and which American
naval forces seized for the benefit OF
navigation. This government it was
reasserted did not consider the man
ming of the lighthouse an act of war
but would continue to operate the light
unless Huerta sends Mexican force
back there.