Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-06
Fact May Lead Constitutional
lists to Participate in Peace
Conference.
GEN. MATERIALS SELECTION
PLEASES U. S. OFFICIAL
Gratifed He Is to Head Rebels Cen.
trail Army-Arms Shipments
Giving Mediators No Concern.

NIAGARA FALLS. Ont, June 6.-For
the first time in four days the American
delegates conferred today with the South
American mediators on the Mexican sit.
uation- The general peace plan was un-
der discussion, as 1t had been decided as
much progress as possible should be
made while word was being awaited from
Gen. Carranza on the subject OF constitu-
tionalist representation. After the con-
ference Justice Lamar said:
THE discussion today was on the same
points which we had before US last Tues
day and before the Carranza incident
arose"
The justice added that there was sub
stantial agreement on the points discuss
ed today. He said he had no word from
Washington about the attitude Of the
consttutionalists. 1t was generally un-
derstood some phases of the land ques-
ton and method of treatment in the pro-
tocol We're ordered today. The mediators
that Sir Edward Grey had intimated to
the United States that satisfaction for
the killing of William S. Benton, an
English subject, at Juarez would be de-
manded of the Carranza government II
it was established in Mexico City
spain Also Has Grievance.
It is regarded here as practically GER
tain that Great Britain. and perhaps
Europe generally. would withhold recog-
milton of the Carranza government if it
sought to be installed in Mexico City by
force of arms. Spain also had a griev-
account of the treatment of Spaniards
at Torreon.
1t is the possible hostile attitude OF
Europe toward the constftutionalists If
they seek to carry out their present
program. which is today giving the
mediation colony hope that the consti-
tutionalfsts will agree to enter the medi-
alton, from which would result a pro-
visional government that would have
the approval of the United States. and
which Europe might have no heSitancy
in recognizing.
England, it is realized. might not be so
insistent on reparation for the killing of
Benton from compromise government
such as would result from mediation
Another factor regarded as ENCOURAGING
was the appointment by Gen. Carranza of
Gen. Natera to command the central di-
vision of the constitutionalist army. Sc
lected to advance through central Mexico
toward Mexico City.
Natera is considered a conservative
less likely to antagonize the people than
is Gen. Villa, whose military exploits
have spread terror in many quarters in
Mexico. and who might have difficulty
in controlling his men should an armis-
tice be agreed on while mediation is in
progress.
Natera's Selection Pleases q. s.
The selection of Gen. Natera for this
important command. is said to have
given great satisfaction to the Wash
ington government.
1t is understood here that should it
be necessary ultimately to wind up the
Niagara Falls conference without dealing
with the constitutionahsts, the program
already outlined for the disposition of the
controversy between the United States
and Huerta would be made the subject of
a protocol.
This procedure, it is said, would obli-
gate 1.-THE United States to aid in an or
derby transition from Huerta rule to such
government as may be named to succeed
it, In this event the Washington govern
ment would rather have Natera than
Villa at the head of the army that enters
Mexico City if the constitutionalists are
determined to go ahead with their cam
paign.
The question of ammunition shipments to
either the constitutionalists or the Huerta
government Is not giving the South Amer
lean mediators concern, as they hold 1t TO
be an issue purely for the American gov
eminent to decide on.
The only armistice in effect now is be-
tween the Huerta government and the
United States. and, SO far as known.
there has been no agreement by the
Washington government with the media
tors or either of the Mexican factions as
to the shipment OF arms from the United
States to Mexico. the whole question be-
ing one Of policy.
Carranza's Attitude Unknown.
Definite word about the constitutional
lists attitude toward mediation is not ex-
pected by the South American ENJOYS
until Monday, or possibly Tuesday. They
realize that Gen. Carranzas trip from
Durango to Saltillo will occupy him dur
ing the next forty-eight hours. and they
are not disposed to worry about the de-
lay, believing time for elaboration is an
essential at this moment
The mediators have no mixing of what
the constitutlonalists will do. nor have
either set of delegates. The feeling. how
ever, is one OF hope. Such informal word
as has been conveyed here from Wash
ington indicates that the situation is high
ly encouraging, though ii is believed the
answer from NdrFaIZA Will not De
drafted until he gets more information
from his agents in the United States than
was contained in the correspondence with
the mediators.
To Continue Arms Shipments.
NEW YORK, June 6-Francisco
Urquidi, agent for the Mexican consti-
tutionalists in this city. announced to-
day that in the absence of any definite
statement that Secretary Bryan had
given orders to prevent the shipment
of arms and ammunition to either of
the Mexican factions. he will continue
to purchase and ship war munitions
TO Carranza's army through Tampico
Mr.. Crquidi said he had facilities to
place any war supplies that he ma,
purchase on vessels bound for Tampico
and was willing to give q guarantee
! that the consignments would reach Their
destination safely.
Gets Philippine Post.