Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-02
representatives Of the

the absence of representatives Of the
| constitutionalists.
| AS to reference to lack of understand
! ing of conditions by the United States
| government. it was suggested that the
exact meaning had not been conveyed
| in translation.
I Declarations from Niagara Falls
stated the Durango expression did not
| alter the mediators' opinion toward the
| In unofficial circles In Washington
| speculation was renewed today as to
| the outcome of the mediation prelim-
chief of the northern faction failed to
\ agree on a basis for constitutionaHst
| participation. Many observers took the
position that even if mediation were
and the United States. and the northern
| faction continue its campaign to
| Mexico City. there still would be need
| of outside help to restore normal con-
ditions in the republic.
Hope for Clearing Skies.
In some quarters belief was expressed
| that the diplomatic skies might begin to
clear when the mediators completed their
reply to the message. There were fndi-
cations that the ENJOYS might look to
the Washington government for addi-
tude that CarranZa finally will take. They
still sought word as to whether he would
agree to a brief truce and whether he
would authorize his representatives to
discuss the broad subject OF the repuo-
lies pacification.
Secretary Bryan was in frequent COM
munication with the members OF the
American mission at Niagara Falls, but
beyond his statement that conference was
progressing satisfactorily no intima-
ton of the trend of the exchanges was
forthcoming.
1t was believed. however that the
American delegates had not ceased their
efforts for admittance Of constitutional
list representative to the conference.
Ccnstitutionalist representatives in
Washington last night issued their first
formal statement since the Niagara Falls
mediation conference began. Luis Ca
brera. on behalf of himself and his col
leagues. Rafael Zubaran and Jose Vas
concelos, outlined the constitutionalist at
titude toward the question of representa-
ton at Niagara Falls. maintaining that
the mediators or the representatives OF
Cen Huerta to decide whether repre-
sentatives of the constitutionalist cause
should take part in the deliberations.
United States the Arbiter.
Mr. Cabrera pointed out that Gen. Car
rama and his adherents thoroughly APP
preciated the good will Of the mediators
and were grateful to them for their eff
forts to bring peace to Mexico Their
belief that the United States is the prop
err arbiter, he said. on this question was
based upon careful consideration Of the
underlying principles of mediation, not
upon any distrust of the representatives
of three South American nations.
Should the constitutionalists partici-
pate in the Niagara conference?" the
CT question
cided before any other point. Who Is to
decide this question? Is it Huerta? Is
it the mediators? Is it the United States?
Certainty it is not Huerta. The medi-
ators, as such, are not interested parties
In the agreement to settle differences
between the United States and Mexico.
The chief function of the mediator Is to
limit his efforts to bringing the parties
together and any action having the effect
of drawing them farther apart is opposed
to the very purposes of the mediation.
Should a conflict arise between Eng
land. which recognizes Gen. Huerta, ana
priety Of England's dealing with Huerta-
But in this case there is conflict be-
tween Mexico and the United states Inc
United States has not recognized Huerta
as the legal President OF Mexico. NeiLher
has it recognized the constitutionalists
as the legal rulers Of the country. But
for the purposes Of setting the present
international conflict only. the United
States can decide If it Is satisfied to deal
only with Huerta or II it wants both lac
tons to be represented, in order to In
sure the success Of the mediation
Beyond Role of Mediators.
Should the mediators, by themselves.
decide that the United States ought to
deal with Huerta alone, they would leave
the role of mediators and appoint them
selves aroiters not only on the interna-
tional question. but of the internal, do
nestle affairs of Mexico
Decision in the Carranza question Is not
expected for several days. The Huerta
delegates, it is believed, will abide by
the ENJOYS will in that matter.
While the diplomatic phase OF the Mex
lean equation was uppermost today. yet
the refusal of the American government
to clear ships bearing war carsoes to any
Mexican port was an interesting develop
ment. Previously it had been believed
that Carranza's troops would be able to
port of Tampico. which they recently
captured. However. arms for Mexican
points from the United States. under
present conditions. must be sent to other
ports and reconsigned there.
The arrival at Tampico from Galveston
iof the transport Hancock with 30 work
men returning to the oil fields along the
Panuco river was reported to the Navy
Department by Rear Admiral Badger.
The dispatch also said the cruiser Sacra-
Puerto Mexico to relieve the Salem. and
that the German cruiser Dresden had
sailed for Tampico.
SAYS MEX|CO'S DIGNITY
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