Evening star., 1914-05-18

mutual exchanges than have been pos
sible up to this time.
Before the Mexican party left WASH
ington the three delegates drove to the
home of Secretary Bryan and made
call of ceremony by leaving their cards.
Mr.. Bryan soon after returned the calI
by leaving cards for the delegates at
their hotel. There was no meeting be-
tween the Secretary Of State and the
Mexicans Throughout their stay tho
Mexican delegates steadily refused TO
make any public. statement regarding
their mission. and it was only indirectly
, through representative Mexicans with
whom they talked while here that a gem
eral idea Of their viewpoint was obtained.
Optimistic Regarding Peace.
touch with them that they are decidedly
optimistic concerning the chances for
mediation. They have little idea how
long the task of arranging a settlement
will keep them at Niagara Falls. but
they are thoroughly confident that their
trip will not have been in vain. Mexi-
cans and other persons who talked with
them described their attitude as fol-
lows:
The Mexican delegates are said to
realize that the present administration
in Mexico City is fast crumbling and
that the choice of some one to succeed
Huerta is inevitable. At the same time
they are vitality interested In the un-
such crisis-what guarantees could
be obtained against possible property
confiscation by invading constitutional
lists: safeguards against anarchy, and
the kind of government that would
stand and attract world recognition.
Theoretically the Huerta delegates
face an international issue, but they are
declared to have privately admitted that
fnxa h1EYra f~nyr fftlur fI.ar,, Sc
the pacif1cation of their country. At the
same time persons in the confidence of
the Washington government assert the
question for mediation no longer is the
Tampico flag incident or the numerous
affronts to the dignity of the United
States. but the broad question of set
Ting the troubled republics ills. Along
that line it is said that Funston's troops
never will be withdrawn from Vera Cruz
until a firm government is established
or assured in Mexico City.
Represent Best interests.
Persons close to the delegates empha-
sized that the men who would represent
the Huerta government at the mediation
were not "Hucrtistas'' or the represent
atiyes of any group of persons. but
were representatives of the best inter
ests of the people in the territory con-
trolied by the Mexican federal govern
mcnt
AS intimations of the federaIs view
points were unfolded after Their depar
ture from Washington. speculation was
renewed in the ultimate attitude of Car
rama toward mediation. Observers who
were said 10 have the confidence of
Emilio Rabasa. head of the Huerta mis-
SION stated that the federals probably
would object to the naming Huerta 5
successor of amy man in the way to
power "by arbitrary force, described
in President Wilson's Latin American al
dress. That would eliminate the two
constitutionalist leaders - Carranza and
Nilla-although there are men in The
northern faction who would not be ur-
acceptable ii is said.
These, it has been stated. are men Of
the type of Luis Cabrera. prominent
Mexican attorney. close friend and coun-
selor of Gen. CarranZa. and a man who
has won the confidence of the Washing
ton administration in his Indirect deal
ings with them for the constitutionalist
cause. Cabrera at present is en- route to
New York from Spain.
On the other hand. the constitutional
lists have asserted they would yield to no
compromise. and would consent only to
occupation of Mexico City through "A mil
itary campaign and the establishment OF
their own civil government. Out of that
situation some Of the Mexican commits
sioners have told their friends. would
arise the question Of whether the United
States would recognize government SO
established. As the mediation negotia-
tions proceed and the constitutionalist
campaign develops, the problem will
crystallize, observers here believe.
Disregard Personal Ambition.
In settling the Mexican question. these
delegates. according to their friends. will
not be guided by the personal ambitions
of Cen Huerta or any other one man,
but will recommend to Gen. Huerta the
things which their independent judg-
they are said to be men who will be
mindful also of the big interests OF the
Mexico City business men and others
who fear an invading army would con-
fscate property and generally destroy
the tranquil course Of commerce. They
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