The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-02
SEEKING TO SOLVE
CARRANZA PUZZLE
Mediators Want More Definite
Statement Regarding His Atti-
tude on Mexican Affairs.
REBELS MAKE STATEMENT
Criticize Peacemakers and Laugh
at Attempts to Let Hucrta
Dictate Terms.

NiaBhra fHils. Ont, Juno 1.--hforo
explicit Information regarding tho at
ttude OF General Carranga than wa.
contained In his last communication
brought BY Juan II. CrQuidi. or the un-
oihcini statement TO tho press tcle-
Graphed from Durango tonight, t.
awaited by tho inediators before de.
Gliding on tho subject OF Constitution-
alist representation here. This in.
formation may DO obtained from the
washington government
Tho inediatorB arc preparing n roply
TO the message brought BY Urquidi.
Tho statement from Durango did not
clarity the situation - 10 tho points
they arc Interested In: whether Car
runza Will agree n m armistice for
ten days or two wecke or more. aud
whether his Representatives would
egree to discuss the entire subject Of
paciticatioa OF Mexico.
Tho expression from Durango did not
alter tho opinion of tho mcdiators to-
ward the Constitutlonalista The dip
lomRts claim that from tho worry out
sct they have kept tho interests OF tho
Constitutionnlists In mind and havo
planned TO give them great share
In tho new government as IS proper
tonatc with their strength.
Mr. Cabrora pointed out that General
Carranza and HE Hdhercnta thorough
ly appreciated tho good VIII OF the
nediators. and were grateful TO them
for their efforts Ia bring peace to
Mexico. Their belief that tho United
states Is tho proper arbiter. nc said
on this question. WAS based upon care
full consideration OF tho underlying
principles OF mediation. not upon any
distrust OF tho representatives of tho
three South American nations.
WHO Is TO DECIDE
THIS VITAL QUESTION:
should the Constitutionalists par
ticipate In the Niagara conference,"
the statement said. 'is the question TO
be decided before any other point
Huerta? Is II the medlators? Is II
the United Statcs7 Certainly not
lluerta. The mcdiators, as such. arc
not Interested parties in the agree
mcnt 10 settle differences between the
United States and Mexico. The chicf
function OF ;hc mediators Is to bring
the parties together. ana ANY action
having the effect or forcing them
apart Is opposed 10 tho very purposes
~ the mediation.
should a conflict arise between
England. which recognizes General
iiuerta, and Mexico. no one could
question the propriety OF Englands
dealing with Iiuerta. But in this case
there Is n coniiic, between Mexico and
tho United States. The United States
=
President OF Mexico. Neither has il
recognized tho Constitutionalists az
the legal rulers Of the country. But
for the purpose OF settling the present
international conflict. only the United
States can decide IL IL IL satisfied 10
deal only with Hucrta. or IL it wants
both factions to he represented. IN or
der To insure tho success of the me
diation."
The Constitutionalist cnvoys spent;
most OF the day awaiting word from
Niagara Falls. but no answer To their
communication to tho ncdiators was
received.
The American delegates argued At
length with the mediatovs to-day
about Constitutionalist participation.
At tho conclusion OF tho conference,
Justice Lamar said that he w;s hope
ful," and that the views presented
were mot SO far apart"
Discussion OF tho subject will DO
continued tomorrow.
In the meantime. tho throe diplo-
mats are endcavoring TO get more in
formation from Washington and Mcx-
leo City. relative to tho essentials OF
tho peace plan already outlined. Gen
cral Hucrta sont long message TO
hts representatives. making new sug-
gestions regarding individuals for the
new provisional government. The
incdiators conferred with tho Mexican
delegates. who promptly communicate
cd with Mexico City. but the subject
or Constitutionalist admission to the
conferences was not broached.
ISSUE Is SQUARELY
HEFOItE THE MEDIATORS
The issue is squarcly before the me-
tators for decision. The Mexican
delegates have indicated they viii
agree TO abide by the Will of the three
diplomats. The latter would Ike to
SEQ Carranza represented al the con-
ference, but take the view that their
original conditions must be complied
with before any invitation TO him can
lie renewed. They believe If he does
not enter, they will be able. ncverthe-
less. to approximate Constitutionalist
opinion and keep their interests in
mind In the establishment Of new
government.
Upon the developments OF the next
two days depend the trend Of tho en-
tire peace program. Should the Con-
stitutionalists remain obdurate and re-
fuse TO meet the terms fixed by the
mcdiators. the negotiations here VIII
not be disrupted on that account, Tor
.he United States, 1t Is known, VIII
not insist 10 such degree ms would
upset what has already been accom- :
plished toward obtaining change OF