Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-28
Mediation Plans

When formal acceptance comes from
Huerta, formal proposals will be made
simultaneously to the American govern
ment and the Huerta administration.
The attitude of the administration has
Ioong been established-that the eltmina-
ton of Huerta was essential to any final
settlement of the Mexican problem. But
while maintaining this view as to what
would ultimately be essential to real
settlement, there has been no formal sub
mission of such condition to the ENJOYS
now entrusted with the work of concilia-
ton.
Refugees on Way to Safety
Throughout the day came reassuring
messages as to American refugees. Ar
rangements were completed for getting
all Americans out of Mexico City, and
Admiral Badger from Vera Cruz reported
ARRANGEMENTS for train service on either
side of the broken railroad between Mex
leo City and Vera Cruz.
Refugees were reported safe at Tampi-
so. Puerto Mexico and other east coast
points. with arrangements under way to
get them to Galveston. and Admiral
Howard on the west coast reported the
monitor Cheyenne on the way TO san
Diego with refugees from Ensanada'
Partial lists of Americans held at
Ag,1as Calientes were forwarded by Con-
sui Canada at Vera Cruz, but he was I'M
able to give any information as to those
held at Orizaba. The Japanese amoassa-
dor in conference with Secretary Bryan
secured permission for Japanese leaving
Mexico to take refuge in the United
States. although this will necessitate
suspencion of the immigration laws.
Refugees from the east coast contin-
ned to reach Vera Cruz in various YES
sells
Cancellation in Congress
War talk in Congress was supplant-
ed by a spirit of Cancellation pending
the mediation negotiations with Mex
leo. There were surface outbreaks IN
the House, mostly along political lines,
but the under current of gossip when
last week had grown into formid-
able sentiment that the PRESIDENT
should adopt extreme measures almost
disappeared during the days session
of the House. In its place were IN
terest and curiosity concerning the
outcome of efforts of South American
republics to appease the situation.
Chaplain Couden of the House in open
ing the proceedings referred to the
pacific efforts under way. Meantime
the more radical element in Congress
is withholding criticism pending the
results of the negotiations.
No war measures have yet been
drafted in the various committees. The
a o.
dav was that the President should
have full opportunity TIC work out the
mediation program.
The Mexican discussion in the House
took a wide range. Rep. Mondell OF
Wyoming arraigned Consuls General
Canada and Hanna for making what
he said were exaggerated official re-
ports of occurrences in Mexico, cal
culated to infiame public sentiment.
Zone strong man, Gen. Villa, stands
between us and war declared Rep.
Kent of California. He is bandit,
to be sure, but he has proven himself
a great leader. growing not only In
power, but in understanding of what
the world demands. We must choose
whether we are willing to accept this
mans services or declare war;
The White House tonight made public
this telegram from James Scrimser of
New York, addressed to Secretary Bryan:
II am just in receipt of the following
telegram from the Mexican Telegraph
Cos. superintendent of the City of Mex
ico
There have been some noisy demon
STATIONS here and insignificant damage
to American property, but no injury that
l have heard of to Americans or other
foreigners