The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-29
OFFER OF MEDIATION,
BRAZIL, CHILE AND ARGENTINA
WILL TRY TO MAKE PEACE.
South American Republics Offer
Their Services to EndcavOr to
Bring About Settlement of the
Differences Between tho United
States and the Huerta Government

Washington. April 25.-Pan-Ameri-
can diplomacy tonight made it's first
attempt to solve the Mexican crisis by
peaceful negotiations. The United
States government accepted from Ar
gentina, Brazil and Chile formal Of
fer to act Intermediates in the pres
ent situation, but reservedly pointed
out that an act of aggression by the
military forces, or hostile demonstra-
tions towards Americans might upset
hopes Of immediate peace.
Coincidentally with the acceptance
of the mediation offer. administration
officials said there would be no cessa-
tion of preparations by the army and
navy for future emergencies, and no
orders would be issued to the naval
forces at Vera Cruz or the ships at
sea, changing original plans. No fur
ther steps. however. to secuer repara-
ton for the indignities which gave
rise to the present situation will be
attempted while the effort is being
made to bring about settlement
through displomacy.
Notification of the offer of intermc-
diation was sent not only to the dip
lomatic representatives of Argentina,
Brazil and Chile in Mexico City, but
to Gen. Carranza and the constitution
alists in Northern Mexico.
The Brazilian, Argentine and Chill
can ENJOYS transmitted the United
States acceptance Of their proposal to
the Spanish ambassador, who imme-
diately sent by cable to the Spanish
legation at Mexico City for presenta-
tion to Gen. Huerta.
Gen. Carranza, head of the rebels.
was informed OF it through his repre-
sentatives here.
The three diplomats later annoanc-
cd no further steps would be taken
by them until replies had been receiv-
ed.
President Wilson summoned sena-
tors Stone, Shively and Lodge. "of the
foreign relations committed, and
Chairman Flood to discuss the new
turn in events. the first ray Of hope
after day Of worry and anxiety over
the scores Of Americans held up in
their flight from the Mexican capi-
tai.
The text of the offer made by the
Brazilian ambassador and Argentine
and Chile and the reply Of the Ameri-
can government transmitted by Sec
retary Bryan in person to the three
diplomats is as follows:
"Mr. Secretary OF State:
with the purpose Of subscribing the
interest Of peace and civilization in
our continent and with the earnest
desire the prejudice Of the cOrdiality
and union which have always sur
rounded the relations Of the govern
ments and the people of America, we,
the plcnipotentiaries of Brazil, Argen-
tina and Chile. duly authorized here
to, have the honor for the peaceful
and friendly settlement of the con-
flict between the United States and
Mexico.
This office puts in due form the
suggestions which we have had Occa-
sion to offer heretofore on this sub
ject to the secretary, to whom we
renew the assurance of our highest
and most distinguished consideration.
(Signed)
I'D da Cana,
"R. S. Naon.
'EduarOd Suarcz Mujica."
The reply OF the president. made
through the Secretary Of State, to
diplomatic representatives, was as
follows
"The government of the United
States is deeply sensible of the friend
illness, the good feeling and the gen.
erous concern for the peace and well
fare Of America manifested in the
joint note just received, rendering the
good offices of your governments to
effect. If possible "a settlement on the
part Of the present difficulty between
the government Of the United States
and those who now claim to represent
our sister Republic Of Mexico. Con-
sciousness of the purpose with which
the proffer is made. this government
does not feel at liberty to decline it.
It's own interest Is in the peace of
America, the cordial intercourse Of
her republics and their people and
the happiness and prosperity which
can spring only out of frank, mutual
understanding and the friendship
which is created by common purpose
Tho nc