The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-27
Pacification and Installation Of
New Government Were De-
hnitely Agreed Upon by
Conference
Delegates lager for
An Early Solution
Wilson Prepared To Pledge
Support of y. S. In Recog-
milton Of New Government.
Carranza Kicks


NIAGARA FALLS. ONTARIO, Ma,
26.-After the first day of actual dis
cl--zian of the practical issues inv,.ved.
in the MeXie> tangle, the outlook for
4 successful outcome % the mediation
conferences now being held here il
better today than at any previous .ime
since the meetings began.
Tangible and carefully stu 7ied sug-
seslons for the early pacification OF
Mexico and the installation of "a per-
manenf government. able to bring
about the great reforms needed fer the
southern republic, were definitely
aereed upaa today when they wera
submitted 20 the American delegates,
Justice Lamar and frederick w Leh-
mann. by Ambassador Da Cana, Of
Brazil, and Ministers Naon and E.uarez
Mujica, Of Argentine and Chile. These
suggestions had previously been sane
toned by the delegates Of General
Huerta Senores RahaSa, Rodrgues
and Elguero
The questions which Stil remain un-
solved include several of the most
vital issues involved, but all present
indications afford good reason 70 be-
lieve that these will be settled. prompt
ly and that the proceedings will be
brought 70 head within short noticesz
Sc eager are both mad "a tors aid
delegates to tsrive at an early solution
that TO delay will be allowed TO hold
up the proceedings All have agreed
10 hold three and even four sessions
q day If needed, and tomorrow when
the mediators and all the delegates
who have accepted an invitation to
pay visit TO lieutenant governor of
Canada at Toronto the informal con
versations" Will be continued on the
train.
Morning Session.
The most important session today
was held this morning when the South
American ENJOYS conferred for more
than an hour with Justice LANAI and
Mr. lehman After the conference,
Justice Lamar made the following
statement to the newspaper men.
We have agreed upon a certain
number OF suggestions for the solu-
ton Of the present difficulty. but sew
eral other important suggestions still
remain to be discussed. The outlook
is extremely favorable, and In order
To lose no time, we have decided to
continue our discussions on the train
tomorrow. during the trip to Toron-
TO-
No further comment on the nature
of the suggestions which had been
agreed upon was ohtainable from the
delegates, but careful inquiry among
those who know. reveal the fact that
they include some Of the most vital OF
the issues involved. A carefully pre-
pared plan, drawn up by the three
medtators after hearing the claims and
demands Of beth the United States and
the Mexican delegates. has been
agreed upon in principle,
N-ediators Quiet
Definite Information regarding this
plan is difficult to obtain. as none
Of the principals in the peace drama
which is being staged here is willina
to discuss. 1t is understood. how
ever. that provision has been made
for the installation OF temporary
government 70 step in at once In
General Huertas place. and 10 re-
main In power until constitutional
elections have been held, and a presi-
dent and congress lawfully elected
N is understood that President
Wilson is prepared 10 pledge the
support OF the United States In the
reorganization Of internal affairs In C
Mexico. provided full guarantee Is
given that the reforms promised will
be fulfilled. and the program for the
restoration Of peace completely car.
ried out
Recognize New Government
Prompt recognition of this new
government by the United States
would be forthcoming. II is said, and
should the constitutional elections. te
be held later result In the election
Of General Huerta, he. too would
Immediately be recognized. according
TO those who are best situated tc
know. Little doubt exists here
among close observers of develop
rnents in the Mexican problem. that
President Wilson has definitely re-
ceded from his stand that Huerta
must he completely eliminated from
the government In Mexico. The die
tator may change his mind and de-
eide to leave OF his own free will. but
should he continue to set forth his
rightful claim to he permitted to
present himself as a candidate FOR
the presidency, the Wilson govern.
ment will not attempt to stop him. M
Carr MA Backs.
It Is known that Carranza has been
in direct communication with Wash 81
ington and the belief prevails here
that the constitutionalist leader has
reconsidered his decision not to par.
ticipate in the mediation proceedings 4
Well informed persons here scout II
the idea that any protest from Car.
rama could interrupt the negotiations
being conducted at this place. ThASs
mediators take the stand that the
revolutionary leaders. having reiecte0
their invitation to participate In the
conferences, no longer has a voice tEss#