Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-07
NO STRINGS TIED
T0HUERTAP[EDGE
Peace Delegates Declare
Promise to Resign Is Made
in Good Faith.
AMERICAN DELEGATES
MEET WITH MEDIATORS
Course of q. S. If Constitutionalists
Spurn Niagara Falls Conferences
Arouses Renewed Speculation.

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont, June 6.-No
strings are attached to Gen. Huerta's 8
promise to resign the Mexican presi-
dency as soon as his country is
politically pacified." His delegates to
the mediation conference took occasion
today to say publicly that he does not
intend to hide behind any technicalities.
In following the newspaper accounts
of the conference here the Mexican
delegation reached the conclusion that
their recent statement setting forth the
attitude Of Gen. Huerta toward demands
for his retirement had been misin-
terpreted in some quarters. 1t had been
said that under the language of his
pledge to retire when the country was
politically pacified Gen. Huerta might
insist on holding office under guerrilla
bands were dispersed On that account
another statement was issued today by
the ranking member of the Huerta dele
cation.
Text of Statement.
Mr.. Rabasa of the Mexican delega-
tion,' the statement said. has been
asked what is the Interpretation given
by the Mexican delegates to the word
politically in their statement declaring
that Gen. Huerta is prepared to with
draw. provided that. at the time of his
withdrawal. Mexico shall be politically
pacified.' and If he thinks that an agree
ment between the two 1contending
parties would not be considered as full
filling Gen. Huerta's condition.
To the above; questions Mr.. Rabasa
answers that the expression used by
the delegation does not mean that Gen.
HHnrfa hA oft sfo1
cation of the country, nor the dispersal
of the last of the groups of bandits
which overrun many parts of it. max
ing the revolution a pretext for their
but that peace shall be as
sured by political means which will
guarantee /, for the nation that main
tenance ef law and order which is in
dtspensabfe to the exercise of, consti-
tutional functions. The object In view
is peace. The condition Is that object
ment insures that end the condition
fs as well fuifi1ed by 1t as by any
other means"
Meet With Mediators.
The, American delegates, met tosaa,
with the mediators, but consideration
was given to those questions that
arose before the matter of constitu-
tlonalist participation became the inn
portant issue. 1t is said that some
progress was made. f.
a, great deal tof speculation has been
induiged. in respecting the course that
the United States would be likely to
sisis deelined to % accept PIT the SnIin iatest I'm
vftation' TO send delegates to the con-
ference. si'@ SF -. y
It has been stated that whatever the
outcome of this Invitation the Huerta
- CA -
plete their cases before the mediators
and reach an agreement. For some
time it has been evident that there are
no serious obstacles to a settlement
which would win for the Washington
all that was asked of
The plan practically agreed upon-pro-
vides for the elimination. Of Gen.
Huerta and the setting up of a new
government with both the cientflcos
and constitutionalists equally repre-
sented, and with a neutral holding the
rank of president.
Might Change Alliance.
Should the constitutionalists decline
to participate, it is thought the United
States still would have to carry out its
part Of the bargain. In that event it
is not impossible that this country may
find herself the ally of
the present Mexico City government in
harmoniously bringing about the
change Meanwhile if the constitu-
tionalists army continued in the field
it is not difficult to- see how it might
become the foe of the United states
This. situation Is believed here to be
the cause of a great deal Of embar-
rassment to the Washington adminis-
tration. The American delegates have
this question and it is not
doubted that this is responsible for
their anxiety to have the constitu-
tionaiist cause represented here as
soon rs possible. >
Natera's Selection Pleases.
: Some comfort is being derived here
from the fact that Gen. Carranza has
placed Gen. Natera at the head of the
army. nearest Mexico City. Should it
be necessary for an American force to
proceed from Vera Cruz to the Mexican
capital to aid in establishing a pro-
.visional government-and such a course
is a possibility-the Americans would
rather have Gen. Natera at the head
Of the approaching constitutionalists'
army than Gen. Villa
Gen. CarranZa's course in naming
Natera to such an important command.
Mo"e eSci, - ueAeseu u dusuI We'll iof
the future. By this act, it is said. he
intended to serve notice that he could
be trusted to proceed with orderliness.
Should Natera press on and enter
Mexico City before any action is taken
here to prevent 1T, he' would probably
treat with greater humanity than has
Villa the federals who were unfortunate
enough to be captured.
On what the prediction is based is not
known, but mediators and American
deleRateS Sav answer to the latest
note to Gen. Carranza probably will be
received by Tuesday.
Mediators Request
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