Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-21
EARLY PROCEEDINGS PROGRESS
ING SMOOTHLY AND WITH.
OUT A HITCH,
HUERTA ENJOYS RAISE NO
PROTEST OVER CREDENTIALS
Do Not Object Because United States
Delegates Are Limited in instruc-
tions-cIair Reiterated That Mexi-
cans Have Instructions to Eliminate
Huerta lf Necessary.

Washington, May 81. - Everything
is working smoothly; there has been
no hitch whatever" was the answer of
Secretary of State Bryan today to in
quires about the preliminary media
ton conference over Mexican difficult
ties at Niagara Falls, Canada. after he
had conferred for an hour With Pres
ident Wilson and reviewed dispatches
from American Commissioners Lamar
and Lehmann.
Following Secretary Bryan's an
nouncement, unofficial but reliable in
formation was reiterated in official
quarters that General Huerta had
placed himself unreservedly In the
hands of the three commissioners rep
resenting his interests at Niagara
Falls. 1t positively was declared the
Mexican commissioners authority in
cluded the right TO- effect Huerta's eff
facement as a condition Of final set
tlement.
No Friction Over Credentials.
Secretary Bryan was asked If any
friction had arisen with regard to the
nature Of the credentials given the
American commissioners. He said
there had not. Suggestion previously
had been made that General Huerta's
representatives might cause delay in
the proceedings by making tho point
that the powers accorded to the Amer
lean representatives were not equal to
their own, the Mexicans having been
vested with plenary powers to deal
with any situation that might arise
without referendum to the Huerta gov
ernment
Huerta's Elimin.tion. -s's .s's
Information concerning Huerta's
possible elimination reached Washing
ton thru diplomatic channels free from
direct interest In the Mexican political
information. All agree Huerta has not
directed his commissioners to an
nounce his elimination. The UNDER
standing Of officials here is consistent
with the previous information that
General Huerta has told his represen-
tatives they could go to any limit in
their efforts to reach a settlement with
the United States no matter how such
an adjustment might involve his per-
sonal fortune.
It likewise Is understood the Mexican
commissioners will not abuse the pow
er placed in their hands and If exer-
cised. and so far as 1T affects the re-
tention by Huerta of his office Of pro-
visional president, it will not be called
forth except practically as a last re-
sort to save the mediation from fall
ure.
Direct Wire to White House.
AS soon as the president reached the
executive offices after breakfast, Sec
retary Bryan arrived. The special
telegraph wire connecting the White
House with headquarters Of the Amer
lean peace commissioners was working
and several messages are said to have
been exchanged between the president
and Commissioners Lamar and Leh-
mann.
When the president and Mr.. Bryan
began their conference there were sew
eral communications from the Amer
lean commissioners, which had arrived
over night. These messages. it was
reported. set forth the outline Of pro-
cedure suggested by the mediators and
also some preliminary ideas on which
may be based the first interchange OF
peace proposals.
Interest in Rebel Victories.
More details Of the conflict between
Mexican federals and constitutionalists
as Paredon which eliminated in whole
sale execution of federal officers, We're
received in official dispatches to the
constitutionalist headquarters here
today
General Carranza's agents, however
have received no confirmation of re-
ports that General Villa has deferred
his campaign against Saltillo until the
railroad from Paredon has been rebuilt
Secretary Bryan and other state de-
partment officials would make no com
ment on the sanguinary aftermath OF
the battle Of Paredon, but credence
generally was given the report from
General Villa. confirming by the late;
report to the constitutionalists here.
Mr.. Riano, the Spanish ambassador
called today on Secretary Bryan and
discussed the situation which, 1t Is
feared. may arise out Of threats of the
constitutionalists against the Spanish
citizens in Mexico.
Ambassador Riano declared he con
sidered the situation from the point OF
view of the Spaniards exceedingly men.
acing.
MEDIAroRs At WINK