The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-22
Reports Declare US. Will F ore
stall Movements of Both
Rebels and Federals by Ad-
yanclng
One More American
Gone Mysteriously
Excitement Marks Proceedings
at Niagara. But No Word
From Council Chamber--Vil.
Ia Enters Saltillo Victorious.
Federals Evacuate

WASHINGTON, May at.--First Official
reports from the mediation conference
NOW under way at Niagara Falls. re-
reived at the state department, were
evidently encouraging.
Secretary Of State Bryan admitted
that he had received official messages
from the two American representa-
tiyes there, but said that they were
of such nature that he could not
make them public.
1t was initmated by officials thai
che dreaded spectre OF recognition OF
Huerta has been injected into the situa-
ton there. A report was current here
that the Huerta delegates insist that
the very formality OF thu proceedings
at Niagara Falls, and the Willingness
at the United States to treat with
them. the representatives Of the man
who calls himself president ot Mexico,
rs In itself tacit recognition of his
power and position
Instructions have been sent tire rep
resentatives Of the United States, II
4. understood, how 10 meet and deal
with this complication.
There Is no doubt here that pre-
parations are going forward for a
possible movement of United States
troops into Mexico. The movement Of
the ccnstitutionalists toward Mexico
City has FASTENED war department pre-
variations for sending additional forces
to Mexico, which movement wac pre-
aaxeA some tire age by the chartering
OF = number ~of trans ports, and other
orders preparing the army for instant
mobilization.
Forestaii Beth.
The constttutionaiist concentration
80 hal NAA vvsff4
result In Aghtinw there before many
weeks. They ara pressing their ad-
vance in order that the proceedings
At Niagara whatever their result. can
not prevent this foreefui possession or
Mexico city and Huerta's downfall as
result OF their attack,
The United states plans will not
permit OF Carranza and Villa following
their own whins and wishes II is re-.
ported. and the movement into Mexico
CITY may he made In order 10 fore
stall any radical move by the rebel
chiefs after their campaign for tho
possession Of the capital. which now
esems practically assured 81 success
In order 10 have United States
Sorces In a position where they would
command any situation which might
arise out Of the confusion Of the des-
perate battle which must he fought at
Mexico City unless Huerta fees a
,fnovement inland from Vera Cruz
would have 10 be made.
Mysterious Air.
NIAGARA FALLS, ONT, May FL.
A deep air of mystery hangs over the
Clifton House. where the mediation
conferences are being held. and a
strong feeling that sudden develop
ments In the Mexican situation are
Impending prevails everywhere. In
the conference room the mediators are
Nearing the arguments OF the United
States and Mexican representatives.
but not "A word OF their discussion
reaches the outside.
The feeling OF uneaslness. which is
strongly IN evidence throughout the
place. where an attempt is being made
to settle the troubles Of Mexico, had
dts start last night. when press dis
patch from Mexico City announced
that the Mexican delegates had been
authorized by General Huerta to offer
his resignation III this should he de-
rnanded by the mediators. This mes
sage was denied shortly after by those
who gave Ii out. 1t was explained
That the dispatch had been received
in code. and Rad been enormously in
terpreted. the correct meaning being
that General Hnerta denied emphati-
cally ever having given such instrac-
tiuns to his delegates.
But despite the dictator's denial. the
belief persists that he will be willing
TO retire IL the negotiations now be-
ing conducted here show that no so
luton can be arrived at without this
step.
Not one OF the mediators. or the
delegates of either government. is
willing to discuss the remote posi-
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