The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-28

Washington, April o7.--Formnl ac-
ccptancc by tho Huerta government ot
the offer of Argentina. Brazil and Chile
to use their good offices 10 bring about
an amicable settlement of the diff
Guilty between the United States and
Mexico was cablcd to Spanish -hmbas-
sador Riano here tonight by PortilIo
Rojas. Foreign Minister in the
Huerta Cabinet.
Senor Rojas's note was transmitted
at once TO the three South American
diplomats who began q conference,
which lasted far into the night. dis
cussing the next move In their pcace
plan. Secretary OF State Bryan, hay-
ing accepted the offer OF good offices
when rendered the United States on
Saturday, the first step now Is com
pleted and the way paved for actual
negotiations looking To u peaceful
clearing up of the situation.
Text Not Made Public.
Neither Ambassador Riano nor the
peacc envoys would make public tho
2%t OF the Hucrta acceptance. 1t wus
said, however, that Scnor Rojas re-
piled briefly, accepting the offer and
thanking the South American plenipo-
tentiaries and the Spanish ambass
dor for their good Offices with Il refer
ence to the real spirit of solidarity
between peoples of a same race"
No conditions are imposed in an OF
fer of good offices: consequently the
reply from Mexico city WAS not en-
pectcd to deal With conditions That
stage Will be reached when the peace
makers formulate their plans and
make known how they propose to use
the good offices which have been ac-
copied. Ii was suggested tonight
that they probably would ask the
Washington and Mexico City govern
ments tomorrow for statements as to
,t.la .J, Il
formal mediation were undertaken, and
that upon the nature OF the responses
to this request would depend the pro-
posals next TO be submitted.
Tension Further Relieved.
Unofficial advices from Mexico City
already had made il virtually certain
that General iiuert.l would accept tho
one" ot the peace ENJOYS. but the for
NAL announcement tonight tended
further TO relieve the slnckening ten
| sion OF the crisis. The news was given
70 PRESIDENT Wilson. who expressed
Hinscir rs greatly pleased. though he
would make no further comment.
W hite House officials let it be known
'eat they We're earnestly desirous OF
AIDING tho South American diplomats
aha mat no announcements as to
points that would be insisted upon nv
the United States would he made or
anything else done at this time which
miSht embarrass their efforts Through
out official and diplomatic circles the
behct vas expressed that success OF
.he peacemakers go far necessarily
would have 4 favorable effect uno,,
tae situation; that even if thetr az
iorts ultimately failed. indirect diplo-
.niiic communication between tha
rhited states and the Hucrta govern
anch' mas been restored temporarily
~" .he chahce Of q better under
slandihg greatly improved
luc success The fret e,o,.
Aafu mediation-the prompt accent
'"1c pS tho United States and the an
l,ot'.ceinent OF the Spanish ambassa-
u"r that Huerta had accepted the ten
ing OF distinct hope which was rs.
..ceteu hot only III administration quar-
'eia' put IN Congress. where war taIt,
@e ~! 10 = spirit OF cancellations
~, conferences Are Frequent.
throughout the day the three Son,h
american envoys. who hnva ,n1 sh
TAKEN TAKEN the task of mediation, held fre
ini,,. iin,i,,,ri'nl ION erehces to arrange the pre-
iiinniharies OF procedure.
Inc President and Secretary Rrya,
were were assured through the two SEM
was was rando aipionatia ~ sources that Huerla
So"n oilces. and was drafting n formal
a..eeptance. Pressure from GerinanV
Ii,rai Hmnri, htt,"dn ~ a.. and France, advising
ward mediation, and the approyinsr ~
titude OF Latin american countries to-
''t''' Nh'. Stb1ltllltII OF the
Nersy by Pan Am erican diplomacy en-
Dhas;2ed the world wide Influences
winch are working To bring about
peace. ous
Meanwhile. the Navy and War De-
partments are continuing their efforts
10 10 care Tor refugees. and perfectins
the machinery OF the army and nayS
LOT any unexpected turn in events
secretary Daniels announced h. had
tc!eSraphed the full text OF the media
ton offer, and its acceptance by III.
United states 10 both Rear -Admirais
hadger and Howard. with Instructions
10 have the commanders OF all shios
on the east and west coasts spread
the news throughout Mexico BY this
Mr. Daniels hopes the feeling toward
Americans may he alleviated, nnd
refugees. enabled to depart without
moleStation.
Order In Mexico City.
Advices received through the british
embassy tCld OF the completion OF ar
rangameats for the safe departure OF
AIaericaEs fror, Mexico City. whiIo tho i
French ambassador gave the State Da-
parsmept 4 message tie had received Z;
from The French legatica. stating thar &
While there had been eoYue anfi-Nmeri
can manifestations In the Mexican cap q
ital. order now prevailed. tss9Stt
Secretary Bryan said he was ahIs.