New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-03
Mediators Declare Readi-
ness to RecOnvene
When Necessary.
MEXICANS NOW TO
AWAIT CARRANZISTAS
First Chief of Revolution Con-
sulting His Generals Before
Appointing Delegates.
Nv GEORGE GRIswoLD HILL.

explanation OF thClr auJOutHhV'S VI
Inc mediation conference the media
tors to-day addressed 10 the American
ard Mexican delegates an identic note
setting forth the answer they received
% their last communication to Car
ranza. explaining the reasons which
led them 10 believe that there was no
occasion for their remaining here
longer and assuring the delegates that,
~ the time arrived when they could he
of service 10 the Mexican delegates
and the representatives of the COnstl-
tutionalists, they would be at their
service.
The mediators also made public the
text of the reply of Rafael Zubaran TO
their last communication addressed to
Carranza, which states that Carranza
requests the mediators "to allow him
a short period of time" to consult
his companions in arms because of his
earnest desire that any agreement
reached with the Mexican delegates
may be strictly fulfilled"
The Mexican delegates replied to the
note of the mediators with com
municstion designed TO be transmitted
20 Carranzs, expressing their willing
ness to treat with the representatives
Of the Constitutionalists. They also
addressed a note to the mediators eX-
pressing appreciation of their gencr-
Gus and altruistic efforts 70 bring
about peace between the United States
land Mexico.
L Senior Da Cana, the Brazilian Am
IbAsssdor. left here this evening to re
Ijoin Nine Da Cana at their summer
home at Long Branch. He, too, will
be ready to render assistance at any
time that il is needed
Senior Susrez. the CHILEAN Minister,
expects 10 go to Washington to-mor-
row, which would bring him there at
the same time as DR.. Naon. who is
spending the night in Buffalo. His
purpose regarding the mediation is the
same as that of his colleagues.
Note of the Mediators.
After quoting Carranza's reply ask
Ing for time to consult his generals
the mediators in their note TO the
United States and Mexican delegates
say:
"As a matter Of fact and as the
protocol OF June - has settled salts
factorily all matters connected with
the incidents which gave rise to the
good Offices and the subsequent media
tion by the governments Of Argentina
Brazil and Chilli in the conflict which
arose between the United States and
General Hucrta, all that is left to be
done Is 70 organize and establish a
provisional government in Mexico. a
work of patriotism exclusively reserved
60 the delegations of the two parties
there contending
Therefore the presence Of the under
signed here during the days Of the
term referred 20 in the communication
OF :he representative of Mr.. Carranza
IL
is UNNECESSARY TO add that when the
time arrives for the Mexican delegates
70 initiate their common work the me
diators stand ready. wherever it may
be. 20 continue further, as they have
promised. the work Of approximation
and accord which the patriotic efforts
OF said delegations will undoubtedly be
able 10 consummate. Any notification
from YOU may consequently be adj
dressed to the Ambassador of Brazil,
24l9 Massachusetts av., Washington,
y. c.
Reply of Carranza-
The statement Of the mediators re-
ssrding the Carsnza reply is as fol
lows:
"The confidential agent Of General
Carranza at Washington has replied to
tie note Of the mediatOrs addressed to
hin June p. stating:
"'The chief Of the Constituencies
government duly appreciates the noble
purpose Of the mediators in addressing
him AZ invitation 10 treat directly with
delegates Of General Huerta on the
organization Of provisional govern
ment capable Of bringing about, in a
prompt and consistent form, the pacl-
fcation Of Mexico. But, notwithstand-
Ing his good viii 70 give 70 the country
a. organic and durable peace by any
means which will not bring TO naught
the great sacrifices which the Mexican
people have made in the present strug-
gle. he is compelled 10 consult the
opinion Of the generals Of the Consti-
tutionalist army before deciding on the
appointment Of delegates 20 confer on
his behalf with those Of General Huerta
regarding the possibility Of reaching
an agreement putting an end TO the
var.
This obligation arises from the
promise made by Mr.. Carranza and by
al Ccnstitutionalists faithfully 20
carry out the plan OF Guadalupe, which
proposes 20 restore the constitutional
order b. means Of provisional Prcsi-
ce0., and which would be modified u
such government were made 10 en-
snate from a possible agreement ,yith
the delegate OF General Hucrta. as
well - from his earnest desire that
any agreement reached be strictly full
flied.
Generals Views Sought.
"'With this end in view and in
furtherance Of the effects If the
rnedistors 10 procure a peaceful solu-
ton Of the struggle which the Mexican
people has been compelled to sustain
in the defence OF its institutions, the
first chief has already addressed the
generals Of the Constitutionalist army
IN consultation. and only desires 70
request the mcGiators 20 allow him a
short period Of time, during which he
hopes 20 receive answers from his
companions IN arms, in order 20 APP
point delegate 20 treat with the dele
gates Of General Huerta'"
Note Of Huerta Delegates.
Sign Gcant Of It's conciliatory spirit
g. the fact that the note Of the Huerta
delegates % the mcdiators refers 10 the
Carranza forces ~ constitutional
ittH," whercas heretofore the iiuerta
government has referred 10 them a.
"rcbels." The note, which is 10 be
communicated n the mediator see ~,
"to the responsible agent Of the Con
ttitutiOnaliet party" rays, In part:
"1hr basis of The a@rc .cnts which
vii insure external peace. the rcatOra
ton - International harmony, and. in
vor6. n national rc-birtb and national
flaional government IN Mexico. II u