Evening star., 1914-04-29

whatever plan they formulate. to press
1t home when presenting it for the
acceptance of President Huerta.
Elimination of Huerta.
The elimination of President Huerta
is believed to be a fundamental de-
| mand of the United States in the gem
eral Mexican situation, and is regarded
as entering into the basis of it's will
ingness to treat for suspension of
present military activities to main
tain the dignity of the United States.
To bring this about the belief is en-
tertained that the mediators may sug-
gest that the government of President
Huerta and all factions in rebellion sus-
pend hostilitieS and unite in the Selec-
ton of commission to take over the
government of, the entire republic pend
ing the absolute restoration of tranquil
lity and the result Of a constitutional cleo
ton for President of Mexico.
Arrangement of an armed truce between
the Mexican factions and an armistice be-
tween the military forces of President
Huerta and those of the United states
would be the first step toward such con-
summation of permanent settlement or
all problems To enable this accomplish
rnent it is possible that the three medi-
ators. carrying with them their general
plan of procedure, and backed by the as
sured cooperation of Latin America ana
the voluntary support of European pow
ers would go to Mexico City to talk with
President Huerta. face to face. and bring
him to the frame of mind that would
mean his acceptance
Peacemakers Proceeding Cautiously.
REPRESENTATIVES Of three South Ameri-
can republics are gathered in the quiet
library of the Argentine legation. IN
washington's fashionable residential sec
ton to discuss the preliminaries of their
attempt to steer the Mexican crisis into
ways of peace No intimation OF the
tenor of their program has been re-
yea led.
There has been no indication Of when
proposals will be submitted to Huerta or
the Washington government;
1t seems probable that three or four
days will be required before the next
move will be made.
The three peacemakers. proceeding eau
nation from both American and Mexican
sources Conscious that practically all
the civilized nations of the world are
alertly watching the progress of this at
are careful in their procedure They take
the view that their work Is one Of far
reaching effect, not only in the present
controversy. but as affecting the con-
through the united efforts of American
nations, north, south and central.
All Three Trained Diplomats.
DR.. Naon is an international lawyer,
who at one time held the chair of
constitutional law in the University
Of Argentina; former member of the
Argentine cabinet and of congress, and
prominently mentioned as a candidate
for president
The Brazilian ambassador. Senior da
Cana. is by reason of his rank the
senior member of the body. He also Is
younger school of Brazilian states
manship.
The Chilean envoy. Senior suarez,
brings to the meetings the advan-
tage of a long and thorough acquaint-
ance with Mexican affairs. as he was
for some years Chilean minister at
Mexico City.
Other Nations Interested.
Secretary Bryan was called upon yes
terday by ambassadors and ministers OF
European as well as South American
countries. Among the visitors was the
French ambassador, NJ. Jusserand, who
expressed the warm sympathy OF his
country in the cause Of mediation. With
the exception Of the three South Ameri-
can countries no power has taken any
official action, although the European
diplomats are doing their utmost to fur
ther the cause Of peace.
Sir Cecil Spring-Rice. the British am
bassador, also was one OF Secretary
Bryan's callers. his purpose being to re-
port the results of the interview held
yesterday in the Mexican capital by Sir
Lionel Garden, the British minister. with
Gen. Huerta. Sir Lionel strongly i'm
pressed upon the general the opinion of
his own government that he should
promptly accept the good offices rendered
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