The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-28

ulatiOn took a wide range among some
diplomats, not directly connected with
the negotiations, some of whom sug-
gested that one of the possible plans.
which might be considered would con-
template the establishment of a COM
mittee representing all Mexican fac
tons. to take charge of Mexico, pend
ing the election of a president and the
founding of stable govern
ment. This plan was discussed in
Washington and Mexico City some
time ago. 1t was also considered at a
conference between Ambassador Ger
ard at Berlin and Mexican Ambassa-
dor De La Barra, on his way to Japan
sometime ago.
War Moves Continue.
Washington, April 2s.-while en-
voys Of Brazil, Argentina and Chile
| sought today to find some ground
upon which to base proposals to the
United States and Mexico, which
would settle differences between the
nations. the word was flashed from
Vera Cruz. that Brigadier General
Funston and about 5000 troops had
arrived at the base of American oper-
atoms. in the Mexican republic. Chief
interest in Washington centered
throughout the day. however, in the
activity of the South American diplo-
mats. who met early in the day, at
the Argentine legation, to plan the
uCAI SlCP ia lhc HcSOLl1llOHS Luz pSdCc.
Before the ENJOYS began their confer
ence, Secretary OF State Bryan was
formally notified. by Ambassador
Riano of Spain, that General Huerta
had accepted the principle of media
ton proposed.
Coincident with the conference OF
the mediators, President Wilson and
the cabinet met in regular session. the
| subject of absorbing interest being the
Mexican situation, with peace pro-
posals as the particular matter under
. consideration. Ambassador Da Cana OF
Brazil sought to confer with the Sec
rotary of state, but Mr.. Bryan being
at the cabinet meeting the ambassador
informed Robert Lansing, counselor OF
the department, that General Huerts
had given assurances that he would
protect Americans in departing from
Mexico.
Cabinet Members Cheerful.
: When members of the cabine,
E reached the White House at II O'Clock
: to enter upon the deliberations con
{ fronting them, all of them appeared
: more cheerful than they had been fol
3 many days, and several expressed
E hope that something tangible ant
hopeful would come from the pro
posals to mediate the dispute will
I Mexico.
: Secretary Garrison insisted, earl,
I in the day that the mediation propos
\ ais could not affect the orders to Gen
r
3 structions were to land Immediately
o upon arrival, and assume suprem
command of the land forces.
Rear Admiral Fletcher, who ha
been directing operations up to thi
time, will. therefore, return to hi
flagship, Florida, Withdrawing also al
> of the bluejackets. That part of tn
!. marine force now ashore at Yer
= Cruz, however has been detache
q fran the navy and now becomes
- part of General Funston's command
General Funston also will take up tn
IS work undertaken by Admiral Fletche
in directing the administration G
: governmental affairs in Vera Cruz.
i The White House declined to max
9 any statement as to what proposal
= the United States would submit as
basis for mediation. 1t was ar
nounced nothing would be said ths
might in any way embarrass the med
'e iatOrs. At the regular cabinet meet
y ing the form ulation of the Amer
can proposals to the mediators was
= subject Of consideration. -