The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-05-01
MEXICAN CRISIS
HANGING FIRE
Little Hope Held Out Ia
Mediation.
~ Ea Il"
will be Several Days Before Me-
diators Announce Their Plans
10 Combatants.

Washington, April 2s.--The Mex
lean crisis now rs centering on the
issue between those who are seeking
through the good offices of interme-
diation I-atin-America to find
some middle ground for a pacific ad-
justment, and those who regard the
resor. to arms as che inevitable con-
sequence Of what has occurred.
throughout today two distinct
branches OF activity were manifest
here, that of the ENJOYS of Argen-
tine, Brazil and Chile, in formulat-
ing a plan of adjustment to be sub
mitted to the United States and the
HueNa regime. and that Of military
and naval forces of the United States
which will continue to steady pre-
pare for any eventuality which
might develop.
Gen. Funston's arrival with brig
ade at 5000 troops at Vera Cruz was
one Of the most notable military de-
Selopments of the day.
Chief Interest was directed to the
sessions OF the South American en-
voys lasting through the day and
late inap the evening. The meetings
were held at the Argnetine legation.
President Wilson and his cabinet
advisers held a lengthy White House
meeting, devoted chiefly. however,
to the Colorado situation, although
the Mexican crisis continued in the
foreground.
While the medlators are not ready
TO announce their plans or even in
dictate when the proposal might be
complete for presentation, it became
known that probably three or four
days, or even Longer. might elapse
before they would be ready to take
the next step.
With the exception of the three
South American cuntries no power
has taken any official action. altho
European diplomats are. doing their
utmost to further tlhe cause Of peace.
A report was circulated in Euro
pean diplmoatic circles today that
one plan contemplated the provision
al commission form Of government
for Mexico, and another was the pos
sibilty that the three infermediar-
5es might visit Mexico City TO talk
face to face with Huerta.
Rear Admiral Fletcher reported to
Secretary Daniels today that there
appears 70 be no Immediate need for
provisions for the inhabitants Of
Vera Cruz" fA
''The amount Of provisdons In sight
available for purchase IL variously
estimated at from one to two weeks.
exclusive OF u considerable quantity
OF supplies In the railroad terminal
yards not yet unloaded." the report
stated.
1T is probable that. q quantity Of
foodstuffs composed OF whole corn.
beans, rice and a limited quantity idf
sugar, will find market here In the
near future. The local supply of fresh
garden produce is stin lfmitth, but
will doubtless Improve as the back
country is opened up. Fish is cheap
er and more plentiful because none
can be shipped to the interior. MIX
Is scarce. Beef cattle In considerable
numbers are reported to be FAIRLY
near Vera Cruz. but the owners fear
to drive them in Without an armed
guard u protect them. There Is no
Ice. The ice plant was damaged by
the gun fire and the reserve supply
has been entirely consumed. Our
force will repair the ice plant"
Admiral Badger reported today
that ali was quiet In Vera Cruz. that
disturbances had ceased. and that
buaness was resuming dts normal
course. *.
Rear Admiral Mayo. at Tampico
reported today that che Federal
forces there are making further over
lures To tho consututiOnsksts for .
.csmbdnation against the United
States. He said We Constitutional
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