The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-05-19
There Is Greeting, Courtesies
Embraces, Kisses and Cam
eras But Little News
THEY ACCEPT COURTESY
And Thank American State De-
partment For Kindness
Their Trip Was Pleasant
Huerta Says He'll Look Into
The Death of Parks = Fed
eral GunbOatS Watched

Washington. D. c., May 1.-THE
arrival here late today of the three
Huerta representatives to n zelda
NON conference to be held at Niagara
rails. Ont. gave the most tangible
Evidence thus far presented Of efforts
under way to compose the Mexican
rorhict-the actual presence at the
American capital Of Huerta's spokes-
nen direct from Mexico City. and
clothed with plenary powers.
A. The three NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Ra-
blsi. Rodringuez and Elguero, with
their Families and a number Of Of
ucial~. descended from the train they
vcr. met by the Spanish Ambassador.
Don Juan RianO and presented to
representatives of the State Depart
mcnt and OF the three mediatOrs. A
curious crowd looked on as the Mex
leans were taken to a hotel.
The Mexican delegates were tonight
guests Of honor at a dinner at the
Spanish Embassy. Other guests were
the three m~ediators, Ambassador Da-
CANA, of Brazil, and Ministers Naon,
OF argentine and Suarez of Chile, and
The commissioners of the United
States. Justice Joseph Lamar and
Frederick w. Lehman, with the
American secretary. III. Pervical Dodge
and numerous Americans, Spanish and
NeElran officials.
Secretary BRYAN could not attend,
owing TO a previous engagement. The
dinner was said to be without politi-
CA significance.
Investigate Parks Murder.
Meanwhile. urgent representations,
made to the Huerta government
through the Brazilian Minister at
Mexico city, as to the reported exc
cution of Private Samuel Parks, an
American soldier, who strayed
through the Mexican lines, was part
Is relieved by a message from Mexi-
can Foreign Minister Ruis. to Span
ish Ambassador Riano, stating that
the disappearance of Parks would be
investigated immediately. Beyond
this Secretary Bryan had no infornla
ton on Parks disappearance.
Reports that Parks was summarily
executed and his body mutilated have
moi been confirmed.
The Rebels March On.
Official reports today showed the
'oastitutionalists were rapidly extend
inc their field of occupation. Consul
Canada. at Vera Cruz. reported then
III possession of TuXpam, and tbs
state Department also received wOr(
that Constituencies had occupied
the town of Monclova. Admiral How
ard reported the F'ederals were likel.
10 ~"vacuate the port of Guaymas.
Tdmpico was reported by Admira
MAO TO be reSuming its normal con
dltIon, with foreign properties pro
terted, III the ConstitutionaliSt com
handler. General Gonzales, exchanging
informal calls with the American an
British admirals.
Puerto Mexico has become the cen
ter OF the interest with the arrival Q
nc Mexican gunboats and the posi-
hllttleS of some move they may make
lhre" American ships are watchin
thenr. the Chester having Joined tn
other American ships today.
fNerto Mexico now is about tn
only important eastern port CONTROL
u rs Iluerta.
Delegates Center OF Interest.
'.lle excitement. but considerabl
tn1l sion attended the arrival i
Washington Of the three Mexican de-
"Ed'eS. irior to their arrival ther
was Wuch speculation as to whethe
me- would accept the hospitality c
'he american government. G.. NJ. Cool
aV'.ai secretary OF the State Depar'
meht. was at the station TO extend til
sal" Departments invitation.
MexicanS in Party.
brrSate Rodriguez, bowed undo
MS - years. was assisted from tt
to " pE an attache. The third deli
St'e. Luis Elguero. with his broth,
1didel Elguero, another attache, 70
i'H'd. -Four daughters of Nj. r;
"a" a daughter and son of Mr.. Ro,
'S and the wife OF Mr.. DeiCOmp
'ttdcie. Joined the party. Rata
.'uuflSucz. d son OF the peace del
E'.". mad come from New York
~l'-t ms father. The wife and mot
-'3-laW Of Military Attache Avalt
NJ abandoned Mexican legatio
- on hand to meet the Ome
~ Mexican party.
''en:sh Ambassador Riano. al
aseli"r walls. CT the Spanish CT
'f representatives II the media
18th A''e"ican nations. and {
N'"'ihinS officials of the abandon