The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-25
Constitutionalists Continue Victorious March-Situa-
 tion Requires Attention
GEN. CARRANZA MAY
 YET BE REPRESENTED
Mediators Working Rapidly, Hoping to See Established in Mexico New Provisional Government Before
 the Rebels Can Seize Control

Niagara Falls. Ont. May 24.-The ob- servance of the Sabbath at Niagara Falls challenged criticism from the punctillous. There were no conference or even "con- versations' until almost midnight. when the American delegates gathered for a short talk. Mediators. Mexican and Amer in the parks. or spent the hours reading in their rooms. Sunday is at all times holy day in Canada and this seemed par ticuarly quiet.
 Reviewing the work of the first period of Pan-American mediation, the story can easily be told. After playing at foils, for two or three days. it became evident that the hours for serious business had ar rived The Mexican delegates themselves felt this the more keenly. The constitu- tionalists were continuing their victorious march and soon the situation at the Mex ican capital must receive attention.
 Mediators Working Rapidly
 Should the Huerta government collapse as the constitutionalist army approaches. it Is realized that chaos and anarchy may result. This might alter the entire situ- ation. The mediators are working rapid ly, therefore. hoping to see established in Mexico City a new provisional government that may be accorded prompt recognition by the United States before the consti- tutionalists can seize control The medi- O ofors haIfava O eouarprapf sot ,,r, h,- oor stitutionalist arms cannot last long if un- recognized by the United States and the world powers. A revolution would be in- evitable. Hoping to avert such contin- gency they are relying on the United States to enforce a strict embargo on the exportation of arms to all factions in Mexico
 The diplomats do not believe Carranza can reach Mexico City in less than two months because the federal army is de- stroying the railroads as it retreats and gathering more strength in the thickly populated regions. Should Carranza still be in the field when an agreement is reached here on the kind of provisional government could be set up, the mediators believe the influence of the United States may be relied to bring the constitution alists into harmony with the plans set
 
 are taking it for granted that the United States desires to bring about the pacif1ca- tion of Mexico immediately and that this country did not believe that while the mediation proceedings were in progress the constitutionalists could capture the Mexico City government. In fact 1t is said to be the opinion of the principals in the case here that the United States might persuade the constitutlonaiists of the fu- tility of their advance unless they are willing to abide by principles for new government laid down in the conferences here The mediators are understood to be- lieve that even if the constitutionalists is reached here the American governmnt will not extend recognition until these l principles are complied with.
 From the mediation proceedings here is expected to come a declaration of prin- cipes on which a provisional government will be based. This the United States and other world powers will be expected | to recognize. This mediators disclaim any intention of dictating the choice of pro- visional president. Suggestions as to per sonnel on the initiative of the Mexican delegates. but tacit understanding as to | who will be acceptable to the United 1 States will be sought before the agree ment on principles is signed. It was made plain today from sources close to the | IAAiSaAdhOAS lAldt dltcT tiic PEInciplcS are once agreed on, the selection of persons for the provisional government will be comparatively easy
 Commission Proposed While the mediators already have made some inquiries about certain in dividuals nothing definite has been de- cided on. The suggestions have taken wide range. The idea of a commits sion to take charge with provisional executive is one of the plans talked about.
 In considering the question of per- sons. the mediators believe there are many men in Mexico not identified prominently with either the Huerta re- gime or the constitutionalists who would be fitted to head the govern ment during It's transition to a legally elected administration.
 | At present unless the constitution alists are willing to suspend hostili- ties and enter uncondftionally into me- |
 (COntinued on Pago TWol