The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-09
Apprehension Which Threat ened Mediation Confer ence Lifted-TampicO to Remain an Open Port
RUMORED BLOCKADE
 HAS BEEN SUSPENDED
 ONLY ADDITIONALLY
Washington Officials Evidence Relief
 Over Developments Which Have Ayerted Another Clash--Antilla's Cargo Will Not Be Delivered


 Washington, June S.-General Hu. der to blockade Tampico against th' delivery of ammunition by the steamer AntIIIa to the constitutionnlists, serve, to dispeI apprehension over new crisis between the United States nnt the Huertn government which hat threatened mediation of Mexican af- fairs.
 Though Washington officials eX- pressed satisfaction over IIuerta's ac- tion. it was consistently suggested un- officially that the blockade had been suspended only conditionally as re- suit of conferences between the South American mediators and the Mexican and American delegates at Niagara Falls. It also was said the Antilla might be diverted in her course through an agreement with officials of the Ward line, her owners, and an American cor poration.
 Important Question Raised
  and Secretary Daniels gave evidence of great relief over the late developments which temporarily at least, have averted another clash at arms From no official source here could confirmation be pro- duced of the reports that Huerta had an understanding with the mediators or the United States which would assure that the Antilla's cargo would not be delivered. Meanwhile nothing has been heard from the Antilla, which is due to arrive off Tampico Wednesday morn- ing.
 Secretary Bryan was first informed of Huertas suspension of the blockade order by MT. Riano, the Spanish min ister, early in the day. The Secretary declined to discuss reports from Mag ara Falls that General Huerta merely had suspended his blockade order al the request of the South American mediators pending settlement of ques- tions relating to an armistice.
 Evidence of Relief
 One importapl question said to hav' been raisees at Niagara Falls Wal --Swfhethc the Cnited States construed the mediation agreement to obligate i to prevent arms entering Tampico which the Huerta government had de Clafed closed. IT the united SIdIeS ult not so construe the cessation of hostili ties, which it was assumed would be held inviolate, the mediators are said to have wanted to know whether this government would consider it a breach of faith should Huerta's gunboats at tempt to stop the Antillas cargo of ammunition for Carranzas forces.
 Such questions. it is declared. were put up to Secretary Bryan from Mag a a Halls Hnerta a S pend the blockade order until the sub ject should be cleared up. It could not be learned whether any reply to such proposals had been made.
 Present Peace Plan
 Niagara Falls, Ont, June S.-Tht United States government through Jus stice Lamar and Frederick w. Lehman today presented to the three Souti American mediators a complete plai for the justification of Mexico. It i: the same in principle as that present ed by the mediators and already agreed to by the Huerta government and con templates establishment at the earl test date practicable of new provi sional government in Mexico City which would conduct general election: for a permanent government.
 The plan written by the American delegates after consultation with tn, Washington government Is brief and includes several counter propositionl of which the Huerta delegates will bt advised tomorrow.
 From the mediators themselves i became known that the differences fl the two plans are slight. A full con ference of all delegates and media tor. is planned for tomorrow or Wednes day. This is for the formal consider ation and final drafting of the pro tocol
 The mediators now are trying tt evolve a method by which the peace plan will meet the approval of tn, constitutionalists before protocol 1: signed
 Feeling of Confidence
 There is feeling of confidence thai the constitutionalists eventually vii aprove the plans being worked out here as their interests have been kepi in mind by the American government and by the mediators.
 While details of the peace plan ar, necessarily withheld until there is 8 final agreement 1t Is known that z large share in the new provisional gov ernment will be given to the constitu. tionalists
 The plan calls for the establishment of a provisional government at tho head of which shall be a neutral per. son with a cabinet of four person, representing the various political in terests of Mexico. This governmen would be brought into power by con stitutional succession when Genera = Huerta appoints minister of foreigr relations the man agreed upon her, for the provisional presidency.
 No other internal questions are in cluded in the peace plan, as recon mendations and suggestions of a gen eral character with reference to agra ran and educational reforms ar phrased in such a way as to consti tute advice rather than dictation.
 The plan includes provision for genera amnesty, tho payment of claims, of tn withdrawal of the American forces fror Vera Cruz and kindred subjects whic would develop when General Huerta re tired and new provisional governmen was installed.