New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-27
Optimism Notable at Mag.
ara Falls, Especially
Among Mexicans.
EXPECT COMPLETION
OF WORK IN A WEEK
Rebels Not Unrepresented in Cons
ference. for Bryan Sees That
Their Side Is Told.
BY GEORGE GRIsWoLD HILL.


Niagara Falls, Ont. May es.-"1t iS
agreed that I can say that We have
begun 10 discuss the details OF a plan
Of pacification, at least a number Of
them Of which We found ourselves in
substantial agreement. There are
others still under discussion. but as to
them there is no substantial disagree-
ment. They are simply still under dis
cussion. We have an appointment to~
morrow, when we hope TO continue tho
discussion on the train on the way 70
Toronto IL would be. Of course, ir1-
proper to disclose those under discuss
sion and those on which we have
agreed"
This statement was made by JUS
tice Lamar to-day after a conversa-
tion with the mediators lasting more
than two hours. In the light Of pre-
vious developments the statement is
highly significant. Furthermore. il IS
in accordance with the generally op-
timistic atmosphere which prevails az
Niagara Falls and notably among tho
Mexican delegates.
AS has been told in these dispatches
the sole point of Importance under dis
cussion relates TO the land question:
but from certain statements emanating
from the Mexican delegates IL Is evil
dent that they are prepared TO meet
the President more than half way on
this point, and that they will not per.
NIT it 10 become a rock on which the
mediation might split.
Language To Be Exact.
There is likely to be considerable disc
cussion of language and terms when it
comes 10 putting these agreements into
diplomatic language in paragraphs
which ultimately will form the pro-
tocol to be submitted 10 the govern.
ments of the United States and Mexico.
1t is invariably the case in diplomatic
negotiations that every word and all
most every letter is scrutiniZed by both
Iarties to the conference and is in
spected from every angle, that there
may be conveyed no unintended mean
ing.
And careful work OF that character
takes time. All concerned, however.
believe that mediation will be COM
pleted within a week or ten days at
most Ii is, in fact, estimated that no
more than three long sessions OF full
conference will be required 10 draft the
important document which will embody
the findings and agreement OF dele.
gates.
one Of the points under discussion is
the precise form of the provisional gov
ernment. That it will be composed ot
representatives of the several elements
in Mexico has been agreed. But now
arises the question as To whether is
shall be a commission or 'unta, corl-
posed OF three men, or whether it shall
consist OF president and a cabinet,
the members of the latter TO be vested
with full power 10 pass upon such steps
as the government may adopt. Some
there are who believe the latter form
would the more nearly conform TO tns
constitution Of Mexico.
Philippine Government a Type.
The Philippine government has been
cited as a type which might be 'oi-
lowed. That is, a one-man governmcns
in form, the governor general being at
the head, but the Assembly, the men,
bers OF which act as a cabinet and SUI
pervise the several divisions or de-
partments Of government, has a potent
voice in determining policies. In the
Philippines the Assembly fulfils the
function Of Senate in the United States.
a step which is not likely 10 be incor-
porated in the provisional government
OF Mexico.
From the fact that the Constitu-
tlonalists have been notified that they
viii not be admitted TO the conference
the assumption has grown in SONS
quarters that they are not represented
in the councils Of the mediators and
The delegates That is not entirely
correct, for they have a loyal and as
siduous champion in the person Of
Secretary Bryan. who under the super.
vision OF the President controls the
work OF the American delegates
Therefore, although they are not rep
resented by delegates. their side IL
brought continually before the medi-
stors by Justice Lamar and Judge
lehman. and their interests are be.
ing amply protected.
Meanings Of Protocol"
Wholly erroneous inferences have
been drawn in some quarters on the