Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-28
ENJOYS Remain in Session
Through Night Working
On PreIiminaries.
NOW AWAIT DEMANDS
Washington and Huerta Gov
ernmentS Must Give Definite
Programs to Consider.

washington. D. c. April 2s--Span-
tsh Ambassador Riano informed Secre-
tary Bryan that Huerta had uncondi-
uonany accepted the principle OF medi-
alton involved in the proposal OF Ar
rentina. Brazil and Chile.
washington D. c.. April 2s.-Envoys
OF Brazil. Argentina and Chile. whose
GOOD Offices now have been formally
accepted by the United States and the
Huerta government, to compose the
crisis in Mexico. resumed their ses-
sious early today at the Argentine
legation under circumstances which
gave them much encouragement
With acceptances OF both govern
nents before them, the ENJOYS oc-
cupied a semi-mediatory attitude al
most In the nature OF an international
tribunal, considering the attitude and
desires Of each side and seeking to
find some middle ground on which |
both could stand. !
The sessions are private. II is known |
however. the chief effort today was to
try to perfect a plan on which they |
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tender Of good otsces was made
his WI Be laid before the two gov
srznents at the earliest possible mo-
nent The sessions are expected to
be CONTINUOUS today and tonight
stsndstiII In the South.
With Huerta's formal acceptance of
the good Offices OF South American
diplomats. President Wilson and his
advisers today awaited the setting of
the stage on which the representatives
Of Argentina. Brazil and Chile hope
70 pave the way TO peace. Until the
early hours Of today the ENJOYS re-
NAMED IN conference, completing the
preliminary plans OF proposed media
ton.
Their next move probably will be a
request 20 the Washington and Huerta
governments for statements OF the
probable demands each would make.
preliminary 20 any attempt at formal |
mediation.
Stirring scenes 10 the south OF Wash
ington almost had reached a standstill.
The only feature TO disturb the peace
ful routine OF Vera Cruz. over which
the stars and stripes wave. was the {
probable landing today OF military
forces from transports and the as
sumption OF supreme command by
5rigadier General Funston.
Anxiety Relieved.
Other features Of the situation large =
y were lost sight of. except among =
'avy and army officials charged with
he execution of preparations for :
sventualities. The taut nerves and :
In1iety of the last few days were re-
ieved By news that Americans were /,
eaving the danger zones of Mexico.
Ehile tranquility along the border was Z
neouraging.
Things look very much better now,
'ecretzry Daniels said. We are get
ing Americans out OF Mexico. That's
be important thing now"
All business at Vera Cruz has been
esumed and good order prevails. The
Gene yesterday when the American
az was hOisted was most impressive
Ne flag was cheered by civilians pres
IT. according TO a dispatch from Ad-
Iiral Fletcher. Total arms seized by
ieteher: Rifles. 5000; shotguns, 1000;
'Tolyers. $50: swords and other wea- >,
@fggys anu 4OosVVO ACNNN0 1
5000 pounds Of gunpow- u
sr, and Sc cases OF fuses There Is oi
immediate need for provisions for in
e Inhabitants OF Vera Cruz &c
consus Hurryins Home. W
Most American consular officers In "
exico. under orders OF Washington N
I've closed their Offices. turned over "
cir affairs 10 the Brazilian ana io
'ench consuls. and are making their M
~ out Of the country. The Brazilian 70
nbassador re-assured the state de- m
rtment that Huerta had guaranteed 10
fe exit for all Americans from Mexl- "a
Admiral Craddock Of the BRUSH 10
uiser Harmions has dispatched de- ar
-hment OF British marines 40 miles u'
and from Tampico 70 rescue eisn' "a
nericans. The president and caDinet -
u meet in regular session today the ~
'iect Of absorbing interest being the 10