The Pensacola journal., 1914-06-02

ally had arranged to proceed with
plans for reconciling differences be-
tween Huerta. and the United States,
temporarily ignoring General Carran-
"a That course might be disturbed,
however, by a direct intimation from
Washington that it would withhold
approval Of the program for new
provisional government unless dispo-
sItion were made for. the proposition
OF Carranzas participation.
Administration officials refused to
reveal the tenor of their exchanges
with the American delegates but that
it was believed that their instructions
soon would result in a definite under
standing over Carranza's status in the
conference.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES here had received
no reply early today to the note taken
to the mediators by Juan Urquidi in
which CarranZa expressed surprise
that the conference was proceeding
without Conustttut1onal1st representa-
ton.
Whether the naediators would send
their answer direct to Carranza or
communicate IL to his Washington
agents was not indicated here today.
In some quarters belief was expressed
that nothing would be heard from the
snvoys until the question of participa-
tion by CarranZa was on the way to
by the ConstitL uonalists before they
settlement The attitude Of the HUI
erta delegates was q factor TO be con-
sidered. It was believed they would
insist upon the declaration of a truce
by the Constitutionalists before they
were admitted to the conference Car
-1anza. on the other hand. has fatty de-
cIinsd to agree to an arrnistice and has
taken the position that the nediators
could not act upon Mexico's internal
problems
Hope was expressed, however that
0P 5r1n %
would be found The American dele
gates believe Carranza might be
asked to treat on the International
phase of the equation and that the
republics domestic affairs might be
approached at the same time.
Juan Urquidi was expected to re-
turn today to Washington, where the
forces Of the northern faction had been
augmented by the arrival Of Jose Vas
concelos and Luis Cabrera Probably
Carranza. will name them 10 represent
hiEn at Niagara Falls If he receives an
invitation
That the Niagara proceedings would
become more intricate and be pro-
longed If the ConstttutionaIists took a
part was foreseen here today. Before
Carranza- dispatched his latest note it
was predicted protocol might be
signed within the week.
Interest in the diplomatic drama.
overshadowed all other features. Re
ports that Carranza had declared
Tampico and several other ports open
to international commerce We're inter
-preted as expressing the desire OF
Constitutionalists to restore business
in their territory to a. normal basis.
A reported anti American demon
stration by drunken poems in Tampico
promptly was quelled by Constitution
alist officers. Rear Admiral Badger
informed the navy department.
ARREST A DISTURBER.
Brigadier General Bliss reported to
the war department today the arrest
OF ouevado and his followers at El
Paso yesterday. It is understood that
Quevado was heading a counter revo-
ltion in Chihuahua He will be sent
to Fort Wingate. n. NJ. with other
Mexican refugees. Quevado was in the
Preside Tex, but escaped at that
time.
The Brazilian minister in Mexico
City informed the state department
today that Gregario Alcaraz. servant
of Captain Rush of the battleship
Florida who went through the Mex
team lines, now IS held in the military
prison in Mexico City. The minister
Is seeking his release.
At the instance of the Brazilian
minister the Huerta government is in
veEtigating a report that William
Sims, an American, was executed May
Is at Salina Cruz. The Mexican for
eign ONCE has informed the Brazilian
envoy that an effort is being made TO
communicate with tbs American