Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-06
REBELS JOIN IN
PLAN FOR PEACE,
TRUCE IS ASKED
Action Of Gen. CaTanza to
Broaden the Scope Of
Enjoys Work.

Washington, April 80. - General
Carranza. chief OF the constitutional
fists, has formally accepted the prin-
ciple Of mediation as presented TO him
by the South American ENJOYS. This
acceptance was received by the am.
bassado- from Brazil and the minis
tiers from Argentina and Chile. The
receipt Of this acceptance broadens
the scope Of mediation 10 include the
entire range of Mexican affairs, the
United States and Mexican issue, as
well as the conflict between northern
and southern Mexico.
Earlier in the day the mediators
asked the United States and General
Huerta TO agree TO an armistice by
which I'll aggressive military move
ments would be suspended pending
the outcome of negotiations. Both
sides are expected 20 accept this pro-
posal
Text Of the carranza Reply.
TIE text Of General Carranza's re-
ply accepting mediation follows:
81 thank you sincerely for the offer
which you have so kindly made me
in behalf of your respective govern
ments in an attempt 10 solve In a
peaceful and friendly way the differ
ences between Mexico and the United
States. Therefore. by authority OF my
position as first chief of the revolu-
tion, accept in principle the good
Offices OF Brazil. Argentina and Chile
through their distinguished represen-
tatives. Reserving to myself the right
10 enter into details Of the negotia-
tions. 1t affords me the greatest salts
faction to assure you of my most dis
tinguished consideration"
With the acceptance OF the principle
of mediation by President Wilson,
President Huerta and General Car
rama, leader of the constitutionaIists,
the preliminary work of the board OF
mediation is at end. The next step
viii be to bring about a complete ces-
satIon of hostilities pending the diplo-
matte negotiations that win be car
ried on by the mediators.
The United States will agree 10 a
Outstanding expressed in the last par
agraph of the Presidents letter of last
Saturday, in which he said:
"This government feels bound in
candor TO say that its diplomatic re-
lations with Mexico. being for the
present severed, It Is not possible fol
Il 10 make sure of an uninterrupted
opportunity 10 carry out the plan of
mediation which you propose.
Fear Aggressive Act.
at Is, of course, possible that some
act OF aggression on the part OF those
who control the military forces OF
Mexico might ohllge the United States
10 act to the upsetting of the hopes OF
immediate peace, but this does not
Justify MS In hesitating to accept your
generous suggestion"
With this reservation the United
States is willing to accept any plan
lookinx TO the cessation OF hosJilities.
The policy of tho United States does
not contemplate any further military
action at present, and the agreement
for a cessation of hostilities does not
interfere In any way with the present
aims of this government.
Huerta apparently either is unable
or unwilling TO make any serious OPP
position either to the American or
constitutional forces The constitu-
tionalists at present are engaged I'm a
vigorous military movement against
the federal forces. who are gradually
being driven back toward Mexico City
A cessation of hostilities, 1t is said,
will necessarily prevent the constitu-
tiunalists from making further agrees
size movements against the federals.
II all three agree 10 the cessation Of
hostilities, the present military status
will be maintained pending the result
of the diplomatic negotiations. The
Rrmistice. Of course, viii be declared
off as soon as any of the parties
makes a hostile move against any
other party to the agreement
Report Manzanillo Sheled
Mexico City, April 29,--General
Aureliano banquet. minister of war
aEHounced today he had received from
General Jose Maria Mier a telegram
stating that the port of Manzanilio
on the Pacific coast. was bombarded
yesterday by an American warship.
According 20 General Miers mes
sage. the warship entered Manzanillc
harbor at 4 o'clock in the afternoon
on April rs. At 1870 the telegraphers
left their posts. carrying their instru
ments with them, and at o'clock tbs
bombardment began. The Telegram