Arizona republican., 1914-05-26
This Much Is Stated With
 Emphasis by South Amer jeans After Day of Con- ferences With Delegates.
NO SPECIFIED
 ORDER OUTLINED
Discussion of General Char acter, Mediators Saying They Are Counsellors, Not Dictators of Mexican Des- tinieS.
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 NIAGARA FALLS, May 25. - Smooth progress towards common agreement upon all phases of the Mexican problem is being made by the mediators and the American and Mexican delegates. This was stated with emphasis by the mediators to- night after a day of conferences principally with the Mexican dele gates. The three South American diplomats made it plain that while every aspect of the Mexican situa- tion has been laid before the dele gates of the United States and Mex ico, no formal basis has yet been reached for treatment in any speci fled order of the issues involved.
 Discussion thus far has been Of a general character The mediators have taken the position that they are essentially counselors. not die tators of the destines of the MeXi can republic. They will not suggest names for provisional presidency or recommend any form of government From the Mexican delegates them selves must originate the proposals concerning the internal affairs of their country.
 The mediators do not conceive il to bes their duty to undertake to legislate upon questions which pro- perly fall within the jurisdiction of the constitutional government when established. The most they can do in this direction will be in the line of suggestion and kindly recom- mendation.
 The theory under which the inter nal questions are being brought into the discussion is that the United States has a right to say whom it will recognize as provisional presi- dent of Mexico ~and therefore can indicate in advance who will be ac- ceptable.
 On the agrarian problem too. sug gestions must originate from the Mexican delegates. Thus far the talk on the land question has not reached the merits of the subject itself The question has been Wheth- CT MeXico's land problem could be properly discussed in an interna- tional tribunal The Mexican dele gates have shown a serious disin- clination to have it included as they regarded it as purely internal question.
 The American delegates. however have maintained that as the land question has been the fundamental cause of unrest breeding revolution after revolution. some program should be considered with q view to influencing gradual settlement of the question. The purpose of the American delegates, it is said, is tC place the problem so conspicuously before the world as the obligation oi the future provisional government that no new administration could ignore it
 The mediators and the American delegates alike paid warm tribute to the Mexican delegates The lat ter have approached the work of composing the difficulties besetting this country from a broad patriotic standpoint, and have at no time shown a disposition to lift the per sonal fortunes of any Mexican pub licist to a controlling place.
 The mediators as well as the American and Mexican delegate: lave pledged themselves to keep tho proceedings secret One reason fol this is the desire of the Mexican delegates that various phases of th' discussion here, particularly those relating to the retirement of Huerta should not be misinterpreted il Mexico and thus weaken the admin istrauon there in handling the mili tary situation against the constitu tionalists.
 Certain Mexican delegates sugges that the United States should inter pose no objections to Central Huer. tas becoming a candidate for tn presidency at any election called b- provisional government set up a q result of mediation This the feel would permit him to retire wit dignity and would greatly conduc the restoration of permanent peace
 Jose Requena, who was candidat for vice president on the same tick ct with Felix DiaZ, and Ceciio Ocor left today for Toronto after con ference with the Mexican delegate. It was learned that they came pri narily to express their approval ( mediation and to place their for delegates